Neptune in Gemini ♊︎
Last Transit: 1887-1901
Neptune in Gemini in the natal chart is a unique expression of dreamlike energy through the mental pathways. There is a certain sense of nervousness with this placement or angst. Neptune is formless and symbolizes dreams, longing, and confusion. Gemini is associated with being quick, curious, and light. The combination of these two energies together can lead one to be a very talented artist, poet, or performer.
The Neptunian energy present will assist the individual in bringing together all sides of themselves. How one chooses to communicate their true selves to the world around them with this placement can be confusing or mismatched at times. There may be a tendency for the internal drives and motivations to not match up with the person’s external behavior and choices.
Neptune in Gemini brings the individual a sense of wanderlust and curiosity regarding the taboo. Due to Gemini’s impulse to communicate there may be a connection during this time to develop communication skills with the other side or the spirit realm. Channeling spirits, mediumship, or other occult exploration may be forefront on someone’s mind with this placement. Neptune in Gemini opens up the doorway for one to experiences their spirituality in new and unexpected ways.
Neptune in the 8th House
Keywords: The keywords associated with the 8th house include death, transformation, secrets, mystery, macabre, shared finances or resources, legacies, taxes, owed money, uncovered trauma, healing, and psychology.
Succedent House Type: A Succedent house type is ruled by a fixed sign. Scorpio is the fixed water sign ruling the 8th house.
The meaning of the 8th house has evolved significantly over time. Traditionally this house was associated with taxes, legacies, and shared resources. It is believed that due to its associations with legacies and inheritance this has contributed to the modern 8th house associations with death. Beyond the literal definition of death, it can also represent transformation, cycles of life, and major life endings/beginnings.
The perspective of the 8th house is broad and psychologically based in most modern astrological interpretations. It symbolizes how you relate to others on a deeply emotional level. This house is associated with secrets but also shared resources and taxes.
Trying to relate all of these themes together is what gives the 8th house is intense mystery. When you are working in the 8th house you are often working through some kind of emotional trauma. How you relate to the life, death, and sharing your experiences and resources with another are all 8th house endeavors.