Neptune Retrograde 2013
✭ NEPTUNE TURNS RETROGRADE – JUNE 7 through NOVEMBER 13 2013 ✭
Similar to the natal retrograde Neptune, the transiting retrograde causes sensitivity and receptivity to be much more acute. Due to this heightened receptivity, we are allowed to see far more than is possible when Neptune is direct. This is possibly a result of augmented intuitive or inner vision that bestows a different and more insightful perspective on matters.
Delusional hits: JUNE 7-8 (Neptune squares Mars at its Station); JULY 25-26 (Neptune opposes Venus); AUGUST 29-30 (Neptune opposes Mercury); SEPTEMBER 3-5 (Neptune opposes Ceres); OCTOBER 9-10 (Neptune square Venus); OCTOBER 18-20 (Neptune opposes Mars)
When Neptune turns retrograde, our feelings are more astute at picking up and perceiving the illusive. It is easier to ascertain information about issues that have eluded us while Neptune was direct. Delphine Jay feels that it is essential that we do something about the problems that we pick up on while Neptune is retrograde because they can worsen when Neptune goes direct. I personally have noticed that, if you do not work on an internal level while Neptune is retrograde, you will be plagued by feelings of disillusion and vague dissatisfaction.
As one’s perceptions become more acute, it is important to listen more, listen to the “inner voice,” so that you can see more of what is going on around you. It is essential that you talk about what you are feeling, sensing or absorbing because Neptune retrograde can produce a type of psychic overload for very sensitive people. Heightened sensitivity can be both an asset and a liability.
It is important that you avoid drugs, chemicals and stimulants while Neptune is retrograde. Protect yourself by refraining from associating with addictive personalities, psychic attractions, and overwhelming people who drain your energies. Wearing black tourmaline can funnel off negative energy and psychic attack. If you feel a little paranoid during the retrograde period, it may be that you are picking up too much from your external environment. As an asset, this period is excellent for using and cultivating your psychic perceptions. I am not aware of the augmentation during the retrograde period but I am aware that my abilities seem to diminish when Neptune turns direct.
Jun 30, 04:54 PM LETHARY & NEPTUNE:
With general lethargy, it can be due to the transiting Neptune afflicting a natal planet or Asc (see my article on Neptune Transits) or Mars being in the opposite sign from the one at birth (see my article on Mars Cycles – not the signs but the Cycles).
Saturn, if aspecting natal planets, can be very depressing. If combined with afflictions from the transiting Uranus, this is an extremely difficult combination with regard to depression.
There are many physical causes for depression — low body temperature and the thyroid (only the Saliva Hormones test will show this, not a blood test), a past injury affecting the spine, food allergies…to name a few.
Actually, lethargy can be connected with food allergies and this would be shown by natal afflictions to the Moon.
Mar 17, 09:22 AM FAVORITE NATAL ASTROLOGY BOOK:
My favorite book on aspects in the chart is Betty Lunsted’s ASTROLOGICAL INSIGHTS INTO THE PERSONALITY.
Jun 10, 04:14 AM
What is a “delusional hit”?
Jun 13, 07:13 AM
A DELUSIONAL HIT is when Neptune transits an affliction to another planet. During this period, people are inclined to be unrealistic, idealistic and self-deluding. It is important for us to be very grounded and realistic during these periods.
This occurs to our natal planets for 1-2 years but I have listed (Neptune) transits to other transiting planets so these are inclined to affect the population in general.
Jul 4, 06:19 AM
My Sun is at 0 Capricorn and transiting Neptune forming sextile, turned retrograde last month. I lost creative inspiration and I m really confused. I ve been planning an creative project at the begining of the Neptune sextile transit period, but i stopped last month, founding myself in a total confusion. I don’t know what to do…not sure if this project is some kind of illusion for me or it’s worth to work with it. On the other side,that project is concerning a person with whom I think I have psychyc connection..and it scares me a little bit and drains me a lot. Am I going mad or? My natal Neptune is in my 12 house in Scorpio
Jul 4, 09:00 AM
MAKI (7-2011): A favorable transit from Neptune would not cause these problems. However, planets at 0 degrees are in a new beginning cycle but to where you are going is not clear.
This is happening to many people as the transiting Neptune is opposing the transiting Transpluto.
When the slow moving planets change signs, many feel lost and disconnected — all must be patient at this time.
Feb 10, 08:59 AM
SAM (2-2012): The 8th House rules all things totally beyond your control and your attitude towards them.
It is the most obsessive House in the chart. As a result, reality can sometimes be distorted — however, it is the most powerful healing House (physical, mental, emotional, physical, economic and technological) in the chart, if the energies are directed outward and not internatized. It is the House of inventions as well.
So, ground yourself and get out of your own head — direct efforts externally and for others.
Feb 16, 07:10 AM
Hi Lynn!
I have read so many of your Neptune texts and i want to thank you for enlightening me about this Planet. I have Neptune conjunct Sun and Mercury in Scorpio 6th house. Neptune has just finished its square as im 43 and now i have it squaring my Sun 0º right now… i feel i spent my life floating through and asleep and disconnected for the past 2 years. However i wrote 2 books on past life therapy (my passion) but now i cant write a single phrase.!
I also had my share of romantic delusions and i am wondering if will still have a final one as the transit is now passing but turning retrograde (my natal Nep is 26º Scorpio)
I was looking for someone who had this kind of strong Neptune influence and how do they feel after it passes (can´t wait really! :)
Thank you for sharing your wisdom Lynn!
Feb 16, 08:55 AM
VERA (2-2012): A am giving you the same advice as I did for Maki in #7-8 —
…planets at 0 degrees are in a new beginning cycle but to where you are going is not clear.
This is happening to many people as the transiting Neptune is opposing the transiting Transpluto.
When the slow moving planets change signs, many feel lost and disconnected — all must be patient at this time.
People are shifting to new goals and directions in 2012. Neptune changing signs always impacts creativity, art, music and even fashion. Creative people need to be patient and wait for the new influences to unfold.
Jun 15, 02:37 AM
I found it interesting to read what you wrote about food allergies causing depression. I am allergic to dairy and ate some cheese today and my digestion didn’t feel too bad but I did have a huge plummet in mood and felt emotionally unstable and couldn’t figure out why.
Jun 27, 08:17 AM
(posted earlier in Spanish – 6-2012):
I used to have a list of the therapies indicated by Uranus, Neptune and Pluto but I think that I threw it away…oh no…because I do not remember. If this is a natal Neptune, then there are different approaches: + Neptune does not like a direct approach so dream analysis, often found with Jungian therapy, is preferred but this takes a LONG TIME. +Neptune needs to get a grip on reality since it sees the potential in others. The harsher approach would be a Dr. Phil type of therapy that helps pull your head out of the clouds. +Learn to RECEIVE! There is a book by Amanda Owen that you can get from Amazon cheaper called the Power of Receiving. If you do not allow yourself to receive then the only people in your life will be takers.What type of therapy would be best with Neptune R in 7th?
Sep 23, 05:23 AM
Hi Lynn,
I was wondering if you could shed some light on Neptune Rx and whether it would have any influence on the problems I have been having in a relationship. I am a Sag November 28 1973 Sydney Australia 00:45am. I have Pisces intercepted in the 7th house. A Leo Man and I fell in love around the time Neptune went in to Pisces, we had previously been friends on the internet for many years but nothing more, it then progressed very quickly. When Neptune went retrograde it broke up very suddenly, but then it has been on and off and on and off. I am not sure if it will right itself once more when Neptune goes direct. I also have my Moon and Venus in Capricorn being effected by Pluto in the fifth house although I do not think it has started transiting my Venus yet. I would love some insights as I am feeling very broken hearted.
Thank you.
Sep 23, 07:22 AM
JACQUELINE (9-2012): I normally never give personal readings on my website but I can answer this in a why that my interest others.
Transiting Neptune R in your 7th House would not cause the ending of a relationship, unless it is aspecting a natal planet — which it will not do until it aspects your Sun-Neptune in 2013-14. For that time, I suggest you read my article on Neptune transits on this website.
Neptune transiting the 7th House is a long cycle of learning to accurately assess what is REAL and what is not in your relationships. You must be very careful during the next 2 years so you are likely to trust too much and not see the “true colors” of people in your life, even family members.
I would never trust an internet relationship because these are always Neptunian, delusional and illusional. They are almost never real and subject to dissolving and disappointing.
The sudden end of the relationship is due to T Uranus squaring your 5th House Moon. You really do not want this type of person back in your life. Fortunately (in my mind), Uranus will cut the cord — Neptune transits are difficult to let go.
Sep 29, 05:33 PM
Thank you Lynn, I appreciate your time, comments and sensitivity. Just checking, do you think it un-wise for me to consider having another relationship over the next two years? I am prepared to work on personal growth but I would love to think that there is a chance for me to have a loving romance in my life again. Just to clarify about the above internet relationship, we met as friends on the internet some 5 years previous but our love relationship was a live in relationship.
Thank you again and kindest regards,
Jacqueline.
Sep 30, 07:12 AM
JACQUELINE (9-2012): With Neptune squaring your Sun and Neptune in 2013-14, it is unlikely that you will find true love – more likely love that is an escape for you or an illusion. Stick with only what is real and real is often not as exciting but definitely more stable and reliable.
Apr 4, 07:40 PM
I currently have Neptune transiting the 2nd House in opposition with both my natal Sun and Venus un the 8th house.
Does this transit involve a money problem? What if I am involved in a Creative field of Work? Should I expect love mirages with this opposition to my Venus? If the Natal Sun represents the Ego, Identity anf also the Father, how transiting Neptune in opposition would work? Thank Lynn!!
Apr 4, 07:47 PM
AL (4-2013): You need to read my article on Neptune transits. This would better address your questions.
These are money Houses – you or a partner can make a bad decision about finances. But, you can change this by avoiding all that seems too good to be true.
This is more about finances, evening investing or decisions about money.
Neptune is at early degrees so it is a new situation that presents itself – be careful.