Transit Sun Opposite Natal Neptune: Fog Reflected in Others

Transit Sun opposite natal Neptune is the few-day period when the Sun passes exactly opposite natal Neptune. An opposition projects themes outward, onto other people. So Neptune's fog, confusion and compassion show up mainly in relationships.

What happens in relationships when the Sun opposes Neptune?

Not quite being able to read the intentions of a partner, colleague or friend is the typical experience of these days. Someone may look far more wonderful, or far worse, than they really are. The person tends to take on another's troubles and try to rescue them, or the reverse: to wait to be rescued.

This aspect comes once a year, at roughly the same date. The effect gathers two or three days beforehand, peaks on the exact day and then fades quickly. It is a brief period; it does not define the relationship, it only holds up a mirror. As it separates, it becomes easier to judge calmly how realistically someone has been seen, or what one did not want to see.

The affairs of the house Neptune rules, the area where Pisces falls, may become visible in this mirror as well.

Balancing compassion and boundaries

• Watching what someone does rather than what they say
• Offering help without draining one's own strength
• Asking openly instead of interpreting a vague message
• Not basing an important relationship decision on the mood of these few days

This aspect has a valuable side too: sensing another person's pain and listening with empathy come more easily. Listening to music with a loved one, watching a film together or simply sitting side by side in silence may be the best use of these days.