In the pre-dawn hours, Neptune stations retrograde in Pisces. The planet of illusion and delusion spends between five and six months retrograde every year. Because it takes a long time for Neptune to move just a few degrees, we rarely feel the impacts of its stations without the benefit of hindsight. This is a planet of fantasy and imagination; when it is direct, we are liable to ignore harsh realities in favor of the allure of rose-colored glasses. Thinking positively and choosing to see the beauty in life has its perks. Yet, when Neptune stations retrograde, the veil of deception is stripped away, forcing us to see the truth of a situation. This is a good occasion, especially because this is Neptune’s final retrograde in Pisces before it enters Aries next year! Neptune will be retrograde until December 7, 2024, giving us plenty of time to absorb its lessons.
Following this, Mercury in Cancer trines Neptune, stimulating our creative urges. This is an excellent influence for poets and musicians to dream up new works of art. Here, we are encouraged to trust our psychic senses. Nonverbal communication may feature strongly in the morning’s activities. You may suddenly click with people who resonate with your message or share your beliefs. The energy is still in flux today, so when in doubt, follow your intuition.
