Jupiter square Neptune in Astrology

Planetary Aspects: Jupiter square Neptune

What does Jupiter square to Neptune mean? The answer depends on whether it’s an aspect occurring in your natal chart, currently forming in the cosmos (transit-to-transit aspect), transiting your chart, or happening in a chart comparison (synastry – relationship astrology). It also has different meanings when in different signs.

However, this aspect between planets has common general themes. The following shows interpretations of Jupiter in square (90-degree) aspect to Neptune in these various forms as well as in general.

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Jupiter square Neptune

When Jupiter and Neptune connect, our capacity to believe expands and enlarges. Jupiter-Neptune themes include idealization, procrastination, and optimism.

In the Natal Chart

With Jupiter square Neptune in the birth chart, you are especially charitable and sympathetic, and on an essential level, believe in humanity, or at least, each individual and their particular back story. It’s important to be certain that people who receive your generosity are worth your efforts, although it can be difficult for you to practice this kind of skepticism in part because you don’t want to believe the worst.

Of course, other influences in your chart can harden you on some levels or incline you to mistrust, but this aspect points to a basic desire to trust in others because you don’t want to live in a world where mistrust is the norm. The answer, then, is not to give up on your idealism, but to remind yourself of practical concerns from time to time and to watch for unrealistic expectations. Your power to believe is fantastic.

You may need to perform frequent reality checks. One of the biggest potential challenges with this position is the tendency to waste opportunities by letting them pass by.

Possible Key Traits of Jupiter square Neptune. You will find some, many, or all of the following, depending on how strong this aspect is in the natal chart:

A basic belief in humanity or life itself.
Fundamental optimism, or trust in one’s own “guardian angel” or equivalent, that sometimes gets in the way of practical concerns or causes other such problems.
Some laziness for checking the details of a plan or situation.
Needs frequent reality checks due to a runaway imagination.
Strong beliefs.
Very compassionate.
Easily influenced by environmental factors, medicines, drugs; very impressionable.
Has trouble locking things down; the procrastinator.
Finds it difficult to put dreams into motion.

Perhaps at its worst, self-justification is persistent–people with this aspect may make up morals as they go along, in other words. It can be convenient to overlook certain rules to fit the situation. It can be difficult to learn from our mistakes with the sometimes over-optimism that everything will work out mindset of this combination. However, if this tendency is controlled, there is great compassion and vision to be found with Jupiter-Neptune. Certainly, there is much understanding and tolerance.

Transit to Transit

With Jupiter forming a square to Neptune, we may be misled easily–by others or by our own unrealistic or inflated expectations. An inability to focus on important and realistic details, some disorganization, and extravagance or exaggeration is indicated. Routine seems to be particularly unsatisfying now. This is a time when we easily take a detour from a practical path. It can also be a time when we are disillusioned by something (or someone). We need to watch carefully for a tendency to evade and avoid things, as well as for writing ourselves new beliefs or philosophies that justify this avoidance. There can be a lot of wandering, meandering, and lack of groundedness happening with this influence. We might have troubles setting boundaries for ourselves. There is a need to come down to earth from time to time. Some routines, discipline, regularity, and rhythms should be enforced to counteract this tendency. Spiritual inspiration is a potential, however, as we shed false beliefs, expectations, and paths.

Jupiter square Neptune dates in the past and future

Criteria: find (Jup Sqr Nep)
Search From: 1 Jan 1940 0:00 am
Search To: 1 Jan 2040 0:00 am

27 matches (5.91% of period searched)

Enters 1 May
1942 5:30:57 pm (EWT +4:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 28 May 1942 10:46:46 am (EWT +4:00)
Leaves 19 Jun 1942 2:54:19 pm (EWT +4:00)
Enters 26 Dec 1948 1:49:21 am (EST +5:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 21 Jan 1949 2:24:22 pm (EST +5:00)
Leaves 12 Feb 1949 8:20:01 am (EST +5:00)
Enters 11 Aug 1954 1:39:36 pm (EDT +4:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 17 Sep 1954 11:03:12 pm (EDT +4:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 23 Dec 1954 5:57:07 am (EST +5:00)
Leaves 28 Jan 1955 6:20:32 am (EST +5:00)
Enters 12 Apr 1955 1:22:46 pm (EST +5:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 21 May 1955 7:10:52 pm (EDT +4:00)
Leaves 15 Jun 1955 8:09:33 pm (EDT +4:00)
Enters 12 Apr 1961 10:38:39 pm (EST +5:00)
Leaves 15 Jul 1961 0:02:02 am (EDT +4:00)
Enters 12 Dec 1961 6:44:37 pm (EST +5:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 12 Jan 1962 9:39:58 pm (EST +5:00)
Leaves 4 Feb 1962 4:16:09 am (EST +5:00)
Enters 8 Aug 1967 9:24:03 pm (EDT +4:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 6 Sep 1967 11:32:12 pm (EDT +4:00)
Leaves 5 Oct 1967 1:05:23 pm (EDT +4:00)
Enters 8 Feb 1968 6:18:42 am (EST +5:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 9 Apr 1968 6:32:07 am (EST +5:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 19 Apr 1968 11:21:40 pm (EST +5:00)
Leaves 11 Jun 1968 1:56:23 pm (EDT +4:00)
Enters 23 Mar 1974 8:48:39 pm (EDT +4:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 19 Apr 1974 4:40:14 pm (EDT +4:00)
Leaves 15 May 1974 6:24:07 am (EDT +4:00)
Enters 5 Sep 1974 7:38:58 am (EDT +4:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 27 Oct 1974 8:10:03 am (EST +5:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 1 Dec 1974 7:34:12 pm (EST +5:00)
Leaves 14 Jan 1975 11:30:27 pm (EST +5:00)
Enters 12 Aug 1980 1:14:20 pm (EDT +4:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 9 Sep 1980 9:34:17 am (EDT +4:00)
Leaves 3 Oct 1980 9:24:42 pm (EDT +4:00)
Enters 9 Mar 1987 8:55:25 pm (EST +5:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 4 Apr 1987 6:53:06 pm (EST +5:00)
Leaves 25 Apr 1987 2:47:26 pm (EDT +4:00)
Enters 15 Dec 1992 8:33:13 am (EST +5:00)
Leaves 4 Feb 1993 3:13:04 am (EST +5:00)
Enters 19 Aug 1993 8:57:06 am (EDT +4:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 17 Sep 1993 5:29:49 am (EDT +4:00)
Leaves 10 Oct 1993 4:22:30 pm (EDT +4:00)
Enters 16 Jun 1999 5:02:47 am (EDT +4:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 21 Jul 1999 11:51:45 am (EDT +4:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 11 Oct 1999 2:46:54 am (EDT +4:00)
Leaves 16 Nov 1999 4:01:40 pm (EST +5:00)
Enters 4 Feb 2000 4:53:28 pm (EST +5:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 16 Mar 2000 12:13:41 pm (EST +5:00)
Leaves 10 Apr 2000 9:26:22 am (EDT +4:00)
Enters 9 Dec 2005 2:59:11 pm (EST +5:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 27 Jan 2006 8:24:28 pm (EST +5:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 16 Mar 2006 2:05:21 am (EST +5:00)
Leaves 29 Apr 2006 3:12:11 am (EDT +4:00)
Enters 22 Aug 2006 7:38:57 am (EDT +4:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 24 Sep 2006 4:31:19 pm (EDT +4:00)
Leaves 18 Oct 2006 2:35:35 pm (EDT +4:00)
Enters 30 May 2012 4:44:46 am (EDT +4:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 25 Jun 2012 3:55:40 am (EDT +4:00)
Leaves 17 Jul 2012 3:51:44 pm (EDT +4:00)
Enters 6 Jan 2013 10:54:49 pm (EST +5:00)
Leaves 6 Mar 2013 10:17:18 am (EST +5:00)
Enters 13 Dec 2018 9:03:21 am (EST +5:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 13 Jan 2019
1:58:01 pm (EST +5:00)
Leaves 18 Feb 2019 11:25:38 am (EST +5:00)
Enters 27 Apr 2019 2:58:42 am (EDT +4:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 16 Jun 2019
11:21:40 am (EDT +4:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 21 Sep 2019 12:43:39 pm
(EDT +4:00)
Leaves 20 Oct 2019 5:03:02 pm (EDT +4:00)
Enters 21 May 2025 3:48:45 am (EST +5:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 18 Jun 2025 10:15:30 pm (EST +5:00)
Leaves 11 Jul 2025 3:37:27 am (EST +5:00)
Enters 16 Dec 2031 11:50:54 am (EST +5:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 11 Jan 2032 8:54:08 pm (EST +5:00)
Leaves 4 Feb 2032 8:39:36 pm (EST +5:00)
Enters 19 Aug 2032 11:25:14 am (EST +5:00)
Leaves 10 Sep 2032 7:51:28 am (EST +5:00)
Enters 6 Sep 2037 5:37:47 pm (EST +5:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 12 Oct 2037 1:14:46 pm (EST +5:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 2 Jan 2038 6:47:13 pm (EST +5:00)
Leaves 8 Feb 2038 3:54:48 pm (EST +5:00)
Enters 4 May 2038 9:59:01 am (EST +5:00)
[Jupiter square Neptune] Is Exact 16 Jun 2038 5:07:19 am (EST +5:00)
Leaves 12 Jul 2038 10:47:12 am (EST +5:00)

In Transit to the Natal Chart

When transiting Jupiter forms a square to natal Neptune, you are seeking inspiration at this time! You are more imaginative and inclined to fantasize during this period. You easily tire of the routine elements of your life. Of course, it’s important to keep this in check to some degree. Stretch your imagination, but watch for overlooking important practical details. Watch for wasting opportunities due to neglect or glossing over problem areas.

When transiting Neptune forms a square to natal Jupiter, you may become a victim of your own optimism! If taken too far, your sense that everything will work out could blind you to some essential practical details. This can be a time to watch for overshooting. Put new ideas to the test. You can be extra sensitive and impressionable during this transit. Fears or worries may be too vague to define but persistent at this time. Remind yourself that every problem has a solution. Watch, too, for a lot of wasted time or wasted opportunities, as well as exaggeration. Look for ways to expand or improve your life step by step and in reasonable, small doses rather than attempting to make sweeping changes now.

In Chart Comparison (Synastry)

When Jupiter in one chart forms a square with Neptune in another chart, the differences in ethical or religious beliefs can be in the spotlight and rather challenging at times. There may be some feelings of mistrust or uncertainty, particularly by the Jupiter person of the Neptune person, which can be at the root of differences of opinion, or there can be frequent tests of faith or confidence in this relationship. To avoid conflict, one person (often the Neptune person) may be tempted to lie or evade things, and these can later come back to haunt the relationship. This can be an irritating factor in a relationship, more so if either planet is prominent in either person’s chart, and probably more challenging or consequential in business relationships, but it can also be worked through with effort on the part of both parties involved.

In the Composite Chart

With Jupiter square Neptune in the composite chart, together you are particularly soft, compassionate, and trusting. You want to believe in people, in life, and in the universe on an essential level. You may, quite unwittingly, encourage one another to be impractical or escapist at times, as your kindness and sympathy make it hard to discipline one another. Wasted opportunities may be a frequent issue in this relationship. Your optimism and compassion are also strengths when you see one another as imperfect humans. It’s important to, rather frequently, perform reality checks.

For all instances, watch for blown opportunities due to procrastination and reluctance to lock something down.

See also Planetary Aspects and Jupiter Transits.