In astrology, addiction is often associated with Neptune and the twelfth house.
Maybe it’s because of the mystery associated with this archetype—the fog, the escape, the longing, the outside world.
But in reality, things aren’t so black and white—they’re more ambiguous (Neptune’s pun indeed).
If we look at the chart, people’s odds Fighting Addictions Influenced by Neptune or the 12th House No higher than any other placed person.
If only it were that simple! But that’s not the case – because if there was a The clear “addiction formula” In astrology, we would know exactly where to look for it…and then, in theory, we would know how cure it Right?
Addiction – a symptom of a desire to transcend
Neptune sure does Enhance addictive tendencies or desire to escapebut not for the reasons we expected.
This is not Neptune reason addiction. instead, Addiction is a symptom—a sign of something deeper – Neptune Stuff real represent.
According to Carl Jung –By the way, did you know that Alcoholics Anonymous and many recovery programs were inspired by Jungian ideas? – Addiction is a The false pursuit of transcendence.
People addicted to drugs have intense cravings connect with god – but they don’t know how to get there – so addiction becomes a shortcut to transcendence – A way to reach the infinite in an instant.
It’s no coincidence that we use the same word for Spirit (such as spirituality) and Spirit (as in alcohol).
In our Addiction program, Neptune is one of the 3 main addiction pathways – 3 symbolic routes the mind takes in its search for transcendence.
Neptune isn’t the only one. The other 2 paths are Uranus and Pluto. These 3 outer planets together represent 3 core addiction modes – often described in neuroscience as Upper, Lower and Outer Layers.
Addiction – Outer Planet
Why do outer planets correspond to addiction?
Unlike the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, or Saturn, the outer planets are Invisible to the naked eye. they are a perfect metaphor unconscious power The forces that drive us forward: powerful, invisible, and inaccessible.
The outer planets symbolize what is beyond our sight—forces we cannot easily connect with, but which nevertheless shape us, just like those distant planets that, although invisible to the naked eye, continue to orbit the sun silently.
Outer planets symbolize Desire to transcend the ordinary 3D world – the realm symbolized by the visible planets up to Saturn – and achieve goals beyond known limits.
When an outer planet touches our personal planet, push beyond To be awakened – but we don’t always know how to access it in a conscious way.
For example, if someone has a natal chart Sun-Uranus or Moon-Pluto On the one hand, there is the drive for change or higher consciousness. However, the influence of exoplanets may be too strong, too distant, or too abstract Let the personal planet be fully integrated.
It’s like feeling a deep longing for something that you can feel but cannot quite reach – because the basic psychological processes represented by the personal planets are not mature enough or grounded enough to meet the intensity of the outer planetary call.
This is often when addiction steps in – as a shortcut or a Quick “solution” This gives us a temporary glimpse of the beyond.
We all do this to some extent. Although only approx. 10% develop clinical addictionwe all have addictive tendenciessince we all carry a spiritual hunger Today’s world—and our own psychological defenses—make it difficult to find contentment in healthy ways.
This is where it gets really interesting—and where astrology can help us most: when we begin to understand Which addictive path are we drawn to?and what does this reveal About our own hearts and desires for transcendence.
Addiction – tops, bottoms, outerwear
In our model, Uranus represent upper path to transcendence. addictive neurochemistry, which corresponds to the dopamine reward pathway – These are addictive substances or behaviors Stimulates, excites and keeps us “alive”.
Pluto represent Downward pathwhich is consistent with Opiate pathways – drive there Soothing, releasing, immersive.
And our friends Neptune represent outer path – this escapist Transcendent forms. Fantasy, substance, or escape can cause boundaries to dissolve, drift, or blur. One of three, but by no means the only one.
While each of us has a primary addictive tendency – at different times in our lives and under different circumstances, one path may become more apparent than others.
Uranus: When we feel uninspired or bored, we tend to look for stimulation – to “get out there.” In this state we can follow Uranus pathwhich can range from innocent morning coffee that “wakes us up” to more intense expressions like gambling or sex addiction.
anything that can Inspire us, make us feel alive, or remind us that we still have power.
Pluto: If instead we feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or inauthentic—and we know deep down that our lives are not really “us”—then deep path Become the preferred method.
How Pluto’s Descendant works (like alcohol, sleeping pills, or emotional withdrawal) is Isolate outside noise This way we can turn inward and rethink what really matters.
Pluto’s path is opposite that of Uranus – both can be addictive, but for diametrically opposite reasons.
Neptune: if we feel weight of lifeoverworked or emotionally exhausted, and then Neptune’s road to escapism Take over often. Neptune’s attraction is to soften reality – to numb the sharp edges of existence.
This can take many forms, from Netflix is into fantasy or romance – You’d be surprised (or maybe not) how often people “fall in love” when faced with something they don’t want to face.
But what’s really interesting about our addictive tendencies is that what signal do they send.
Addiction is not just a “problem to be solved.” Even if we “cure” an addiction through abstinence or sobriety, a new addiction often takes its place—because The drive to transcend, the hunger of the spiritstill exists.
Therefore, the goal is not to “fix” addiction without first understanding where does it come from and what does it point to.
Because addiction isn’t just a “bad habit”—it’s our Calling on your higher self through distortion,explain: You want something beyond the ordinary. You want something more authentic and true to your true path.
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