The energy of the world is shifting in March 2025.
Astrology suggests that March stands out as the most crucial month of the year, bringing with it a wave of transformative changes.
Our world is experiencing a transformative shift, with March 2025 marking a significant peak in this energy. This is driven by the influences of Mercury and Venus retrograde, the onset of eclipse season, and Neptune’s transition into Aries.
Discover why March 2025 is being hailed as the most ‘pivotal’ moment of the year in the realm of astrology.
Mars & Venus Stationing Direct/Retrograde
In March, Mars remains in its direct station and shadow phase as Venus begins its retrograde journey in Aries on the 1st. When a planet is stationing, it is either shifting into retrograde motion or preparing to turn direct and ‘awaken’ once more. The peak of a planet’s influence is often observed during its station.
Mars moves direct at 17 degrees of Cancer for the first nine days of the month, while Venus enters its retrograde station at 10 degrees of Aries from March 1 to 8. Mars will continue to linger in its shadow period until April 22.
Venus retrograde finds itself in the fiery realm of Aries, Mars’ domain, where its influence is notably challenged, creating a complex and intense energy. Mars is viewed as being in a weakened state in Cancer, indicating that neither planet is functioning optimally in their current signs, resulting in a lack of effective operation for both.
Cancer embodies the essence of home, family, and the security we seek to feel truly safe. For numerous individuals, the retrograde movement through Cancer, where Mars feels out of place, is creating a sense of insecurity rather than providing comfort. Adjustments made while a planet is in retrograde frequently revert or transform once it resumes direct motion.
Venus Retrograde in Aries
Venus governs love, beauty, and values, and during its retrograde, we often take a moment to reflect on what truly matters to us, both individually and as a society. With Venus positioned in Aries, expect a surge of assertiveness and dynamic energy surrounding matters of love and relationships, which may be perceived as somewhat self-centered.
During Venus retrograde, our love lives can experience significant twists and turns. If a relationship rekindles now, it’s undoubtedly destined for success. Conversely, if one concludes, it’s opening the door for you to discover a more fitting partner.
During Venus retrograde, it’s wise to avoid buying art, undergoing cosmetic surgery, making significant beauty-related purchases, or entering into marriage or engagement. When Venus shifts its course, it can influence love, finances, personal values, and our social interactions, potentially impacting these key aspects of our lives.
During Venus retrograde, expect a transformative phase where love may experience significant twists and turns. During a Venus retrograde, events unfold as they are meant to, often leading to dramatic developments in the relationship’s fate. Connections to the past often emerge through retrograde planets, such as Venus, inviting you to embark on nostalgic journeys or rekindle relationships with individuals from earlier times.
Mercury Retrograde in Aries & Pisces
From March 19 to April 7, Mercury turns retrograde in Aries. Similar to Venus, Mercury is set to retrograde back into Pisces on March 28 and will turn direct in this sign in April. Mercury finds itself in a challenging position in Pisces, marking the third planet in a sign that doesn’t align well, making March a particularly tough month.
Mercury governs every aspect of communication—whether it’s spoken or written, learning or thinking, and even extends to all forms of electronic interaction. It governs formal agreements and contracts, transactions, travel, transportation, and shipping. It captivates both pets and the youth.
During Mercury retrograde, clarity of thought tends to wane, making decision-making a more challenging endeavor. Communication frequently falters, drags, or ceases entirely. Confusion can arise, leading to shifts in decisions; job interviews may experience delays, and projects, people, and plans can take unexpected turns.
Securing decisions from others can be challenging, and even if you succeed, there’s a chance they may reconsider once Mercury goes direct. During this cycle, significant insights regarding crucial issues frequently emerge.
The Season of Eclipses is Upon Us
In 2025, the celestial dance begins with two eclipses in March, starting with a lunar eclipse in Virgo on March 13. The 6th house of work and health is governed by Virgo. As an Earth sign, Virgo is poised to experience events that resonate with the very essence of the Earth.
This eclipse brings challenges tied to endings, feelings of heaviness, obligations, and the tasks we must tackle rather than those we desire to pursue. This time acts as a crucial reminder for us all, both personally and as a community. We might find ourselves jolted from our routine, compelled to confront reality rather than the illusions we prefer to embrace.
This eclipse holds significant influence in the birth chart of the United States (that’s right, countries have charts just like individuals!). This eclipse will impact Neptune in the U.S. chart, creating a square with the country’s Mars sign. This alignment triggers the rare Saturn-Neptune-Mars T-square, an event that occurs just once every three decades. These are often challenging times for the nation, marked by conflict, hostility, frustration, and economic difficulties.
A lunar eclipse is consistently succeeded by a solar eclipse, with this particular event taking place on March 29 in Aries during a Supermoon. Supermoons, shining brighter and appearing closer to Earth, are linked to major weather phenomena like tsunamis and earthquakes that may unfold during this period. The conjunction of Mercury and Neptune frequently correlates with events linked to water.
The 1st house of self is governed by Aries, with Mars as its planetary ruler. During an Aries eclipse, our attention naturally shifts toward our ambitions and the goals we aspire to achieve. Mars, on the other hand, embodies a fierce energy, governing our actions, masculinity, and conflict. It symbolizes courage, innovative strategies, and fresh initiatives.
The eclipse sextiles Jupiter, bringing a wave of positivity and hope. However, it also coincides with Mercury’s conjunction with Neptune. This connects to idealism while also embodying confusion, ambiguity, and even deception. Distinguishing between fact and fiction can be quite challenging right now.
Neptune Makes Its Grand Entrance in Aries
On March 31, Neptune makes its grand entrance into Aries, a momentous occasion that hasn’t occurred in 165 years. It will transition from Pisces and briefly explore this sign until September 1, after which it will return to Pisces for a few more months before moving back into Aries until March of 2039, influencing both the world and our personal lives.
Neptune embodies the essence of creativity, spirituality, compassion, and humanitarianism while simultaneously governing the realms of lies, deception, misinformation, and confusion. Neptune’s journey through Pisces transformed the world, and its passage into Aries promises to bring about another significant shift.
Neptune made its last transit through Aries between the years 1862 and 1875. This era encompassed a significant portion of the U.S. Civil War, resulting in remarkable progress in chemistry, medicine, and a host of innovative inventions. During this era, spiritualism thrived, yet discerning the line between reality and illusion remains a challenge. As we pursue our individual aspirations during this period, the influence of Neptune in Aries will introduce a sense of impulsiveness, particularly in areas related to service and spirituality.
Even with Neptune’s veil in place, we might observe more distinct actions with Neptune in this sign compared to its transit through Pisces. Prepare to encounter trailblazers, fervent believers, and radicals, all presenting innovative concepts and fresh approaches. Conflicts may arise with Neptune positioned in this sign, governed by Mars, the embodiment of aggression. We need to remain vigilant against cultivating a combative and hostile mindset, as Neptune governs our shared consciousness.
In 2025, we are witnessing a dramatic shift, and Neptune’s move into Aries marks one of several profoundly impactful planetary transitions that will influence us all.
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