Neptune Retrograde 2010
MAY 31 through NOVEMBER 7 2010
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 3-4 (Mars), JULY 8-9 (Venus), JULY 25-26 (Mercury), OCTOBER 24-25 (Mars)
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, 04:33 PM
This Neptune Retro is very intense right now! Especially if one has a natal Piscean influence ( such as the moon in Pisces). A friend is experiencing such an extreme lethargy with this influence, I am concerned about his depressed state of mind. Will the Mars shift into Virgo, nearing Saturn, worsen this bog?
Jun 30, 04:54 PM
Lethargy would not be a problem with Neptune being Retrograde.
Remember, these outer planets are retrograde for almost half of the year — and every year.
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 in Virgo, 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.
Aug 18, 10:17 PM
My exboyfriend and I “ended” our relationship the day Neptune turned retro. We have his Neptune natally square to our Venus-Mars conjunction and Venus-Venus conjunction in Pisces. He also has Libra rising which places this retro in his 5th house of course along with natal Jupiter in opposition to his Neptune. He has since our split up managed to acquire a new interest in a foreign religion introduced to him by a female “friend” who oddly shares my same birthdate only she is a year older. Does the above comment about the fizzles in the first week in November apply to situations like this?
Aug 19, 08:46 AM
It is almost impossible for me to visualize your charts but he seems to be very Neptunian in his relationships — looking for something that he will never find because he does not want to be stuck with the reality – and the responsibility – of a true relationship. A “shift” in Neptune causes a shift in our perspective — the reality sets in. The first week of November will only affect you if the degrees of Neptune and Mars aspect something in your chart — or you can get clarity on this relationship so that you can emotionally let go. When Neptune is strong in comparison charts, it 1) causes a tolerance that overlooks the problems, 2) causes one individual to leave a residue, like a fog, to hang on to you until you can shake the energy free. As best you can, you need to put this person completely out of your mind as this “residue” can be very devitalizing to you energetically.
May 17, 10:44 AM
My Neptune is in the 3rd house, I believe the house of communication. Neptune is in Sagittarius. I am a Scorpio, always very curious and digging for more details always. I am very sensitive. Due to few broken relationships in the past, I have been having difficulty trusting people anymore. Even though I am not in love with my ex anymore, I am sure I will get hurt when I see him with someone else. For the past couple of days I am having a feeling that he’s getting involved in a relationship, I didn’t see anything personally but have this feeling. Could this be possibly because of Neptune turning retrograde this month?
May 17, 10:58 AM
Neptune turning Retrograde is insignificant by itself. It may be aspecting your chart — and include the minor aspects as well. They are very subtle and not easily understood. There may also be strong Neptune connections between you as I mentioned in answer #4. Indeed, you really need to avoid these painful situations. They are quite painful.
May 19, 12:19 PM
Hi . . . I found you on a yahoo! search on Jupiter Retrograde and very much enjoy your writings. You are very insightful, sensitive and responsive. Thank you for your work and gift.
You indicate that Jupiter and Neptune make a long term square, I see them transiting conjunct in Aquarius with Chiron. Not that it changes the relationship of the energy too much from the square, its still an intense active relationship. But I am curious if that was a typo (if not, what square are you speaking of?), and whether that changes your perception of that which you subtitled “Delusional hits.” With Chiron involved, it almost seems like the Neptunian and Jupiterian energies are swirling around the rock on which Chiron is bound. I’ve been feeling the lethargy in that the energy is swirling all around and I learn more every day but haven’t got “the” answer yet.
Every night I’m exhausted, yet every morning I wake up whole once again, ready for another day “on the rock” as I work through the internal processing of the external world, not really able to do anything because I don’t know what to do yet. For me, its merely not time so its less “lethargy” and more I’m restricted on the rock to accept what will, and in my mind and spirit is where the energy is pushing and moving.
With legal stuff in the balance, I look forward to seeing what Jupiter retrograde does on June 15 to this transiting stellium (which personally sits directly on my Descendant).
Keep up the beautiful, healing work.
peace & harmony,
elaine
‘freedom must be exercised to stay in shape!’
May 19, 02:11 PM
ELAINE – You are the first person who has noticed this error. Yes, it is a typo. I have more information on this alignment in 2 other articles on this website.
Neptune becomes delusional when Mercury-Venus-Mars align in Taurus and Jupiter is very close in degrees to Neptune.
This configuration is so idealistic that others may take advantage at this time. It is important to define boundaries and conserve your energies at this time.
There is something interesting about this triple alignment with Chiron. I was born with this alignment in Libra, a very rare configuration. Since a 2 year illness that started in 2004, I felt that I lost my vision (for the future), the Old Lynn got lost. In May, I found a passion, something that makes me excited about the future. In the future, when technology might be a little better, I want to travel and have gatherings in different countries, interviewing astrologers, and all can attend…either in that country or on a Skype type program.
May 28, 06:14 PM
I could feel the approaching influence of this neptune- Jupiter transit since december 08. I began making decisions to relocate to the other end of the country, (a spontaneous decision) to pursue interests i’ve put on hold for twenty years!. Since the beginning of this year I’ve been networking and meeting people within the industry/ies I wish to pursue. I have found my second wind, so to speak. Would it have anything to do with having my natal Mars, Mercury and Jupiter in Taurus in the ninth house? My natal Neptune is in scorpio, (I believe in the third house). I also have Saturn and the Moon in Pisces in my natal chart. I am a Gemini by the Sun. Venus was retrograde in Cancer at my birth. Whatever is happening, it’s happening fast! I’m excited about the upcoming year, but at the same time I keep my mind open to other possibilities. Hoping for the best while expecting the worst.
May 29, 12:13 PM
While I don’t wish exhaustion on Elaine, I’m relieved I’m not alone.
I didn’t find an article about transiting Neptune aspects on your site, my mistake? The day Neptune stationed, it made the following exact aspects with my natal chart: opposition Pluto, quincunx Venus and my Ascendant, square Saturn and trine Neptune.
I’ve been feeling insane levels of exhaustion leading me to inactivity, which worries me because I must find a job. But perhaps it’s due to transiting Saturn being only 1 degree from my Sun in Virgo.
I hope this all doesn’t seem whiny. In view of all this going on for me astrologically now, do you have any suggestions how I proceed? I’ve been doing as much as feels good, then resting.
May 29, 12:23 PM
http://www.lynnkoiner.com/astrology-articles/neptune-transits
The Neptune Transit article is still on my site. This is the link but you can find it on the coverpage, look on the left for the TRANSITS box. Click here and scroll to the bottom.
May 29, 04:39 PM
Hi Lynn,
The article you referred me to was helpful. In addition to transiting Neptune (in my 5th house) aspecting so much of my chart, I already have low thyroid.
Re the question of betrayal, disappointment, etc., is the fact that transiting Neptune is retrograde lessen this negative part of Neptune aspects?
I welcome any insights you have given that I am job hunting with Saturn tightly conjunct my Sun and Neptune transiting my 5th house, dissolving anything I no longer need. I was born in St Louis MO on Sept 6, 1956 at 7:50 AM.
Thanks for much for the information you have on this site. I haven’t found anything else like it online.
May 30, 08:59 AM
Hi.. I d like to hear something about what happens when both retrograde and direct Neptune squares someones moon and when it opposes it… Neptune squares my moon right now (wich is on the 25th of taurus) and it was squaring it also direct ofcourse and it opposes the moon of the guy i m in love with (23 of leon). What does it mean? When did the influence of this square – opposition begin and when will it end??? All i can say is that in the past 2 months we re both in a very hard emotional phase. Right before that we were really happy and in love. Are there any other major transits that could explain this turn ?
May 30, 01:09 PM
I do not observe any difference between the transit of Neptune D or R. For an interpretation of aspecting your Moon, go to …
http://www.lynnkoiner.com/astrology-articles/neptune-transits
The Neptune Transit article is still on my site. This is the link but you can find it on the coverpage, look on the left for the TRANSITS box. Click here and scroll to the bottom.
The Bach Flower remedy is very helpful for anyone experiencing the Neptune transit.
Jul 9, 09:21 AM
any special advice during this jupiter-chiron-neptune time for natal chart (sun leo, moon aries -gr trine fire), libra ascendant w/neptune conjunct? sincerely, hopeful we all might find strenghth compassion to realize our best (highest) wishes through good work.
Aug 20, 12:27 AM
I’m glad I came across this site again. Lately, I’ve been feeling oddly depressed, cannot concentrate, and been having strange feelings in my stomach; like what you get right before something happens, or when you’re scared somethings going to happen. My friend is also going through it. My moon sits in Pisces at 8 degrees. I am a Sagittarius sun. My Jupiter also sits in Pisces at 8 degrees. Does this mean I will have a double affect of these planets going retrograde? They say pay attention to your dreams during this time. And I think something will happen on December 30.
Even if you have no answer for me, Im glad Im not the only one going through extreme tiredness, loss of concentration, and strange feelings. Oh, and my Neptune is in Sagittarius 8 degrees also. Hmmm, strange….lots of 8’s.
Nakita
Aug 20, 06:35 AM
Do not worry about R – they are R half of the year so, in themselves, they do not cause problems. There is nothing at 8 degrees with the major transits, possibly progressions but this may be unlikely. Moods and feelings are triggered by outer planet transits (Uranus-Neptune-Pluto) to natal planets. Look here for the reason and the duration
Sep 20, 12:47 PM
Any idea about what if this triple conjunction is in your 7th house? Neptune retrograde is transiting the composite sun I have with an amazing person I think is my soulmate. Things are not going well even though the charts are amazing in compatibility. The composite sun receives only good aspects except a square from chiron. I expected this to work out smoothly and was feeling very confused when it didn’t, but then I think Neptune retrograde is causing misperceptions on my soulmate’s part. So I think things will improve in November when Neptune becomes direct and turns away from the composite sun at 23 Aquarius.
Oct 26, 06:48 AM
Dear Lynn,
great article, thanks!
One question about the above, you say
Very dangerous for decision making is July 1-3 & 6-7 when Venus and Mars combine with Jupiter-Neptune.
I happened to meet someone amazing exactly in those days…and the first thing we both noticed was the energy (there was also a lunar eclips on the 7th!).
What do you think about relationships starting under that combination?
Oct 26, 07:24 AM
The period of July 1-3 was the worst because the Moon was in Scorpio forming a Fixed T-square.
However, relationships are very dependent upon the comparison of the 2 charts and, most important, the maturity of the 2 individuals.
And, remember, the problems that show up at the beginning of a relationship will only get worse after marriage — they never get better. This is just common sense, not astrology.
Nov 1, 05:45 PM
I have a little question as I’m still not totally sure how Neptune can affect relationships, but based on some other things with a relationship, astrology seems to really have influenced my past relationship.
And ex-lover and I split around May 20th of 2009. I’m an Aries and he’s a Pisces and it was mostly him splitting. Did the retrograde have anything to do with this?
Nov 1, 06:46 PM
Neptune being retrograde had nothing to do with this. There must have been other factors in your horoscopes that brought this to pass but it was not Neptune R, since it is R almost 6 months out of every year.
Nov 3, 09:28 PM
Lynn,
I’ve realy enjoyed your articles. Transiting Neptune/Chiron as been conjuncting my natal Sun 23 Aquarius conj Mercury 19 Aquarius it seems like forever! It is driving me crazy! While many have complained of lethargy, I have not felt any until recently. I’m guessing that when I put my energy into helping others through community service, the Neptunian energy aided me.
But then….BOOM…I had a sudden hit of lethargy in September when I realized that I was not paying attention to the problems in my marriage. With Uranus Rx but pretty close to my Venus conj Chiron 1 Aries, I woke up but started spiraling toward feelings of shame and depression. What had I been doing? How had I allowed this to happen to me? How could I fail to stand up for myself? How could I put my own self on the back burner for my spouse and others?
Now I am proceeding with a divorce and it is extremely painful and tiring. I barely have the energy to move or function well. I seem to have nothing. No house, no true career goals, no well-functioning vehicle, no immediate family (Neptune). I am struggling with endless futility to love myself (Chiron-Venus in Aries). I have no idea what to do with myself, but I feel a strong urge to move or die. I will wait until Uranus goes Direct before I actually leave.
Out of all of this, I can say that in the latter half of June when Jupiter/Chiron/Neptune were directly conjunct with my N Sun, I was released from a very oppressive job situation and given freedom to move on to a job with more money (and a little more status) which enables me to move on with my life. Interesting. Other transiting aspects include: T Saturn conj Pluto 1 Libra opp Venus-Chiron 2 & 10 Aries/ T Pluto conj Jupiter 1 Cap/T Nept-Chiron Sq Saturn 29 Tau/T Saturn trine Saturn 29 Tau to name a few. Interesting road trip! I’m not sure if I should look forward to Nep doing its last dance of Rx conj my Sun in 2010 or not. Interested in Uranus conj Venus -Chiron 2&10 Aries though!
Thank you for your wonderful work. It is very insightful and quite revealing!