Courage, Strength, and Action: Neptune Retrograde 2025
Neptune retrograde helps you see where you might be fooling yourself—and gives you a chance to see life more clearly.
Starting tomorrow, July 4th, Neptune begins its retrograde journey through Aries. This happens every year and lasts about five months. Neptune is the planet of dreams, beliefs, and feelings. It rules over things you can’t touch—like energy, hope, and imagination. Because Neptune moves slowly, it shapes how whole generations think and dream.
But during retrograde, Neptune feels more personal. It helps you look at your own hopes and ideals.
This is a great time to ask yourself:
Are my dreams helping me?
Am I living by my values?
Are my beliefs making life better—or worse?
Why ask these questions? Because your ideas shape your world. If your dreams are healthy, they push you to grow. But if they’re unrealistic or negative, they can bring stress and pain.
Time to Get Real About Courage
Neptune is in Aries, the zodiac sign of bold action. Aries is known for courage, strength, and starting things. This retrograde will challenge how you think about those qualities.
Most people like to believe they’re strong and brave. But this time might show you where your actions don’t match your words.
I know from my years in martial arts: people often think they’re tougher than they really are—until they face real pressure. For example, many walk into the gym believing they’ll be champions… until they take their first punch.
It’s a humbling moment.
This retrograde can help you see if you’re just saying you’re brave—or truly living it.
On the other hand, maybe you don’t see yourself as brave at all. Maybe you feel small or afraid.
This could be the perfect time to prove to yourself that you’re stronger than you think.
Examples You Might See
Here are some real-life examples that match the energy of this retrograde:
You start a new project but quit when it gets hard.
You plan to set boundaries—but freeze in the moment.
You doubt yourself at work—then surprise yourself with amazing results.
You find a new passion and chase it with heart and courage.
These moments test your inner fire. Do you keep going, or back away? Do you freeze, or rise up?
As Winston Churchill once said, “Courage is the first of human qualities, because it guarantees all the others.”
Aries Energy: Be the First to Move
Aries is the first sign in the zodiac. Without it, the rest wouldn’t follow. That’s why Aries stands for new beginnings, bravery, and leadership.
If you want to become the best version of yourself, think about how you handle courage. Over the next five months, dare to do something new—something that scares you in a good way.
Looking at Masculine Energy
For the past 14 years, Neptune has been in Pisces, the most feminine zodiac sign. That energy has been soft, gentle, and focused on care and feelings.
But now, Neptune is in a masculine sign—Aries—which brings in a new focus.
We all have both masculine and feminine energy inside us, no matter our gender. But in recent years, people have talked a lot about problems with male energy—sometimes unfairly.
Now is a great time to think about how you view masculine energy. Have you picked up negative ideas about men? If you’ve had bad experiences, have they shaped your view of all men or masculine traits?
If you’re struggling with men in your life, it might help to look at what you expect from them. Are you holding onto ideas or beliefs that turn into real problems?
Your beliefs shape your world. So if you believe most men are rude or weak, life might keep showing you that. But if you look for good traits—like courage and leadership—you’ll start noticing them more in others… and in yourself.
Traits to Notice and Appreciate
Masculine energy shows up in many helpful ways. Here are a few traits to look for and be grateful for—whether in others or yourself:
Taking initiative: Stepping up, solving problems, or taking on work without being asked
Strength: Helping lift, carry, or simply making life easier through effort
Courage: Trying new things, making bold moves, or showing up when it’s hard
When you notice these traits, say thank you—even quietly in your heart. You might be surprised how fast they start growing in your own actions and mindset.
Reconnecting With Your Inner Warrior
This Neptune retrograde in Aries isn’t about being aggressive or harsh. It’s about connecting with the best parts of strong, action-driven energy.
Neptune wants you to reflect; Aries wants you to act. Together, they ask:
What do I truly believe about myself?
Am I honest about my strengths?
Can I become braver, stronger, and more confident?
You don’t need all the answers right now. But over the next few months, watch your actions. Notice where you shine—and where you hold back.
Then take one small step toward courage. It could change everything.
May the stars guide your way,
Aleks
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