Neptune: dreams and compassion
Neptune is the planet of imagination, intuition, spirituality and compassion. Its sign describes the dreams of your generation, and its house shows where you are most inspired.
The full deep dive
The planet itself
Neptune was discovered in 1846. It takes about 165 years to orbit the Sun, staying around fourteen years in each sign. Modern astrologers give it rulership of Pisces.
What it means in your chart
Neptune describes your ideals, your sensitivity, your connection to music, art and spirit, and where you might be tempted to escape or see the world through rose-tinted glasses.
By element
Neptune’s sign is shared by everyone born over about fourteen years, so its house position is the more personal part.
Good to know
Neptune’s influence is subtle, like fog or music: inspiring, softening and sometimes confusing.
See also The planets in your chart.
Sources and perspectives
- Robert Hand, Planets in Transit
- Stephen Arroyo, Astrology, Psychology and the Four Elements