Neptune Retrograde 2020

Neptune RX in Pisces 

June 23rd, 2020  10:39 PM PST 

Whole Houses 

Neptune Retrograde in Pisces  (General) 

Neptune is the modern ruler of Pisces, so it is at home in this sign. It will station retrograde today and will not station direct again until November 29th. Neptune stations retrograde about once a year and it lasts for about 5-6 month each time. Neptune is classified as a generational planet, that is it moves so slowly are generally so subtle as to be unnoticeable -- unless Neptune makes any major aspects to your natal planets. Again, because Neptune moves so slowly any aspects it makes to your natal planets can last for many years, which gives them great importance. 

Neptune is the planet of illusions and refinement. When it is moving direct, Neptune can make it seem like we are looking at everything through a fog or as if underwater. However, when Neptune stations retrograde those illusions are shattered and we begin to see things as they really are not as we wish them to be nor as others would have us believe. 

The house where Pisces falls in your natal-chart represents the area of life where Neptune in Pisces will be felt. 

• 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. 

Example 

Neptune in Pisces and the 5th House 

Neptune RX in the 5th house brings clarity and vision which is expressed through one's sense of creativity. Now is a good time to take up a new creative hobby or revisit an old one. You can channel this energy and creative vision into anything that is considered an "art" such as drawing, painting, sculpting, cooking, decorating, etc... The fifth house also rules over love and romance so if you've been idealizing your romantic partner (or even romantic relationships in general) then this could be a time when those rose-colored glasses come off and you see your partner for who or what they really are. 

Aspects  

Aspects, or relationships between planets, should also be considered. For example. let us suppose that you have the Sun at 22° Virgo. Then that would mean that Transit Neptune at 20° Pisces is approaching an opposition to the Sun. An opposition is a type of aspect in which the energy or urge of one planet is pulling away from the energy or urge of another planets. These urges feel as if the other is doing something to do and each lacks the power to do anything about it.

When Neptune is in opposition to the Sun you have a hard time being yourself or you may have a hard time accepting some part of who you are. You may feel pressured by someone to be or act in a way that is difficult for you. You may feel victimized or have a harder time standing up for yourself or making decisions for yourself. 

How will Neptune Retrograde manifest for you?

Carolina Dean