Mars Square Neptune: Confusion, Uncertainty, Overwhelmed – Kelly Surtees Astrology

Here’s one of the featured aspects of the final part of 2022.

Mars in Gemini will square Neptune in Pisces in Pisces for an extended period of time in mid-October, the days around October 12, and again in mid-November, around November 19. Mars will then square Neptune for the third and final time in March 2023.

It’s a tricky aspect, partly because it has a slippery, fuzzy and scattered quality. Which may mean that Mars squares Neptune describing the period of time that has all those properties, describing the aspect itself can be a challenge because this aspect – like the one involving Neptune – is kind of non-specific. The tone is there, but even then there is some generally ambiguous Neptune threads.

Mars is already not as sharp, clear or focused as it is, slowing down to make its retrograde beginning on October 30th.

So slow and sluggish right now would describe Mars—and maybe you, or even a part of your life?

Neptune Themes by Aspect and Transit

Neptune’s blurring effect can mean that things are blurry – that you don’t know what you don’t know, or that you feel something is missing or off but you can’t put your finger on what or why.

This general uncertainty is a hallmark of Neptune. Events, plans, and expectations may be blurred or unclear when Neptune is in conjunction. You may think you know what to expect, but then find out – sometimes the hard way – that something different was anticipated.

One of the Challenges of Mars in Gemini

With Mars in Gemini, an air sign, communication can help you catch any bloopers early, or make it easier to prevent a problem from getting worse.

That said, one of the challenges of Mars in Gemini is to be interested in too many things at once, which can be too thin, or your energy can be scattered and ineffective.

So talking and sharing and staying connected can be important, but it can take effort to stay on target and stay focused.

Fatigue and ups and downs

Energy levels, motivation and confidence can fluctuate as Mars squares Neptune. You may experience periods of increased activity and motivation and then go through days of feeling flat, lethargic or lacking. You may face a challenge or just take charge in one area so that you feel shy, nervous, or insecure elsewhere. These kinds of ups and downs, highs and lows, are very Neptune.

In the days around October 12th and November 19th, you may find yourself derailed or dealing with loss of focus. You thought something was arranged or may have gone awry or delayed. These are all manageable matters, but taking care of something that’s bigger or less orderly than you think can tire you out or drain your energy from other projects.

longing for dreams, longing for meaning

Mars is looking for answers, for a path toward a dream, for a way forward that serves the purposes necessary for both survival and achievement, while still allowing the mysteries of life and meaning to play a part.

Inside this Mars square Neptune aspect is a longing for simplicity, ease, space and emptiness to chase the ink in your soul. Navigating real life while trying to cope with the increase in pressure or urgency that emerges to accomplish and abstract something can be stressful during a facet like this.

It can be more important than ever to take the time to slow down, be with yourself, feel, dream, wonder, and relax. Daydreaming and fantasizing can help you create a different future, but your current reality may be messy, busy, or disorganized before it’s better to get there.

Mars will retrograde Neptune from 23 Gemini to 23 Pisces on 12 October and 22 Gemini to 22 Pisces, while Mars will retrograde on 19 November.

How are you experiencing Mars square Neptune? Which houses in your chart will be affected by this aspect?