Awakening Old Dreams
Here’s what to do and not do when you have a Uranus Opposite Neptune transit. Below that are some interesting things about this transit.
Avoid During This Transit
- Don’t make big life decisions when you’re feeling confused or uncertain- your intuition might be a bit off right now.
- Avoid taking major risks with money, investments, or career moves, since this transit can cloud your judgment and make things unpredictable.
- Don’t get caught up in get-rich-quick schemes or anything that sounds too good to be true. Scams and deception can pop up more than usual.
- Try not to escape reality by overindulging in substances, partying, or ignoring responsibilities. It’s easy to want to zone out, but it could backfire.
- Avoid ignoring your health or skipping out on needed check-ups. Sometimes Neptune energy can blur the signals your body is trying to send you.
- Don’t blindly trust people, especially new connections or acquaintances. Not everyone is who they seem, and boundaries might feel weaker now.
- Stay away from overcommitting to projects, relationships, or causes- there’s a risk of overestimating what you can realistically handle.
- Try not to run away from problems or stress. Facing things head-on might feel uncomfortable, but it’s better than letting things build up in the background.
- Don’t ignore red flags in relationships- both friendships and romantic ones. Deception or misunderstandings can cause drama.
- Avoid drastic spiritual or religious shifts just because they sound exciting or new. Let things settle before you make major changes to your beliefs.
Do During This Transit
- Question your beliefs- it’s a good time to rethink what’s really true for you, especially around spirituality or what you trust.
- Get creative- this transit stirs up the imagination, so dive into art, music, writing, or anything that lets you express yourself.
- Try new experiences- be open to unusual ideas, alternative lifestyles, or different cultures. Go explore what feels a little “out there.”
- Take a break from old habits- if you’ve felt stuck, shake things up. Break routines, try new hobbies, or experiment with ways to relax or meditate.
- Pay attention to your dreams- Neptune rules dreamland. Keep a dream journal or notice any odd or vivid dreams popping up now.
- Look out for truth vs. illusion- double-check anything that seems too good to be true. Don’t get swept up in scams or fantasies.
- Practice grounding- spend time in nature, do yoga, or anything that helps keep your feet on the ground when emotions or ideas feel wild.
- Embrace unexpected spiritual insights- sometimes realizations hit out of nowhere. Let yourself learn and grow, even if it feels weird.
- Connect with open-minded people- talk to others who are also questioning things. Sharing helps you put your feelings in perspective.
- Let go of what doesn’t serve you- this is a powerful moment to release illusions, toxic attachments, or unrealistic hopes weighing you down.
What’s Interesting About This Transit
- Strange Sensations and “Magnetic Tides”: In Raphael’s Guide to Astrology (1861), Uranus opposing Neptune was believed to bring about odd bodily sensations, like tingling or “magnetic tides” running through the arms or legs. Raphael warns these may be “unaccountable impressions upon the etheric form,” possibly affecting connection to the spirit world.
- Unreliable Dreams and Phantasms: Sepharial, in The Manual of Astrology (1898), suggests this opposition can create “phantasmagoric” or deceptive dreams. He claims one’s intuition during this transit is “liable to mislead,” especially around shadowy matters, due to Neptune’s fingers being crossed by Uranus’ current of agitation.
- Desire for Curious Company: J. S. Morrison’s Stellar Influences upon Earthly Affairs (1854) says this transit causes “a longing for the society of distinguished eccentrics and those known as dreamers or visionaries,” because Uranus draws energy from Neptune’s cloudier parts.
- Bizarre Musical Taste or Inspiration: According to H.S. Greene in Astrological Textbook of Unusual Effects (1887), people might “suddenly gain fancies for music of strange or unearthly quality, or even compose by involuntary motion of the hand,” hinting at spirit influence heightened during this period.
- Disturbance to Second Sight: Alan Leo, one of astrology’s early 20th century fathers but citing Comte de St. Germain’s Occult Correspondence (~1862), notes that “clairvoyant abilities may turn tempestuous and undependable, permitting visions that may not later bear the truth.”
- Rebellion Against Old Esoteric Teachings: In The Celestial Key (1849), Fielder writes of this transit causing “an urge to cast aside the antique secret schools and seek some modern marvel, often at the risk of ending wisdom for fleeting wonder.”
- Peculiar Attraction to Outlandish Fashions: In an 1876 issue of The Astrologer’s Magazine, the editors describe a handful of clients choosing “astoundingly bizarre attire, with hints of the theatrical or even the etheric,” blaming Uranus opposite Neptune for this “momentary uproar in the tastes.”
- Electrical Disturbances in Séance Rooms: The Victorian astrologer Vivian Robarts in Notes on the Nautical and Celestial (1892) makes special mention that “such a transit is notorious among mediums for making the lamps flicker, bells ring at odd times, and spirit boards refuse to spell in correct lines.”
- Skepticism About Spirit Communications: William Lilly’s followers- summarized by biographer R.W. Hume in The Old Astrology Explained (1865)- believed Uranus opposite Neptune brought a brief phase where people “questioned the phenomena of spirit raps and materializations, even as they remained fascinated by them.”
- Sudden Changes of Religious Sentiment: Eliza Ostell’s Heaven’s Portents (1858) notes “a swift unrest among one’s faith and notions of divinity, as Uranus disturbs Neptune’s spiritual dominion, tempting some to convert or rebel in matters of conscience.”
Experiencing This Transit
Uranus opposite your natal Neptune is a wild ride- you might feel like reality keeps shifting, and what you once felt sure about just seems to slip through your fingers. Stuff you thought was dependable might turn out to be unreliable now, while flashes of insight surprise you out of nowhere. There can be major confusion between facts and fantasies, or electric realizations that wake you up from some old illusion. You might question your beliefs or ideals, or find yourself chasing new ones. This is definitely not the most “settled” time. If you enjoy the mysterious side of life, it’s going to be interesting. If you prefer stability and routine, you might find it unnerving.
Challenges during this transit
- Confusion and Disillusionment: You can find yourself caught between reality and wishful thinking, feeling like you don’t know what’s real anymore. For example, you might realize you built a friendship or relationship on illusions, and it stings when the truth comes out.
- Unexpected Endings: Some beliefs or dreams you used to rely on might fall apart suddenly. Maybe a creative project loses its purpose, or a long-held spiritual idea loses its magic.
- Restlessness: You may feel bored or trapped by your routines, but can’t quite decide what to do differently. You might want to escape, but don’t know where you’d even go.
- Weird Social Dynamics: Some people can act strangely or say things that don’t make sense. It’s easy to misread motives or get swept up in misunderstandings, especially among friends or groups.
- Scattered Energy: You could feel pulled in too many directions, unable to focus, starting lots of things but finishing few.
Opportunities during this transit
- Sudden Clarity: Once the fog lifts, you can have an “aha” moment. Maybe you realize a hidden talent, or see through a situation that’s been bugging you for a long time.
- Creativity Boost: This is a fantastic time for new dreams, imagination, or art. Unusual ideas come easily, and you might start something unconventional that surprises even you.
- Spiritual Awakening: You could have new insights about what inspires or guides you- a book, a film, a meditation, or a wild new philosophy can shake up your old beliefs (in a good way).
- Letting Go of False Hopes: It might feel rough, but dropping an illusion that’s been dragging you down can set you free, giving you more space to find what’s actually possible.
- Learning to Trust Intuition: With all the weird synchronicities, you might get better at listening to your gut, knowing when something “off” is actually a warning, or when a hunch is worth following.
- New Groups or Connections: Sometimes meeting people from totally different backgrounds inspires you or helps open your mind, even if just for the wild stories you’ll collect.
How the Sign of Transiting Uranus Modifies This Transit Opposite to Natal Neptune
Read the one for the current sign of transiting Uranus.
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Transiting Uranus in Aries:
Everything’s direct and bold. Surprises make you act fast, pushing you out of confusion with sudden changes that demand courage. Big wake-up calls can spark huge personal breakthroughs or identity shifts. -
Transiting Uranus in Taurus:
Shocks often hit what feels safest- money, values, comfort. The ground can feel shaky and uncertain, making you challenge old beliefs about security and abundance. Changes may feel slower but are powerful and enduring. -
Transiting Uranus in Gemini:
Restless energy hits your ideas, communication style, and social circles. You might get flashes of insight all the time, but it’s easy to get scattered or overwhelmed by too much information or conflicting viewpoints. -
Transiting Uranus in Cancer:
Emotional or family upheavals shake things up. Your attachment to home or the past might get challenged or flipped upside down, making you question where you really belong and how you nurture yourself. -
Transiting Uranus in Leo:
Eccentric creativity and the urge to express yourself become especially strong. Drama and attention-grabbing events can disrupt your sense of purpose or pride, but also open the door to wildly new forms of self-expression. -
Transiting Uranus in Virgo:
The need to change the way you handle day-to-day life, health, and work routines gets intense. You might be pushed to break old habits or embrace unusual methods, even if they seem impractical at first. -
Transiting Uranus in Libra:
Relationships go through unexpected changes. Partnerships can become unpredictable, with freedom and individuality suddenly becoming just as important as harmony or balance. -
Transiting Uranus in Scorpio:
Deep emotional revelations rock your world. Profound secrets or obsessions can surface, and old wounds may get shocked into the open, forcing transformations you might not see coming. -
Transiting Uranus in Sagittarius:
Your beliefs and the big picture get challenged. You may suddenly want to travel, study, or break free from limiting philosophies. Life can feel like a quest for a totally new kind of meaning. -
Transiting Uranus in Capricorn:
Major shake-ups affect career, goals, or your sense of stability. Authority figures or rules might be overthrown, making you rethink what success looks like or how you want to structure your life. -
Transiting Uranus in Aquarius:
Social changes and shifts in friendships or group connections happen fast. There’s a big push to rebel against “the norm” and to find people who are as unique or unconventional as you feel. -
Transiting Uranus in Pisces:
Psychic sensitivity and weird dreams ramp up, making it easier to pick up on collective moods. The line between dreams and reality blurs, making spirituality or creative escapes both exciting and a little disorienting.
Anna Dornan
Thank you! Practical in-depth and well set out insights for transits. really appreciate it!