Dreamy confusion about growth and beliefs
Here’s what to do and not do when you have a Neptune Quincunx Jupiter transit. Below that are some interesting things about this transit.
Avoid During This Transit
- Don’t make huge promises you can’t keep- your optimism might be over the top right now.
- Avoid gambling or risky financial moves. It’s easy to believe in “lucky breaks” that aren’t real.
- Skip signing contracts or big deals unless you read every detail (or better yet, delay if you can).
- Don’t fall for get-rich-quick schemes and scams- things may not be as good as they seem.
- Try not to run away from reality or use substances to escape stressful feelings.
- Be cautious with travel plans, especially anything out of the country. Double-check everything.
- Don’t ignore your body’s signals or health routines. Exaggerating what you can handle can backfire.
- Resist the urge to preach or push your beliefs onto others- you might not have the full picture.
- Don’t neglect your responsibilities in favor of chasing big dreams that aren’t grounded.
- Don’t put total trust in “spiritual gurus” or leaders- they might not deserve your faith.
Do During This Transit
- Reflect on your beliefs- spend some time questioning what you really believe in and why. It’s a great moment for spiritual exploration.
- Keep your expectations realistic- dream big, but check in with reality so you don’t set yourself up for disappointment.
- Practice compassion- helping others or doing volunteer work can be super rewarding right now.
- Stay open-minded- this transit is perfect for learning from new philosophies, cultures, or spiritual practices.
- Watch out for scams or too-good-to-be-true offers- it’s easier to be misled or to confuse fantasy with reality under this influence.
- Let yourself be creative- working with music, art, or writing can help you channel Neptune’s dreamy energy in a positive way.
- Balance optimism with caution- Jupiter wants to say yes to everything, but Neptune can blur boundaries, so double-check big decisions.
- Take care of your spiritual and mental health- meditation, prayer, or just quiet time alone can help you stay balanced.
- Stay flexible- plans might shift or feel uncertain, so go with the flow instead of stressing over control.
- Journal your dreams- Neptune rules dreams and intuition, so paying attention to them could bring some cool insights.
What’s Interesting About This Transit
- According to Sepharial in Transits (1909), this transit can “mark a period when promises of great fortune or spiritual revelation may arrive from afar, but the results are liable to turn to mist if one pursues them with greed or impatience.” Basically, things that seem too good to be true might just be distracting mirages.
- In Charles E.O. Carter’s Astrological Aspects (1930), Neptune quincunx Jupiter is described as “danger of adopting impractical reforms, or joining outlandish societies founded on high ideals but lacking solid grounding.” You might find yourself drawn to odd causes or philosophies now that seem great at first glance, but they don’t hold up when you look closer.
- Ivy Goldstein-Jacobson in Here and There in Astrology (1961) talks about this aspect as a time when there’s a tendency “for legal or financial entanglements of a mystical or confusing kind, such as charities with unclear accounting or questionable overseas investments.”
- Margaret E. Hone in her Modern Text Book of Astrology (1951) wrote that under this aspect, “the native may suddenly feel pulled to obscure or peculiarly foreign beliefs, perhaps developing food fads or religious diets which are hard to sustain.” People might try strange new lifestyles that they can’t really keep up with.
- In The Astrologer’s Handbook (Sakoian & Acker, 1973), Neptune’s awkward angle to Jupiter is said to “lead to bizarre philanthropic impulses: one might give everything to a questionable charity or support a dubious guru during this time.”
- C.E.O. Carter also notes that “the native is peculiarly prone to being led astray by ill-digested information” under this transit, so you could find yourself totally convinced of a wild idea, only to see much later that it didn’t really have much behind it.
- In Alan Leo’s Practical Astrology (1901), this uncomfortable Neptune-Jupiter connection can show up as “visions or dreams about travel, riches or glory, none of which find clear expression in life at this time, causing restlessness and dissatisfaction.”
- In Astrological Essays (Dane Rudhyar, 1939), this transit may spark a questioning of faith or doctrine, where “the higher ideals of Jupiter are clouded or undermined by the elusive influence of Neptune, leading to a period of creative or spiritual confusion.”
Experiencing This Transit
So what’s it really like when Neptune makes a quincunx (also called an inconjunct) to your natal Jupiter? This is a vibe where two planets with big, dreamy energy aren’t sure how to work together. Neptune brings mystery, inspiration, and sometimes illusion, while Jupiter is all about growth, luck, and beliefs. The quincunx angle is awkward; it connects signs that aren’t naturally compatible, so you might end up feeling off-balance or out of sync with yourself. Here’s some real-life flavor about what you might experience:
Challenges during this transit
- Unclear Faith: You could find yourself confused about what you believe, or even chasing after gurus, philosophies, or get-rich schemes that promise more than they deliver. It’s easy to get disillusioned if you put your faith in something fuzzy or unproven.
- Escapism and Over-optimism: You might run away from practical concerns by daydreaming, overeating, drinking, or binge-watching- anything that lets you dodge reality. There’s a tendency to expect magic answers or miracles, leading you to ignore practical steps (like forgetting to pay bills or neglecting schoolwork).
- Mystery Expenses: Watch out for “leaky luck.” Money, time, or energy might just seem to slip away on vague projects, hidden fees, or things that sounded good at the time but don’t pan out.
- Feeling Lost or Unanchored: There may be times you feel like you just don’t fit- spiritually, socially, or even geographically. Jupiter wants to expand, Neptune wants to dissolve, so you might chase horizons and then get homesick or regretful.
- Too Much Trust: Being overly idealistic about friends, groups, or opportunities could make you vulnerable to scams or simple disappointments.
Opportunities during this transit
- Inspired Creativity: If you’ve got any creative streak, this is an awesome time for writing poetry, making music, or just letting your imagination run wild. The Neptune-Jupiter vibe can break open blocks and send inspiration flowing in weird, wonderful ways.
- Spiritual Growth: This is a good moment to deepen your spiritual life or explore mystical practices. Meditation, yoga, or even just spending time near water or in nature can open up your intuition and sense of inner peace.
- Compassion in Action: You might feel called to help others- not just by writing a check, but through volunteering, listening, or supporting causes that matter in a gentle, unseen way. You could make a difference, even if it goes unrecognized.
- Letting Go of Old Limits: Sometimes, Neptune pushes you to reexamine what you think is “possible.” This transit can break up limiting beliefs and help you see that life’s bigger, weirder, and more magical than you thought.
- Exploring New Horizons (With Care): It’s a good time to study abroad, travel, or pursue subjects like psychology, mythology, or art- just double-check the details!
How the Sign of Transiting Neptune Modifies This Transit Quincunx to Natal Jupiter
Read the one for the current sign of transiting Neptune.
- Transiting Neptune in Aries: You might feel restless and impatient for new experiences. Big dreams suddenly need immediate action, but it’s easy to leap before you look or get burned out.
- Transiting Neptune in Taurus: Money and security issues could get foggy. You may chase unrealistic comforts or over-idealize what you think you need to feel safe and stable.
- Transiting Neptune in Gemini: Thoughts get slippery, and communication might end up full of misunderstandings or tall tales. Curiosity soars, but facts are fuzzier than usual.
- Transiting Neptune in Cancer: Emotions and nostalgia can blur your judgment. You might want to rescue loved ones or escape into family fantasies that aren’t super realistic.
- Transiting Neptune in Leo: The urge to stand out or chase creative dreams is strong, but you could get caught up in illusions about fame, romance, or recognition.
- Transiting Neptune in Virgo: Details can slip through the cracks. You may try to perfect everything but end up feeling lost or confused about what “perfect” actually means.
- Transiting Neptune in Libra: Relationships can become idealized or messy. Compromises might be based on wishful thinking, and balance is harder to find with blurry boundaries.
- Transiting Neptune in Scorpio: Desires and secrets bubble up from the deep. It’s easy to get seduced by mystery or carried away by temptations, sometimes losing track of what’s real.
- Transiting Neptune in Sagittarius: There’s a pull toward wild beliefs or spiritual adventures, but you might overpromise or chase magical thinking instead of realistic goals.
- Transiting Neptune in Capricorn: Goals and ambitions may get harder to define. You might struggle between chasing status and feeling totally unmotivated or uncertain about your path.
- Transiting Neptune in Aquarius: Ideals around society and friendships get cloudy. You might join causes you don’t really understand or lose your individuality trying to fit in.
- Transiting Neptune in Pisces: Boundaries are at their blurriest. It’s tempting to totally go with the flow or escape reality, but there’s extra risk of losing touch with practical concerns.