Category Archives: Neptune

Gemini, Season of the Trickster and the Teacher

Gemini season approaches, and the truth becomes questionable. I say this because as each planet (Venus, Mercury, The Sun, Mars) enters Gemini (the sign of information) it will be hit by a confusing square to Neptune (at 5 degrees Pisces). … Continue reading

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Letting Go Of What You Never Had

I wrote about letting go of things for the Winter Solstice in this post. For some of you, this may include things you never had. Building up a cherished fantasy (about a relationship, goal, plan, whatever) and then having to … Continue reading

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On Hope, Sadness And Compassion

As Venus moves into Sagittarius today (and squares Neptune in Pisces), I had some thoughts on the nature of these two signs. Sagittarius represents philosophy, faith and organized religion. Pisces represents spirituality and surrender. Venus triggers the tension between spirit/the soul/the universe (Pisces) and our attempts … Continue reading

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Neptune Goes Direct In Pisces

Neptune goes direct at 0 degrees Pisces, on November 11th. Will you notice the shift? Maybe not. Neptune is subtle (some might call it insidious). Keeping with its energy of dreams and transcendence, it quietly works away in the background. It … Continue reading

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Lucid Dreaming; Saturn in Scorpio Trine Neptune in Pisces

We all know that Saturn is moving into Scorpio on October 5th. The initial energy (with Mercury along for the ride, and Venus in Virgo) will be exacting. But there’s a softer undercurrent to this dark Saturn/Scorpio storm. From October … Continue reading

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Transiting Saturn Over Neptune In Scorpio

Many of you with Neptune in Scorpio (born between 1955-1970), have been wondering about Saturn’s transit of Scorpio. Neptune dissolves limits while Scorpio pushes through them. Neptune dreams of a better world while Scorpio excavates the shadows. Neptune aims for transcendence but can … Continue reading

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Maximum Neptune Overdrive

Yet another reason why you should never underestimate Neptune. Its dreamy, elusive power is not traditionally associated with success and competition; it transcends the physical world. But the planet of spirituality is prominent in the charts of great athletes. Surprised? Look at these … Continue reading

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Pisces: Letting Go or Giving Up?

What’s the difference between surrendering and giving up? One involves letting go of expectations and accepting the fact that a greater energy is at play in your life. The other involves sinking into depression and apathy. I’ve just described the … Continue reading

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Dreams and Second Chances With Neptune Retrograde in Pisces

With all the action on the Gemini/Sagittarius axis (Venus Retrograde, the upcoming eclipse), it’s easy to overlook Neptune in Pisces and the fact that it’s going retrograde on June 4th. But that’s Neptune energy for you; quietly dissolving limits while … Continue reading

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Embracing Pain With Neptune in Pisces

Tonglen is a Buddhist practice that involves taking in the pain of others and sending them relief. Pema Chodron has written an elegant, straightforward article on it here.  She describes the process (it’s a meditation) of embracing, rather than pushing … Continue reading

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