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Planets in Astrology

Neptune

Neptune rules dreams and imagination. It dissolves boundaries, inspires art and compassion, and can also blur what is real.

  • imagination
  • dreams
  • compassion
  • spirituality
  • idealism

In the birth chart

Neptune's sign describes the shared ideals of a generation. Its house shows where you are most inspired, and also where you may see things through a soft-focus lens.

Strengths

Through Neptune come imagination, empathy, artistic vision and a feeling of connection to something larger.

Shadow side

Illusion, escapism, confusion and slipping into a victim role are Neptune's shadow. Checking dreams against reality keeps them alive.

Rulership and rhythm

Pisces is Neptune's sign in modern astrology, with the 12th house as its natural place. It stays about fourteen years in each sign.

Frequently asked questions

What is Neptune associated with?

Imagination, compassion, ideals and the wish to transcend everyday limits.

Which sign does Neptune rule?

Pisces in modern astrology; before Neptune was discovered, Pisces was given to Jupiter.

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Neptune in Astrology: Meaning and Influence | Faltastik