Neptune, called Varun in Indian astrology, is the planet of dreams, spirituality, imagination, compassion and illusion. Like Uranus it is not one of the nine classical grahas, but it is widely studied by modern astrologers for its long, subtle influence on society and on the inner life.
Here is every Neptune transit from 1900 to 2100 in the sidereal zodiac with the Lahiri ayanamsa.
How Neptune moves through the zodiac
- About fourteen years in each sign: Neptune takes about 165 years to circle the zodiac, so it visits only five or six signs in a lifetime.
- Retrograde for about five months a year: because it moves so slowly, Neptune often crosses a sign boundary three times over a year or two.
- Generational influence: Neptune's sign describes the ideals, art and spiritual fashions of an era more than individual events.
Neptune transit dates 1900 to 2100
Neptune todayNeptune in Pisces Meenasince 18 February 2023
Next sign changeAries Mesha26 June 2035
On 1 January 1900 Neptune was in Gemini (Mithuna). 50 sign changes of Neptune between 1900 and 2100, including 18 during retrograde motion. Dates are in Indian Standard Time (IST).
Neptune transits 1910–1919
| Enters sign | Date | Motion | Stays for |
|---|
| Cancer Karka | 21 Aug 1911 | Direct | 4.5 months |
| Gemini Mithuna | 6 Jan 1912 | Retrograde | 5.5 months |
| Cancer Karka | 22 Jun 1912 | Direct | 13.2 years |
Neptune transits 1920–1929
| Enters sign | Date | Motion | Stays for |
|---|
| Leo Simha | 29 Aug 1925 | Direct | 6.2 months |
| Cancer Karka | 6 Mar 1926 | Retrograde | 3.8 months |
| Leo Simha | 29 Jun 1926 | Direct | 12.4 years |
Neptune transits 1930–1939
| Enters sign | Date | Motion | Stays for |
|---|
| Virgo Kanya | 22 Nov 1938 | Direct | 2.3 months |
| Leo Simha | 29 Jan 1939 | Retrograde | 7.5 months |
| Virgo Kanya | 15 Sep 1939 | Direct | 7.5 months |
Neptune transits 1940–1949
| Enters sign | Date | Motion | Stays for |
|---|
| Leo Simha | 1 May 1940 | Retrograde | 2.2 months |
| Virgo Kanya | 6 Jul 1940 | Direct | 12.4 years |
Neptune transits 1950–1959
| Enters sign | Date | Motion | Stays for |
|---|
| Libra Tula | 6 Dec 1952 | Direct | 3.3 months |
| Virgo Kanya | 17 Mar 1953 | Retrograde | 6.7 months |
| Libra Tula | 6 Oct 1953 | Direct | 13.2 years |
Neptune transits 1960–1969
| Enters sign | Date | Motion | Stays for |
|---|
| Scorpio Vrishchika | 27 Dec 1966 | Direct | 4.1 months |
| Libra Tula | 29 Apr 1967 | Retrograde | 6 months |
| Scorpio Vrishchika | 29 Oct 1967 | Direct | 13.2 years |
Neptune transits 1980–1989
| Enters sign | Date | Motion | Stays for |
|---|
| Sagittarius Dhanu | 16 Jan 1981 | Direct | 4.8 months |
| Scorpio Vrishchika | 11 Jun 1981 | Retrograde | 5.3 months |
| Sagittarius Dhanu | 19 Nov 1981 | Direct | 13.2 years |
Neptune transits 1990–1999
| Enters sign | Date | Motion | Stays for |
|---|
| Capricorn Makara | 2 Feb 1995 | Direct | 5.9 months |
| Sagittarius Dhanu | 30 Jul 1995 | Retrograde | 4.2 months |
| Capricorn Makara | 6 Dec 1995 | Direct | 12.4 years |
Neptune transits 2000–2009
| Enters sign | Date | Motion | Stays for |
|---|
| Aquarius Kumbha | 24 Apr 2008 | Direct | 2.2 months |
| Capricorn Makara | 28 Jun 2008 | Retrograde | 7.6 months |
| Aquarius Kumbha | 13 Feb 2009 | Direct | 7.6 months |
| Capricorn Makara | 2 Oct 2009 | Retrograde | 2.2 months |
| Aquarius Kumbha | 7 Dec 2009 | Direct | 12.4 years |
Neptune transits 2020–2029
| Enters sign | Date | Motion | Stays for |
|---|
| Pisces Meena | 17 Apr 2022 | Direct | 4.8 months |
| Aquarius Kumbha | 12 Sep 2022 | Retrograde | 5.2 months |
| Pisces Meena | 18 Feb 2023 | Direct | 12.4 years |
Neptune transits 2030–2039
| Enters sign | Date | Motion | Stays for |
|---|
| Aries Mesha | 26 Jun 2035 | Direct | 2.1 months |
| Pisces Meena | 29 Aug 2035 | Retrograde | 7.6 months |
| Aries Mesha | 15 Apr 2036 | Direct | 7.5 months |
| Pisces Meena | 1 Dec 2036 | Retrograde | 2.2 months |
| Aries Mesha | 5 Feb 2037 | Direct | 12.3 years |
Neptune transits 2040–2049
| Enters sign | Date | Motion | Stays for |
|---|
| Taurus Vrishabha | 10 Jun 2049 | Direct | 5.4 months |
| Aries Mesha | 22 Nov 2049 | Retrograde | 4.6 months |
Neptune transits 2050–2059
| Enters sign | Date | Motion | Stays for |
|---|
| Taurus Vrishabha | 11 Apr 2050 | Direct | 12.3 years |
Neptune transits 2060–2069
| Enters sign | Date | Motion | Stays for |
|---|
| Gemini Mithuna | 11 Aug 2062 | Direct | 3.1 months |
| Taurus Vrishabha | 15 Nov 2062 | Retrograde | 6.7 months |
| Gemini Mithuna | 8 Jun 2063 | Direct | 13.2 years |
Neptune transits 2070–2079
| Enters sign | Date | Motion | Stays for |
|---|
| Cancer Karka | 7 Aug 2076 | Direct | 5.6 months |
| Gemini Mithuna | 24 Jan 2077 | Retrograde | 4.5 months |
| Cancer Karka | 9 Jun 2077 | Direct | 12.4 years |
Neptune transits 2080–2089
| Enters sign | Date | Motion | Stays for |
|---|
| Leo Simha | 27 Oct 2089 | Direct | 2 months |
| Cancer Karka | 27 Dec 2089 | Retrograde | 7.7 months |
Neptune transits 2090–2099
| Enters sign | Date | Motion | Stays for |
|---|
| Leo Simha | 18 Aug 2090 | Direct | 7.3 months |
| Cancer Karka | 29 Mar 2091 | Retrograde | 2.4 months |
| Leo Simha | 10 Jun 2091 | Direct | – |
The dates are calculated by MoonAstro's planetary engine using the sidereal zodiac with the Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa. This planet moves so slowly - sometimes only a few minutes of arc a day - that different ephemerides can place a sign change a few days apart. Treat the dates as a guide to the period, not to the exact day.
How astrologers read a Neptune transit
When Neptune moves over the Moon, Ascendant or Sun of a birth chart, people often report heightened intuition, spiritual interest or creativity - but also confusion, idealism and a need to guard against deception. Read from the Moon sign:
- Over the 1st, 5th, 9th and 12th from the Moon: a natural time for devotion, art, music and inner growth.
- Over the 2nd, 7th and 8th: be careful with money, contracts and blind trust in others.
- Over the 4th and 10th: changes of direction at home or in career that unfold slowly and need clear thinking.
Neptune's effects are gentle and long; the classical planets and your dasha matter more. Our free personal Gochar report shows the transits active in your chart today.
Frequently asked questions
Is Neptune used in Vedic astrology?
Neptune is not part of the traditional nine grahas. Many modern Vedic astrologers use it as an additional, generational indicator.
How long does Neptune stay in one sign?
About fourteen years on average, as its orbit takes roughly 165 years.
Why does Neptune enter the same sign several times?
Neptune spends about five months of every year in retrograde motion and moves only a small distance each day, so near a sign boundary it can cross back and forth before settling in the new sign.