Neptune Retrograde 2012
✭ NEPTUNE TURNS RETROGRADE – JUNE 4 through NOVEMBER 11 2012 ✭
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 24-29 (Jupiter), September 1-2 (Mercury), October 3-4 (Venus), October 6-8 (Mars), October 29-30 (Mercury), Neptune rules denial!
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.