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Neptune in Scorpio
Neptune in Scorpio (1956–1970) dissolves the taboo and idealises intensity. In a chart it shows where depth is sought through altered states and intimacy. The work is to go deep without drowning.
| Neptune signifies | longing, imagination, dissolution |
|---|---|
| Scorpio is | water, fixed — depth, intensity, transformation |
| Sign ruler | Mars (traditional), Pluto (modern) |
| Neptune here is | neutral by sign (the outer planets have no classical dignities) |
Reading it by degree
Within Scorpio the placement is coloured by its decan (the ten-degree face) and its bound (the Egyptian term), each with a planetary ruler of its own. Your chart shows both for every planet.
Decans (faces) of Scorpio
| 0°–10° | Mars |
|---|---|
| 10°–20° | Sun |
| 20°–30° | Venus |
Egyptian bounds of Scorpio
| 0°–7° | Mars |
|---|---|
| 7°–11° | Venus |
| 11°–19° | Mercury |
| 19°–24° | Jupiter |
| 24°–30° | Saturn |
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See also Scorpio rising and Neptune in the other signs.
Common questions
What does Neptune in Scorpio mean?
Neptune in Scorpio (1956–1970) dissolves the taboo and idealises intensity.
Is Neptune strong in Scorpio?
Neptune in Scorpio is neutral by sign (the outer planets have no classical dignities). The house and aspects in your own chart decide how it plays out.