Neptune in Aries: 2025 - 2039

Neptune is entering the Tropical Zodiac sign of Aries on March 30, 2025.  There are big shifts coming into the collective subconscious with this long transit - but first let's explore the archetype of Neptune.

Neptune

In astrology, Neptune represents dreams, intuition, and the subconscious, symbolizing the realms of imagination, spirituality, and illusion. Neptune governs our capacity for empathy, creativity, and connection to the divine or mystical aspects of life. This planet encourages us to transcend the material world and explore our inner landscapes, often inspiring artistic expression and spiritual growth. However, Neptune's influence can also lead to confusion, deception, and escapism if not grounded in reality. The lessons of Neptune involve learning to balance our dreams and ideals with practical considerations, embracing our intuition and creativity while remaining mindful of potential illusions and the need for clarity and discernment in our perceptions.

Neptune Keywords: Dreams Intuition Spirituality Illusion Creativity Compassion Mysticism Escapism Imagination Dissolution Delusion Fantasy

The Hanged Man

The Major Arcana Card that corresponds with Neptune is The Hanged Man.

The Hanged Man tarot card symbolizes surrender, perspective, and the power of letting go. Depicting a figure suspended upside down, this card suggests a voluntary pause or sacrifice to gain a new outlook or deeper insight. It teaches us the importance of patience, surrendering control, and viewing situations from different angles to achieve enlightenment. Corresponding with the planet Neptune, The Hanged Man emphasizes themes of spirituality, intuition, and the dissolution of boundaries. Neptune's influence enhances the card's message of embracing the unknown and trusting in the flow of life. The lessons of The Hanged Man encourage us to release our rigid expectations, open ourselves to new perspectives, and find wisdom in stillness and contemplation, ultimately leading to greater spiritual awareness and personal transformation.

Neptune will begin the first chapter of it's transit through Aries in 2025, from March 30 through Oct 22 before it briefly returns to Pisces during retrograde.

Neptune in Aries: 2025 - 2039

In 2025, Neptune will dance between Pisces and Aries, concluding its journey through Pisces which began in 2011.

Neptune will first enter Aries on March 30, 2025. Neptune in Aries will begin to retrograde on July 4, 2025. Neptune retrograde will return to Pisces on October 22, 2025. Neptune in Pisces will end its retrograde on December 10, 2025. Neptune will return to Aries on January 26, 2026.

Neptune has influence over collective ideologies and beliefs, but it operates from a rather subtle or unseen realm; dealing with our fears, dreams, imagination, and subconscious realms. From the subconscious and spiritual Neptunian experiences we have, we develop beliefs and ideas about our reality. Each person has their own Relative Truth that is constantly in flux - developing and changing based on these deeper spiritual and subconscious experiences that we have. Neptune rules over dreams, fears, delusions, spirituality, and religion - all connected to a deep emotional tide that drives us to seek out higher meaning.

When Neptune moves through the sign of Aries we will have a collective shift in our subconscious and spiritual realities - which will be more focused on the individualistic and self-focused drive of the Cardinal Fire Sign.

Aries

Aries represents boldness, initiative, and individuality. Ruled by Mars, the planet of action and drive, Aries is known for its dynamic energy, courage, and desire to forge new paths. This fire sign thrives on independence, spontaneity, and competition, often acting as a trailblazer in various aspects of life. However, Aries also faces lessons in patience, cooperation, and follow-through, as its impulsive nature can sometimes lead to hasty decisions or unfinished projects. The sign teaches the importance of balancing personal ambition with consideration for others, embracing both fearless action and thoughtful persistence. Aries encourages individuals to cultivate self-confidence, take risks, and embrace life with enthusiasm while learning to temper impulsiveness with wisdom.

Mars Aries is ruled by the planet Mars, and while Neptune is in this sign it will be influenced by the archetypal energies of Mars.  Mars is the planet of war, defense, conflict, aggression, courage, and bravery.  This means that those subconscious feelings of the planet Neptune will be infused with some Mars-like energy and we will need to be mindful of how we manage our feelings of anger and aggression.  The benefit is that Mars brings the courage and bravery to face our fears and stand up for ourselves.    The transits of Mars will be deeply relevant to our Neptunian experiences over this next decade.

The Emperor

The Major Arcana card that corresponds with Aries is The Emperor.

The Emperor tarot card represents authority, structure, stability, and leadership. As a symbol of discipline and control, The Emperor embodies the power of organization, protection, and the ability to create order from chaos.  Like Aries, The Emperor is a figure of confidence and decisiveness, demonstrating the importance of taking initiative and standing firmly in one's power. However, both The Emperor and Aries must learn lessons in patience, balance, and responsible leadership—avoiding dominance or impulsiveness in favor of thoughtful guidance. This card encourages individuals to take charge of their lives, set clear goals, and establish strong foundations while remembering that true leadership comes from wisdom and integrity, not just force.

The Hanged Man (Neptune) and The Emperor (Aries)

Some lessons and challenges that Neptune in Aries might present:

The upcoming transit of Neptune in Aries brings themes of personal spiritual awakening, bold imagination, and the challenge of balancing idealism with action. Aries, a fiery and assertive sign, is driven by independence, courage, and a pioneering spirit, while Neptune is fluid, dreamy, and often elusive. This combination urges us as a collective society to explore new visions of identity, leadership, and activism, blending spirituality with direct action.

• Spiritual Courage: This transit calls for bravery in embracing intuition and personal truth, encouraging people to pioneer new spiritual and philosophical perspectives. There may be a call to defend your beliefs or spirituality in direct and literal ways, and it may bring new levels of commitment when you are called to be courageous when your beliefs are challenged or restricted.

  
  
  
  

• Spiritual Disillusionment:  Neptune in Pisces over the past 13 years has allowed some deep romanticized fantasies to persist - but Aries is more direct and blunt. In removing the flowery illusion and being challenged to defend these beliefs, some people may experience a disillusionment, releasing their unrealistic expectations of themselves and their spiritual beliefs.

  
  
  
  

• Inspired Action: Unlike Neptune’s usual passive or escapist tendencies, its presence in Aries teaches how to merge vision with initiative, bringing dreams into tangible reality. Aries inspires action, and we have our Neptunian dreams fueling our initiative. How can we act to bring our dreams into reality?

• Revolutionary Creativity: This period may foster new artistic and cultural movements that blend innovation with deep, mystical insights. Neptune is the root and core of our imagination, and here in the fiery sign of Aries this Neptunian energy give people the passion and drive to amplify their creativity to new levels. Art and Revolution go hand in hand, and there will be writers and performers helping to fuel the collective desire for change and freedom.

  
  
  
  

• Balancing Control and Surrender: The Emperor teaches structure and discipline, while The Hanged Man calls for letting go and trusting the process. This combination suggests that sometimes the best way to lead is by stepping back and allowing things to unfold, or having the patience to wait for the best time to act - depending on the intuition to guide us.

  
  
  
  

• Shifting Perspectives on Authority: There may be a need to reevaluate how power and control are being used. Leadership can come from wisdom and understanding rather than force or rigidity. Systems of Power will fight hard to maintain their control while opposing forces fight to dismantle those systems.  Historically, Neptune in Aries is a time of rebellion and revolution, as people become disillusioned with their leaders and can no longer ingnore discontent that has been lingering in the subconscious for too long.

  
  

• Disillusionment with Leaders or Movements: Neptune can create unrealistic expectations, leading to disappointment in charismatic figures, causes, or ideologies that fail to deliver.  There is something about Neptune in Aries that can tend to help some people break free of illusions or fantasies surrounding leaders and seek out new leadership that is more aligned with the collective dream. 

• Impulsive Idealism: Aries’ enthusiasm combined with Neptune’s illusions may lead to reckless or misguided pursuits, making discernment essential. Mindfulness and thoughtful discernment will be very important when making big choices, as Neptune is likely obscuring some details or creating some illusion or fantasy that can make it hard to determine the reality of the situation. 

• Identity Confusion: On a personal level, individuals may struggle with their sense of self, navigating between the desire for a strong personal identity and the dissolving effect of Neptune. Aries is the sign of personal identity, and Neptune has a way of dissolving what seems solid, revealing layers within and underneath that change our perspective. A change in perspective about who we are can be very unsettling, and a period of feeling off-balance will be expected while we adjust to our new sense of identity.

  
  
  
  

• Struggling with Letting Go: If someone is too attached to control (Emperor energy), The Hanged Man energy may feel frustrating, as it suggests a period of waiting, sacrifice, or uncertainty. Neptune is a slow-moving planet that does not often bring instantaneous results. We will need the patience and foresight to remember that the impact of what we do now might not be fully realized for quite some time, and we will have to let go of a need for instant gratification.

Overall, Neptune in Aries brings a challenge of learning how to take inspired action while staying grounded in reality, challenging individuals to turn spiritual ideals into meaningful change. We will be deeply changed by this collective shift in consciousness as Neptune moves through Aries over the next 13 years, and we will likely see big changes in our collective identity.

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