posted June 16, 2008 04:07 AM         

Not everyone gives it such a good write-up though. Here are some opinions off the 'net:

Neptune transiting the 1st House - during this transit you will be constantly presented with a wide variety of feedback on how others see you. Do not accept any of these as representing who you really are as a person. Because of all the diverse feedback it will be important that you have a handle on who you are, and not try to match what you hear from others. Others will be confused by your changing self-image, but no more than you will be. Its like you are trying on different masks to see which one fits you best, or meets others expectations. You need to understand that the feedback from others only reflects feedback on the masks not who you really are as a person.
http://www.geocities.com/my_astrology/neptunetransits.html

A transit of Neptune to the 1st House marks a time when a person’s ability to project himself and to act effectively may be eroded by a diminished sense of separateness. This may be the consequence of being greatly under the influence of a partner, friends or associates.
http://www.dkfoundation.co.uk/BookTransitsAndProgressions.htm

Neptune Transits Through Your First House: Well, at least it’s good for your imagination. Of course, you may have to sew name tags to all your clothing to remind yourself who you are. No, it’s not that bad. Just be careful not to let your imagination run away with you. You may also find yourself wanting to take care of people with problems. A Neptune transit may make you want to help people. but it doesn’t give you the ability to do the job. Send them to a professional. If you really feel the need to do something yourself, join a volunteer group.
http://www.bobmarksastrologer.com/transitsneptune18.2.htm

posted June 16, 2008 10:07 AM         

But of course the good side of it all is that I can really EXPERIENCE dreams, sometimes as if they were real. Very vivid imagination.

posted June 16, 2008 04:35 PM         

Mercury Opposite Neptune doesn't prove you are going to have a mental breakdown, neither does Neptune in the 1st.

Older people sometimes forget things, but this can also happen if you have a lot on your mind or you are in a situation where you have to remember things for several other people (which probably means you are a non-single female with children). If you are really worried, it may sound silly but doing a crossword a day or some such puzzle helps keep the geriatric mind sharp. But frankly, I have knickers older than you so I don't think you should be worrying your head about this yet.

Also, I bet if you put all the Neptune in 1st people against the wall and pressed them for the truth you'd find out they aren't half as dippy as they make out. I'm certainly not. My son also has this aspect, I know he can hear me alright and is as sharp as a tack. I'm not fooled for a minute.