Dreams vs. Power Struggles
Here’s what to do and not do when you have a Neptune Opposite Pluto transit. Below that are some interesting things about this transit.
Avoid During This Transit
- Don’t ignore your instincts. If something feels off, trust your gut. Neptune can make things confusing or blurry, so second-guessing yourself could get you into trouble.
- Avoid making big financial choices. This isn’t the best time to sign contracts, invest, or lend money. Neptune’s fog can make it easy to overlook details or get caught up in scams.
- Don’t hold onto old grudges or secrets. Issues from the past might come up, but trying to hide them or push them down could just make things more stressful.
- Don’t overindulge in escapes. Try not to lean too much on substances, daydreaming, or anything that lets you escape reality. It’s tempting, but it could leave you feeling lost or disconnected.
- Steer clear of power struggles. This transit can bring up control issues. Arguing or trying to dominate others will just cause confusion or drama.
- Don’t make huge life changes on a whim. With all the uncertainty, you might not be seeing things clearly. Hold off on quitting your job, ending relationships, or moving somewhere new unless you’ve thought it through for a while.
- Don’t hide from your emotions. Pushing feelings away or pretending you’re fine doesn’t help right now. Let yourself process what comes up, even if it’s uncomfortable.
- Don’t get caught up in other people’s drama. It’s easy to get pulled into messy situations during this transit, but it’s best to set boundaries and keep things as calm as you can.
Do During This Transit
- Reflect on your deep beliefs and values- this is a powerful time to question what really matters to you.
- Let go of old patterns or obsessions that are holding you back. Neptune opposite Pluto is all about releasing control.
- Explore creative activities like music, art, or writing to help process intense emotions.
- Spend time meditating or practicing mindfulness to stay grounded and clear-minded.
- Pay close attention to your dreams- they might bring important insights or even spiritual messages.
- Seek support if you feel overwhelmed, whether that’s from friends, family, or a counselor.
- Be open to new spiritual ideas or philosophies, even if they challenge what you thought you knew.
- Practice forgiveness, both for yourself and others, to heal old wounds.
- Read or watch movies about transformation, mysticism, or hidden truths to get inspired.
- Embrace change, even if it’s confusing or scary- it can lead to real growth now.
What’s Interesting About This Transit
- The Alchemical Struggle: According to C.C. Zain in The Next Life (Church of Light, 1930s), Neptune opposite Pluto can trigger “an internal solvent power upon the soul’s deep-seated desires,” leading to a time when old ambitions dissolve, making way for new forms of spiritual aspiration or artistic longing. Zain connected this to a process akin to alchemy- a struggle of spirit versus base instinct.
- Group Mind Dissolution: Charles E.O. Carter wrote in The Astrology of Accidents (1932) that such transits could correspond with “the massed dissolution of collective psychic bindings,” suggesting that you might sense disintegration in group loyalties or old social ideals.
- Hidden Dangers in Fantasy: Ivy M. Goldstein-Jacobson, in The Way of Astrology (1961), mentioned that Neptune-Pluto oppositions could “pull the veil from forbidden spiritual experiments,” drawing people into risky psychic games or cult-like mental traps.
- Psychic Anesthesia: In Predictive Astrology: The Eagle and the Lark (1991), Bernadette Brady describes this as a period in which the “numbing of the soul” may occur. People often feel insulated from the impacts of trauma or transformation, rather than facing them head-on.
- Subterranean Longing for Redemption: Harold Wigglesworth in The Cosmic Influence on Human Behavior (1937) noted this transit might inspire “yearning for the illusory salvation,” encouraging people to seek ultimate answers in fringe mysticism or questionable spiritual leaders.
- Escapist Fanaticism: Alan Leo, the father of modern astrology, wrote in Astrology for All (1910) about Neptune-Pluto oppositions manifesting as “unreasonable attraction to utopian doctrines,” leading to disillusionment when reality doesn’t match the dream.
- Generational Ideological Breakdowns: Max Heindel in Message of the Stars (1918) interpreted long Neptune-Pluto oppositions as times when “ideologies inherited from past generations are undermined, only to be replaced by new, untested philosophies.”
- Dissolution of Karmic Tangles: Sepharial (Walter Gorn Old) in Transits and Planetary Periods (1920) felt this could open “passageways for subconscious debts to be cleared,” but often through confusing, even chaotic, circumstances where what’s owed isn’t easy to see.
- Obsession with the Occult Unknown: Isidore Kozminsky in Zodiacal Symbology & Its Planetary Power (1917) mentioned the possibility of being “mesmerized by unprovable secrets of the underworld,” warning that temptations to meddle with unknown forces are high.
Experiencing This Transit
When Neptune opposes your natal Pluto, you’re in for a ride that’s hard to explain. It’s like a fog sets in over some really deep, hidden parts of yourself. You might feel like you’re not quite in control or the world isn’t what it seems. This transit isn’t super common, so it really stands out. You might question your purpose or your obsessions. Some people feel lost, confused, or like their inner power is slipping away, but others find themselves waking up to hidden truths- and not always the pleasant kind.
You could be obsessed with figuring out the “meaning” behind things that used to just make sense. Old attachments get slippery, secrets bubble up, and sometimes, trust issues surface out of nowhere. Your dreams (the nighttime kind and the daydreams) might get really intense, symbolic, or just flat-out weird. This whole thing goes on in the background, quietly messing with your inner sense of power, faith, and control.
Challenges during this transit
- Confusion about what’s really important: You might pour energy into plans or relationships that end up being smoke and mirrors. Things (and people) don’t seem to stay solid.
- Mood swings and paranoia: Neptune and Pluto both deal with hidden stuff, so you could get suspicious or anxious about motives- yours or others’. There’s a vibe of “what am I not seeing?” that can make you restless.
- Old traumas resurfacing: Unfinished business from way back can start to leak in, maybe through dreams, weird emotional triggers, or just random memories that don’t seem to fit your current life.
- Losing touch with reality: Some people get really into alternative ideas, strange beliefs, or conspiracy theories now. You might even quit believing in stuff you once cared about entirely.
- Fear of losing control: Since Pluto is about power and Neptune dissolves things, you could feel like you’re slipping or not as strong-willed as usual. It’s easy to get discouraged or let important things slide.
Opportunities during this transit
- Letting go of old obsessions: This is the perfect time to move past grudges, habits, or emotional patterns that don’t serve you anymore. Neptune can help you dissolve the chains Pluto likes to hold.
- Creative breakthroughs: All this intensity can make for amazing art, music, poetry, or even just vivid dreams. Use that odd, out-of-this-world perspective to create something unique.
- Spiritual growth: Your sense of what’s “spiritually true” could change in big ways. Meditation, therapy, or just being with nature can help you access deeper layers of yourself.
- Learning empathy: With your usual defenses softer, you might find it’s easier to connect with people emotionally, understand their struggles, or forgive past hurts.
- Openness to mystery: This transit invites you to get comfortable with “not knowing.” If you can tolerate a little weirdness, you might open doors that would usually stay locked- psychic moments, healing, or just wild dreams that inspire you.
How the Sign of Transiting Neptune Modifies This Transit Opposite to Natal Pluto
Read the one for the current sign of transiting Neptune.
- Transiting Neptune in Aries: You might feel restless or impatient for deeper purpose, making you want to break through old patterns fast. There’s a dreamy push to reinvent yourself, but confusion about who you truly are can pop up.
- Transiting Neptune in Taurus: Values and finances feel foggy. Things you thought were “solid” might seem less reliable, and you could crave more spiritual comfort than material security now.
- Transiting Neptune in Gemini: Your mind races with new ideas but it’s hard to tell what’s real. Communication can get muddled, and you may question what you truly believe or want to say.
- Transiting Neptune in Cancer: Emotions run high and your roots or family ties can feel confusing. You might idealize the past or feel a longing for emotional safety that’s hard to pin down.
- Transiting Neptune in Leo: You dream big and want to express yourself, but personal recognition can feel out of reach. Creativity surges but you could struggle to focus it into something concrete.
- Transiting Neptune in Virgo: Everyday routines and health habits feel fuzzy and hard to control. You might imagine perfect solutions but get frustrated when reality doesn’t measure up.
- Transiting Neptune in Libra: Relationships feel extra dreamy or complicated. You could have a hard time seeing others clearly, and may want an ideal partnership that doesn’t quite exist.
- Transiting Neptune in Scorpio: Deep feelings and secrets bubble up. There’s a pull to explore taboo topics or hidden sides of yourself, even as boundaries get blurred.
- Transiting Neptune in Sagittarius: Spiritual quests or big ideas attract you, but you might get lost looking for ultimate truths. Higher learning and travel can call, but clear direction is tricky.
- Transiting Neptune in Capricorn: Dreams and ambitions mix in confusing ways with real life. It’s easy to get disillusioned with career or “the system,” and you may want to escape responsibilities.
- Transiting Neptune in Aquarius: Friendships and causes inspire you but also challenge your trust. You might feel connected to humanity, but unsure how to make a real difference or where you belong.
- Transiting Neptune in Pisces: Intuition, compassion, and imagination are at their peak, but reality feels slippery. You’re extra sensitive to everyone’s energy and may need to protect your boundaries.