March 31-September 23rd Neptune
enters Aries
Neptune rules the unconscious both
individually and collectively. It is the planet of creativity, spirituality,
compassion and humanitarianism but it also rules lies, deception,
misinformation and confusion along with addictions and drugs to name only a few.
Neptune’s planetary rulers are Jupiter and Neptune and it is considered ‘at
home in Pisces where it has been since February 2012. When a planet is at home
it is very powerful and considered by astrology to operate well. Operating well, does not mean we have to like
the results, but whatever it does is very powerful.
Neptune has a dual nature. On one hand
Neptune experiences can cause you to soar to the clouds, involve creativity,
selfless love, spiritual experiences, compassion, dreams and high hopes. On the
other hand Neptune transits can be indicative of self deception, lies, addictions
and totally incorrect thinking or confusion.
This year Neptune will transit through
Aries from March 31-October 23rd before returning to Pisces again until January 27th, 2026 when it re-enters and
will remain in Aries until March 23rd, 2039. Neptune spends long
periods in each sign which makes it a significant and world changing event when
it does change signs. When Neptune changes signs the collective consciousness
changes as well.
(Neptune in) Aries is ruled by Mars
the planet of war and aggression, action and it also rules men. This is far different from laid back Pisces
ruled by Jupiter and Neptune, the planets of gain, expansion (Jupiter) and
illusion, delusion and spirituality (Neptune).
Aries rules the first house or the
self. We will all be driven to accomplish our personal goals. Neptune in Aries
will put impulsiveness in the sign of service and spirituality and even with
Neptune’s veil we may see things in a clearer cut way over the next few years
as opposed to Neptune in Pisces and its totally unclear aspirations.
We could see those who are pioneers,
tech experts, religious zealots and extremists all determined to carry out
their goals but others who aren’t in these categories will be just as
determined to carry out and live their convictions. Wars are possible with
Neptune in this sign as it is ruled by Mars. We must be careful not to develop
a war like and aggressive mentality which has happened in the past.
Neptune’s last transit through Aries
One way astrologers predict what will
happen when planets change signs is by looking at what happened in the past.
History is never exactly the same but
it does repeat itself.
Neptune was last in Aries from
1862-1875. Of course this period covered the US Civil war. It also led to
advances in chemistry and drugs. Spiritualism was prevalent but how much of it
was real and how much an illusion is hard to know. It was a difficult time but
the end result was positive.
During the parts of the year Neptune
is not in Aries it will be at 29 degrees of Pisces. Neptune has been in Pisces since April of 2011
with a short foray back into Aquarius for a few months. This is how the outer
planets operate; we get a preview of what the sign will bring before it enters
for a long period of time.
The 29th degree is
considered a critical degree and is significant. We may be seized with an
urgency we have only a short time to correct something and critical events may
well occur during these periods. We are leaving the old for the new. It’s up to
every one of us to not be complacent and make the future what we want and to
work for all not just selected individuals.
Saturn enters Aries May 26th-September
2nd.
Saturn leaves Pisces and dips its toes
into the next sign which is Aries. There could not be 2 signs any more
different. Aries rules the 1st house of the zodiac; Pisces rules the
12th house or last house of the zodiac or endings. Like the 29th
degree, the 0 degree is also considered critical. The 0 degree of Aries is
considered the ‘world point.’ Not only does the zodiac begin here, we may all
be concerned with events that can affect
us all with a planet at this degree. Saturn in Aries will move from 0-1
degrees this year before returning to Pisces for the next 5 and half months
like Neptune will.
Aries is ruled by Mars the planet of
action and aggression. With Saturn in this sign we may take more
initiative. Aries can be connected with
courage and responsibility and leadership but some may develop a short fuse.
We will need to watch for impatience,
fear of failure, authority issues and burnout along with a desire to fight.
That does not mean all fighting is bad. Many will fight for what they believe
is right at this time.
When Saturn changes signs our lives
change along with the world and what happens with you personally depends on
where Aries falls in your chart. Aries is found somewhere in
Saturn in Aries is unfavorably placed
as it is considered at its fall in astrology. This means it is at its weakest
state and is not comfortable with the energy. You might say it can ‘misbehave’
in this sign.
The last few cycles of Saturn in Aries
occurred during the following dates;
Apr 25, 1937 to Mar 20, 1940
Mar 3, 1967, to Apr 29, 1969
Apr 7, 1996, to Feb 28, 1999
As you can see from the dates we
experienced WW11, Vietnam and the US involved in ‘operation desert strike,’ and
of course there was the Kosovo conflict to name only several critical world events
during the last period.
Saturn conjuncts Neptune
When
Saturn enters Aries it will conjunct Neptune in Aries the entire time it is in
this sign in 2025. When Saturn and Neptune return to Aries in 2026 they will
conjunct again and this period will last for approximately 3 years.
Saturn
and Neptune have a confusing and dissolving affect at the same time. Saturn
represents structures and Neptune dissolves.
Saturn squared Neptune in 2015-16. We experienced many changes at that
time and politics took a new twist.
An
aspect like this is rare and not only does it affect us, it has a global affect.
Saturn
last conjuncted Neptune in Aries in 1702-1703. Prior to this it was 1380, so
this is a rare occurrence for these planets to co-mingle in the sign that rules
the 1st house.
In
1702 St. Petersburg in Russia was founded. Some astrologers associate this
transit with Russia and it certainly appears to be the case since these
transits were associated with the Russian revolution and Stalin who died in
March 1953. Vladimir Putin was also born during this cycle along with Jinping,
current President of China so I expect the upcoming Saturn-Neptune will have
some type of significance with these leaders even if its death.
It
is likely this period will usher in social unrest. Information will be foggy,
misinformation will be rampant and we will need to be able to think clearly and
check and recheck the information we absorb since we can expect continued
propaganda, conspiracy theories and lies. We are also at risk of new viruses or
a resurgence of the old if precautions aren’t taken.
Saturn-Neptune historical events
1989
saw Saturn and Neptune conjunct in the sign of Capricorn. During this time the
Berlin wall came down and we saw the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, the
Romanian Revolution, the Tiananmen Square Protests, and the ‘Velvet revolution
in Czechoslovakia. George H Bush was inaugurated; the World Wide Web was
introduced and a major earthquake struck in Loma Pieta, Ca.
Saturn
and Neptune conjoined in 1952 in the sign Libra. This conjunction saw a polio
epidemic and The Great Smog in London which alerted the world of the dangers of
the use of coal.
In
1917 Saturn and Neptune were conjunct in Leo and America entered WW1, the
Russian revolution occurred and we saw the Spanish Flu that killed between
17-100 million deaths worldwide.
Everything
that occurs under this transit is not negative, but it is a confusing period
and we will have to shift through what is accurate and what is propaganda or
information pushing someone’s agenda.
A significant period in August
One
of the most significant dates during the Saturn-Neptune conjunction is August 6th-13th,
2025 At this time Mars in Libra opposes the Saturn-Neptune conjunction. This
will certainly play out in terms of events around the globe and will affect all
of those with Cardinal planets (Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn) at 1-3
degrees.
Mars/Saturn
transits coincide with events that can seem cruel. This is a frustrating aspect
that indicates delays and anger. Mars-Neptune transits can be connected with
gasses, chemicals, water events and misinformation. Anger and frustration are
part of this aspect on a personal and global level.
We
are also dealing with a full moon on August 10th at 10 degrees of
Capricorn that may amp up any situation that is occurring. It will oppose Venus
and Jupiter, the 2 money planets and Venus rules women. Retrograde Mercury will
only heighten the confusion at this time
Saturn/Neptune
can be a difficult transit in the world. It is fortunate however these (Saturn/Neptune)
planets will sextile Pluto in Aquarius. It’s hard to know what this will bring,
but it is positive and likely connected with some type or type of advancements
for all of humanity even though Saturn is conjunct Neptune. In future years starting in 2026 Saturn,
Neptune, Uranus, Pluto in Jupiter will all be in positive aspect with each
other. As far as I know, this has never occurred. Look to see advancement in
technology, science, medicine, and it’s hard to know what else at this point.
Aquarius also rules ‘we the people.’ If conditions are not satisfactory the
people will rise up and demand change. This may be starting now but this is
only the start and it will happen on a global level.
Conclusion
Saturn and Neptune do not blend well
together. Saturn represents our structures such as governments, laws,
institutions and the things we have come to depend on. Neptune has a dissolving
influence and we will see many of our structures dissolve into something else
for better or worse.
This can represent a time of uncertainty,
lack of clarity and even depression. When structures dissolve they aren’t immediately
replaced which can create insecurity, uncertainty and a feeling of being lost.
The real and the unreal can combine so that it becomes hard to know what is
real and what is not.
Saturn and Neptune don’t blend well
because they are two different types of archetypes. Saturn wants stability,
security and for things to be sound. Neptune wants to dissolve structure and
make things vague, confusing and not so solid and herein lies the clash.
You beliefs about reality and the
world around us may be seriously tested. What is real seems unreal and what is
unreal may seem to be reality at this time.
Since Aries rules the first house or
the self now may be the correct time to ask yourself; Who am I really? This can
be an opportunity to recreate yourself and become more the person you have
always wanted to be.
This doesn’t happen overnight and
without a great deal of work. The harder we try and hang onto the old
structures the more difficult things will become. Instead, try and focus on
something new or something that you have wanted to do or be for some time. Now
may be the perfect time. At best you can awaken to a new sense of reality and
make your dreams come true. Since Neptune rules spirituality you can also
awaken to new spiritual dimensions or find new spiritual meanings. The world is
definitely changing and it starts now.
