Neptune, one of the slower-moving planets, will go into retrograde on 2 July and continue its apparent backward motion until 7 December 2024. This celestial event presents the zodiacs with a golden opportunity to take stock of their inner world and express themselves creatively during these five months. Know all about the astrological significance of the Neptune retrograde 2024 and its effects on the zodiac signs according to your birth charts.
What is the astrological meaning of Neptune retrograde?
Neptune has been in its home sign of Pisces since 2011, a mutable water sign denoted by two fishes swimming in opposite directions. In 2025, it will shift into the house of fiery and explosive Aries.
Neptune stations retrograde from July to December. During this time, the zodiacs might look at the world with a rosy lens and feel delusional about certain aspects of their life. They will also daydream a lot and ignore practicality and logic from time to time. Neptune also encourages zodiac signs to get in touch with their inner selves deeply and express themselves spiritually.
This is a time when the natives focus more on their dreams and fantasies, having a somewhat colluded perspective towards reality. Check your natal chart to get your sun and rising signs to know what this period holds for you.
Neptune retrograde 2024 and its effects on the zodiac signs
Aries (21 March – 19 April)
For the zodiac sign of Aries, this is the time for healing from past wounds. They will be encouraged to take up meditation, journaling or a new hobby, allowing them to get in touch with their spiritual side in the twelfth house in a birth chart. Overall, this is a peaceful period for personal growth for this impulsive fire sign denoted by the ram.
Taurus (20 April – 20 May)
Taureans will feel the need to network more during this period. Neptune’s retrograde directly affects their social life, which is their eleventh house. They should make use of this time to connect with more people on a professional level, as this would help their careers in the long run.
Gemini (21 May – 20 June)
The sun sign of Gemini, which symbolises duality in the zodiac system, shall dramatically change their paths at their place of work. This is a time of reflection and making some tough decisions about their outlook towards their public image. They will draw some much-needed boundaries and actively concentrate their energy on achieving their long-term money and career-related goals.
Cancer (21 June – 22 July)
This is a groundbreaking time as the Neptune retrograde shall make the Cancerians pay attention to their philosophical outlook towards life. They will look at the big picture which is beyond their usual emotional self. They will also be motivated to pursue a new skill or opt for higher learning. The retrograde is a constructive period for this sentimental water sign.
Leo (23 July – 22 August)
This fixed fire sign Leo denoted by the lion will take a closer look at their financial situation and try to take control of it. They will also channel their energy towards mending their intimate relationships with close friends, spouses or partners which is the ninth house in the birth chart. This is a golden opportunity to take stock of what is going wrong in their personal life and take a call accordingly.
Virgo (23 August – 22 September)
Virgo, one of the mutable earth signs, is essentially a head-working, practical and action-oriented zodiac. The Neptune retrograde will demand that they tweak this approach to be helpful to their loved ones. They need to introspect and change certain things about themselves to have prolonged and happy personal and professional relationships.
Libra (23 September – 22 October)
Self-care is the buzzword for the Librans during this retrograde. They shall take wellness seriously and concentrate on spending some relaxing me-time. They will not be their usual social self but retreat into a comfortable space to take a breather from all the hectic professional and social activities to spend more time with their close ones.
Scorpio (23 October – 21 November)
This is a time for romance for this intense, passionate and intuitive water sign with a slightly dark disposition. They will find ways to romantically woo their partner and fan their ambers of desire in a unique way.
Sagittarius (22 November – 21 December)
Sagittarius is an adventurous fire sign which loves to explore the world but during the time of the retrograde, they will turn their attention towards their home and domestic life. They will be occupied with family-related issues and maybe even solve some of the personal problems that have been plaguing their mind for years.
Capricorn (22 December – 19 January)
This is the time for curiosity to rule the hardworking, persistent and intelligent mind of this earth sign symbolised by a sea goat. Capricorns will feel the need to communicate and express their feelings. They will be excited to meet new people and develop connections with them, as this retrograde affects their third house.
Aquarius (20 January – 18 February)
Money will be the focus of this detached, intelligent and progressive air sign denoted by the water carrier Aquarius. They will study different financial schemes and investment plans. This is the time when they could incur profits and get on the path of earning a good fortune and money on a long-term basis.
Pisces (19 February – 20 March)
Neptune retrograde 2024 is in the house of Pisces. Hence, it majorly affects the identity of this water sign. Pisceans will closely examine how they are looking at themselves, their identity and the way they are being presented to the world. They might also battle some existential questions but will come out of this phase wiser and more healed than before.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Neptune retrograde in Pisces is significant, as it touches upon the zodiacs' spiritual, emotional and creative side. It also presents with an opportunity for the signs to transform and creatively reinvent themselves.
Yes, all signs, including the earth, fire and water, will be affected by this phenomenon.
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Preeti Kulkarni
Senior Digital Writer, Astrology and Wellness
After completing her PG in New Media from the Asian College of Journalism, Preeti has worked in a daily and a magazine before finding her calling in digital journalism. A lover of single malts and an avid pop culture junkie, you can catch her at the movies on weekends or binge-watching the latest shows on OTT when she is not busy preparing her toddler for his Hogwarts letter.
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