Neptune Retrograde 2019

Neptune Retrograde 

June 21st, 2019  1:37 PM (Pacific) 

Natural Chart / Whole Houses 

A Little Science 

Neptune is the second to last planet in our solar system. It takes about 165 years to complete  a full circuit through the zodiac and spends roughly 14 years in each sign. It goes retrograde once a year and it's retrograde period last anywhere from 4 to 5 months each time. 

In 2019 Neptune goes retrograde on June 21st in 18° 43 Pisces at 1:37 PM (Pacific Time) and will not station direct (i.e. move forward) again until November 27th. 

A Little Metaphysics 

Neptune's mantra is I dream and it represents the urge to escape the mundane and ordinary. The keywords associated with Neptune include but are not limited to Compassion, Confusion, Perception, Perspective, Deception, Dreams, Fantasy, Escapism, Ideas, Illusions, Imagination, Mystic, Visionary, Sensitive, Unknown, Spirituality. 

Neptune is said to Rule Pisces, in Detriment in Virgo, Exaltation in Cancer, and Fall in Capricorn. 

In the Tarot, Neptune is associated with the Hanged Man.  

A Little Astrology

Neptune in known as the Great Dissolver, it is associated with dreams, perceptions, imagination and our creativity. Because Neptune is one of the generational planets (meaning that it is so far out in the solar system and moves so slowly) its affect on us is not as severe and the faster mover planets such as Mercury.   

When Neptune is in Pisces people are more compassionate, withdrawn, intuitive, and sympathetic to others. People are more apt to lose themselves into their spirituality or their sense of spirituality. There is a tendency to lend aid to others but only as far as one can retain a certain amount of anonymity. People prefer to work behind the scenes and avoid the spotlight. 

However, when Neptune is in retrograde it forces you to turn around and face your doubts and fears. All the compassion and sympathy you have for others and the desire to help them should now be directed to yourself. Just like the Hanged Man above you need to look at things from a new perspective, face the reality of your life and release any illusions you may have. It may be somewhat painful to face down our illusion but just like the Hanged Man in the picture above it looks more painful than it actually is and, if done successfully, you will grow and prosper from the experience. 

Where Neptune falls in your natal chart is the area of life where you receive a big reality check and should be the area of life you review and examine to see what illusions or false perception you have allowed yourself to fall for. 

• If your rising sign is Aries, Pisces is your 12th House. 
• If your rising sign is Taurus, Pisces is your 11th House. 
• If your rising sign is Gemini, Pisces is your 10th House. 
• If your rising sign is Cancer, Pisces is your 9th House. 
• If your rising sign is Leo, Pisces is your 8th House. 
• If your rising sign is Virgo, Pisces is your 7th House. 
• If your rising sign is Libra, Pisces is your 6th House. 
• If your rising sign is Scorpio, Pisces is your 5th House. 
• If your rising sign is Sagittarius, Pisces is your 4th House. 
• If your rising sign is Capricorn, Pisces is your 3rd House. 
• If your rising sign is Aquarius, Pisces is your 2nd House. 
• If your rising sign is Pisces, Pisces is your 1st House. 

Where is Neptune in your Natal Chart and how will it affect you?

Carolina Dean