Neptune side effects, any way out? *cry*

[Narcissus]

Dear all (first time to start my thread here in this board, hi all)

I've got some problems recently dealing with the neptune transit and it's troubling me for few months.

transit and natal here (http://people.sd.polyu.edu.hk/~03945848d/mm.jpg)

Being my 3rd house ruler and conjuncting my asc, neptune gifted me with talents in art and I used to communicate through graphics. I study graphic design as my major(also, day-dreaming is one of my strength) However just as neptune started to transit through my 2nd house and square with my saturn-mars conjunction, problems start floating up in my school life. This is my final year in design school and I am working on my graduation project. I used to be one of the tops in my stream due to having high demands in myself and I am a perfectionist, my efforts are recognizable throughout these 4 years.

However, started from 2 months ago, my new tutor no more satisfied in my work and criticized me harshly no matter how hard I tried and how well I've done. I tried to show my things to some other teachers and they both said I've done well. During the last presentation, the tutor gave me positive comments but turned out the grade was bad. Her critiques defeated my confidences, and I questioned my self-worth. I've tried to follow her comments but again, she doesn't appreciate at all. I started to escape, (Class just started and I skipped it :cry: ) I hide myself by indulging myself in astrology books hoping things will turn well later. I know escaping does no good, but I'm totally in despair and I lost all my creativities. It seems that no matter how I tried, the outcome is still the same. I am worried that the poor grade would defer my graduation time and I don't want black marks on my certificate, which may affect my future career.

Ahhhhh.....will I have any way out?
It seems that neptune will stay 0 orb until the end of March (which I should finalize my design thing...I am really nervous)
I know the aspect told me not to attach to the outcome, but I'm really scare if I fail, I would have to waste one more year retaking the subject, time and economic status do not allow me to do so. :cry: :cry: :cry:

cheers
Enid

[wilsontc]

Enid,

You said:
However, started from 2 months ago, my new tutor no more satisfied in my work and criticized me harshly no matter how hard I tried and how well I've done. I tried to show my things to some other teachers and they both said I've done well.

If everyone ELSE thinks you are doing fine and some OTHER person thinks you are NOT doing fine then it is MOST likely the other person is wrong or, at the least, not open to your talents. Find people who appreciate and encourage you and ignore or quickly leave behind those who are not encouraging. The world is full of "no" people...find the "yes" people who will help you achieve your Neptune dreams!

Neptunistically,

Tim

[Narcissus]

If everyone ELSE thinks you are doing fine and some OTHER person thinks you are NOT doing fine then it is MOST likely the other person is wrong or, at the least, not open to your talents. Find people who appreciate and encourage you and ignore or quickly leave behind those who are not encouraging. The world is full of "no" people...find the "yes" people who will help you achieve your Neptune dreams!

Neptunistically,

Tim

Yes, it's such a grief that she didn't appreciate. What I concerned was she being the one who grade my projects, could affect the final outcome which lead me to fail my academic study.

Finally I got the problem fixed and I "fired" her hahaha
Neptunian nature keeps going, yay:D

Btw, Neptune was having retrogradation at the same position half year ago, another similar problem arose. Every time the problems neptune brought me were all about creativity and my studies....hmm :roll:

cheers
Enid

[Lunar Pisces]

One of the negative effects of neptune is feelings of victimization. You have to learn to counteract that with a stronger sense of self. See this as a challenge to encourage to develop that stronger sense of self so that you don't feel so overly influenced by other's negative opinions of you or your work.

Another negative effect of Neptune is trying to please everyone. When confronted with opposing or conflicting opinions or position, Neptune gets confused and tries to avoid making a firm either/or choice. Neptune trties to avoid alienating and antagonzing others, out a very emotional and universal sense of sympathy. That universal sympathy is a strength in most chances, but when it impedes the native taking action it's a liability. Like with that sense of victimization, you have to counteract this with a strong sense of self - know what you want, what you are about and what kind of person you are and are not. Making rational choices is difficult when a debilitated Neptune's influence is strong, but it is possible. It just takes practice and persistence.

Another bad effect of Neptune is making bad or disadvantagous friends and associations. This is linked to the "trying to please everyone" syndrome and Neptune's sympathic nature. Here, you have to simply accept some people are not good for you, and you ought to close yourself off to them. One clear sign is whther their presence fortifies and inspires you, or drains or confuses you. If it's the latter, you should put distance between you and that person, as Neptune can also make you exceptionally vulnerable in this time.

When neptune is negative and strong, you will have a harder time with things that involves rational thinking and planning. So things like school and creative output can potentially suffer. The goal during this time is not to give up and runaway/resign - that would be extrmely counterproductive. Seek out good friends and good advice, relying on your intuition and your memory, both of which are heighten right now. If something doesn't feel right to you based on your intution and past experiences, best avoid it for now. When this transit passes and you can think more clearly, you should be able to discern these situations better, but for right now, your goals should be to stay on course and trust your gut.

[Lupin]

I agree with the person before me, Neptune not only clouds your perception but clouds others' regarding you.My first instinctive thought is try to do some Neptunian creativity. Use your intuition more,surely you have enough technical knowledge now to express your Neptunian side.Don't think too much just let Neptune take you over when you create something,practise with a drawing first.Then give it to someone who needs cheering up.Neptune dissolves and spiritualises what it touches.