Neptune
is one of the newly-discovered planets in the last
century. It is one of the outer lying planets that
at one time we had no access to, as we could not see
it.
Neptune
is considered the planet of illusion and
disillusion. This is because Neptune deals
with confusion, and thus deception,
and disillusion can be the result. With Neptune, things
are not clear; they are in a state of flux or they
are just not tangible. Neptune can also be a very
spiritual planet, and those with a strong Neptune
can be very good at being sympathetic toward those
who are less fortunate. They are the true good Samaritans;
then again they can also be martyrs who are taken
advantage of by those who would take advantage of
their kindness. The problem with a Neptune individual
is that they may not even really notice and thus can
really become victims.
There
is also a tendency to want to save the world, and
unfortunately, some people are not worth saving. The
trick is to know the difference. When we are in a
state of flux in any area of our life, there can be
a great deal of confusion and here again, confusion
leaves the door open to becoming a victim of some
kind, even if only a victim of self-deception.
Even
with all this confusion and lack of clarity, people
with strong intuition or imaginations can have a strong
Neptune. It gives a sensitivity that can lead to intuitive
ability. They are so sensitive they pick up more than
the normal person can, and this alone can lead to
confusion. It also can make it difficult to know what
is real from what is a fantasy. Here again, one can
be lead down that path of illusion. But overall there
can be a psychic ability with a strong and well-placed
Neptune.
Artists
can also have very good Neptune placements. Here,
the concept of inspiration can come to a Neptune individual.
Musicians in particular can have a strong Neptune,
as can dancers and actors. The ability to become someone
else, in the case of an actor in particular, can be
the result of a strong, well-placed Neptune.
From
our Natal chart, the house Neptune falls into can
tell us the area of life we are most likely to be
confused or deluded. It can also tell us where our
own sensitivities are, or how good our intuitive abilities
are. By watching the position of transiting Neptune,
we can see what area of our life is going to be having
its own confusion issues. The beauty of this planet
is that once it has passed us, it leaves us with an
even greater clarity the we had before we started.
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