On January 26 (until 2038!) Neptune enters Aries for the first time since 1875 — during which there was the American Civil War, the unification of Germany and Italy, and the rise of spiritualism and new religious movements.
Essentially, this planetary transit is a time of great shifts in beliefs and opinions, in paradigms and world orders.
Aries brings the pursuit of bravery, freedom, and fresh starts.
However, Neptune can be tricky, illusionary and hard to pin down, so we may not see ourselves clearly, or we might struggle with clarifying what we’re really trying to change, and why.
Be patient. Be grounded. Get feedback. Be open-minded. We are ready to do away with being told how it is and find our own way.
Let’s use the tarot to see what kernel of yearning or rebellion or inspiration will change our lives for the coming decade!
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Aries
March 21 to April 20
Tarot card for Aries for Neptune in Aries: The World
Meaning: Wow! A powerful card, the last of the major arcana and a strong symbol of rebirth, coming to the end of one chapter and starting anew, travel and location change, adopting broader horizons and bigger ambitions.
This coming decade is one of intense growth, fulfilment and climbing your own Aries Mountain, seeking achievement and reward like never before… and finding it. You may move home, or country, or take on a role with global connections. Go for it, Aries!
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Taurus
April 21 to May 21
Tarot card for Taurus for Neptune in Aries: Knight of Wands
Meaning: You are ready for adventures! Although your Taurean nature is a lover of home, stability, and certainty, you’re also ruled by Venus and love pleasure, escapades and travel to beautiful places. You want to live life fully and to the max, to have new experiences, try different things, take risks, and push the envelope on what you’re capable of.
You realise you can be risk-averse at times and this is a trait you’re wrestling with changing. Good for you. Taurus, you can go and do whatever you wish! Make your life an adventure.
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Gemini
May 22 to June 21
Tarot card for Gemini for the Neptune in Aries: Seven of Swords
Meaning: I think this is about boundaries. All Geminis are naturally kind, open and social folk. And, over time, they meet their share of crappy folk who are unkind, jealous, or take advantage or compete in a stealthy way. And Gemini’s spirit dulls with these negative encounters until, one day, the Gemini realises they have to control their borders and boundaries – actively and robustly.
This is a game changing moment, and it’s what you’re doing this coming decade: discerning who merits your magic, where it’s best used and rewarded and appreciated. And in knowing your circle, you will unfurl safely to your full potential at last.
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Cancer
June 22 to July 23
Tarot card for Cancer for Neptune in Aries: Two of Swords
Meaning: You are becoming much much more proactive about making bold, life-shaping decisions. You see decisions as a tool to carve and sculpt out your niche – in home, work, money, pleasure, and relationships. And you are taking ownership of this, not being ‘done to’ any longer but becoming ‘the doer’.
It feels good. It feels empowering. It feels like you’re getting a second chance at making your life be exactly what you always hoped it would be!
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Leo
July 24 to August 23
Tarot card for Leo for Neptune in Aries: King of Cups
Meaning: You are curating a new circle, a tighter and closer relationship circle with the people who have proven their loyalty and value, and whom you see your long-term future with. It’s pointless pouring good energy into unresponsive folk. It’s dangerous to leave doors afar to people who have hurt or betrayed you before.
So, shut up shop. Divert your magic and attention and energy to the folk you know you love and can trust. Doing so will make you feel so strong, loved and needed, and this is the fuel that feeds your soul.
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Virgo
August 24 to September 23
Tarot card for Virgo for Neptune in Aries: Ace of Coins
Meaning: It’s time to build, to lay strong, immovable foundations, to create wealth and legacy and lasting security so that you feel the certainty and clarity about your life that makes you strong and capable.
You are making waves in your career, financial, home and wellbeing life areas. You are taking new ideas on board, building new pathways, aiming for new goals. This is an awakening, leading to an amazing decade of success.
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Libra
September 24 to October 23
Tarot card for Libra for Neptune in Aries: Four of Cups
Meaning: This is like a homecoming for you; a return to what you always were, wanted to be, and had at your fingertips. You will come to a new gratitude and appreciation for yourself and your life, and this will be such a relief and liberation.
You don’t have to chase anything, it’s all right there waiting for you to notice it and use it. Blessings are coming your way. See them and be grateful. Gratitude is the key to the next decade.
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Scorpio
October 24 to November 22
Tarot card for Scorpio for Neptune in Aries: Five of Cups
Meaning: You are experiencing a change of heart about a loss you endured, a lingering grief or regret from the past. It has defined a lot of your shadow self up to now… and you’re ready to turn and face this demon, understand it and embrace it… so you can release it and reclaim the power and memory it uses up!
This will be a decade of emotional liberation and freedom, feeling good in your own skin, letting go of anger, guilt, shame, all those ‘sticky’ emotions. Good for you, Scorpio!
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Sagittarius
November 23 to December 21
Tarot card for Sagittarius for Neptune in Aries: Ace of Swords
Meaning: You have always been a searingly-honest person and you’re taking this trait to new levels in the next decade, using your ability to get to the crux of things in the most positive way, and adding softer skills like persuasion and mediation to your blistering honesty, so you can expose tensions or conflict’s root causes and resolve them. Or at least try to.
You are becoming more compassionate, wise, and emotionally intelligent… but all of that still rests on your unique honesty and transparency – never change that!
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Capricorn
December 22 to January 21
Tarot card for Capricorn for Neptune in Aries: Page of Cups
Meaning: In life, we grow up and start ‘adulting’, and often then hit phases of disappointment or frustration with our careers, roles, and outcomes. Then, we often end up going back to our childhood self and skillset, and rekindling what we always were good at and wanted to be.
This is the life story of your next decade. This is you embracing your OG talents and desires and ambitions. Full circle. Heading back to the start in order to move ahead. Finding success in your natural character and strengths.
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Aquarius
January 22 to February 19
Tarot card for Aquarius for Neptune in Aries: The Star
Meaning: This is a wish pass from the Universe, a cosmic dream granter, so find your genie and make a wish! It can be anything, the higher you aim the better.
Things will start moving for you in your birthday season, so you have until then to make preparations for your goal. Clarify and visualise (or vision board) it. Create a plan of action. Take steps. Take this super seriously because it all can happen, and what will unfold will set you up for the coming decade. This is a game-changing wish granted. Be bold.
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Pisces
February 20 to March 20
Tarot card for Pisces for Neptune in Aries: Death
Meaning: This coming decade will be a place of transformation for you across all areas of life and your own inner world. A great deal of release and cathartic letting go of old selves, ideals, and connections. A purge!
This is then followed by new growth and ambitions kicking in that come from a truly authentic place and mean so much to you. Clear the ground ruthlessly, the more space you have to grow, the better. You are coming into your own.
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