Aries

Is this the real life? Or is it just fantasy? You might want to leave a trail of breadcrumbs so you can find your way back from the daydreams that will be the hallmark of the next five months. As nebulous Neptune turns retrograde in your twelfth house, life could resemble a carnival's hall of mirrors until November 28. On the upside, this can be a boon to creative and spiritual pursuits, like revving up your meditation practice. But the trickster planet is infamous for confusing feelings for facts and causing us to project our hopes AND fears. Regular reality checks will be a must!

Taurus

Be mindful of the company you keep as intuitive Neptune turns retrograde in emo Pisces and your social-networking sector today until November 28. In reverse, it'll give you plenty of opportunities to review your inner circle as well as some of the outer rings. There's no question that most of these people deserve your loyalty, but during this annual five-month retrograde, you may realize that you're giving too much to a few vampires who suck you dry. You don't have to make any dramatic excommunications. Just slowly wean them out of the fold.

Gemini

Career options could open up in the most unexpected places starting today. Thank fantasy-weaver Neptune, which is pivoting into retrograde, back-spinning through your professional tenth house until November 28. Things may not be as they appear, so vet all offers thoroughly. During this slowed-down, soul-searching transit, you can revisit projects you set aside and ruminate on what kind of changes, if any, would bring you more satisfaction. Tap Neptune's manifesting mojo to create your dream job or establish a deeper connection to your current gig.

Cancer

Change is in the air as Neptune turns retrograde in your worldly ninth house from today until November 28. While you may not be able to fulfill your nomadic urges, find ways to "travel in place" by deepening your connection to your creativity and spirituality. What part do you play in 2020's global healing? With this transit in effect for the next five months, you could find yourself drawn into a powerful involvement, one that pushes you past prior "boundaries" that you may have imposed on yourself.

Leo

Soulful Neptune spins retrograde starting today, backing up through your seductive and mysterious eighth house until November 28. This annual reversal pulls back the curtain on aspects of life and relationships that may have been hidden or murky. It's a great time to embark on a spiritual practice or deepen an intimate relationship. The eighth house rules joint ventures, so whatever new initiative you get up to, you probably won't be flying solo. But during this foggy cycle, you can't be too cautious about getting into bed with others, literally or figuratively. Slow down and take the time to iron out all the details before you commit.

Virgo

Should you move in closer to take a few steps back? Sensitive Neptune kicks off a five-month retrograde in your seventh house of relationships today, shedding light on things that may have been just below the level of consciousness. In close partnerships, it's easy to fall into patterns and not quite realize that you're unhappy about certain aspects of the union. Your service-oriented sign is used to accommodating others, but if your patience has run out with someone, renegotiate terms and create healthier boundaries.

Libra

How clean are your routines? Sensitive Neptune turns retrograde in your sixth house of wellness and self-care today, giving you five months to review your daily habits and make improvements to your overall health. Slow down and do more listening to your body (and mind, and heart) to figure out what's optimal for you. Reducing stress is a good place to start for serene Libras. Have you taken on any work obligations that are leaving you exhausted and anxious? Don't keep pushing through. Creating better conditions for yourself may be a matter of a simple, but honest, conversation.

Scorpio

Neptune, the planet of mystery and illusion, makes an about-face in your fifth house of romance, creativity and fame today. You might not be able to fly under the radar between now and November 28. Embrace the attention but don't ramp up the drama, which could happen with an off-course Neptune at play. When it comes to love, remember, you have to give it to get it, so take a risk and show any contenders your softer, more soulful side. Just don't let ALL of your boundaries melt away in the process. Some are there for a reason.

Sagittarius

Kindhearted Neptune turns retrograde in your domesticity realm today, kicking off a five-month period during which you and people in your household might be more sensitive than usual. You love your family—and hopefully at least LIKE your roommates or neighbors—but sometimes your free-spirited sign can feel a little fenced-in by others' needs and demands. During this backspin, talk to people about how you're feeling and see if there's a way to keep everyone happy without you making a ton of sacrifices.

Capricorn

Your social life could undergo some shifts between now and November 28 as deep-diving Neptune turns retrograde in your third house of friends, neighbors and siblings today. During this annual pivot, you'll see certain people in a different light, and you may decide that your time is too precious to spend with energy vampires or perpetual downers. Becoming more discerning about the circle you associate with doesn't mean you're a snob or an elitist. It's about making the best use of your limited leisure time. Try to remember, too, that it's your job to put up boundaries.

Aquarius

Nebulous Neptune pivots into retrograde motion in your financial zone today, inviting you to take a more clear-eyed look at your spending habits. It's one thing to be optimistic about your earning potential, but if you're burning cash faster than you're earning it, you could be headed for trouble. It's time to set aside the idealistic schemes and take a reality check about your actual numbers. You might consider a sideline summer gig or a couple freelance projects to catch up and even get ahead.

Pisces

Today, as your co-ruler, fluid Neptune, kicks off its annual five-month retrograde in Pisces, you might begin a soul-searching journey. You're the chameleon of the zodiac, and your multidimensional personality makes it impossible for anyone to put you in a box. Under this transit, you could reconnect with an aspect of yourself that you haven't been paying much attention to but that's worth revisiting. This is also a great time to integrate all the changes you've made since Neptune's last reversal, a year ago. By the time Neptune corrects course on November 28, you may have a new side of yourself—or full-on identity—to reveal.