Transit Vibe: Awakening Dreams
Here’s what to do and to avoid when you have transit Uranus conjunct Neptune. Below that are some interesting things about this transit.
(To find out if you’re currently having this transit, get your free personal daily transits report.)
Avoid During Transit Uranus Conjunct Neptune
- Don’t make big decisions if things feel confusing or unclear- trust your gut, but double-check the facts.
- Avoid get-rich-quick schemes or risky investments. There’s a chance things aren’t what they seem.
- Try not to ignore your emotions. Stuffing them down could make you even more restless or anxious.
- Don’t zone out with unhealthy habits like too much screen time, drinking, or anything that helps you escape reality.
- Avoid isolating yourself. It’s easy to drift away from friends or family, but you’ll need support.
- Don’t quit your job or end a relationship impulsively. What feels “right” in the moment could look very different a few months down the road.
- Steer clear of obsessive thinking about the future. Daydream, but keep one foot on the ground.
- Try not to force spiritual breakthroughs. Let insights come naturally rather than chasing them too hard.
- Don’t take on too many commitments- your energy may fluctuate, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed.
- Avoid ignoring red flags in people or situations. Deception or misunderstandings are a bit more likely now.
To Do During Transit Uranus Conjunct Neptune
- Try something creative you’ve never done before, like painting, songwriting, or photography.
- Keep a dream journal, because your imagination and intuition may be extra strong right now.
- Explore meditation, guided visualizations, or other ways to connect with your inner self.
- Let go of unrealistic goals or illusions that aren’t helping you anymore.
- Be open to sudden flashes of insight or inspiration- they could lead to big breakthroughs in your thinking.
- Question your old beliefs and be willing to see things in a new, more open-minded way.
- Spend time by water, like lakes or the ocean, if you can- it’s a great way to recharge emotionally.
- Listen to music or watch movies that are a bit out there or futuristic- they could spark great new ideas.
- Practice self-care and set some gentle boundaries, since your usual sense of reality might feel a bit blurry.
- If you’re drawn to spiritual topics or mystical experiences now, see what feels real and helpful to you- but stay grounded.
What’s Interesting About Transit Uranus Conjunct Neptune?
- Sparks Unusual Dream Experiences: According to Alan Leo’s 1898 book, Astrology for All, this transit was said to “increase the etheric currents about the head, resulting in nights full of prophetic or unnerving dreams, especially in artists.”
- Unaccountable Attraction to Occult Experiments: In Sepharial’s Transits and Planetary Periods (1897), Uranus conjunct Neptune was rumored to produce “a temporary fascination with mesmerism, hypnotic suggestion, and the gathering of ‘magnetic fluids’” in certain temperaments.
- Sudden Faith in Odd Philosophies: Raphael’s Guide to Astrology (volume II, 1879) says that during this transit, “many are seized by a conviction in otherworldly philosophies or divine revelations which, when examined later, leave them puzzled or embarrassed.”
- Dreams Leading to Inventions: Thomas H. Burgoyne, in The Light of Egypt (1889), suggested that “when Uranus meets Neptune, the mind sometimes receives strange blueprints in sleep, which if acted on, may anticipate inventions of decades hence.”
- Propensity for Mystical Discontent: E.H. Bailey’s A Manual of Astrology (1861) described this as a period “wherein the native’s taste for ordinary pleasure is numbed, replaced by a gnawing want for unattainable spiritual experience.”
- Potential Sudden Sea Voyages: Uranus making direct union with Neptune may induce an unforeseen journey over water, sometimes prompted by a vision or dream.
- Peculiar Shifts in Artistic Taste: In The Wisdom of the Stars (Laureate, 1892), this transit was said to “suddenly turn a fondness for pastoral scenes into one for strange, haunting music or colors, without warning or sense.”
- Periods of “Illumination” or Delusion: W.H. Chaney in A Primer of Astrology (1889) claimed that the conjunction could provoke brief times of mental “illumination” which, if misunderstood, could lead to periods of social withdrawal or odd beliefs.
Experiencing Transit Uranus Conjunct Neptune
When Uranus crosses over your natal Neptune, things feel strange. It’s a bit like trying to listen to a radio with the stations all jumbled. Your sense of what’s real might start to blur around the edges, especially in the areas of life touched by Neptune in your birth chart. Uranus pushes for change out of nowhere, while Neptune is all about dreams, illusions, and intuition. Together, they create this mix where reality bends, and you suddenly see options (or problems) you’d never noticed before.
Challenges during Transit Uranus Conjunct Neptune
- Confusion and Disorientation: You might walk around with your head in the clouds, finding it tough to focus on school, work, or real-world stuff. Sometimes things just don’t make sense the way they used to.
- Disrupted Sleep and Crazy Dreams: This period is known for sleepless nights or weird, vivid dreams that make you question things the next day- sometimes it’s hard to tell what’s a memory and what’s a dream.
- Anxiety from Unexpected Insights: Out-of-the-blue realizations might leave you feeling nervous or even paranoid, especially if you’re picking up on things about other people or the world that feel a bit much.
- Temptation to Escape: The urge to “check out” and disappear into fantasy, streaming binges, substances, or even spiritual rabbit holes can get a lot stronger. You might feel drawn to anything that lets you avoid real life.
- Trust Issues: You could have a hard time figuring out who and what you can trust, finding it easy to believe rumors, scams, or strange online stories. It’s easy to get swept up in hoaxes or conspiracy theories.
Opportunities during Transit Uranus Conjunct Neptune
- Sparking Genius Creativity: This is a powerful time for art, writing, music, or any creative project. You might create things that surprise even you, breaking through old creative barriers.
- Spiritual or Mystical Breakthroughs: Meditation, journaling, or even just sitting quietly might unlock new levels of intuition or spiritual understanding that change how you see the world.
- Seeing the Bigger Picture: Problems that used to stump you might suddenly make sense from a totally new angle. You might recognize patterns in your life or in the world that you never noticed before.
- Innovating and Finding New Solutions: Because Uranus loves surprises, solutions to old problems may pop up when you least expect it- maybe through sudden inspiration or even in your dreams.
- Letting Go of Old Illusions: This transit can blast away lies you’ve believed about yourself, your friends, or life in general. It’s a chance to be honest with yourself on a deep level- even if it’s a bit uncomfortable.
- Joining or Building Community: You might feel a sudden connection to groups, causes, or communities that are a little “out there”- maybe spiritual, artistic, or activist. These new circles could help you discover a whole new side of yourself.
How the Sign of Transiting Uranus Modifies This Transit Conjunct to Natal Neptune
Read the one for the current sign of transiting Uranus.
Right now, Uranus is currently in Taurus, so read “Transiting Uranus in Taurus”.
- Transiting Uranus in Aries: Sparks a bold rush of inspiration and pushes you to break out of old illusions. You’ll want to take risks- and maybe even reinvent dreams you thought were out of reach.
- Transiting Uranus in Taurus: Brings in a grounded but surprising shift to your values and what makes you feel secure. You might change attitudes suddenly about money, comfort, or your approach to what’s “real.”
- Transiting Uranus in Gemini: Amplifies restless curiosity and can make your imagination run wild. There’s a stronger urge to experiment with ideas, talk about mystical stuff, or rethink your beliefs.
- Transiting Uranus in Cancer: Shakes up your emotional foundations. Family patterns or memories could feel unstable or magical, pushing you to redefine what “home” and “belonging” mean.
- Transiting Uranus in Leo: Turns creative dreams upside down. You might find wild new self-expression, dramatic changes in romantic feelings, or a unique way of shining in the spotlight.
- Transiting Uranus in Virgo: Brings a sudden, strange clarity to routines and health habits. There could be flashes of insight on how to organize chaos or unusual solutions to practical problems.
- Transiting Uranus in Libra: Surprises in relationships! Your ideas about friendship, romance, or fairness might suddenly shift or get a dreamy twist. You’ll be more open to unconventional connections.
- Transiting Uranus in Scorpio: Deep, unexpected awakenings within yourself. Hidden feelings or secrets could surface, and your relationship with transformation or intimacy might get turned inside out.
- Transiting Uranus in Sagittarius: Radical changes in your philosophy or sense of adventure. You could find yourself drawn to wild ideas, new horizons, or mystical journeys in search of meaning.
- Transiting Uranus in Capricorn: Sudden shocks to your career ambitions or life structure. You may start questioning authority, breaking away from tradition, or dreaming up new ways to succeed.
- Transiting Uranus in Aquarius: Connects you with futuristic visions and like-minded folks. This is extra electric- ideas about freedom, community, or making the world better are set off in unexpected ways.
- Transiting Uranus in Pisces: Amplifies intuition and the urge to escape reality. You might feel especially dreamy, mystical, or sensitive, wanting to dissolve boundaries and get lost in imagination.
