Astrology is full of famous players and big names: the mysterious Scorpio and hotheaded Aries, to name a few. There are also planetary rulers, such as Mercury and Venus in the celestial roster. But what happens when two of these players decide to have a crossover? Did you know that it’s possible for two Astrological personalities to enter each other’s orbits? Today, we’re going over just such a thing – Neptune in Sagittarius.
But what does it even mean when we say that Neptune is in Sagittarius? How does one Astrological figure ‘enter the orbit’ of another? If you’re a Sagittarius, what does Neptune crossing over into your zone mean for you? What about terms like natal and retrograde Neptune Sagittarius? Don’t worry dear reader, we’re going over all of this and more below – so stay tuned!
Are you a zodiac aficionado, looking to brush up on your knowledge? Perhaps you’re a Sagittarius yourself, and the title of this article has you wondering? Maybe it’s not that – maybe you know a Sag yourself – or you’re just plain old curious? Whatever the case, this is certainly the article for you! So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, relax and most importantly have fun!
Below:
- What does Neptune in Sagittarius mean?
- Fiery and Impulsive – Neptune in Sagittarius man
- Cool and Calm – Neptune in Sagittarius woman
- Sagittarius Neptune personality – strengths and weaknesses
- And many more…
Neptune in Sagittarius Meaning
When we say that Neptune is in Sagittarius, we mean that the two enter each other’s orbit or Astrological zone. We know that’s confusing – so let us elaborate further. Since ancient times, Astrologers tracked the zodiac and the stars by their placement in the sky. Depending on the time of the year, however, we know that the placement of the stars in the night sky shifts a little. We also know that the planets move in a circular dance in the heavens around the Sun (and rotate as well).
Actually, it’s precisely because of this constant movement and shifting that Neptune is in Sag. It’s possible for us to say that a planet like Neptune can intersect with the constellation of Sagittarius’ position in the night sky. When these two coexist in the same space under the heavens – that’s when Neptune is in Sagittarius! Additionally, if you’re a natal Neptune Sagittarius, that means you were born Sagittarius while Neptune was in your orbit. Retrograde Neptune Sagittarius simply refers to the period that Neptune is slowly leaving Sag’s astrological zone.
Now, for the fun part: what does this mean for Sagittarius? During this period, Neptune significantly influences Sag’s personality, goals and emotions through its energy. While Neptune isn’t Sag’s planetary ruler by default, its energies are strong enough to affect the sign. Exactly how does Sag change as a person while under the sea god’s influence? Whether you’re a Sag or know one yourself, you might just want to check that out below:
Neptune Sagittarius Personality Traits
Sagittarius (or Sag for short) is a zodiac sign that governs the period from November 22 to December 21. They are a fire element, like Leo and Aries – so expect passion, aggression and energy from them like no other. Jupiter is their planetary ruler, who gives them an air of authority, curiosity and joy. Having the symbol of an arrow betrays Sag’s nature as an impulsive, go-getter of a person. Sometimes, this leads them into making hasty, bad or insensitive decisions.
Neptune is a planet of mystery, truth but also deception, actualization and oblivion. Its domain exists far beyond the material realm, and stretches deep into the spiritual. Neptune connects us to our spiritual existence, connection to divination, creativity, inspiration and truth. But it’s also a dark and dangerous voyage of introspection that can lead to escapism, solitude, confusion and dissociation. It’s no wonder that Neptune normally rules over the introverted, creative, sensitive and self-destructive creature that is Pisces.
What can we expect when these two Astrological figures interact with each other? Neptune brings out creativity, idealism and introspection in Sag. Sag, naturally exploratory and curious, traverses their inner realm and awakens something. They are no longer just great leaders – they seek a higher ideal or grand purpose behind their visions and actions. We’ll go over everything this entails below and more – but in general this is what to expect from the sign.
Strengths
Every sign, just like every person, has their strengths and weaknesses. A sign crossing over with Neptune is no different. But before we go over the ugliness of things, why not celebrate their strengths? Sag and Neptune are quite the power pair, and it shows. Neptune really brings out a mellow, mysterious and magnetic aura in Sag.
The two also balance each other out very well. Neptune gives the physical and aggressive Sag with a mysterious calm. Sag also has the curiosity and sense of adventure to dive deep into Neptune’s nearly endless realm of self-reflection. There are many ways these interactions can bring out the very best in Sag. Or something entirely new, as well, as you’ll soon see below, dear reader:
Wise
With introspection comes wisdom, and a Neptune Sagittarius is full of it. Neptune allows Sag to reflect on their lives, in contrast to Sag always moving forward without thinking. Sag’s, because of their curiosity and sense of adventure, are almost always well-traveled. There are hundreds of lessons for them to take from their lives. And Neptune gives them the time and space to reflect on that, leading to wisdom.
Unshakeable
Sag was already headstrong and strong-willed before. It is extremely difficult to stop a Sag in their fiery tracks. But now, Neptune gives them an additional layer of dauntlessness. Their fiery temper now has a balance with a murky, mysterious calm. It is very difficult to disturb the waters that Neptune submerges Sag in.
Colorful
Sag is a very blunt creature – and while they’re impulsive and aggressive, they’re also simple. Well, Sag simply does as it wants and sees fit, without much flair or fuss. Neptune, however, gives them personality through its gifts of introspection and creativity. Sag is suddenly an interesting, colorful and magnetic personality – suddenly expressing itself through ways never before seen. It’s one thing to have authority, it’s another to own it!
Boundless
Sag isn’t one to hold back due to fears or reservations (it’s literally an arrow in flight). But Neptune dials this up to 11 by giving Sag the gift of vision. Normally, Sag only acts within the material, what they can see. But Neptune allows them to think ahead and plan out for the future, which greatly increases their potential and accomplishments. When Neptune is in Sag, expect this sign to make great and powerful strides forward.
Unpredictable
The phrase Sagittarius is unpredictable seems to make little sense, no? Sag quite literally shoots straight as an arrow, acts on impulse and leaps before they look. However, while this doesn’t change… their triggers do. It’s no longer easy to read what and why Sag will shoot for – because of the mystery and vision that Neptune grants them. An unpredictable, passionate leader is one who can do great things.
Weaknesses
Every rose has its thorns, and we’ve already touched on some of Neptune’s own. Sag is a little too enthusiastic about this new change – and curiosity gets the better of them. They delve so deep into the realm of Neptune they also pick up on the bad traits. Traits which coalesce with their own and lead to self-destruction and worsen their existing weaknesses. With such a personality like Sag’s, this is very dangerous.
But we’re not bringing this up to put shame on Sag. No, quite the contrary – our goal is understanding. We want others to understand Sag and Sag to understand themselves. So that they can mitigate their own weaknesses and people can hopefully sympathize with the ones they can’t. Without further ado, the dark side of Neptune and Sag, below:
Radical
You get someone as headstrong and enthusiastic as Sag and mash them with Neptune. They explore idea after idea, and eventually even stumble across the darker sides – extremism. Sag doesn’t know when to quit, and to push their vision, they will go to radical lengths. This makes them dangerous, as getting lost in their own heads and then acting on it is never a good idea. Sag needs to learn to balance out their vision and impulsion within reason.
Of course, this radicalism is also harmful for Sag themselves. They are without an anchor to stop their curiosity and impulsion. And if Sag delves too deep into the realm of thought, they can lose themselves entirely. It’s the same danger that Pisces, natively ruled over by Neptune, has to worry about. But unlike Pisces, Sag is a fire sign and can burn out even worse.
Rash
Of course, being rash comes naturally with being radical. Sag was always impulsive before, but with Neptune’s sometimes warped introspection, they feel justified. It’s one thing to never look back, it’s another to act with self-righteousness. Sag no longer cares about the people they hurt as long as they can justify and rationalize it. They need to remember that deep down, they do the things they do for the people around them.
Careless
Again, Sag was always impulsive – this hasn’t changed. But with Neptune, they don’t just stop at hurting others. Sag will hurt themselves in carelessness just to try and see their visions and goals succeed. This self-destruction and lack of material awareness is exactly the dark side of Neptune that they should take care against. Sag can’t help their impulsion, but they must strive to take care of themselves regardless.
Unyielding
Of course, all of this that we’re saying now is possibly pointless in its entirety. Because among the many negative traits that Neptune brings out in Sag is an unyielding drive. They don’t stop, they don’t listen and they don’t know how to give up. Which sounds like a good thing until you remember that their impulsion and carelessness leads to them and others getting hurt. Sag needs to learn how to take an ‘L’ and stand down.
Know-it-All
Sag is a fire sign, meaning that aggression and passion are part and parcel of who they are. With Neptune’s vision and creativity, however, this can translate into something very annoying. Sag becomes a know-it-all, taking everyone on in arguments and refusing to back down. It’s their way or the highway, their vision or no vision. Still shooting straight like an arrow, but this time – there’s no room for debate with anyone else.
The Takeaway…
That’s everything you need to know about Neptune and Sagittarius together. They make quite the interesting pair – and suppose you’re a Sag or know one yourself? We hope this article helps you understand and relate to them better. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses that we’re working towards. And Sagittarius, whether or not Neptune is in their orbit is no different.
There’s just one last thing for us to talk about before we part, dear reader. If you are a Sag or a natal Neptune Sag and find this doesn’t relate to you? That’s okay – don’t feel alienated or confused by this. The stars aren’t meant to control us, only guide us. At the end of the day you are the captain of your own ship and the sole master of your fate.
