The
person with Neptune in the ninth house is apt to embrace a religious or
spiritualistic philosophy. They seek a way of life which promises that they
may extend their range of perceptions and transcend the limitations of the
mundane sphere. Often they invest their faith in saints, masters, or angelic
hierarchies and in their own ability to be clairvoyantly guided by these
exalted intelligences.
Badly
aspected, Neptune's expansiveness gives way to exaggeration and extravagance.
Superstition, mental astigmatism, and religious fervor produce absurd muddles.
Under control, this influence imparts the quiet confidence which carries one
through a sea of troubles to a safe landing on the further shore.
When
placed in the ninth house, Neptune will have a considerable effect on the
intellect, giving inspiration and an element of idealism that are probably
combined with a marvelously philosophical outlook on life.
The
natural relationship between Jupiter and Neptune (they are the traditional and
modern rulers of Pisces respectively) will work well and powerfully when the
latter planet is in this, the Jupiter/Sagittarius house, and the placing will
add a wise, inspired element.
The
mind may have few limitations, but to harness its qualities and keep them in
balance it might be necessary for the individual to develop a logical and
practical attitude, and also a healthy measure of skepticism.
A
particularly vivid dream recall is very possible in the individual with this
placing. It is certainly likely if he or she is imaginative and creative, but
less so if there are very materialistic tendencies indicated elsewhere in the
birth chart.
Astrological
tradition decrees that those with this placing will enjoy unusual and perhaps
rather weird experiences while traveling abroad.
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