Full Moon in Taurus

Taking the slow, steady path to security

When a planet goes retrograde, it appears to move backwards ... and the overall effect is a "bizarro world" of what the planet stands for! When communication planet Mercury goes retrograde, it famously causes missed connections and technical glitches. When Neptune, planet of dreams and illusion, goes retrograde, however, it actually makes our thoughts clearer and sharpens our intuition! So Neptune's direct movement now is both a curse (self-delusion is on the rise) and a blessing (we're more in touch with our dreams and subconscious). How will you use Neptune's move direct?

While Neptune can lure us into magical realms of our own creation, its direct energy can also inspire us to stay there just a little too long. It's easy to believe our own personal truths, rather than the reality of a situation.

But enough warning -- Neptune's direct energy also makes it easier to dream big and entertain fantasies that can clue us into our hidden desires. Consider this: famous scientists throughout the ages have made profound discoveries by dreaming the solutions to lingering problems, so Neptune can be key in unlocking creative thinking that makes a very real impact.

Take advantage of Neptune's powerful shift by greeting inspiration as it surfaces in your own mind. If you've kept a goal or ambition buried, Neptune urges it out of you by allowing you to imagine the best possible outcome. If you've felt weighed down by the stresses of everyday life, this planet's spiritual side greets you with the perspective you need to balance the mundane with the abstract.

In love, Neptune allows us to imagine the best possible life we might share with our current partner -- or, if we're single, to fantasize about someone until the dream becomes a plan of action! While it's important to keep yourself grounded, it's just as beneficial to greet Neptune's warm, magical mood and propel yourself closer to the life you want.