Neptune’s in-progress annual retrograde (in Aries since July 4) switches to Pisces on October 22 for the planet’s LAST retrograde lap in its home sign in our lifetimes! Here’s what to expect from Neptune retrograde in Pisces, through December 10.

Numinous Neptune, retrograde in Aries since July 4, backstrokes into its home sign of Pisces on October 22. Deeper waters beckon as the celestial mystic amplifies the introspective, dreamlike energy of this transit.

Since Neptune first entered Aries on March 30, you may have felt called to redefine your entire identity. A burst of pioneering energy sparked trailblazing visions and idealistic pursuits. Once the retrograde In Aries began on July 4, Neptune’s fog may have clouded the path forward, creating tension between your desire for action and the haziness of what comes next.

But not so fast! Did you throw the baby out with the bathwater? Forget to tie up a few loose ends? When Neptune slips back into Pisces on October 22, there’s one more chance to swim below the surface and grab those buried treasures—or close a few chests for good.

Until January 26, 2026, focus shifts to surrender and spiritual reflection, allowing you to gracefully integrate the lessons of not just the past three months, but the last fifteen years, since Neptune first floated into Pisces in April 2011. After this, Neptune won’t return to Pisces for another 165 years, so make the most of it!

What Neptune in Pisces brought the world

When Neptune first floated into Pisces on April 4, 2011, it opened a lengthy portal into the collective subconscious. Both the planet and the sign govern dreams, empathy and illusion—and together they dissolved the boundaries between the mystical and the mainstream.

Astrology apps, Tarot decks and talk-therapy culture all went viral as self-inquiry became a shared obsession. Millennials and Gen Z ushered mental health into the algorithm, making “shadow work” and “trauma responses” part of everyday language. As spirituality merged with technology, our inner worlds moved online, from parasocial bonds with creators to digital “higher selves” filtered through Instagram lenses.

Neptune in Pisces blurred reality in more ways than one. Artificial intelligence, deepfakes and virtual influencers like Hollywood’s AI-born actress Tilly Norwood arrived as eerily literal expressions of this transit’s dream logic. ChatGPT has literally become everyone’s imaginary friend, carrying on full conversations from the LLM ether.

Meanwhile, consciousness-expanding substances—ayahuasca, psilocybin, even ketamine—slipped from taboo to trend, echoing Neptune’s 19th-century Pisces tour and its Spiritualist séances. Through it all, the planet reminded us how porous the veil truly is. The last decade has been a collective trip through fantasy, empathy and escape—one that’s changed how we heal, connect and imagine what’s real.

Neptune retrograde 2025 in Aries and Pisces

Neptune, the planet of dreams and illusions, turns retrograde every year for five months. When Neptune’s in reverse, find time to retreat from the stress of the everyday world. But opt for healthy modalities! Neptune is the planet of escape—and escapism. There’s a danger of falling back into a destructive habit or lapsing into old behaviors. The best use of Neptune retrograde? Make mindfulness your M.O. This is a powerful time to get acquainted with every part of yourself, even the ones that feel out of control.

Neptune retrograde in Pisces is somewhat familiar territory, since the planet retrogrades annually and it’s been traveling through Pisces since 2011! On January 26, 2026, the Neptune in Pisces transit officially ends, wrapping up a cycle that’s been bringing serious woo! Neptune then settles into Aries for a journey that ends in 2039!

Eerily, the last time in Neptune hovered between the very last degree of Pisces (29º) and the first degree of Aries (0º) was 1862, when the U.S. Civil War broke out. With the nation deeply divided and federal troops rolling into blue cities, it feels like history is repeating itself with a modern-day flavor.

Lessons from Neptune retrograde in Aries

July 4 to October 22: Neptune retrograde in Aries teaches us to add a sense of urgency around soul-searching and self-care. During this part of the retrograde that began July 4, you learned to confront issues around identity, self-assertion and how to wield your personal power. You may have addressed impulsive behaviors or reactions that were masking deeper wounds.

While Neptune’s vibe is internal, Aries is active. If you paired physical movement with your inner work, you may have got some groundbreaking results. If not, save the idea for next year when Neptune retrograde in Aries returns (July 7 to December 12, 2026), think: somatic therapy, mantra-based movement, yoga and breathwork.

What to expect from Neptune retrograde in Pisces

October 22 to December 10: Neptune retrograde in Pisces deepens your contemplation. Life will feel like a giant reflecting pool starting October 22, as soothsayer Neptune turns retrograde in its home sign of Pisces. Prepare to wade into your subconscious until the oceanic planet resumes forward motion on December 10. Hypnotherapy, medicine ceremonies and energy work may help you tap the farthest reaches of your subconscious. Keep an eye out for energy vampires and codependent dynamics during this boundary-blurring phase through Pisces.

This is Neptune’s last retrograde lap through Pisces in our lifetimes. You may find yourself craving closure on some longstanding issues. If that can’t happen through conversation, you may have to step away from situations that keep pulling you into self-defeating patterns.

Your Neptune retrograde horoscope

Below is your sign’s horoscope for the Neptune retrograde in Pisces, October 22 to December 10. You can read for your Sun sign or your rising sign.

ARIES (Mar 20-Apr 19): Neptune retrogrades back into Pisces and your twelfth house October 22 to December 10, urging you to release old emotional baggage and clear your energy field. Healing your heart first makes room for deeper, more soulful connections. Aries horoscopes, read more!

TAURUS (Apr 19-May 20): Neptune retrogrades back into Pisces and your eleventh house of platonic ties October 22 to December 10, blurring the line between friendship and something more. Taurus horoscopes, read more!

GEMINI (May 20-Jun 20): And as Neptune retrogrades back into Pisces and your ambitious tenth house October 22 to December 10, a professional dream may resurface. This time around, you’ve got the focus to make it real. Gemini horoscopes, read more!

CANCER (Jun 20-Jul 22): Neptune retrogrades back into Pisces and your worldly ninth house October 22 to December 10, awakening your wanderlust. An extra dash of adventure could spice up your love life. Don’t limit your options to any one geographic location now. Cancer horoscopes, read more!

LEO (Jul 22-Aug 22): Neptune retrogrades back into Pisces and your intimate eighth house October 22 to December 10. Pay attention to your emotional space as much as your physical realm. A former flame could come back around; make sure they back up their seductive words with consistent action. Leo horoscopes, read more!

VIRGO (Aug 22-Sep 22): Neptune retrogrades back into Pisces and your seventh house relationship zone until December 10, reminding you to have clear expectations—and boundaries—in close connections. Virgo horoscopes, read more!

LIBRA (Sep 22-Oct 22): Neptune retrogrades back into Pisces and your task-oriented sixth house October 22 to December 10. You’ll see the link between financial wellbeing, daily habits and how you care for your body and mind. Libra horoscopes, read more!

SCORPIO (Oct 22-Nov 21): Neptune retrogrades back into Pisces and your head-turning fifth house October 22 to December 10, creativity and romance call. Follow the muse and trust where inspiration leads. Scorpio horoscopes, read more!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 21-Dec 21): Neptune retrogrades back into Pisces and your domestic fourth house until December 10, nudging you to heal family patterns and create a more peaceful, soul-nourishing home base. Sagittarius horoscopes, read more!

CAPRICORN (Dec 21-Jan 19): Neptune retrogrades back into Pisces and your third house of communication from October 22 to December 10. This brief period will dial up the intuition and empathy in your daily interactions. Just watch for mixed messages. Verify everything! Capricorn horoscopes, read more!

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Neptune retrogrades back into Pisces and your security-seeking second house October 22 to December 10. This prompts you to clarify what truly sustains you—financially, emotionally and spiritually. Aquarius horoscopes, read more!

PISCES (Feb 18-Mar 20): Neptune, your ruler, retrogrades back into Pisces October 22 to December 10, in your first house of identity, helping you clarify and reconnect to your true priorities. Pisces horoscopes, read more!

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