Neptune

Neptune

Neptune

Ποσειδῶν (Poseidon)

वरुण (Varuna)

modern

God of the Sea

God of rain in Indian mythology; Varuna means “God of the sea.” This planet is associated with dreams, illusions, and psychic receptivity, but sometimes with vagueness and uncertainty as well.[12]

Neptune[edit]

Neptune () is the ruling planet of Pisces and is exalted in Leo. In classical Roman mythology, Neptune is the god of the sea, and the deep, ocean blue color of the planet Neptune reflects this.^[34] Its glyph is taken directly from Neptune’s trident, symbolizing the curve of spirit being pierced by the cross of matter. Neptune takes 165 years to orbit the Sun, spending approximately 14 years (13.75) in each sign of the zodiac.^[35] Neptune was discovered in 1846. Astrologically speaking, Neptune is associated with idealism, dreams, dissolution, artistry, and empathy, but with illusion and vagueness too.^[36] Like with Venus, the planet Neptune is also associated with Friday because Neptune is the higher octave of Venus. In art, the impressionist movement began a trend away from literal representation, to one based on the subtle, changing moods of light and color. In medicine, Neptune is seen to be particularly associated with the thalamus, the spinal canal, and uncertain illnesses or neuroses. Neptune is considered by modern astrologers to be the primary ruler of the twelfth house.

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Freedom, Astrology, lightning, risk, humanity, crossroads, chaos, surprises, separation Colors: Metallic, Silver Uranus is the first planet beyond the visible sphere defined by Saturn’s orbit and as such, represents our first step outside of boundaries of obvious, normal, or circumstantial. Traditional Astrology does not acknowledge its effects as one of the three transcendental planets, those beyond our reach, that transcend our earthly existence. It is not easy to grasp Uranus from our earthly point of view, and we need to understand that its role is to separate us from earthly matters, lift us high up, in order to lead us towards Universal thought, higher consciousness and finally – enlightenment. If we understand that Saturn represents all restrictions, Uranus is just a step away from it, providing us with absolute freedom of expression, freedom of thought, and cold, daring truth of humanity. It rules the sign of Aquarius and always expresses on a higher mundane level, creating opportunities to jump out of routine, exchange the old with the new, and turn to progress and innovation.

Planet Uranus

Uranus is an “ice giant” with lowest temperatures in the entire Solar system, and the only planet here that takes its name from Greek mythology. The axial tilt of Uranus is about 99 degrees, meaning it rotates around the Sun on its side, which is why a season on it lasts 42 years, and this is just one long day from its perspective. It was the first planet discovered after the invention of the telescope although it can be seen on a clear night and from time to time with the unaided eye. Because of its low luminosity, it was mistaken for a star for years. With at least 27 known moons, all of them named by characters created by William Shakespeare and Alexander Pope, it is circled by satellites less than gas giants preceding it. Uranus rotates in the opposite direction than that of other planets, just like Venus, and this seems to be truly significant to understand its nature of opposition, spite, and eccentricity.

Uranus in Astrology

Astrology itself is presented by Uranus. Observed as a planet of liberation, rebellion, communism and anarchy, it finds its strong basis in Saturn’s rule, just like the sign of Aquarius strongly relies on the basis set in Capricorn. Without pressure, there is no breakage, no freedom without structure, and no liberation without responsibility. To understand Uranus in astrological interpretations, we have to understand that it rules the sign traditionally ruled by Saturn and see that even the mythological story puts these two entities in an archetypal rebellion of the son against the father, further more defined by the opposition Uranus presents, with its main opponent in the zodiac being the Sun, the ruler of Leo. On a personal level, Uranus always shows the need for separation, rebellion, spite, and our personal search for freedom. We will see that the house it is set in always seems to be filled with stress and pressure, as if it has had to deal with Saturn and needs to break free. The tension this planet brings to its surroundings needs to be channeled through a strong body, and all those individuals who are strongly linked to the effects of Uranus, have to make their physiology strong to ground this incredible intelligence and knowledge without damaging their brain and their entire nervous system. To truly live Uranus, we have to find our bright light within, and we have to be prepared to take all the necessary steps towards the realization of our goals. Uranus hears no excuses and needs a clear mind and a clear heart to manifest in its most exciting, surprising and beautiful light.

Manifestations

Uranus will mostly manifest as stress and tension, on a physical level as well as all others. We will see that a house visited by its magnificence is tense, filled with pressure to break loose, bringing all sorts of spontaneous situations that tend to divide, conquer, change, and explode. This is why its strong effect is even stronger when it is set in our seventh house, leading to breakups, divorce, and puts an emphasis on the natural opposition we have with other people. It will affect all of our relationships built in the area of life connected to the symbolism of the house it is in, and the sign it is set in, although generational, speaks well of the nature of liberation we are in need for. This is a planet of eccentricity and always speaks of individuals who are different, strange, out of the ordinary, in some sort of fight with the system and the state, and among them scientists, astrologers, homosexuals, and all of us who stand out and have a humane initiative to fight for someone’s rights, including our own. It is a planet of gambling, chance, risk, leading us to dangerous activities when afflicted, and sometimes endangering our wellbeing by chance, strange circumstances, or extreme choices that we make in spite of rational opinions, especially those of our fathers. It is a ruler of all humanitarian efforts and doesn’t care so much about the individual as much as the utopian image of our entire society. It is the antichrist and the biggest believer among all planets, ruling the third sign from Sagittarius and as such – representing the language of the gods themselves.

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NEPTUNE

Astrology Quick Facts:

Glyph: Ruler of: Dreams, Illusion, & Mysticism Named for: Neptune, the Roman God of the Sea Sign of Dignity: Pisces Sign of Detriment: Virgo Sign of Exaltation: Leo Sign of Fall: Aquarius Physical Body: Pineal gland, psychic healing Changes Sign: Every 10-12 years

Astronomy Quick Facts:

Type: Jovian – Ice Giant

Length of Day: 16 Earth hours

Length of Year: 165 Earth years

Moons: 13 Confirmed, 1 Provisional

Temperature: -235°C (-391°F)

Colour: Blue

Size: 3.9x Larger than Earth

Spins: Counter-clockwise

Rings: 6

Year Discovered: 1846, by Urbain Le Verrier, John Couch Adams, & Johann Galle

About Neptune

Ruler of illusion and the subconscious, mysterious Neptune is the only planet that cannot be seen from Earth with the naked eye. Neptune serves to remind us of the power of the unseen in the Universe and within ourselves, influencing intuition, dreams, your connection with your soul and spirit, and your soul’s connection with the Universe.

Icy blue in colour and even icier in temperature, the coldest planet in our solar system was named for the Roman God of the Sea. Like the sea itself, Neptune represents the subtle yet powerful secrets that lie, as astrologer Judy Hall explains, beyond “the boundaries that keep the soul separate from the whole” of the Universe. The 3 prongs making up Neptune’s glyph (shown above) symbolize the unconscious mind, the conscious mind of “everyday awareness”, and cosmic consciousness.

Like both of his immediate neighbors, Uranus and Pluto, Neptune is considered to be a generational planet. These 3 planets are often referred to as the modern planets or Trans-Saturnians. Since these 3 planets move slower and are much further from the Sun (Neptune takes 10-12 years to move through a single sign), the influence of generational planets is known to impact individuals and generations as a whole. Interestingly, since Neptune wasn’t discovered until 1846, we actually have yet to understand its influence to the same extent that we do with the planets that come before Saturn. This is because, since its discovery, Neptune has yet to travel through all 12 zodiac signs.

That said, if you take a look at Neptune’s transits over the last 4 or 5 generations, you’ll definitely notice a shift in overall attitudes towards the spiritual, the mystic and mysterious, and escapism. For example, from 1958-1969, Neptune was in the emotional, intense Water sign of Scorpio. This time period saw a surge of spirituality, sexuality, and drug use. Coincidence? Probably not.

Neptune is the gatekeeper of the subconscious boundary within the individual Self as well, influencing your ability (or inability) to access or be “in tune” with your subconscious. Whether one is prone to methods of escapism (like consciousness altering substances) is indicated by Neptune’s placement in the natal chart. If you find yourself often lost in vivid daydreams and idealistic imaginings that pull you deeper into your dream life and out of the physical world around you, chances are that Neptune exerts a particularly strong pull over you (here’s looking at you, Pisceans).

• Fire sign Neptunes are dramatic, imaginative, creatively intelligent, idealistic, and seek spiritual truth over religion. They are forceful, and that power manifests their goals into reality.
• Air sign Neptunes are resourceful, highly intellectual, hypnotically communicative, and idealistically humanitarian. They are prone to deception and can confuse ideals for rational thought.
• Earth sign Neptunes use mysticism and imagination practically, crave balance and harmony, aspire to goals for the greater good, and often believe the end justifies the means. They can fall prey to materialistic delusions.
• Water sign Neptunes are emotionally intense and sensitive, and work towards a collapse of personal power into spiritual power – a merging of soul and source. Water Neptunes are most prone to escapism because they have difficulty distinguishing escapism from spirituality.

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Neptune Neptune, God of the Sea, is the ruler of Pisces. In astrology, Neptune is considered a planet of inspiration, dreams, psychic receptivity, illusion, and confusion. Neptune rules spirituality, and all things subtle. A youthful, and sometimes naive, spirit characterizes those with a strong placement of Neptune in their natal charts. On the up side, Neptune is associated with intuition and spiritual enlightenment. As well, it is a planet of mercy and compassion. The more negative manifestations of Neptune include deception, trickery, deceit, guilt, and addiction. In the chart, the position of Neptune by sign will be shared with other people in the same generation due to Neptune’s slow movement in the heavens. By house, Neptune’s position shows where intuition, dreams, and psychic sensitivity come into play. Natives may be able to rise above the demands of the ego in the areas of Neptune’s influence. Planets that Neptune contact are often colored by fantasy and dreaminess, and a vulnerable nature that may be susceptible to disillusionment. Here, we find hope that is sometimes unrealistic, a poetic and intuitive outlook, and compassion.

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Neptune

The planet of the subconscious, dreams, and fantasies

Neptune is the planet of our subconscious minds, influencing our dreams and fantasies, our imaginations, hopes, beliefs and our connection to spirituality. Yet Neptune can also be deceiving, as there is a tendency to take the fantasies that Neptune delivers as true reality, only to realize later that we’ve been duped. Confusion can arise when Neptune’s in the picture, yet there is also incredible potential for compassion, creation, and connectivity.

More about Neptune

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Fast Neptune Facts

Zodiac sign Neptune rules: Pisces Exalted in: Leo House Neptune rules: 12th House of Spirituality and Subconsciousness Neptune retrogrades: Once every year, with each retrograde lasting around five months Neptune stays in each zodiac sign for: About 14 years Neptune makes a complete trip through the zodiac: About every 168 years

Neptune and Pisces

Fantastical and dreamy Neptune rules over the zodiac sign Pisces. In Roman mythology Neptune is the God of the Sea, and the planet Neptune’s influence is just like the vast, flowing, nebulousness of the ocean. The currents of Neptune allow Pisces to swim through a neverending world of imagination and spirituality where anything is possible.

Neptune and the 12th House of Spirituality and Subconscious

It’s time for some deep reflection as we move into the 12th House of Subconscious, ruled by Neptune. The 12th house represents your connection to spirituality, the deep and personal emotions you feel, and the openness of your heart. Neptune’s understanding of quiet contemplation and emotional speculation is heavily reflected in the 12th House of Subconscious. This house is all about taking time for healing and rejuvenation before beginning anew.

Neptune’s Lessons

This content was written by tarot.com writer Jeff Jawer. One way to enjoy the creative and comforting arms of Neptune is to recognize that reality is much more than our thoughts, egos, and individual identities. Returning to the spiritual source from which we came happens when we take a breath and step back from our personal dramas. Recognizing that we belong to humanity, the cosmos, and the indivisible fabric of existence reminds us that we are neither alone nor as separate as we might think or feel. Nature is an excellent source of this experience as it’s easy to let go of our issues and connect with the beauty and power of mountains, streams, oceans, deserts, and meadows. Walking in places without people provides the silence needed to quiet our heads and hear with our hearts, which is where the truth of our spiritual connections lie. Neptune represents the invisible web that supports us when we let go of control and trust that we cannot fall out of the universe. It’s like falling asleep or floating in salt water. Softening eyes to blur the lines that separate us from others is another way to merge with the magical energies of Neptune. Sharp thinking is critical when we’re driving a car or presenting detailed ideas, but this kind of focus inhibits imagination and reinforces the separatist, atomizing view of reality that dominates much of modern life. Notice when the mind hones in with a critical perspective that narrows options, and gently release yourself from this tight focus that’s based on so-called facts. Seeing with soft eyes opens emotions and intuition that provides a wider, gentler and more inclusive perspective. Prayer, meditation, and spiritually-based physical activities like qigong, tai chi, and yoga invite the healing powers of Neptune. And body, mind, and spirit can also be united with music and other forms of inspirational art like poetry. The dissolving effects of Neptune, though, are also associated with fatigue and failure. There are times when the will is sapped, energy wanes, and we feel disempowered. When we’re down and out, or simply down emotionally, a wonderfully Neptunian way to regain equilibrium is to serve others. Giving when we think that we are empty refills us with hope. That’s because turning away from the isolation of ego and personal travails reconnects us with the infinite energy of the universe that Neptune represents.

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Brrrrrr! Icy Neptune is the last of the gas giants in our solar system. According to astrology, Neptune rules all that lies below the surface—and the watery flow of creativity.

At nearly 2.8 billion miles away from the Sun, we need a telescope just to get a glimpse of Neptune. Like its neighbors Uranus and Pluto, it governs invisible aspects of the personality—particularly the subconscious mind: dreams, fantasies and even delusions. In Roman lore, Neptune is the god of the seas. The esoteric and spiritual realms are also Neptune’s domain. Here, we must have faith in that which could be dubbed as fantasy. Any time you make a vision board or use The Law Of Attraction (“what you focus on expands”), you are working those Neptunian vibes. There’s a lot of magic to play with here!

Neptune may rule the invisible realm, but it’s a powerful force to be reckoned with.

The ruler of dreamy, sensitive Pisces, Neptune has the second strongest gravity in the solar system after Jupiter. No wonder Piscean people have such a magnetic pull! With its perpetual storms and active climate, Neptune is known for whipping up drama and confusion. It can have a disorienting effect, making it hard to stay in touch with what’s “real.” Neptune personalities are not exactly known for their stellar logical. But compassion? Absolutely! People with a strongly placed Neptune in their chart make great therapists, shamans and healers.

To find out your Neptune sign, run a free chart here: www.astrostyle.com/free-chart.

Because of its distance from the Sun, Neptune has a huge orbit to make—it takes 165 years to circle el Sol. Thus, Neptune will linger in a single sign for an average of fifteen years, shaping generations. Divinely inspired creativity comes from Neptune (with some help from Venus). Here is where we tap into the right brain, releasing logic and letting pure creative impulse flow through us. Looking at the music of a generation can also be a fun way to track this celestial influence. From 1998-2012 Neptune toured Aquarius, the sign that governs electricity. During this phase, we saw a rise in EDM (Electronic Dance Music) and deejay culture. Early music sharing websites like Napster were also born while sites like MySpace gave independent artists a forum to share their tracks without requiring a record deal. Neptune is also the planet the dissolves boundaries. Not surprisingly, the free love movement of the 1960s erupted while Neptune was in sexy Scorpio from 1956-70. Like a cosmic acid trip, Neptune brings a sense of oneness consciousness, blurring the lines between “me” and “we.” Compassion runs deep with Neptune—but it can also turn into codependence and martyrdom if we aren’t careful. People born with Neptune in ambitious Capricorn (1984-1998) work longer and harder than any recent generation. There’s no 9-to-5 for this bunch, who are easily lured into staying after hours with so-called “perks” of an office beer tap or pool table. Neptune’s placement in your birth chart can even show a propensity toward addiction. How we relate to mind-altering substances is determined by Neptune. Neptune can dissolve the ego—but this loss of “self” can also provoke a crisis. Hospitals and institutions fall under Neptune’s watch—little surprise since following Neptune’s compass without paying heed to other planets like sensible Saturn or the self-focused Sun might just get one strapped to the gurney. Like the other outer planets, Neptune goes retrograde annually, for about five months. These periods can be deeply introspective times—but ones that require extra reality checks! Bottom line: Neptune may rule the invisible realm, but it’s a powerful force to be reckoned with. Getting in tune with Neptune in your natal chart can be the short code to avoiding crazy-making. Neptune can show where you need to release attachments—but also where you need to bring more grounded logic into your decision making. When it’s time to make our final passage from the Earth plane to the spiritual one, it’s Neptune who helps us release from the waking dream and fly free into the eternal.

Planetary Stats: Neptune

• Changes Zodiac Signs: Every 13-15 years
• Zodiac Sign It Rules: Pisces

Neptune governs:

• The psyche and subconscious
• Spiritualtiy, esoteric realms
• Institutions, hospitals
• Fantasy and illusion
• Boundaries
• Imagination
• Mind-altering substances
• Addictions

Special positions of Neptune: 

Domicile: Pisces The planet’s home base, an easy flow if placed here in the chart. Detriment: Virgo Opposite sign of home base, may need to work harder to integrate the planet’s energy if placed here in the chart. Exalted: Leo & Cancer The planet’s most powerful position, indicates ease and added fortune with using the planet’s energy if placed here in the chart. Fall: Aquarius & Capricorn Opposite sign to the exalted position, can indicate struggles with utilizing the planet’s energy if placed here in the chart.

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Neptune in Astrology & Mercury Sign Meaning

The planet Neptune corresponds with our innate desire to break down the limits of one’s ego in astrology. In contrast, the planet Uranus breaks into our perception of reality, giving us passing flashes of awareness into new possibilities. Neptune breaks down life’s habits and patterns with a specific end goal of instructing you to find new ways of pursuing meaning. Neptune speaks to things that aren’t exactly what they appear to be; the fantastic and the unreal. It is the planet of imagination, confusion, dreams, fantasy, and illusion. In one’s natal chart, Neptune can be an indicator of disarray in the house and zodiac sign where it dwells. A negatively placed planet Neptune in the natal chart can demonstrate an inclination to escape reality. But positively, Neptune’s energies can inspire a wonderful talent for art, music, theater and more. Most importantly, Neptune symbolizes the immaterial.

Learn more about Neptune in Astrology and your Neptune Sign

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Neptune  (to refine)

The Planet Of Transcendence

• transcendence
• delusion
• mystery
• capitulation
• dissolution

Other glyphs:  Traditionally, the glyph is Neptune’s trident, . The crescent of spirit is above the cross of matter. Neptune was discovered in 1846 as a result of the computations of the French astronomer, Urbain Leverrier. It is considered a higher octave of Venus. Neptune has the keyword “refine“. By refining, we raise something to a higher degree and this can mean idealism or illusion. Neptune is a force that transcends the physical world, and is associated with religion and belief. In Greek mythology, Neptune was the god of the sea. When our minds turn to the refined and unworldly, we can sometimes be deceived. We move into the unreal and the unprovable. Neptune rules film, where flickering lights create the illusion of reality. It also rules conjuring and similar arts of deception and mystery. Neptune is also concerned with the glorious sacrifice: giving up the self for the sake of religion or ideology (capitulation). This can mean the same as non-resistance, as in judo and similar martial arts from the East. The Greek God, Neputune, was god of the oceans. He was also a shape-shifter: he could change his own form and that of others. Neptune is also associated with dodging and weaving, escaping from traps and being hard to catch. It is hard to pin a Neptune person down because barriers dissolve or do not exist, and non-resistance causes strong force to dissipate Neptune can dissolve anything, and the self can be dissolved into the infinite. Also Neptune can dissolve barriers, so far more can be achieved in an area than any rational person might expect to be possible. Neptune dissolves problems, barriers, conventions, impossibilities, etc.. Neptune is associated with alcohol and drugs. Neptune rules, or is the co-ruler (with Jupiter) of Pisces. Neptune is also associated with nebulousness, illumination andimpressionability.

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Neptune – inspiration or delusion

Neptune was discovered in 1846.  Western astrologers use Neptune to represent illumination, illusions, disillusions, and delusions as well as spiritual seeking and mystical truths.  It “is the the inspiration that must take place before a thing can be brought into the physical world” (Robert Hand) Neptune rules dreams and visions, self-sacrifice, charity, religion, the intangible, confusion, escapism, deception, glamour, drugs, addictions, merging or uniting, compassion, and lack of boundaries. Esoteric astrologers consider Neptune the higher octave of Venus and place strong emphasis on its representation of spitirual possibilities.

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Neptune

I refine

Extract the essence Detect what is behind things.

I dream

I create, reveal,  new worlds (non-physical)

Positive: idealistically Negative: to escape

The Planet of Illusion

Neptune

I refine

transcendence, higher faculties, psychic abilities, sensitivity

Alcohol, art, confusion, cynicism, deception, deep, disguise, disillusionment, dissolving, dreams, drink, drugs, escapism, fraud, ideas, imagination, instability, music, mystery, mysticism, oceans, poisoning, sea, smoke-screen, socialism, softness, transcendence, veil, water, yearnings, reform, ideals, trends, art

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Neptune (Mysticism)	Impressionable, imaginative, mystic, vague, confused and confident. Illusion, intuition, spiritual and secret. Dreamy and idealistic… Astrological Libra Numerological #11	Confusion, charisma, poetry, inspiration and fantasy lie here.
	Neptune is planet of weirdness! Weird attributes and a 165 year orbit make this planet one of subtle yet powerful properties. It was originally discovered as a star, and later found to be a planet as it was discovered by two different astronomers at exactly the same time! It’s ethereal forces mean that it only influences us on higher vibrational levels. This planet has primary properties that influence clairvoyance on the Earthly plane. Positive tendencies: Imaginative, intuitive, mystical, inspired. Negative tendencies: Deceptive, fake, charismatic, secretive, dreamy.

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The Story of Neptune

Poseidon also had a splendid palace beneath the sea, and whenever he drove his golden car over the water, the waves became still and tranquil.  He was known to be a kindhearted god, saviour of sailors and damsels in distress.  Lots of damsels.  Almost as many as Zeus, but not quite.

Neptune in the Sky

For the twenty years  from 1979 to 1999, Neptune’s orbit has taken it outside of Pluto’s, temporarily making it the farthest planet from the Sun. Neptune turns retrograde once each year.  The retrograde period lasts for about five months each year.  It usually turns retrograde fourteen times in each sign.

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NEPTUNE

Keywords: Spirituality, Intuition, Dreams, Confusion Gods: Neptune (Roman), Poseidon (Greek) Tarot: The Hanged Man Palmistry: Bracelets of Neptune Symbolism: Tridents, Dolphins Neptune is the planet of spirituality, intuition and dreams. A well placed Neptune will be found on someone will intense psychic ability and the power of prophecy. However, sometimes Neptune can symbolize a need for clarity; a badly placed Neptune can predict that you will grow to be someone who struggles making decisions and never feels like you have all of the facts. In Tarot, Neptune corresponds to The Hanged Man. Like Neptune, The Hanged Man can represent a spiritual awakening but it typically symbolises a time when you feel like you’re unsure of your direction. It is common for Neptune to represent confusion. Neptune was only discovered in 1846 but there is a ‘Neptune’ feature in Palmistry. In Palmistry, the lines which go around the wrist are sometimes called The Bracelets of Neptune (sometimes known as The Bracelets of Fortune). They represent, not only how lucky you are, but also your level of clarity. In symbolism, the trident and dolphin are associated with Neptune and Poseidon. In fact, to have a Palmistry line end in a trident predicts great achievements in that area. To dream about a dolphin or see one in a tea cup or crystal ball predicts a massive increase in paranormal powers and the ability to work with sea magic.

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Neptune

Neptune’s vivid azure color perfectly complements its astrological significance. Named after the Roman god of the sea, Neptune governs the magical, mysterious vastness of the spiritual unknown. When a thick fog rolls across the ocean, it’s difficult to discern the separation between the water and the sky. Similarly, Neptune’s power exists at the intersection of fantasy and reality. On a good day, Neptunian energy is extremely creative and powerfully psychic. On a bad day, however, Neptune can become delusional and escapist. When Neptune’s influence is felt, explore your imagination, but remember to throw down an anchor: You never want to get lost at sea. Neptune governs Pisces, the intuitive water sign recognized for its incredible imagination and psychic powers. The planet takes approximately 14 years to transit each sign and goes retrograde each year for around 150 days.