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The Vertex is a point located in the western hemisphere of a chart (the right-hand side)--
represents the intersection of the ecliptic and the prime vertical.
In astrology, it is considered an auxiliary Descendant.
The Anti-Vertex is the point that is exactly opposite the Vertex,
[and] can even be seen as an auxiliary Ascendant.
Some astrologers refer to the Vertex as the “third angle” of a chart.
The Vertex represents
'what we need to develop and fulfil within our personality';
it is what needs to be integrated.
Failure to integrate it
leads to overemphasis on the traits of the Antivertex,
and causes a psychological-gap / identity-complex in the personality.
This is because the Vertex is something (similar to the North Node)
[that] we know we need to fulfil;
the Vertex (unlike the North Node)
is not something we are 'compelled' towards.
It’s something we’d rather avoid completely (as is the Descendant, our shadow-side, where it’s often found {H7}).
The Vertex is said to be particularly important in synastry (relationship astrology),
as it’s deemed a fated point that draws people together.
Vertex – integration, psychological development
(The Vertex is seen as an auxiliary Descendant).
In that sense, it tends to represent another shadow side;
sometimes it is often found in the same sign as the Descendant, in the 7th house,
and the two go hand in hand together.
Whether it’s in the 7th house or not,
the Vertex represents a shadow side;
a part of us that we haven’t properly developed psychologically.
* The Vertex is said to be about what people expect of us or want us to do in this life.
* The 'aspects' the Vertex makes are said to be particularly indicative of areas of life
where we need to be more conscious and
where we will face certain issues.
We are required to psychologically develop this part of us so [that] we become integrated.
Not doing so often leads us to feeling as though there’s a gap in our personality--
that we’re stunted in some way.
Antivertex – default mechanisms, easy way out
(The Antivertex is the opposite point of the Vertex;
it represents our default behavior.)
There are a few things in the chart that represent default behavior; they are:
the Ascendant,
the South Node, and
the Antivertex.
They differ in terms of what they are
but they all share a common-theme of 'behaviors we regress-to',
versus their opposite points that represent
behaviors we need to 'integrate into ourselves', our ‘shadow’.
The Antivertex represents what we may fall back on,
where we take the easy way out,
our default mechanisms.
It is often in the same sign as the Ascendant--
and for those of us who do have that,
our identity and how we act (Ascendant)
is in line with our natural default mechanisms,
how we take the easy way out.
But the Antivertex is not a point of growth;
(that would be the opposite point, the Vertex).
Like the Ascendant/Descendant axis,
the Vertex and Antivertex are on an axis
and [are] always interpreted together;
* where does a person default-to, [and]
* what do they actually need to face/develop?
Use and meaning of the Vertex in astrology is debated;
those who use the Vertex generally feel it is a point of karmic or fated connection.
Some consider it a point of “wish fulfillment.”
It is widely used in synastry.
The Vertex is said to be activated at major turning points in our lives,
most notably when we meet a significant other or end a significant relationship,
and some believe it is triggered when there is a birth or death.
REF - http://darkagesdarkwords.wordpress.com/2020/03/23/the-vertexantivertex-in-astrology/
So, the question you ask is related to in which way "taking the easy way out" relates to how Neptune works in your chart.
Need to interpret Neptune's sign, house placement, and aspects it makes.
Getting the conversation going. 
Lindaland
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