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When Neptune re-enters Pisces on October 22nd, it’s time to get real again. The planet of imagination and illusion is swimming back into this dreamy water sign, inviting you to rethink any unresolved issues related to escapism, delusion, or fantasy. That’s because Neptune is retrograde for the first few weeks of this transit, and when it stations direct on December 10th, you’ll be reaching clearer, more solid conclusions. Once it moves on to Aries on January 26th, 2026, it’ll be there until 2039, and it won’t be in the sign of the twin fishes for another 165 years. This is big news, because it means you’re getting one last chance to practice separating fact from fiction in the Pisces part of your chart.
This is the closing chapter of a story that began when Neptune first entered Pisces in April 2011. Think back to that time and consider how you’ve become more boundaried, realistic, expressive, or emotionally intelligent since then. If you want to get even more specific, revisit your journals from the first few months of 2025. Neptune will be retreading the same degrees of Pisces it covered in the late winter and early spring of this year, so whatever you experienced then will be coming up for review. Be honest about what you’ve been learning, but also give yourself plenty of compassion. Remember what helps you feel anchored, and you won’t get lost at sea during the final stretch of this transit.
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You’re learning how to quit getting in your own way. Over the next few months, Neptune in Pisces will highlight where you criticize yourself too harshly or try to escape your problems. Consider how you’ve changed your approach to these issues since 2011, and clarify which inner ghosts and ghouls are still frightening you.
During this period, your alone time is golden. When you hang out solo, it’s easier to figure out what you think. This could be stressful if you’ve been getting caught in anxious thought loops. But really paying attention to yourself will help you notice which patterns support your growth and which ones hold you back.
Be real about how you could be more self-compassionate. And be just as honest about the tough truths you’re hiding from. You can avoid judging yourself without avoiding reality altogether. Find the sweet spot in between.
Check on the boundaries you set with your friends. Over the next few months, Neptune in Pisces will highlight the ways you tend to lose yourself to join a cause or fit in with your community. Reflect on how your social roles have shifted since 2011, and figure out where you’ve been overextending yourself and burning out.
It’s not wrong to want the best for your pals, but you have only so much precious time and energy to give. And if you’re not realistic about what you can sustainably offer, you’re doing a disservice to everyone — especially yourself.
Be honest about where you’re sacrificing too much and receiving too little in return, and pull back from any relationships or group projects that are emptying your tank without filling it up again. A healthy degree of self-protection is necessary if you want to build lasting bonds.
Let go of your illusions about your career or leadership roles. Over the next few months, Neptune in Pisces will help you figure out which dreams are achievable and which are impractical fantasies. Ask yourself how much progress you’ve made toward your goals and where you’re feeling stuck.
If you’ve been struggling to manage your time, getting snagged in miscommunications with your peers, or just lacking structure, be honest with yourself. You can bring your biggest ambitions down to Earth, but you need a solid game plan and a healthy degree of self-protection to do that. So prioritize solidifying your boundaries.
Also consider any expectations that other people have projected onto you. If you sense that anyone is viewing you through rose-colored glasses, take note. It’s not your job to wake up everyone else from their delusions, but you get to choose whether you buy into them.
Reclaim your time and energy. Over the next few months, Neptune in Pisces will highlight where you’ve lost the plot or overextended yourself in your biggest projects and plans.
You can tell you’re pushing your own limits if you’re feeling scattered, confused, or unproductive. Remember: Burning yourself out won’t make you any wiser or help you make meaningful progress toward your goals.
Ask yourself where you’re ignoring your instincts, sacrificing your needs, or following teachers or mentors whose guidance doesn’t make sense. When you feel like someone is deceiving you, or when you’re not being honest with yourself, turn on your BS radar. If you want to expand your mind without getting carried away, you have to stay grounded.
Energy vampires, begone. Over the next few months, Neptune in Pisces will help you get real about where you’re depleting your time, money, or mental bandwidth. Ask yourself whether your collabs and partnerships are fair. If you’re giving more than you’re receiving, it’s time to set some boundaries.
You can’t build productive bonds if you don’t prioritize taking care of yourself. That doesn’t mean you have to be harsh or ungenerous with others; it means that you matter just as much as they do. Putting yourself last does no one any good.
To get to the root of these issues, it may be helpful to deep-dive into your history with loss, disappointment, or heartbreak. What have you learned about sacrificing yourself for other people? What fears are blocking you from advocating for your needs? Be as honest as you can. It’s never too late to practice healthy self-protection.
Take off the rose-colored glasses with your loved ones. Over the coming months, Neptune in Pisces is giving you a reality check about your one-on-ones. If you’ve been idealizing certain people or thinking impractically about your relationship patterns, it’s time to wake up.
Figure out where you feel scattered, confused, or exhausted in your closest connections — then take responsibility for your role in the situation. You can’t control anyone else, but you can advocate for arrangements that make sense for everyone involved.
You won’t win any gold stars for overextending yourself or sacrificing your needs to make something work, so be honest about what has to change. When you burst your fantasy bubbles, truly fulfilling bonds start to feel more attainable.
You can’t daydream your way through your daily grind. Over the coming months, Neptune in Pisces is highlighting how your escapist tendencies have impacted your work and health.
If you’ve avoided tackling your to-dos, setting productive routines, or taking care of your body, face the facts. You won’t make much progress by managing your time unwisely, ignoring the limits of your energy, or neglecting your needs.
When you find yourself spacing out or burning out, be gentle and patient. Instead of pushing yourself toward habits that make more sense, get curious about what you’re resisting and why. When you’re honest about these worries, it’s easier to leave them behind and make changes that will support you in the long run.
Where have you lost yourself for the sake of having some fun? As Neptune moves through Pisces, this is your question to answer. Play can be grounding, healing, and necessary, but chasing pleasure can also become a way to avoid pain. How to tell when you’re off-track? Notice where you’re feeling unfocused, scattered, or tired.
If your hobbies, flirtations, or creative projects don’t leave you feeling more confident and secure, get curious about what you’re trying to escape and why. Facing these tough truths can be a buzzkill, but it can also clear up any confusion and reconnect you to what brings you joy.
Give your younger self a reality check. As Neptune moves through Pisces, you’re getting honest about how you learned early on to neglect your needs or lose yourself in fantasy. This is delicate work, so don’t judge yourself too harshly for any escapist habits you’ve developed. Instead, practice giving yourself as much compassion as possible.
Also get curious about where you’re still protecting certain sides of yourself by zoning out or making sacrifices for others. Offer yourself what these vulnerable parts of you are craving. You’ll discover what helps you feel truly safe and secure in the present.
Make your point. As Neptune moves through Pisces, banish unnecessary distractions from your writing desk, podcast studio, or headspace. If you’ve been uncertain about the direction of your conversations and daily communications, pick a lane and stick with it.
Be honest about how you escape from doing the work required to get your message out there. If you’re daydreaming instead of typing, chatting, or listening, reel in your focus. And if your schedule or commute has been draining, set some boundaries. Protect your time and attention, and you’ll have more energy to express your most imaginative ideas.
Face the facts of your money. As Neptune moves through Pisces, identify any unhelpful patterns or escapist tendencies in your financial life. If you tend to undersell your talents, make impractical business deals, or lose track of your funds, be honest with yourself.
Explore any deeper worries or insecurities that may be driving your avoidant behavior. What are you afraid of? Once you bring these sneaky fears out into the open, they’ll hold less power over you. Let them go so you can refocus on realizing your dreams for creating and circulating abundance.
Life isn’t a fairy tale, but you can still be the hero/ine of your own story. As Neptune returns to Pisces, get clear on how you undersell yourself, overinvest in fantasy, or sacrifice your needs to fit in with other people. It’s not a bad thing to go with the flow, but when you don’t set any boundaries in the process, you can lose your sense of direction.
Get curious about what’s driving your avoidant behaviors. What’s stopping you from clarifying your goals and committing to your passions? No matter how far you drift off into la-la land, you’ll still have to remember your limits. Prioritize self-protection over self-delusion, and even your most out-there dreams will become more attainable.
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