What does Neptune represent in a birth chart? Neptune represents imagination, spirituality, compassion and the longing for something beyond ordinary life, along with illusion, confusion and escape. Its house shows where you idealise, dream and sometimes lose your footing. Its sign marks a generation's ideals, and its aspects show how the dream touches your personal life.
Neptune spends well over a decade in each sign, so its sign belongs to your whole age group. The personal part is its house and its contacts with your Sun, Moon, Venus and angles. Every date and position below comes from Astrology-API.io, the chart engine behind our reports (tropical zodiac, geocentric apparent positions, Placidus houses, mean node), queried for this page. The orbs are our own published site rule. Where the astrology is interpretation rather than astronomy, we say so.
Neptune at a glance
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Time in one sign (1900–2100) | 13.29 years (Taurus) to 13.94 years (Sagittarius) |
| Time to return to the same sign | 163.95 years, measured between ingresses in the engine's record |
| Sign changes 1900–2100, counting retrograde re-entries | 49 |
| Share of time Neptune is retrograde | 42.8% |
| Length of a retrograde period | 156.4–160.3 days, one every 367.5 days on average |
| Current retrograde | 7 Jul 2026 to 12 Dec 2026 |
| Neptune in Aries | 30 Mar 2025 – 23 Mar 2039 (with one dip back into Pisces) |
| Your Neptune square Neptune | exact between ages 38.7–42.9 in our 22 sample births (1915–2020); Neptune opposite Neptune between 79.8–84.1; see the table |
| Where Neptune is now | 2°40' Aries, retrograde, on 8 Oct 2026 |
| Orb we use for Neptune aspects | 8° with the Sun, Moon, Ascendant or MC; 6° with any other planet |
How to use this page. Find your Neptune sign by birth year in the sign sections. Your Neptune house needs an accurate birth time (why). Then read Neptune retrograde, your Neptune cycle ages and Neptune's aspects, most of which are on the faster planet's page.
Four things that change how Neptune works in your chart:
- Angularity. Neptune within 8° of the Ascendant, IC, Descendant or MC makes imagination, sensitivity and elusiveness central to your personality, home, relationships or public image.
- Contacts with the Sun, Moon and Venus. These are the most personal Neptune signatures. See Sun–Neptune, Moon–Neptune and Venus–Neptune.
- Rulership. Modern astrology gives Neptune rulership of Pisces, traditionally ruled by Jupiter. Where Pisces falls in your chart carries Neptune's themes.
- Retrograde. Neptune is retrograde 42.8% of the time, so a natal Neptune retrograde is very common.
Neptune in the signs
Neptune's sign describes a generation's dreams: what people born during one passage idealise, long for and are disillusioned by. Neptune moves remarkably evenly: in the engine's 1900–2100 record every full passage lasts between 13.29 and 13.94 years.
What does Neptune in Aries mean?
Neptune in Aries means a generation whose ideals are about courage, independence and new beginnings. These people dream of heroic action and of starting the world again. Spirituality becomes active and personal rather than passive. The shadow is fighting for illusions or self-sacrifice through conflict. The gift is inspired leadership.
Ephemeris facts. Neptune first entered Aries on 30 Mar 2025, slipped back into Pisces on 22 Oct 2025 and returned for good on 26 Jan 2026; it stays until 23 Mar 2039. Within weeks of its return Saturn met it at the very start of Aries (20 Feb 2026 at 0°45' Aries). Pluto begins a long sextile to it (25 Jul 2026 to 29 Feb 2032), Jupiter opposes it (28 Sep 2028) and meets it (24 Mar 2035), and the North Node opposes it on 24 May 2033.
| Passage | Dates Neptune was in Aries (UT) |
|---|---|
| 2025–39 | 30 Mar 2025 – 22 Oct 2025 and 26 Jan 2026 – 22 May 2038 and 21 Oct 2038 – 23 Mar 2039 |
What it is like. Neptune in Aries is the newest Neptune generation, born from 2025 onwards. For everyone else, Neptune's transit through the Aries part of your chart dissolves old ways of acting and asks for new, inspired ones. For people born on 1 January 1975 and 1980 (Pluto in Libra), Neptune in Aries opposes natal Pluto exactly on 15 Apr 2029, 20 Oct 2029 and 14 Feb 2030 (ages 54.3–55.1) and 2 Jun 2034, 19 Sep 2034 and 31 Mar 2035 (ages 54.4–55.2); see the table.
The gift is inspired courage. The work is knowing which battles are real.
What does Neptune in Taurus mean?
Neptune in Taurus means a generation that idealises nature, beauty, money and the body. These people dream of security and a sustainable relationship with the earth and may be disillusioned by material values. They have a strong aesthetic and musical sense. The shadow is confusion around money. The gift is spiritualising the material world.
Ephemeris facts. Neptune first enters Taurus on 22 May 2038, slips back into Aries, and settles there on 23 Mar 2039 for 13.29 years, the shortest of Neptune's passages in the record. During it Uranus squares Neptune (3 Oct 2039 to 25 Jul 2041), Saturn opposes it (6 Jan 2042 to 15 Aug 2043), the North Node meets it (5 Oct 2041) and Jupiter meets it (22 Jul 2047 to 24 Feb 2048).
| Passage | Dates Neptune was in Taurus (UT) |
|---|---|
| 2038–52 | 22 May 2038 – 21 Oct 2038 and 23 Mar 2039 – 16 Jul 2051 and 22 Oct 2051 – 12 May 2052 |
What it is like. No one alive today was born with Neptune in Taurus; the previous passage was before the engine's 1900–2100 record. For now it is a future transit: from 2038, Neptune will soften and spiritualise the Taurus part of your chart.
The gift is reverence for nature. The work is financial realism.
Neptune in Taurus: common questions
- Neptune in Taurus dates? Neptune enters Taurus first on 22 May 2038 and for good on 23 Mar 2039, then leaves on 12 May 2052, according to our chart engine.
What does Neptune in Gemini mean?
Neptune in Gemini means a generation that idealises ideas, communication and information. These people are imaginative storytellers and dream of connecting everyone. Their minds are open to intuition and fantasy. The shadow is misinformation and scattered thinking. The gift is inspired, poetic communication.
Ephemeris facts. Neptune was in Gemini when the engine's record begins and left on 21 May 1902. It next enters on 16 Jul 2051. In that future passage, Uranus trines it (19 Oct 2052 to 6 Aug 2054), the North Node meets it (18 Jun 2058), Saturn meets it (7 Jun 2061) and Pluto squares it (19 Sep 2061 to 29 May 2065).
| Passage | Dates Neptune was in Gemini (UT) |
|---|---|
| before 1900–02 | before 1900 – 19 Jul 1901 and 25 Dec 1901 – 21 May 1902 |
| 2051–66 | 16 Jul 2051 – 22 Oct 2051 and 12 May 2052 – 3 Jul 2065 and 14 Jan 2066 – 1 May 2066 |
What it is like. The last Neptune-in-Gemini generation was born before 1902, in the age of the telegraph and early cinema. The next will be born in the 2050s and 2060s.
The gift is imaginative communication. The work is truthfulness.
What does Neptune in Cancer mean?
Neptune in Cancer means a generation that idealises home, family, homeland and the mother. These people are deeply sentimental and long for an ideal home. They are protective and nurturing. The shadow is nostalgia and blurred family boundaries. The gift is compassion for anyone without a home.
Ephemeris facts. Neptune's Cancer passage ran 19 Jul 1901 – 2 May 1916. Uranus opposed it for years (1 Mar 1906 to 28 Oct 1910), Jupiter met it (22 May 1907), the North Node joined it (3 Feb 1908) and Saturn squared it (14 Apr 1909 to 24 Jan 1910). The next Cancer passage begins on 3 Jul 2065.
| Passage | Dates Neptune was in Cancer (UT) |
|---|---|
| 1901–16 | 19 Jul 1901 – 25 Dec 1901 and 21 May 1902 – 23 Sep 1914 and 14 Dec 1914 – 19 Jul 1915 and 19 Mar 1916 – 2 May 1916 |
| 2065–79 | 3 Jul 2065 – 14 Jan 2066 and 1 May 2066 – 1 Sep 2078 and 6 Jan 2079 – 3 Jul 2079 |
What it is like. The Neptune-in-Cancer generation (born 1901–16) grew up amid mass emigration and the First World War, longing for security and a stable homeland.
The gift is emotional depth. The work is letting go of an idealised past.
What does Neptune in Leo mean?
Neptune in Leo means a generation that idealises glamour, romance, creativity and the star. These people are drawn to performance and fantasy and dream of being heroes. Entertainment and film fascinate them. The shadow is vanity and illusion about the self. The gift is creative imagination that inspires others.
Ephemeris facts. Neptune's Leo passage ran 23 Sep 1914 – 24 Jul 1929. Saturn met it at the start of Leo (1 Aug 1917), Jupiter met it three times (24 Sep 1919 at 10°49' Leo; 8 Mar 1920 at 9°12' Leo; 24 Apr 1920 at 8°45' Leo), the North Node joined it (15 Sep 1924) and Chiron trined it for years (11 May 1920 to 24 Jan 1926).
| Passage | Dates Neptune was in Leo (UT) |
|---|---|
| 1914–29 | 23 Sep 1914 – 14 Dec 1914 and 19 Jul 1915 – 19 Mar 1916 and 2 May 1916 – 21 Sep 1928 and 19 Feb 1929 – 24 Jul 1929 |
| 2078–93 | 1 Sep 2078 – 6 Jan 2079 and 3 Jul 2079 – 4 Sep 2092 and 11 Mar 2093 – 5 Jul 2093 |
What it is like. The Neptune-in-Leo generation (born 1914–29) grew up with Hollywood and the jazz age: a generation for whom glamour and the silver screen were the dream.
The gift is joyous creativity. The work is seeing through glamour.
What does Neptune in Virgo mean?
Neptune in Virgo means a generation that idealises service, work and health. These people dream of a perfect, useful life and serve with devotion. They may idealise or be confused by health and work. The shadow is self-sacrifice and worry. The gift is compassionate, practical service.
Ephemeris facts. Neptune's Virgo passage ran 21 Sep 1928 – 2 Aug 1943. Jupiter met it (19 Sep 1932), Chiron squared it (23 Jun 1935 to 2 Mar 1937), Saturn opposed it (21 Mar 1936 to 18 Jan 1937), Uranus trined it (7 Jul 1939 to 7 Apr 1942) and the North Node met it (22 Jul 1941).
| Passage | Dates Neptune was in Virgo (UT) |
|---|---|
| 1928–43 | 21 Sep 1928 – 19 Feb 1929 and 24 Jul 1929 – 3 Oct 1942 and 17 Apr 1943 – 2 Aug 1943 |
| from 2092 | 4 Sep 2092 – 11 Mar 2093 and 5 Jul 2093 – after 2100 |
What it is like. The Neptune-in-Virgo generation (born 1928–43) grew up in the Depression and the Second World War, when duty and work meant survival. They often value usefulness and modesty.
The gift is devoted service. The work is self-compassion.
What does Neptune in Libra mean?
Neptune in Libra means a generation that idealises love, marriage, peace and harmony. These people dream of perfect partnerships and a peaceful world. They are artistic and romantic. The shadow is disillusionment in relationships. The gift is a vision of equality and peace.
Ephemeris facts. Neptune's Libra passage ran 3 Oct 1942 – 6 Aug 1957. Chiron met it at the start of Libra (4 Sep 1945), and Jupiter met it the same month (22 Sep 1945). Saturn met it (21 Nov 1952 to 22 Jul 1953), Pluto began its long sextile (22 Jan 1950 to 18 Oct 1956) and Uranus squared it (15 Jul 1954 to 11 Jun 1955).
| Passage | Dates Neptune was in Libra (UT) |
|---|---|
| 1942–57 | 3 Oct 1942 – 17 Apr 1943 and 2 Aug 1943 – 24 Dec 1955 and 12 Mar 1956 – 19 Oct 1956 and 15 Jun 1957 – 6 Aug 1957 |
What it is like. The Neptune-in-Libra generation (born 1942–57) includes many baby boomers who idealised love and peace and then saw marriage redefined by rising divorce.
The gift is idealism in love. The work is realistic partnership.
What does Neptune in Scorpio mean?
Neptune in Scorpio means a generation that idealises intensity, sexuality and transformation. These people are drawn to mystery, psychology and the occult and want deep merging. The shadow is escapism through sex, drugs or obsession. The gift is psychological and spiritual depth.
Ephemeris facts. Neptune's Scorpio passage ran 24 Dec 1955 – 6 Nov 1970. The North Node met it early (20 Feb 1958), followed by Jupiter (24 Sep 1958). Saturn squared it (18 Feb 1963), Chiron trined it (9 May 1963 to 18 Jan 1968) and Uranus sextiled it (10 Sep 1966 to 12 May 1968).
| Passage | Dates Neptune was in Scorpio (UT) |
|---|---|
| 1955–70 | 24 Dec 1955 – 12 Mar 1956 and 19 Oct 1956 – 15 Jun 1957 and 6 Aug 1957 – 4 Jan 1970 and 3 May 1970 – 6 Nov 1970 |
What it is like. The Neptune-in-Scorpio generation (born 1955–70) grew up through the sexual revolution and the drug culture of the 1960s. They tend to be psychologically curious and drawn to taboo.
The gift is transformation through depth. The work is healthy boundaries.
Neptune in Scorpio: common questions
- What is a Neptune in Scorpio woman like? Neptune's sign describes a generation more than a gender: women and men born 1955–70 share it. The personal expression comes from its house and aspects.
What does Neptune in Sagittarius mean?
Neptune in Sagittarius means a generation that idealises freedom, travel, truth and spiritual exploration. These people seek meaning beyond religion, are drawn to foreign cultures and gurus, and dream of a borderless world. The shadow is blind faith. The gift is a broad, generous spiritual vision.
Ephemeris facts. Sagittarius is Neptune's longest stay in the record: 13.94 years, 4 Jan 1970 – 21 Nov 1984. Saturn opposed Neptune early in the passage (25 Jun 1971 to 19 Apr 1972) and Jupiter met it three times (1 Feb 1971 at 2°47' Sagittarius; 22 May 1971 at 1°44' Sagittarius; 16 Sep 1971 at 0°37' Sagittarius). The North Node met it (11 Dec 1974), and Pluto sextiled it again and again from late 1976 (10 Oct 1976 to 30 Jul 1983), a wave that continued after Neptune moved into Capricorn.
| Passage | Dates Neptune was in Sagittarius (UT) |
|---|---|
| 1970–84 | 4 Jan 1970 – 3 May 1970 and 6 Nov 1970 – 19 Jan 1984 and 23 Jun 1984 – 21 Nov 1984 |
What it is like. The Neptune-in-Sagittarius generation (born 1970–84) grew up with cheap travel, New Age spirituality and globalisation. They tend to be idealistic about freedom and wary of dogma.
The gift is spiritual adventure. The work is grounding beliefs in experience.
Neptune in Sagittarius: common questions
- Neptune in Sagittarius dates? From 4 Jan 1970 to 21 Nov 1984, with a dip back into Scorpio in 1970 and a first dip into Capricorn in 1984 (see the table).
- Neptune in Sagittarius in the 4th house? An idealised or elusive home life, often with travel or foreign influences in your roots. See Neptune in the 4th house.
What does Neptune in Capricorn mean?
Neptune in Capricorn means a generation that idealises structure, success and institutions, and then sees through them. These people dream of making ideals real and of reforming business and government. They are practical idealists. The shadow is disillusionment with authority. The gift is giving shape to dreams.
Ephemeris facts. Neptune's Capricorn passage ran 19 Jan 1984 – 28 Nov 1998. Saturn met it three times (3 Mar 1989 at 11°55' Capricorn; 24 Jun 1989 at 11°14' Capricorn; 13 Nov 1989 at 10°22' Capricorn), and Uranus met it three times in 1993 (2 Feb 1993 at 19°34' Capricorn; 20 Aug 1993 at 18°48' Capricorn; 24 Oct 1993 at 18°33' Capricorn), the only Uranus–Neptune conjunction in the engine's 1900–2100 record. Chiron opposed it (18 Jul 1989 to 26 May 1990) and the North Node met it (12 Oct 1991).
| Passage | Dates Neptune was in Capricorn (UT) |
|---|---|
| 1984–98 | 19 Jan 1984 – 23 Jun 1984 and 21 Nov 1984 – 29 Jan 1998 and 23 Aug 1998 – 28 Nov 1998 |
What it is like. The Neptune-in-Capricorn generation (born 1984–98) grew up as the Berlin Wall fell and the internet arrived, with Uranus alongside Neptune in many of their charts. They tend to be pragmatic idealists who distrust institutions but want to rebuild them.
The gift is realistic idealism. The work is keeping faith when structures fail.
Neptune in Capricorn: common questions
- Neptune in Capricorn in the 3rd house? An imaginative, intuitive mind that thinks in images and long-term structures; schooling may have felt confusing or inspiring. See Neptune in the 3rd house.
What does Neptune in Aquarius mean?
Neptune in Aquarius means a generation that idealises technology, community and humanity. These people dream of a connected, equal world and are at home in networks and online communities. The shadow is losing yourself in the virtual. The gift is a vision of collective humanity.
Ephemeris facts. Neptune's Aquarius passage ran 29 Jan 1998 – 3 Feb 2012. Saturn opposed it (31 Aug 2006 to 25 Jun 2007), the North Node met it (28 Apr 2008), Jupiter met it three times (27 May 2009 at 26°29' Aquarius; 10 Jul 2009 at 26°02' Aquarius; 21 Dec 2009 at 24°18' Aquarius) and Chiron met it (17 Feb 2010).
| Passage | Dates Neptune was in Aquarius (UT) |
|---|---|
| 1998–12 | 29 Jan 1998 – 23 Aug 1998 and 28 Nov 1998 – 4 Apr 2011 and 5 Aug 2011 – 3 Feb 2012 |
What it is like. The Neptune-in-Aquarius generation (born 1998–2012) grew up online, with social media and smartphones. They tend to be idealistic about community and technology.
The gift is humanitarian vision. The work is real connection.
Neptune in Aquarius: common questions
- Neptune in Aquarius dates? From 29 Jan 1998 to 3 Feb 2012, with a dip back into Capricorn in 1998 and a first dip into Pisces in 2011.
- Neptune in Aquarius in the 1st house? A dreamy, unconventional presence; others project their ideals onto you. In the 7th house? Idealised, unusual partnerships; friendship is the basis of love.
What does Neptune in Pisces mean?
Neptune in Pisces is at home: a generation that is intuitive, compassionate, artistic and spiritual. These people dissolve boundaries, feel others' pain and are drawn to art, music and mysticism. The shadow is escapism and confusion. The gift is boundless compassion and imagination.
Ephemeris facts. Neptune's Pisces passage ran 4 Apr 2011 – 26 Jan 2026. Saturn squared it (26 Nov 2015 to 10 Sep 2016) and later sextiled it (31 Jan 2019 to 9 Nov 2019), Jupiter met it (12 Apr 2022) and the North Node met it in the last degree of the sign (23 Feb 2025).
| Passage | Dates Neptune was in Pisces (UT) |
|---|---|
| 2011–26 | 4 Apr 2011 – 5 Aug 2011 and 3 Feb 2012 – 30 Mar 2025 and 22 Oct 2025 – 26 Jan 2026 |
What it is like. The Neptune-in-Pisces generation (born 2011–26) is the first to grow up entirely with streaming and virtual worlds. They are expected to be imaginative, sensitive and spiritually open.
The gift is compassion. The work is boundaries.
Neptune in the houses
Neptune's house is the personal part of your Neptune: the area of life where you dream, idealise and sometimes feel lost, and where you are most inspired and most compassionate. Houses depend on the exact birth time and place, so a time that is out by even half an hour can move Neptune into a neighbouring house. The houses below use the Placidus system, the default in our chart engine.
Neptune in the 1st house
Neptune in the 1st house gives a dreamy, elusive and sensitive presence. People project their fantasies onto you, and you can be a chameleon, picking up others' moods. You may be artistic, spiritual or photogenic. The shadow is an unclear sense of self and difficulty with boundaries. The gift is empathy and charisma.
Where it was in the sky. Neptune was just below the eastern horizon when you were born, about to rise.
What it is like. You may have felt invisible or misunderstood when young. Creative or spiritual work gives your sensitivity a form. Protect your energy in crowds.
Neptune in the 1st house: common questions
- Does Neptune in the 1st house affect appearance? Traditionally it gives soft, changeable or ethereal looks and expressive eyes; people often see what they want to see in you.
Neptune in the 2nd house
Neptune in the 2nd house blurs money, possessions and self-worth. You may be generous, careless or idealistic about money, and finances can drift without attention. You may earn through art, music, healing or charity. The shadow is financial confusion or deception. The gift is valuing what money cannot buy.
Where it was in the sky. Neptune was below the eastern horizon, a couple of hours from rising.
What it is like. Budgeting feels boring but protects you. Check contracts and avoid lending what you cannot lose.
Neptune in the 3rd house
Neptune in the 3rd house gives an imaginative, intuitive and poetic mind. You think in images and feelings, and you may write, sing or tell stories well. Schooling may have felt confusing, or a sibling may be elusive or idealised. The shadow is vagueness and miscommunication. The gift is inspired communication.
Where it was in the sky. Neptune was just past the lowest point of the sky, on the eastern side.
What it is like. Write things down: your intuition is strong, but details slip. Poetry, music and fiction suit your mind.
Neptune in the 4th house
Neptune in the 4th house idealises home and family, or makes them elusive. Your childhood home may have been artistic, spiritual or chaotic, with a parent who was absent, ill or idealised. You long for a perfect sanctuary. The shadow is confusion about roots. The gift is making a home that is a spiritual refuge.
Where it was in the sky. Neptune was near the lowest point of the sky, directly beneath your birthplace.
What it is like. You may live near water or move often in search of the ideal home. Making peace with your real family history is the work.
Neptune in the 5th house
Neptune in the 5th house makes romance, creativity and play dreamy and inspired. You fall in love with an ideal, and your creative talent can be considerable, especially in music, film, dance or art. Children may be sensitive or gifted. The shadow is romantic disillusionment. The gift is creative inspiration.
Where it was in the sky. Neptune was below the western horizon, hours after it had set.
What it is like. Love feels like a film, until reality arrives. Pour the fantasy into art and let real people be real.
Neptune in the 5th house: common questions
- Is Neptune in the 5th house good for creativity? Yes; it is one of the classic signatures of artistic and musical imagination.
Neptune in the 6th house
Neptune in the 6th house brings sensitivity and idealism to work, health and routine. You may want to serve, heal or help, and do well in caring, artistic or spiritual work. Your health is sensitive to stress, diet and substances. The shadow is disorganisation or self-sacrifice at work. The gift is compassionate service.
Where it was in the sky. Neptune was just below the western horizon, having set.
What it is like. A gentle, regular routine protects you. When transiting Neptune crosses your 6th house, check work arrangements and listen to your body.
Neptune in the 7th house
Neptune in the 7th house idealises partners and relationships. You may attract artistic, spiritual or elusive partners, or play saviour or victim in love. Relationships can be magical or confusing. The shadow is deception or self-sacrifice in partnership. The gift is compassionate, soulful love.
Where it was in the sky. Neptune was just above the western horizon, about to set.
What it is like. You see partners' potential more than their reality. Our article on Neptune in the 7th house and the saviour–victim cycle explores the pattern. Clear agreements keep love healthy.
Neptune in the 8th house
Neptune in the 8th house brings mystery to intimacy, shared money and the unseen. You are psychic and drawn to the occult, dreams and the afterlife. Shared finances or inheritances can be confusing. Sexuality is spiritual and merging. The shadow is deception around money or sex. The gift is profound intuition and healing.
Where it was in the sky. Neptune was in the upper sky on the western side, moving towards setting.
What it is like. You sense what is hidden. Keep joint finances clear and in writing.
Neptune in the 8th house: common questions
- Does Neptune in the 8th house mean a mysterious death? No. In modern astrology it describes a spiritual, intuitive relationship with endings and the unseen, not the manner of death.
Neptune in the 9th house
Neptune in the 9th house idealises truth, faith, travel and higher learning. You are drawn to spirituality, mysticism and foreign cultures and may follow teachers or gurus. Your beliefs are inspired and compassionate. The shadow is blind faith or disillusionment with teachers. The gift is a spiritual worldview.
Where it was in the sky. Neptune was high in the sky, west of the highest point.
What it is like. Travel by water, pilgrimages and spiritual study feed you. Test teachers before you trust them.
Neptune in the 10th house
Neptune in the 10th house brings glamour, idealism and uncertainty to career and reputation. You may work in art, film, music, healing or charity and become a public screen for others' projections. Career direction can be unclear for a long time. The shadow is scandal or confusion. The gift is an inspiring public role.
Where it was in the sky. Neptune was near the top of the sky, close to its highest point.
What it is like. People see an image of you. A career that serves an ideal gives Neptune here its best form.
Neptune in the 11th house
Neptune in the 11th house idealises friendships, groups and the future. You are drawn to spiritual, artistic or humanitarian groups and give much to friends. Some friendships may be disappointing or confusing. The shadow is being used by friends or groups. The gift is a compassionate vision for humanity.
Where it was in the sky. Neptune was high in the eastern sky, past its rising and climbing towards the top.
What it is like. You see the best in your friends. When transiting Neptune crosses your 11th house, your hopes and friendships shift and become more spiritual.
Neptune in the 12th house
Neptune in the 12th house is at home: deeply intuitive, compassionate and spiritual. You are sensitive to the unseen, need solitude and may be drawn to meditation, art or work in hospitals, prisons or retreats. The shadow is escapism and losing yourself. The gift is mystical insight and boundless compassion.
Where it was in the sky. Neptune had just risen above the eastern horizon.
What it is like. Your inner life is rich. Regular time alone recharges you; dreams carry messages.
What is a strong Neptune placement? Neptune is strongest when it is angular (1st, 4th, 7th or 10th house or near an angle), in Pisces or the 12th house, or in close aspect to the Sun, Moon, Venus or Ascendant. It then makes imagination, sensitivity and spirituality central to your life.
Neptune retrograde
Is Neptune retrograde now? Yes. On 8 Oct 2026 Neptune is retrograde at 2°40' Aries, in a retrograde period that runs 7 Jul 2026 to 12 Dec 2026. It moves back from 7 Jul 2026 at 4°25' Aries to 12 Dec 2026 at 1°37' Aries. Neptune retrograde is a time when illusions lift and you see more clearly what is real, especially around the house Aries occupies in your chart.
Ephemeris facts. Neptune is retrograde 42.8% of the time. Each retrograde lasts 156.4–160.3 days (158.1 on average), and a new one starts every 367.5 days. The previous retrograde ran 4 Jul 2025 to 10 Dec 2025 (2°11' Aries back to 29°22' Pisces); the next runs 9 Jul 2027 to 15 Dec 2027 (6°40' Aries back to 3°51' Aries).
| Turns retrograde (UT) | Turns direct (UT) | Days | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2018 at 16°30' Pisces | 25 Nov 2018 at 13°42' Pisces | 159.1 | Pisces |
| 21 Jun 2019 at 18°43' Pisces | 27 Nov 2019 at 15°56' Pisces | 158.9 | Pisces |
| 23 Jun 2020 at 20°58' Pisces | 29 Nov 2020 at 18°10' Pisces | 158.8 | Pisces |
| 25 Jun 2021 at 23°12' Pisces | 1 Dec 2021 at 20°24' Pisces | 158.8 | Pisces |
| 28 Jun 2022 at 25°27' Pisces | 4 Dec 2022 at 22°39' Pisces | 158.7 | Pisces |
| 30 Jun 2023 at 27°41' Pisces | 6 Dec 2023 at 24°53' Pisces | 158.7 | Pisces |
| 2 Jul 2024 at 29°56' Pisces | 7 Dec 2024 at 27°08' Pisces | 158.5 | Pisces |
| 4 Jul 2025 at 2°11' Aries | 10 Dec 2025 at 29°22' Pisces | 158.6 | Aries / Pisces |
| 7 Jul 2026 at 4°25' Aries | 12 Dec 2026 at 1°37' Aries | 158.5 | Aries |
| 9 Jul 2027 at 6°40' Aries | 15 Dec 2027 at 3°51' Aries | 158.4 | Aries |
| 11 Jul 2028 at 8°54' Aries | 16 Dec 2028 at 6°06' Aries | 158.3 | Aries |
| 14 Jul 2029 at 11°08' Aries | 19 Dec 2029 at 8°20' Aries | 158.3 | Aries |
| 16 Jul 2030 at 13°23' Aries | 21 Dec 2030 at 10°34' Aries | 158.2 | Aries |
| 19 Jul 2031 at 15°38' Aries | 24 Dec 2031 at 12°49' Aries | 158.1 | Aries |
| 20 Jul 2032 at 17°52' Aries | 25 Dec 2032 at 15°04' Aries | 158 | Aries |
What it is like. Because Neptune retrogrades for months every year, its retrograde is a gentle background tide rather than an event. Those with planets or angles in the first few degrees of Aries, Libra, Cancer or Capricorn feel it most in 2026.
Your Neptune cycle: Neptune square and opposite Neptune
When does Neptune square my natal Neptune? Around forty. In our chart engine's exact hits for people born at 12:00 UT on 1 January of every fifth year from 1915 to 2020, the square fell between ages 38.7–42.9 and Neptune opposite natal Neptune between 79.8–84.1. No one lives to see a Neptune return.
Ephemeris facts. The table shows every exact hit for a 12:00 UT birth on 1 January of every tenth year (exact aspect, no orb). Because Neptune moves so evenly, the ages vary little between generations; each pass perfects 3–5 times. † marks a pass still running when the search stopped at the end of 2100. Midlife is also when transiting Pluto squares natal Pluto for many people (see the Pluto cycle) and transiting Uranus opposes natal Uranus (see the Uranus cycle).
| Born (12:00 UT) | Neptune square natal Neptune: exact hits (UT) | Age | Neptune opposite natal Neptune: exact hits (UT) | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 1920 | 6 Jan 1961, 20 Mar 1961, 1 Nov 1961, 23 Jun 1962 and 21 Aug 1962 | 41.0–42.6 | 2 May 2002, 24 May 2002, 7 Feb 2003, 6 Sep 2003 and 6 Dec 2003 | 82.3–83.9 |
| 1 Jan 1930 | 11 Dec 1971, 12 Jun 1972 and 12 Oct 1972 | 41.9–42.8 | 8 Mar 2013, 17 Sep 2013 and 7 Jan 2014 | 83.2–84.0 |
| 1 Jan 1940 | 11 Jan 1982, 22 Jun 1982 and 14 Nov 1982 | 42.0–42.9 | 26 Mar 2023, 18 Oct 2023 and 22 Jan 2024 | 83.2–84.1 |
| 1 Jan 1950 | 29 Jan 1992, 20 Jul 1992 and 1 Dec 1992 | 42.1–42.9 | 3 Jun 2032, 7 Sep 2032 and 30 Mar 2033 | 82.4–83.2 |
| 1 Jan 1960 | 24 Apr 2001, 27 May 2001, 3 Feb 2002, 6 Sep 2002 and 2 Dec 2002 | 41.3–42.9 | 22 May 2042, 9 Nov 2042 and 24 Mar 2043 | 82.4–83.2 |
| 1 Jan 1970 | 1 Apr 2011, 8 Aug 2011 and 1 Feb 2012 | 41.2–42.1 | 12 Jul 2051, 27 Oct 2051 and 9 May 2052 | 81.5–82.3 |
| 1 Jan 1980 | 14 Jun 2020, 1 Jul 2020, 19 Mar 2021, 17 Oct 2021 and 14 Jan 2022 | 40.5–42.0 | 21 Jun 2061, 9 Jan 2062 and 19 Apr 2062 | 81.5–82.3 |
| 1 Jan 1990 | 4 May 2030, 2 Oct 2030 and 6 Mar 2031 | 40.3–41.2 | 9 Aug 2070, 25 Dec 2070 and 10 Jun 2071 | 80.6–81.4 |
| 1 Jan 2000 | 27 Jun 2039, 16 Sep 2039, 20 Apr 2040, 21 Dec 2040 and 3 Feb 2041 | 39.5–41.1 | 23 Oct 2079, 18 Nov 2079, 31 Jul 2080, 25 Feb 2081 and 27 May 2081 | 79.8–81.4 |
| 1 Jan 2010 | 11 Jun 2049, 20 Nov 2049 and 12 Apr 2050 | 39.4–40.3 | 4 Oct 2089, 20 Jan 2090 and 4 Aug 2090 | 79.8–80.6 |
| 1 Jan 2020 | 3 Sep 2058, 4 Oct 2058, 13 Jun 2059, 13 Jan 2060 and 7 Apr 2060 | 38.7–40.3 | 17 Oct 2099, 23 Feb 2100 and 18 Aug 2100 † | 79.8–80.6 |
What it is like. Neptune square Neptune often feels like a fog at midlife: old ambitions dissolve and you question what you were chasing. It can bring disillusionment, then a more spiritual, compassionate sense of purpose. Neptune opposite Neptune, around eighty, is often a time of letting go and spiritual reflection.
Transiting Neptune opposite natal Pluto
Transiting Neptune opposite natal Pluto dissolves old power structures in your life and asks you to surrender control. It is a generational transit of the mid-fifties: in the exact hits below it fell between ages 53.4–55.2. With Neptune in Aries (30 Mar 2025 – 23 Mar 2039) it reaches the 1975 and 1980 births, who have Pluto in Libra.
Ephemeris facts. The table lists every exact hit for people born at 12:00 UT on 1 January of the years shown. People born with Pluto in Capricorn meet the related square, Neptune in Aries square natal Pluto, in their mid-teens.
| Born (12:00 UT) | Natal Pluto | Transit | Exact hits (UT) | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 1965 | Virgo | Neptune opposite natal Pluto | 21 May 2018, 17 Jul 2018, 10 Mar 2019, 22 Oct 2019 and 1 Jan 2020 | 53.4–55.0 |
| 1 Jan 1970 | Virgo | Neptune opposite natal Pluto | 28 May 2023, 3 Aug 2023, 18 Mar 2024, 7 Nov 2024 and 7 Jan 2025 | 53.4–55.0 |
| 1 Jan 1975 | Libra | Neptune opposite natal Pluto | 15 Apr 2029, 20 Oct 2029 and 14 Feb 2030 | 54.3–55.1 |
| 1 Jan 1980 | Libra | Neptune opposite natal Pluto | 2 Jun 2034, 19 Sep 2034 and 31 Mar 2035 | 54.4–55.2 |
| 1 Jan 2010 | Capricorn | Neptune square natal Pluto | 3 May 2026, 14 Sep 2026 and 4 Mar 2027 | 16.3–17.2 |
| 1 Jan 2015 | Capricorn | Neptune square natal Pluto | 19 Jun 2030, 13 Aug 2030, 6 Apr 2031, 17 Nov 2031 and 29 Jan 2032 | 15.5–17.1 |
| 1 Jan 2020 | Capricorn | Neptune square natal Pluto | 21 Apr 2035, 16 Nov 2035 and 17 Feb 2036 | 15.3–16.1 |
What it is like. Compulsions, fears and power struggles that once seemed fixed can soften. The work is to let go consciously rather than drift.
Neptune aspects
On our site an aspect lives on the page of the faster planet, so Neptune's aspects with the personal planets, Jupiter, Saturn, Chiron and Uranus are on those planets' pages. Neptune–Pluto and Neptune–North Node live here.
| Neptune contact | Where we cover it |
|---|---|
| Moon–Neptune | Moon–Neptune aspects |
| Mercury–Neptune | Mercury–Neptune aspects |
| Venus–Neptune | Venus–Neptune aspects |
| Sun–Neptune | Sun–Neptune aspects |
| Mars–Neptune | Mars–Neptune aspects |
| Jupiter–Neptune | Jupiter–Neptune aspects |
| Saturn–Neptune, including the 2026 conjunction | Saturn–Neptune aspects |
| Chiron–Neptune | Chiron–Neptune aspects |
| Uranus–Neptune | Uranus–Neptune aspects |
Saturn conjunct Neptune in 2026. Saturn met Neptune on 20 Feb 2026 at the first degree of Aries. Saturn and Neptune meet about every 35.81 years; the previous meeting was in Capricorn (3 Mar 1989 at 11°55' Capricorn; 24 Jun 1989 at 11°14' Capricorn; 13 Nov 1989 at 10°22' Capricorn). The full interpretation is on the Saturn page.
Neptune–Pluto aspects
In our chart engine's 1900–2100 record Neptune and Pluto never meet; they hold long sextiles instead.
| Aspect | Years | Exact Neptune–Pluto dates (UT) and Neptune's position |
|---|---|---|
| Sextile | 1950–56 | 22 Jan 1950 (17°21' Libra); 12 Apr 1950 (15°50' Libra); 3 Jan 1951 (19°27' Libra); 7 May 1951 (17°26' Libra); 20 Dec 1951 (21°23' Libra); 26 May 1952 (19°15' Libra); 7 Dec 1952 (23°14' Libra); 13 Jun 1953 (21°12' Libra); 26 Nov 1953 (25°01' Libra); 1 Jul 1954 (23°17' Libra); 14 Nov 1954 (26°45' Libra); 20 Jul 1955 (25°30' Libra); 2 Nov 1955 (28°25' Libra); 9 Aug 1956 (27°54' Libra); 18 Oct 1956 (29°58' Libra) |
| Sextile | 1976–86 | 10 Oct 1976 (11°49' Sagittarius); 5 Dec 1976 (13°42' Sagittarius); 26 Sep 1977 (13°38' Sagittarius); 25 Dec 1977 (16°31' Sagittarius); 15 Sep 1978 (15°38' Sagittarius); 11 Jan 1979 (19°12' Sagittarius); 5 Sep 1979 (17°44' Sagittarius); 26 Jan 1980 (21°46' Sagittarius); 27 Aug 1980 (19°55' Sagittarius); 9 Feb 1981 (24°17' Sagittarius); 18 Aug 1981 (22°09' Sagittarius); 24 Feb 1982 (26°44' Sagittarius); 9 Aug 1982 (24°28' Sagittarius); 11 Mar 1983 (29°07' Sagittarius); 30 Jul 1983 (26°52' Sagittarius); 27 Mar 1984 (1°25' Capricorn); 18 Jul 1984 (29°20' Sagittarius); 15 Apr 1985 (3°35' Capricorn); 5 Jul 1985 (1°56' Capricorn); 16 May 1986 (5°25' Capricorn); 9 Jun 1986 (4°53' Capricorn) |
| Sextile | 2026–32 | 25 Jul 2026 (4°20' Aries); 16 Sep 2026 (3°16' Aries); 28 Jun 2027 (6°38' Aries); 16 Oct 2027 (4°45' Aries); 9 Jun 2028 (8°37' Aries); 8 Nov 2028 (6°30' Aries); 22 May 2029 (10°25' Aries); 30 Nov 2029 (8°26' Aries); 4 May 2030 (12°03' Aries); 26 Dec 2030 (10°35' Aries); 12 Apr 2031 (13°25' Aries); 10 Feb 2032 (13°28' Aries); 29 Feb 2032 (14°01' Aries) |
| Square | 2061–65 | 19 Sep 2061 (23°05' Gemini); 27 Nov 2061 (22°07' Gemini); 18 Aug 2062 (24°54' Gemini); 2 Jan 2063 (23°26' Gemini); 25 Jul 2063 (26°26' Gemini); 2 Feb 2064 (25°03' Gemini); 30 Jun 2064 (27°44' Gemini); 9 Mar 2065 (27°01' Gemini); 29 May 2065 (28°43' Gemini) |
| Trine | 2087–91 | 12 Nov 2087 (20°55' Leo); 4 Jan 2088 (20°27' Leo); 9 Oct 2088 (22°34' Leo); 11 Feb 2089 (21°44' Leo); 15 Sep 2089 (24°01' Leo); 12 Mar 2090 (23°14' Leo); 24 Aug 2090 (25°20' Leo); 12 Apr 2091 (24°54' Leo); 28 Jul 2091 (26°29' Leo) |
Neptune conjunct Pluto
What does Neptune conjunct Pluto mean in a natal chart? Neptune conjunct Pluto would mark a deep generational turning point between collective ideals and the forces of change. The conjunction fuses your imagination and longing with your pull toward power and change, so the two act as one drive that is hard to pull apart.
Exact dates: our chart engine's 1900–2100 scan contains no exact Neptune–Pluto conjunction, so nobody born in that window has it exact.
In synastry, people born decades apart can have one person's Neptune on the other's Pluto: a fated, hard-to-define bond that can be inspiring or confusing.
Neptune sextile Pluto
What does Neptune sextile Pluto mean in a natal chart? Neptune sextile Pluto is a long generational aspect: a background ease between collective ideals and deep change. It was exact again and again from 1950 to 1986 and returns from 2026, linking imagination with transformation: a collective capacity to turn ideals into deep change. Personally, it matters most when one of the two planets also touches your Sun, Moon or an angle. The sextile opens a working channel between your imagination and longing and your pull toward power and change that pays off when you use it on purpose.
Exact dates from our chart engine (UT), 1900–2100, with the signs involved: 1950–56: 22 Jan 1950, 12 Apr 1950, 3 Jan 1951, 7 May 1951, 20 Dec 1951, 26 May 1952, 7 Dec 1952, 13 Jun 1953, 26 Nov 1953, 1 Jul 1954, 14 Nov 1954, 20 Jul 1955, 2 Nov 1955, 9 Aug 1956, 18 Oct 1956 (Neptune in Libra, Pluto in Leo). 1976–86: 10 Oct 1976, 5 Dec 1976, 26 Sep 1977, 25 Dec 1977, 15 Sep 1978, 11 Jan 1979, 5 Sep 1979, 26 Jan 1980, 27 Aug 1980, 9 Feb 1981, 18 Aug 1981, 24 Feb 1982, 9 Aug 1982, 11 Mar 1983, 30 Jul 1983, 27 Mar 1984, 18 Jul 1984, 15 Apr 1985, 5 Jul 1985, 16 May 1986, 9 Jun 1986 (Neptune in Sagittarius, Pluto in Libra; Neptune in Capricorn, Pluto in Scorpio). 2026–32: 25 Jul 2026, 16 Sep 2026, 28 Jun 2027, 16 Oct 2027, 9 Jun 2028, 8 Nov 2028, 22 May 2029, 30 Nov 2029, 4 May 2030, 26 Dec 2030, 12 Apr 2031, 10 Feb 2032, 29 Feb 2032 (Neptune in Aries, Pluto in Aquarius). Both planets move slowly, so everyone born around these dates shares the aspect; your own chart shows how close it is for you.
What it is like. Because the sextile repeats for years at a time, it is part of the background of whole generations. The new 2026–32 wave is read by astrologers as a creative opening for collective spiritual and technological renewal.
Neptune square Pluto
What does Neptune square Pluto mean in a natal chart? Neptune square Pluto sets collective ideals against deep change across a generation. The square sets your imagination and longing against your pull toward power and change; the friction is uncomfortable and turns into drive once you work with it.
Exact dates from our chart engine (UT), 1900–2100, with the signs involved: 2061–65: 19 Sep 2061, 27 Nov 2061, 18 Aug 2062, 2 Jan 2063, 25 Jul 2063, 2 Feb 2064, 30 Jun 2064, 9 Mar 2065, 29 May 2065 (Neptune in Gemini, Pluto in Pisces). Both planets move slowly, so everyone born around these dates shares the aspect; your own chart shows how close it is for you.
Neptune trine Pluto
What does Neptune trine Pluto mean in a natal chart? Neptune trine Pluto lets collective ideals and deep change cooperate across a generation. The trine lets your imagination and longing and your pull toward power and change support each other with little effort, a gift that is easy to take for granted.
Exact dates from our chart engine (UT), 1900–2100, with the signs involved: 2087–91: 12 Nov 2087, 4 Jan 2088, 9 Oct 2088, 11 Feb 2089, 15 Sep 2089, 12 Mar 2090, 24 Aug 2090, 12 Apr 2091, 28 Jul 2091 (Neptune in Leo, Pluto in Aries). Both planets move slowly, so everyone born around these dates shares the aspect; your own chart shows how close it is for you. There is no Neptune–Pluto trine between 1900 and 2087, so a natal "Neptune trine Pluto" in a modern chart is usually a wide aspect or a misreading of the sextile.
Neptune opposite Pluto
What does Neptune opposite Pluto mean in a natal chart? Neptune opposite Pluto would polarise collective ideals and the forces of change. The opposition pulls your imagination and longing and your pull toward power and change in opposite directions, often through other people, so the task is balance rather than picking a side.
Exact dates: our chart engine's 1900–2100 scan contains no exact Neptune–Pluto opposition, so nobody born in that window has it exact.
Neptune quincunx Pluto
What does Neptune quincunx Pluto mean in a natal chart? Neptune quincunx Pluto would ask a generation to keep adjusting between ideals and deep change. The quincunx links your imagination and longing and your pull toward power and change with nothing in common, so it asks for steady small adjustments rather than one fix.
Exact dates: our chart engine's 1900–2100 scan contains no exact Neptune–Pluto quincunx, so nobody born in that window has it exact.
Neptune–North Node aspects
Neptune conjunct the North Node links your life direction with spirituality, art or service. Your path asks you to trust intuition and imagination. Neptune opposite the North Node (on the South Node) suggests a past of sacrifice or escape that you now ground. Neptune square the nodes brings confusion at crossroads.
Ephemeris facts. Neptune and the mean North Node meet every 16.7 years on average. The last conjunction was on 23 Feb 2025; the next opposition is on 24 May 2033.
| Aspect | Years | Exact Neptune–North Node dates (UT) and Neptune's position |
|---|---|---|
| Conjunction | 1991 | 12 Oct 1991 (14°04' Capricorn) |
| Opposition | 2000 | 22 Jan 2000 (3°57' Aquarius) |
| Conjunction | 2008 | 28 Apr 2008 (24°03' Aquarius) |
| Opposition | 2016 | 3 Nov 2016 (9°19' Pisces) |
| Conjunction | 2025 | 23 Feb 2025 (28°41' Pisces) |
| Opposition | 2033 | 24 May 2033 (19°11' Aries) |
What it is like. People born within a few months of a Neptune–North Node conjunction, such as early 2025, carry a collective calling towards compassion and imagination. See the North Node page.
Neptune in synastry
Neptune in synastry brings enchantment, idealisation and spiritual connection, along with the risk of illusion. When one person's Neptune touches the other's Sun, Moon, Venus or Mars, the relationship can feel like a soulmate bond. The Neptune person may see the other through rose-tinted glasses, or the other may feel the Neptune person is elusive.
What it is like. Neptune–Venus contacts are among the most romantic in synastry; Neptune–Mars contacts can be magnetic but confusing; Neptune–Moon contacts are tender and psychic. Because people of the same age share a Neptune sign, Neptune-to-Neptune contacts matter little.
The gift is compassion and inspiration in love. The work is seeing each other clearly.
Vedic astrology note
Neptune is not used in traditional Vedic astrology. Parashara's system uses the seven visible planets and the lunar nodes. Some modern Vedic astrologers add Neptune, but classical texts such as the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra do not. In the sidereal zodiac Neptune is currently in 8°26' Pisces, still in Pisces, because the sidereal zodiac is offset by about 24.23° from the tropical.
Neptune FAQ
How long does Neptune stay in a sign?
Between 13.29 and 13.94 years, according to our chart engine, which is remarkably even.
When did Neptune enter Aries?
First on 30 Mar 2025, and for good on 26 Jan 2026. It stays until 23 Mar 2039.
When will Neptune enter Taurus?
First on 22 May 2038, and for good on 23 Mar 2039.
What zodiac sign does Neptune rule?
Pisces, in modern astrology. Traditionally Pisces was ruled by Jupiter.
What body part does Neptune rule?
By modern convention Neptune, like Pisces, is linked with the feet, the lymphatic system and sensitivity to substances. This is a symbolic correspondence, not a medical claim.
What does Neptune mean in love?
Neptune brings romance, idealisation and spiritual connection. Strong Neptune contacts make love magical but can blur boundaries.
Is Neptune retrograde in my natal chart bad?
No. Neptune is retrograde 42.8% of the time, so it is very common. It often turns imagination inward.
What does Neptune transiting my chart mean?
Transiting Neptune dissolves and refines whatever it touches. For a year or more, the area of life it contacts can feel foggy, then inspired.
Sources and method
Every date, position and duration on this page comes from Astrology-API.io v3, the chart engine behind natalblueprint.com reports (tropical zodiac, geocentric apparent positions, Placidus houses, mean lunar node). We queried its ingress, station, retrograde-period, aspect-search, position and natal-transit endpoints for 1900–2100; no other astronomical data source was used. The 163.95-year return-to-sign figure is measured between the engine's ingress dates. Transit-to-natal dates and ages (your Neptune square and opposition, and Neptune to natal Pluto) are exact hits from the engine's natal-transit search for sample births at 12:00 UT on 1 January of every fifth year from 1915 to 2020; an age is simply the time from that birth to the exact hit, and nothing is interpolated. Orbs (8° for the Sun, Moon and angles, 6° otherwise) are our published site rule. Interpretations draw on Liz Greene, The Astrological Neptune and the Quest for Redemption (1996), Howard Sasportas, The Gods of Change (1989), and Richard Tarnas, Cosmos and Psyche: Intimations of a New World View (2006); the Vedic note follows the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra.
Go deeper with your own chart. Your Neptune sign is generational; the house and aspects are yours. A full natal reading shows where Neptune sits in your chart, and your timing report shows when transiting Neptune reaches your Sun, Moon and angles.