Neptune retrograde in Aries ♈️ from July 4 to December 9, 2025.
Neptune retrograde in Aries ♈️ from July 4 to December 9, 2025.
Neptune in Aries, since March 31, 2025, is one of the most dynamic, tumultuous, and transformative periods that humanity has ever experienced.
Every year, Neptune goes retrograde for about five months.
This is the first time that Neptune goes retrograde in Aries!
Planetary retrogrades give us the opportunity to review, reflect, and reassess different aspects of our lives.
Retrogrades are a time to slow down, to rethink, evaluate, and review.
Neptune retrograde in Aries is different, because during this Neptune retrograde, things become clear and distinct. Illusions shatter. Masks fall off.
From July 4, 2025, Neptune goes retrograde at 2º10.5 in Aries.
Neptune has been in the shadow period of retrograde since March 13, 2025 (at 29° Pisces).
From October 23, 2025, retrograde Neptune returns to Pisces for the very last time.
Neptune remains retrograde on the last degree of Pisces until December 9, 2025.
Neptune turns direct again in Pisces from December 10, 2025 and is back in Aries from January 27, 2026.
The shadow period of retrograde is over from March 31, 2026 at 2°10.0 in Aries.
What happens during this Neptune retrograde?
Neptune distorts reality, and Aries rules conflict, so we are flooded with false information, cyber warfare and virtual deception, disconnection from reality, and isolation from human interaction.
In this time of AI, distorted reality and misleading information, we are becoming increas
ingly aware of the fact that we live in a dream world of illusion and are therefore being lived. With retrograde Neptune in Aries and Pisces, a return to a higher consciousness is possible.
During Neptune retrograde, spiritual wounds from the past can surface, even from previous incarnations that need to be understood and healed.
Neptune retrograde in Aries shows us through the veils of deception and brings us back to the essence, to who you really are and what your beliefs are, free from all external influences and illusions.
What is your inner truth?
What is illusion? What is real?
Influence of Neptune retrograde in Aries/Pisces for all zodiac signs (read ascendant)
ARIES ♈️ March 21 – April 19
Neptune retrograde in Aries in the first House gives you the feeling that the fog has lifted.
You feel like your old Self again now that you have grown and outgrown. From October 23 to December 10, 2025, you will notice that dreams, intuition, and unresolved emotional patterns come to the surface. Then let go of what no longer serves your spiritual growth and true essence.
TAURUS ♉️ April 20 – May 20
Retrograde Neptune in your 12th House of Cosmic Consciousness and Psyche dives deep to let go of negative feelings and even self-sabotage. Be honest and clear with yourself for the sake of your personal development.
From October 23 to December 10, 2025, vague developments take place in your social circle, association and friendships. Think about your role in the group process and with friends to ensure their goals align with your values and spiritual beliefs.
GEMINI ♊️ May 21 – June 21
During Neptune retrograde in Aries in your House of Friendships, Group Dynamics, and Social Engagement, you will evaluate whether your social connections support your dreams and consider adjusting your priorities to align with your ideals. You may realize that you are more sensitive to the energy of others than you originally thought, such as through projections and emotions. Illusions around friendship can be shattered.
Neptune retrograde from October 23 to December 10, 2025 brings a time-out in your career to find your true purpose that is more aligned with your authentic soul and your deeper purpose.
CANCER ♋️ June 22 – July 22
From July 4 to October 22, 2025, retrograde Neptune in your House of Career and Destiny asks if your current path aligns with your true purpose and long-term ambitions.
Be realistic about what is achievable. Some of your goals may be a little out of reach, but Neptune retrograde can help you determine what you can reasonably achieve.
From October 23 to December 10, 2025, comes a period of spiritual awakening. A beautiful time for a long journey or pilgrimage on the Path of Enlightenment, in search of true truth and destiny. Don’t be afraid or hide in the shadows of your uncertainty. Take time to consider your next steps as you move into the future.
LEO ♌️ July 23 – August 22
From July 4 to October 22, 2025, Neptune in Aries in the 9th House of Philosophy, Study and Travel asks you to evaluate your spiritual growth. There may be delays on a journey or with a study, but through it you will learn more about yourself and your spiritual purpose. Going back to square one is good to re-attune yourself to your higher ideals.
From October 23 to December 10, 2025 is a period to reconsider emotional and financial investments and how they contribute to your personal growth. Detach yourself from everything that hinders your personal growth, including control, possessiveness, fear of loss and obsession in a relationship. Follow your own golden path.
VIRGO ♍️ August 23 – September 22
Neptune retrograde in Aries from July 4 to October 22, 2025 is a journey of transformation and rebirth. Retrograde Neptune asks you to evaluate relationships and make an emotional and financial clean sweep. Sometimes you have to lose something to get something in return.
From October 23 to December 10, 2025, there can be disappointments due to indiscretion, deception and betrayal in relationships both professionally and personally. These are learning moments that tell more about the role you take in the relationship. If you really pay attention to what is really happening in your relationship, you will be able to see the truth. Finding your own inner strength is the power that strengthens and makes you independent.
LIBRA ♎️ September 23 – October 23
Neptune retrograde in Aries from July 4 to October 22, 2025 in your 7th House of Relationships, both business and personal, reveals who your true friends are and who they are not. Perhaps you expect too much in a relationship and remain in an illusion, despite red flags. The truth can sometimes be difficult to accept, however neccessary.
During the period from October 23 to December 10, 2025, you will be stressed and retrograde Neptune in Pisces will make it harder to focus on work or stick to routines or schedules. Retrograde Neptune puts everything into perspective to find a healthy balance.
SCORPIO ♏️ October 24 – November 22
Neptune retrograde in Aries from July 4 to October 22, 2025 makes you more sensitive to stress and medications and more prone to getting sick. Think about whether your daily life supports your long-term well-being. What needs to be changed to make your life more pleasant?
Pay attention to your health. See a doctor in time if you don’t trust something.
From October 23 to December 10, 2025, Neptune is retrograde in Pisces and that is a time to rediscover your true Self through your love, your passion or your soul mate. A creative dream could come true. Eventually you will find your way back to yourself.
SAGITTARIUS ♐️ November 23 – December 21
Neptune retrograde in Aries from July 4 to October 22, 2025 in your 5th House of Self-Expression, Children, and Love is a search for a soul connection, but you may be disappointed because of too high expectations.
In love or in your creative field, you may feel suffocated, lost, drained or uninspired. From October 23 to December 10, 2025, Neptune retrograde in Pisces can bring to light a family secret that has been hidden for a long time. Family karma from the distant past can weigh heavily now and retrograde Neptune gives you insight into the how and why of things in this life. The gap between expectation and reality is deep, but can be bridged by love and tolerance.
CAPRICORN ♑️ December 22 – January 20
Retrograde Neptune from July 4 to October 22, 2025 in your House of Family and Personal Life brings something to light that has been hidden for a long time. Retrograde Neptune gives you insight into the how and why things happen in this life. During this retrograde period of Neptune in Aries, a form of therapy such as Family Constellations could provide insight to release limiting beliefs and strengthen bonds with your family.
From October 23 to December 10, 2025, Neptune is retrograde in Pisces, you need to be attentive to details, practicalities, facts and figures, because you can miss things. Focus on clarity in your interactions and make sure your words match your intentions.
AQUARIUS ♒️ January 21 – February 18
Retrograde Neptune from July 4 to October 22, 2025 in the 3rd House of Communication and Thought Processes makes you intuitive, gives you inspiration and enriches your imagination and fantasy life. This is a good period to express yourself creatively, such as writing a book.
Be alert when dealing with details, practical matters, facts and figures.
From October 23 to December 10, 2025, Neptune is retrograde in Pisces in the 2nd House of Finance and Possessions. Your financial expectations are too high or you are too focused on material security out of fear of loss. Money is one of the greatest illusions in this life and that is the great lesson of retrograde Neptune in Pisces.
PISCES ♓️ February 19 – March 20
Retrograde Neptune from July 4 to October 22, 2025 in your second House of Finances and personal values calls for you to pay close attention to your money. Your financial expectations are too high or you are too focused on material security out of fear of loss. Beware of theft and financial deception during this period.
Your attitude towards money can change during this retrograde Neptune in Aries.
Your inner values are worth so much more than what you will ever own.
From October 23 to December 10, 2025, Neptune retrograde in Pisces shows you who you really are. Neptune retrograde shows your beautiful authentic self and teaches that you are good as you are.
