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What Sign Is Neptune in Right Now?
Quick Answer
Neptune is in Aries right now, at 1°49' Aries as of November 15, 2026 at 08:55 UTC. Neptune entered Aries on January 26, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET (14:30 UTC) and stays until May 21, 2038 at 7:49 PM ET (23:49 UTC), when it moves into Taurus. Neptune is retrograde.
Computed November 15, 2026 at 08:55 UTC. This page regenerates every 15 minutes.
Neptune is retrograde, backing up through Aries. It turns direct on December 12 at 1°36' Aries. Neptune was last in Aries from 1861 to 1875; this time it stays until 2038.
Next up: Neptune trines the Sun on November 23. Creative and intuitive. A good day for art, music and rest.
Neptune Right Now
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neptune | 1°49'41" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus |
What Neptune in Aries Means
Neptune represents dreams, imagination, compassion, spirituality, and illusion. In Aries, those themes take on a direct, fast, competitive, and self-starting quality. Neptune's sign is read as the generational shape of ideals, art, and collective longing.
Neptune spends about 14 years in each sign and takes about 165 years to circle the zodiac. It turns retrograde for about five months every year.
Read the full interpretation in Neptune in Aries: Traits and Meaning, or start with Neptune in astrology.
Is Neptune Retrograde?
Neptune retrograde is traditionally associated with seeing through illusions and clarifying ideals.
Yes. Neptune has been retrograde since July 7, 2026 at 7:21 AM ET (11:21 UTC) and turns direct on December 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM ET (22:13 UTC) at 1°36' Aries. Its post-retrograde shadow ends on April 2, 2027.
| Stations Retrograde | Stations Direct | Signs | Shadow Period |
|---|---|---|---|
2°10' Aries | 29°22' Pisces | Aries, Pisces | to |
4°25' Aries | 1°36' Aries | Aries | to |
6°39' Aries | 3°51' Aries | Aries | to |
Full dates by year: Neptune retrograde 2026 and Neptune retrograde 2027.
Neptune Sign Changes 2022 to 2034
Exact ingress times, including retrograde re-entries into the previous sign.
Neptune's Aspects in the Next 30 Days
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun trine Neptune | Creative and intuitive. A good day for art, music and rest. | |
| Mercury trine Neptune | Imagination feeds the mind. Good for writing, design and listening. |
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Questions About Neptune Today
What Sign Is Neptune in Right Now?
Neptune is in Aries right now, at 1°49' Aries as of November 15, 2026 at 08:55 UTC. Neptune entered Aries on January 26, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET (14:30 UTC) and stays until May 21, 2038 at 7:49 PM ET (23:49 UTC), when it moves into Taurus. Neptune is retrograde.
Is Neptune Retrograde Right Now?
Yes. Neptune has been retrograde since July 7, 2026 at 7:21 AM ET (11:21 UTC) and turns direct on December 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM ET (22:13 UTC) at 1°36' Aries. Its post-retrograde shadow ends on April 2, 2027.
When Is the Next Neptune Retrograde?
The next Neptune retrograde begins on July 9, 2027 at 6:51 PM ET (22:51 UTC) at 6°39' Aries and ends on December 15, 2027 at 4:43 AM ET (09:43 UTC) at 3°51' Aries. The shadow period runs from March 18, 2027 to April 4, 2028.
What Does Neptune in Aries Mean?
Neptune represents dreams, imagination, compassion, spirituality, and illusion. In Aries, those themes take on a direct, fast, competitive, and self-starting quality. Neptune's sign is read as the generational shape of ideals, art, and collective longing.
How Long Does Neptune Stay in Each Sign?
Neptune spends about 14 years in each sign and takes about 165 years to circle the zodiac. It turns retrograde for about five months every year.
Why Do Some Sites List a Different Date for This Sign Change?
Most astrology sites print a single date without a time zone. An ingress at 10:49 PM in New York is already the next day in London and Sydney, so two correct sources can disagree by a day. Selfgazer gives every time in both US Eastern time and UTC, and the tables switch to your own time zone in the browser.
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