Mars Opposition Neptune

The opposition of Mars: Having overcome an external enemy, watch how it becomes internal; having mastered the internal one, observe how it externalizes again. The principle of the planet in opposition to Mars will constantly be subjected to forceful influence, and it will be quite difficult for a person to establish interaction with this force. If the main emphasis is on the planet, and the person in a certain way identifies with its principle, the external environment quickly becomes aggressive and begins to strongly interfere with him. If he starts to actively fight against it, he soon gets used to the struggle and, forgetting his original plans, reaccentuates the opposition, as a result of which Mars becomes internally accented, and the principle of the planet loses its significance for the person, passing into the external world and acquiring the role of an enemy, which is described by the well-known aphorism, "What we fought for, that we got." For example, in the case of Mars opposing Saturn, one cannot fight for discipline—one can only honestly try to be disciplined to the best of one’s ability; otherwise, such a struggle ends in major troubles, external restrictions (the lower octave of Saturn), and the triumph of internal chaos. Here, the problem often manifests in the fact that a person feels strength only in the external manifestations of the planetary principle but tends to fight against them. Having defeated and interiorized the planet, he completely loses his own strength, and the most painful and incomprehensible moments are precisely the subtle turning points of the opposition, i.e., the reaccentuation of Mars and the planet. Working through this aspect grants stable strength to the manifestations of the planet, in exactly the amount and on the vibrations it needs, which gives the person greater self-confidence and the ability to balance the most acute and tense situations (related to the principle of the planet and the houses where it and Mars are located, as well as the aspects of these planets). At a low level, and especially when Mars is afflicted, its opposition can produce destructive aggression both in the person and in the external environment. It should be kept in mind that the instability of the opposition, i.e., the frequent uncontrolled shift of accents between the planets, indicates poor working through of the aspect. Conversely, systematic effort to track and consciously manage it is the most effective means of achieving stability and harmony with oneself and the external world. The opposition of Neptune: A lie is never a seasoning—it is always the main course. At a low level, the opposition of Neptune raises the issue of external and internal lies and self-deception in the spheres governed by the planet. It also introduces the theme of lower meditations, i.e., vices: those varieties that are ruled by the planet. By accenting Neptune, a person may derive pleasure from the lowest manifestations of the planet in the external world, and the self-deception may be so strong that the person does not even consider that he is engaging in something reprehensible, unworthy, or immoral. Conversely, by accenting the principle of the planet, the person will encounter deception and misunderstanding in the external world and will genuinely wonder what is going on, not realizing that internal dishonesty, self-deceptions, and the deceptions of others create a cloud of Neptune’s lower octave around him, and the world begins to deceive him through specific people and simply through his fate. For example, in the case of Mars opposing Neptune (at a low level, this is a very dangerous aspect), a person may internally enjoy any external activity, especially aggression, completely unaware of its destructive consequences for the world and other people. Then the situation will slightly shift, and the aggression of the external world will turn against him, while Neptune will produce the effect of complete incomprehension, resentment, and injustice regarding what is happening to him—but all of this with a sweet aftertaste of lower Neptunian meditation of a masochistic type. Then (oh horror!) the accents of the opposition will reverse, distorting external reality, i.e., the person will decisively lose understanding of others, and internally destructive Martian self-aggression may begin, possibly accompanied by acute guilt and remorse, which the external world will categorically fail to understand or accept. Then the accents will shift again... Working through this aspect is complex, as it requires deep, intimate, and essential changes in a person’s attitude toward the principle of the planet—he must learn to understand and love it and be honest with himself and the external world in the relevant spheres, at least not lying outright. For example, the opposition of Neptune to the Ascendant (i.e., Neptune in conjunction with the Descendant) requires that the person stop lying to their partners and open enemies (to which they are very inclined), or they will never extricate themselves from the cloud of universal deceit and false positions. At a high level of working through the aspect, the person gains stable, subtle, and profound understanding of the principle of the planet, the ability for higher meditations in its spheres, which they can cautiously and gently convey to others.

Such a person possesses a wild imagination and great creative abilities, which opens up many possibilities. However, a superficial understanding of things can create difficult situations. Sometimes it seems as if such a person is half-consciously striving for dead ends and doing everything to lose the freedom they have. They are extremely vulnerable to deception and betrayal. Such people need to be careful with medications, as they are often prone to allergic reactions. Infectious diseases, food poisoning, and alcohol abuse are also dangerous for them. Such individuals are often prone to psychoneuroses, perversions, and manias. They are characterized by a morbid irascibility, a tendency toward laziness, and an unhealthy interest in the use of poisons. Such people strive to realize their fantasies in reality, but lack the energy to do so. The demagogue within them coexists with the adventurer, the slacker, and the rebel. At times, they experience strange emotional needs, dictated by the subconscious, which they are afraid to disclose to anyone, as these urges clearly clash with the established order of things. For such people, the use of hallucinogens, drugs, and promiscuity are extremely dangerous. They are characterized by heightened sexual sensitivity in their experiences, as well as a tendency toward self-deception and confusion in relationships. They must consciously curb their fantasies and purposefully control their emotions. It is very difficult for such people to find a balance between spontaneity and self-discipline. As self-discipline develops, such people develop a gift for understanding the unconscious emotional problems of those who seek their advice.

A subtle, difficult-to-understand nature and instincts. Mars's aggressiveness and violence manifest as subconscious motives. Emotional danger. Subconscious impulses are uncontrollable. Life is sheer chaos. They often conceal their plans. Sometimes they are false and treacherous. This isn't always intentional, but simply an automatic reaction (Neptune - the subconscious, 12th house, self-destruction). Abnormal sexual needs often poison marriage. They seek unusual emotional satisfaction. Avoid drugs and alcohol, which can push them to a lower plane. In a good horoscope, these are neuroses associated with repressed instincts. Difficult-to-diagnose illnesses and a strange, mysterious death are possible if confirmed by other factors, as the aspect connects the 8th, 4th, and 12th houses. If they are interested in mysticism, they become victims of unrealistic visions. An excess of feelings is rooted in the desire to be unusual. Danger comes from connections with dishonest people who take advantage of their favor. Neptune is the Achilles' heel of the zodiac. Neptune controls the subconscious, and in this aspect, it is especially dangerous, as Mars itself encourages rash actions.

Your child is emotional, has a wild imagination and great creative abilities. He has a subtle nature and can be difficult to understand. Sometimes he feels confused, embarrassed, or may do stupid things. He can identify with those who are suffering. However, the ability to realistically evaluate other people is poorly developed in him, and the child may be deceived or experience disappointment in his ideal. Parents should teach their child to help himself and control feelings such as despair. Control of emotions is important. The child may react poorly to medications (especially drugs) and is prone to poisoning and infectious diseases.

You are not known for your romantic nature, and more than likely you go out of your way to avoid whatever you feel might be dreamy and unrealistic. You may fear that you could get carried away emotionally, even be deceived, if you let up your guard and permit your dreams to take over. Your basic drive pits you against anything that smacks of metaphysics and other-worldliness. You aren't afraid to stand up and say so, either. There is something of the siren, some allurement to all of this, as if your dreams and ideals keep calling you. This is a struggle.

Obsession, fanaticism, psychological blindness. The person acts based on idealistic or subjective assumptions, detached from reality; inability or unwillingness to consider circumstances. Manic states, neuroses; obsessive-compulsive disorder; tendency to deceive or self-deceive; danger of being robbed or a tendency to appropriate someone else's property, sometimes kleptomania. Such people are susceptible to the evil eye. Positive side: often high spiritual aspirations, self-sacrifice; religiosity, usually Orthodoxy. Aspect of self-sacrifice.

Subtle, instinctive nature. Subconscious urges cannot be controlled. Life is complete chaos. They hide their plans. Sometimes they are insidious and false. Often - abnormal sexual needs that poison a marriage. They seek unusual pleasures, drugs, alcohol. At best - neuroses associated with the repression of instincts. At worst - difficult to diagnose diseases, strange deaths. Danger from association with dishonest people.