For 6 Months, Neptune Retrograde Will Show You What's Real & What's Not

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The veil is thinning. Reality will slowly emerge from your fantasies, as each zodiac sign will be affected by Neptune retrograde in Aries and Pisces 2025. The next few months will provide insight you may have been avoiding. What will you finally see for what it is, based on your zodiac sign?
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Revered as the planet of illusion and confusion, Neptune has a nebulous presence in astrology. Murkiness follows Neptune wherever it goes. Discerning what's real and what's not is challenging, as Neptune presents multiple optical illusions. However, Neptune's magic is its fantastical qualities. The projective energy of this planet allows for dreams, subconscious awakenings, spiritual integration, and inspiration. Neptune says delusion might be the solution after all. However, you may need to be careful walking a fine line with Neptune's elusive nature. Stay on your toes, and you can capitalize on Neptune's idealism.
Given that Neptune has a significantly longer transit as an outer planet, it stations once a year for about five months. During this five-month stint, Neptune's fogginess slowly dissipates. Whereas direct Neptune is all smoke and mirrors, Neptune retrograde represents a blossoming clarity. Your projections, unconscious biases, and daydreams reveal their truths. Unlike most retrogrades, Neptune retrograde offers straightforwardness and candidness. You can't skirt around what the truth of the matter is during Neptune retrograde.
Your mirage will cease to exist beginning on July 4, 2025, since Neptune will station retrograde in Aries at 5:32 p.m. ET, which will occur at 2 degrees. Neptune retrograde in Aries will be unlike anything any of us have experienced before, because this hasn't occurred since 1861 to 1875. It will be initially challenging to discern what the first half of this retrograde may entail. Neptune retrograde will still compassionately reveal where hallucination, confusion, and misinterpretation have led you astray. Aries' energy may infer clarity arising around identity, motivation, ambition, anger, libido, and lust. Altogether, Neptune retrograde in Aries will likely shine a light on what fuels your fire.
The first day of the retrograde will be cosmically intense, as Neptune retrograde will aspect Venus in Gemini, Saturn in Aries, Uranus in Gemini, and Pluto retrograde in Aquarius. Lucidity around the duration, responsibility, and investment in your commitments will come out. You may realize that temporary moments of instability and chaos reveal the true nature of your arrangements. Take back your power by changing how you manage your commitments, or what you stick with.
As Neptune retrograde in Aries harmonizes with Venus in Gemini on July 6, you'll have every reason to talk it out. Unexpected revelations regarding your romantic inclinations, sense of style, or financial commitments will come out in the wash. There's still time to rewrite the premise of your arrangement. Don't be afraid to reconsider a former option and ask clarifying questions if your commitment isn't turning out as expected.
You are more incredible than you give yourself credit for, as Neptune retrograde in Aries actualizes the sun in Leo on July 24. This energy is the confidence boost you need to help you realize you have always been capable of greatness. Let this be your reminder to never doubt your skills, strengths, and talents ever again.
Acting passive-aggressively will get you nowhere once Neptune retrograde in Aries confronts Venus in Cancer on August 1. You might have dodged commitment or partnership. Fulfilling your end of a promise can feel tedious if you're unsure of what you want. The time has come for you to decide. Pull your partner or team aside for a chat to consider your options. You cannot avoid this any longer; confront the elephant in the room.
Either do it or stop complaining about waiting for the right time when Neptune retrograde in Aries challenges Mars in Libra on August 9. Deliberating your actions is perfectly fine, but stalling your progress isn't. There's a chance to advance with clarity and focus. Why not take it? Stop second-guessing yourself, because the perfect window of opportunity is opening up.
Follow up on a previous discussion when Neptune retrograde in Aries reconvenes with a newly direct Mercury in Leo on August 11. Reintroduce something disclosed or touched upon from the last few weeks in your conversation. There's a chance to dive in deeper without the fear of miscommunication or misinterpretation. Ask clarifying questions–you never know what you will hear.
This connection goes so much deeper than you realize, as Neptune retrograde in Aries harmonizes with Venus in Leo on August 26. After weighing the pros and cons of each relationship, you will realize that there are a few standout people in your life. Give thanks to those who have shown unwavering loyalty, love, and confidence. These close connections are here for life.
Unexpected downloads will strike, since Neptune retrograde in Aries will meet with Uranus in Gemini on August 28. This zany astrological alliance will be unique to the individual. What you experience will be radically different from what your best friend or lover experiences. Awakened Neptune retrograde and zany Uranus may result in an unforeseen shift in beliefs, spirituality, and thought processes. Your mind will explode as you consider entirely new perspectives, lessons, and interests. It might be helpful to write down what you realize or learn to help you make sense of this extreme shift in your thought process.
Do you like who you are, or is there something worth improving? Reflect on your growth and self-actualization when Neptune retrograde in Aries discerns the sun in Libra on September 23. Although you are already so amazing, you may realize that there are a few things you would like to improve. There might be a desire to separate yourself to find yourself outside of your close connections and confidants. Let your loved ones know if you plan on taking time for yourself. Rediscovering who you are is a solo journey.
Get clear about your values once Neptune retrograde in Aries exposes Venus in Libra on October 13. After months of considering your relationships, style decisions, and finances, there is one last chance to actualize what you desire. Neptune retrograde is asking Venus to be real, therefore, asking you to own what you like and don't like. Focus on what you want instead of what your peers or society want for you. Your values can pave the way for a more fulfilling romantic, artistic, and financial journey.
Everything eventually comes to light, since Neptune retrograde in Aries will dive deep with newly direct Pluto in Aquarius on October 13. Rumblings from the beginning of July will come to mind during this enlightening period. Issues surrounding the lack of power and control in a larger community on the brink of conflict, if not already engaged in conflict, will be apparent. Whatever forces drove the conflict will be known, as well as those who have abused authority. A significant pivot for the greater community response to anger, warfare, and bloodshed may come out of this cosmic energy.
More insight and discernment arrive on October 22, 2025, as Neptune retrograde leaves Aries for Pisces at 5:46 a.m. ET. The second half of this period will feel more familiar, since you have already waded through several Neptune retrogrades in Pisces over the last decade. As a result, it might be easier to understand and integrate the final Neptune retrograde lessons. Make the most of this time; this will be the last Neptune retrograde in Pisces you will ever experience in your lifetime.
All's well that ends well, as Neptune retrograde in Pisces conspires with Mars in Scorpio on November 3. Any residual tension from the first half of Neptune retrograde will dissipate during this auspicious planetary alliance. You may feel initially frustrated with how something did or did not work out. Instead of hanging on to your grudge, you may feel inspired to let go. Forgiving and forgetting might be your best course of action.
Swallowing a hard pill isn't as challenging as expected once Neptune retrograde in Pisces soothes Mercury retrograde in Scorpio on November 19. Your suspicions will be validated, but receiving clarity and confirmation may not be an emotionally charged experience. Your feelings will come and go as you digest the information presented to you. While this won't be as emotionally jarring or taxing, you may still need a moment to process. Take all the time you need.
Neptune stations retrograde at 2 degrees of Aries on July 4 at 5:32 p.m. ET.
Old modes of thinking and processing may resurface, as Neptune retrograde in Pisces inspires Uranus retrograde in Taurus on November 20. Any new waves of insight granted to you throughout Neptune retrograde could regress. You might unexpectedly return to the same thoughts, opinions, and outlooks you once held. On the one hand, this could represent a spiritual homecoming after considering alternative worldviews. On the other hand, you could undo months of enlightenment. It truly depends on what your spiritual journey requires you to see in a different light.
After months of wading through the murky waters, Neptune will station direct in Pisces on December 10, 2025, at 7:23 a.m. ET, which will occur at 29 degrees. All that you have learned could fade out if you're not careful. Neptune won't be in Pisces for much longer, so make the most of this brief time you have left with this cosmic energy. Learn and apply your lessons before Neptune re-enters Aries in January 2026.
How Neptune retrograde will affect each zodiac sign
Here's what you can expect from Neptune retrograde in Aries and Pisces, according to your sun and/or rising sign (and seriously, you're missing out if you don't read these horoscopes for your rising sign):
Aries
Is this who you truly are deep down, Aries? From July 4 to October 22, Neptune retrograde in Aries will reveal the true nature of your first house of identity, selfhood, and appearance. For the most part, you may feel certain about your character. However, the next few months will show you something you want to avoid. Perhaps it's time to address your physical body and appearance. You may also check how you perceive yourself. Consider this the chance to reinvent yourself.
Reinventing yourself requires deeper introspection, which comes in the second half of Neptune retrograde. The remainder of Neptune retrograde in Pisces brings subconscious awareness to your twelfth house of unconsciousness, hidden matters, and solitude. You may need to spend more time alone to figure out who you are outside of peer pressure, social influence, and more. Taking time for yourself will determine the unconscious programming and biases that influence your personality. Doing inner work will help you reclaim and align with your true self post-Neptune retrograde. Read your full 2025 horoscope.
Taurus
Tension bubbles beneath the surface of your cool exterior, Taurus. Watch it, as Neptune retrograde in Aries hits your twelfth house of hidden enemies, unconsciousness, and projection from July 4 to October 22. You may have suspected that there was more to a situation or person in your life, which will slowly materialize throughout the next few months. Unfortunately, you may realize this is something that has subconsciously impacted your mood, outlook, and relationships. Your frustration will be unmatched the more you recognize how long something has gone on and how much it has affected your life.
Separate yourself from any social groups or connections once Neptune retrograde in Pisces enters your eleventh house of networking, friendship, and aspiration. The longer the Neptune retrograde goes on, the more unsettled you will feel in specific social situations. Some of your so-called friends are not positive influences in your life. They may deter you from following your dreams and amplify your innate fears. As hard as it might be, you may have to walk away from these connections and communities. Read your full 2025 horoscope.
Gemini
Real friends don't compete against you, Gemini. Starting on July 4, Neptune retrograde in Aries will give away your eleventh house of community, friendship, and dreams. Over the next few months, you will realize that some of your friends see you as a competition. At first, this might be flattering. Maybe this affirms that you are talented, driven, and worthy. But as time goes on, you may realize that you dislike how your friends treat you when they feel like they are losers next to you. Likewise, you may need to introspect if you find yourself jealous and frustrated standing next to some of your companions.
Ultimately, this goes back to what you deem successful. Your perception of success may change once Neptune retrograde in Pisces backs into your tenth house of legacy, reputation, and career. The second half of Neptune retrograde will encourage you to reconsider what you are working toward throughout your life. You may realize that it's time to up your game in your career path or your personal goals. Once you determine your ambitions, it will be much easier to focus on yourself instead of others. Read your full 2025 horoscope.
Cancer
Why did you start this career path in the first place, Cancer? You may need to revisit your roots, as Neptune retrograde in Aries exposes your tenth house of vocation, success, and legacy. From July 4 to October 22, you will remember the original intentions for your career path. These intentions may have gotten lost somewhere along the way, perhaps as you prioritize your professional ambitions and chase after new opportunities. Thankfully, Neptune retrograde will bring you back to where it all started.
Take two steps backward before taking another step forward in the second half of Neptune retrograde. Your attention will shift when Neptune retrograde in Pisces turns toward your ninth house of journeying, education, and publishing. A pathway you abandoned long ago may be worth revisiting during this time. You could have more resources, experience, and tools to expand upon this path. Most importantly, you have clarity regarding the professional destination you wish to reach. Let this Neptune retrograde help you get back on track. Read your full 2025 horoscope.
Leo
Your mind might literally melt over the next few months, Leo. Neptune retrograde in Aries will render your ninth house of journeying, world views, and higher education from July 4 to October 22. Everything you thought you knew will feel like a lie. You may realize that you never knew the true history of something, causing your perspective to shift. There could be realization surrounding your religion, spirituality, and beliefs. New and old teachers alike will help you integrate the soul lessons. You will not be alone as your old ways of thinking dissolve before your eyes.
This radical change in your views may coincide with deep actualization and transformation. Neptune retrograde in Pisces will eventually slide into your eighth house of personal suffering, taboos, and psychology. The second half of Neptune retrograde will feel personal, as you challenge the core of who you are. You will see that some of your innate programming and trauma may have shaped your perspective. Allow Neptune retrograde to reshape your psychology to see your life in a better light. Read your full 2025 horoscope.
Virgo
Dissolve your fears, Virgo. From July 4 to October 22, Neptune retrograde in Aries will confront your eighth house of personal suffering, transformation, and depth. The next few months will bring your fears, worries, and more to your awareness. You may have avoided these truths, especially if it involved your financial insecurities or intimacy struggles. Instead of running, you should face these fears. Doing so will help you become more confident in your connections not only with others, but with yourself.
Your close connections and partnerships will change after this deep personal introspection. Neptune retrograde in Pisces calls attention to your seventh house of the other, relationships, and marriages throughout the remainder of this retrograde. Spend these last few months revisiting former connections while considering the state of your current relationships. Some underlying patterns and habits ought to be addressed if you are to grow closer to someone. Consider this your sign to set the record straight before diving in any further. Read your full 2025 horoscope.
Libra
Be honest about the state of your commitments and relationships, Libra. Face the music once Neptune retrograde in Aries unravels your seventh house of marriage, commitment, and partnership. You cannot hide behind the people-pleasing facade much longer. The truth of an interpersonal relationship will be revealed, encouraging you to take action. You may have to confront a larger issue at hand, set your standards, or stand up for yourself. Regardless of what it is, you're encouraged to act out of character to receive the commitment you seek.
Reconsider how much you want to remain involved once Neptune retrograde in Pisces slips into your sixth house of health, habits, and routine. The remainder of Neptune retrograde will encourage you to do what's best for your well-being and happiness. You may have to walk away from some of your arrangements to focus on yourself. Telling your partners that you need more from them may also come up. Either way, something in your daily life requires attention, which indirectly reveals which one of your relationships will understand. Read your full 2025 horoscope.
Scorpio
Life cannot be this way, Scorpio. Assume responsibility once Neptune retrograde in Aries activates your sixth house of mundane activities, work, and health. Your life will shift in a new direction from July 4 to October 22. It may begin with a deep desire to redefine your work life, health journey, or free time. You may realize that you're not spending your time correctly, especially if you are unfulfilled in your current activities and routine. The next few months will encourage you to be more aware of the time you have and what you do with it.
A desire for excitement will rise, as Neptune retrograde in Pisces kicks off the second half of this transit in your fifth house of joy, pleasure, and creation. The last few months will draw awareness to what puts a smile on your face. Spending time losing yourself in your hobbies and passion projects is time well spent. Let this be your permission slip to make more room in your life for the outlets that amplify your happiness post-Neptune retrograde. Read your full 2025 horoscope.
Sagittarius
Passion doesn't have to come from extremity, Sagittarius. Take it easy, as Neptune retrograde in Aries slows down your fifth house of passion, creation, and romance. Over the next few months, you will understand that life doesn't have to move fast for you to have fun. Rushing through a passion project or romantic opportunity will only cause burnout. This initial part of Neptune retrograde will shed light on how important it is to take your time. Going at a slower pace will help you savor the moment so much more.
Getting back to your roots will be important once the Neptune retrograde in Pisces activates your fourth house of home, family, and personal life. The remainder of this retrograde will encourage you to consider what past experiences from childhood or with your family have characterized your joys. It might be an emotional period, but you will understand the root of your 'live fast, die young' attitude. As a result, it will be easier for you to take your time once this retrograde commences. Read your full 2025 horoscope.
Capricorn
Old memories will coincide with present events, Capricorn. Timelines will blur when Neptune retrograde in Aries erupts your fourth house of ancestry, family, and roots. From July 4 to October 22, you will see the parallels between your family history and your current life. While this could be good, it might also be disarming. You may feel alarmed if you find yourself repeating past patterns and habits that your loved ones made the mistake of following. Instead of freaking out, consider this your sign to change the way you live your life.
Changing your life may begin with your communication skills once Neptune retrograde in Pisces emphasizes your third house of thinking, speaking, and writing. Reclaiming your life happens by changing the narrative. Use this time to either cut off or reconnect with family members. The remainder of Neptune retrograde could also help you improve your communication skills to avoid similar problems your loved ones have already dealt with. You have immense potential to rewrite your personal history and family narrative. Read your full 2025 horoscope.
Aquarius
How you speak to others may need a reality check, Aquarius. Think before you speak, as Neptune retrograde in Aries uncharacteristically pauses in your third house of communication, community, and curiosity. It may come to your attention that you need to work on your communication skills throughout these next few months. Someone may directly tell you what to work on, be on your active listening skills, or how you respond to others. Regardless, Neptune retrograde will help you determine which one of these skills needs polishing.
Your confidence will likely take a blow by the time Neptune retrograde in Pisces is swimming through your second house of value systems, self-worth, and security. Mind your ego and pride if you want to improve your skill set. Your value will amplify if you address what you ought to improve and work on. In particular, you may find that you have more abundance and wealth when you're more aware of your mercurial capabilities. Rebuild your communication skills to enhance your life. Read your full 2025 horoscope.
Pisces
Are you being swindled, Pisces? Pay attention to your bank accounts from July 4 to October 22, with Neptune retrograde in Aries unmasking your second house of personal effects, finances, and stability. The first half of this retrograde might be jarring. Be mindful of diving into new financial opportunities and decisions without careful consideration. Unforeseen expenses, delays, and other problems could impact your overall security. There might be other issues surrounding your professional opportunities or relationships that alter your finances.
It's probably easier to focus solely on yourself once Neptune retrograde in Pisces addresses your first house of identity, selfhood, and independence. Consider the remaining part of this retrograde your opportunity to cut off any and all influences negatively affecting your stability. The last few months will show you how strong, capable, and self-assured you are on your own. This is your cosmic wake-up call to stop relying on anyone else for security. You will be just fine if you believe in yourself. Read your full 2025 horoscope.
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