Hi Friends,
March 2025 is a monumental month. March is a highly charged month with significant planetary shifts, including a powerful Total Lunar Eclipse, a New Moon Solar Eclipse, Mercury and Venus retrogrades, and Neptune entering Aries for the first time in over 160 years. This month will feel like a cosmic turning point, bringing both deep reflection and bold new beginnings.
Key Astrological Events in March 2025
• March 1 – Venus Retrograde Begins in Aries
• March 3 – Mercury enters Aries
• March 14 – Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo
• March 15 – Mercury Retrograde Begins in Aries
• March 20 – Sun Enters Aries (Spring Equinox)
• March 27 – Venus Retrograde Re-enters Pisces
• March 29 – New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries
• March 29 – Mercury Retrograde Re-enters Pisces
• March 30 – Neptune Enters Aries
March 2025 Overall Themes:
• Bold Change & New Beginnings – Aries energy dominates, urging action, leadership, and fresh starts.
• Emotional & Spiritual Reflection – Venus and Mercury retrogrades in Pisces bring nostalgia, intuition, and deep healing.
• Fated Turning Points – The Solar Eclipse marks a time of destiny, major shifts, and new karmic cycles.
• End of an Era, Start of a New One – Neptune’s move into Aries brings spiritual revolutions and new ideological movements.
As you can tell, March 2025 is a month of major transitions—while Mercury and Venus retrogrades encourage reflection, and the Total Lunar eclipse suggests endings, the Solar Eclipse and Neptune in Aries push us toward a bold new future. It’s a time of breaking free from the past, embracing change, and stepping into courageous action.
On the very first day of the month, Venus goes Retrograde in Aries. This happens about every 18 months or so and this one will last until April 12, 2025. Venus retrograde is a time when the planet of love, beauty, and relationships appears to move backward in the sky. It’s a period that invites reflection, reevaluation, and reconsideration of matters related to love, finances, self-worth, and aesthetics.
Venus in Aries is passionate, impulsive, and direct, so this retrograde might bring some intense moments, especially regarding how we express our desires or assert ourselves in relationships. It could be a time when old relationships or unresolved feelings resurface, and you may feel the need to reevaluate your personal values or desires.
Here are a few things to watch for during Venus retrograde in Aries:
• Reassess relationships: Old flames or unresolved conflicts might come back into focus. This is not necessarily a time to start new relationships, but a time to reflect on past ones.
• Financial review: It’s a good time to review your finances or reassess how you value money, as Venus also governs material wealth.
• Personal appearance: You might feel more compelled to revisit your style, hair, or appearance but avoid making major, permanent changes.
• Impulsive decisions: Aries can be quick to act. Venus retrograde here might prompt reconsideration of decisions made in haste, especially concerning love or finances.
If you’re planning something important around that time, it could be wise to double-check your plans and make sure you’ve reflected on everything thoroughly before moving forward.
And speaking of moving forward, on March 3, Mercury enters spontaneous Aries to accelerate our thinking. When Mercury, the planet of communication, moves into Aries, the atmosphere becomes more direct, quick-witted, and sometimes even a little impatient. Aries is a fire sign, known for its boldness and impulsiveness, so when Mercury transits here, we may feel the urge to speak up more quickly, take mental action, and express ourselves in a more straightforward, assertive way.
Here’s what you might experience during this Mercury in Aries transit:
• More spontaneous, energetic conversations. You may feel less inclined to filter your thoughts, which can be both refreshing and a bit blunt.
• Bold ideas and opinions: This is a great time for fresh, innovative ideas and creative problem-solving, but it can also lead to strong opinions and a “my way or the highway” attitude. You may find yourself more interested in debates or discussions that have a competitive edge.
• Impulsive decisions: Aries is an impulsive sign, and Mercury here can lead to quick decisions—sometimes without full consideration. It’s important to try to slow down if you’re making big decisions.
• Short attention span: While the energy is high and ideas flow freely, staying focused on one thing at a time may be a challenge. You might find yourself bouncing from one task to the next without completing them.
In combination with Venus retrograde in Aries, there could be some exciting yet intense energy around relationships, communication, and personal goals. This is a great time to speak your truth, but also be mindful of being overly quick to act or speak without thinking through the consequences.
Major change will be on the horizon on March 14, when the Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse will highlight the sign of Virgo. This Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo is going to be quite significant! A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, creating a powerful moment of illumination and closure. Lunar eclipses, in particular, often mark a time of release, culmination, endings, or turning points in our emotional life.
Virgo is a grounded, analytical, and detail-oriented earth sign, which means this eclipse will likely emphasize themes of organization, health, routines, and finding balance. Virgo’s energy is all about practicality, improvement, and service, so this eclipse could prompt a deep reflection on how we handle these areas of our lives.
Here’s what you can expect:
1. Emotional culmination and release
Lunar eclipses are often times of intense emotional shifts. With Virgo’s influence, you may feel a need to let go of perfectionism, self-criticism, or unhealthy habits related to work and daily routines. This is a great time to release old patterns or projects that no longer serve you.
2. Health and wellness focus
Virgo rules health, wellness, and the body’s systems. If you’ve been neglecting self-care, this eclipse might bring health matters to the forefront, encouraging you to either make changes to your routine or reflect on how you’ve been treating your body. It’s a perfect time to release habits that don’t support your well-being.
3. Work and productivity
Virgo is also linked with productivity and efficiency. This eclipse might bring clarity about your work life and daily tasks. It could be a moment to let go of tasks, people, or systems that are draining your energy without offering much in return. You might feel called to refine or restructure how you manage your responsibilities.
4. Bringing order to chaos
Lunar eclipses shine a light on areas in our lives that have been out of balance. This eclipse could bring a surge of energy to help tidy up and create more structure. It might prompt you to address any areas of disorganization, whether physical, mental, or emotional, and bring clarity and healing to those spaces.
5. Healing and personal growth
Eclipses can sometimes bring things to the surface that were hidden or repressed. The Virgo Full Moon eclipse could prompt healing, particularly in areas related to self-worth, perfectionism, or even your relationship to work. It’s a time to be kind to yourself and to release guilt or anxiety around what you “should” be doing.
6. Relationship to service
Virgo’s energy is also about helping others, being of service, and focusing on the details. This eclipse might encourage you to examine how you serve others, whether in your professional life or personal relationships. Are you giving too much and neglecting your own needs, or is there an area where you could be more helpful or supportive?
Since eclipses often signify turning points, this Full Moon could be a time to reflect on how you’ve been handling daily life, work, health, and routine. You may be called to release anything that feels like a burden or anything that is out of alignment with your higher purpose. It’s also a good time to reassess where your energy is going and whether it’s in balance.
And speaking of reassessing, Mercury will go retrograde in Aries on March 15, 2025, just after the Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo, which creates quite an intense astrological backdrop! When Mercury goes retrograde, it’s a time when the planet of communication, technology, and travel appears to move backward in the sky. During this time, things often slow down, and communication glitches, misunderstandings, and delays can arise.
In Aries, the energy is particularly dynamic, impulsive, and fast-paced, so Mercury retrograde here can bring some challenges but also opportunities for growth.
Here’s what you can expect from Mercury retrograde in Aries:
1. Reassessing impulsive decisions
Aries is known for acting quickly and charging ahead, sometimes without thinking things through. With Mercury retrograde in Aries, you might find that impulsive decisions or quick judgments from the past come back to haunt you. It’s a time to reconsider rushed actions, rethink plans, and reevaluate any hasty decisions made recently.
2. Communication misunderstandings
Mercury retrograde is famous for causing miscommunication, and with Aries’ fiery energy, these misunderstandings could become more heated or direct. Be mindful of how you speak and listen, as things could be misinterpreted. Patience will be very important at this time, especially in confrontational or high-energy discussions.
3. Revisiting old passions or projects
Aries is a passionate and independent sign, so this retrograde could bring back past projects, ideas, or even relationships that were started with enthusiasm but never fully realized. You might feel the urge to revisit these areas, refine your approach, or tie up loose ends.
4. Technology and travel mishaps
Mercury retrograde often brings issues with technology, travel, and scheduling. With Aries’ action-oriented energy, these problems could be more urgent or frustrating, especially if you’re trying to move forward with a plan. Expect potential delays, cancellations, or tech glitches that might throw a wrench in your plans. It’s a good time to double-check travel arrangements or backups for any essential tech.
5. Reclaiming independence
Aries is all about independence and asserting oneself. This retrograde could prompt you to rethink how you assert your personal power and independence. Are there areas in your life where you’ve been overly dependent on others, or where you haven’t been standing up for yourself enough? This might be a time for self-reflection about how you’re showing up in your own life.
6. Taking a step back in relationships
Since Mercury retrograde tends to bring past situations back into focus, you might experience a reevaluation of how you communicate with others, especially in romantic or personal relationships. Aries’ assertive energy could push for clarity, but be careful not to be too forceful or abrupt in these conversations. It’s better to reflect before you act, as Aries’ directness can sometimes come across as too harsh when things aren’t fully thought through.
7. Slowing down the “rush”
Mercury retrograde in Aries asks us to slow down, especially in moments where we feel like we should charge ahead. It’s a time to take a step back, reanalyze your desires, and avoid rushing into new ventures or making bold moves without considering the full picture. The universe might throw obstacles in your way to help you pause and reconsider your direction.
My suggestion during this Mercury retrograde in Aries, (which will end on April 7) is to pause before acting: It’s tempting to rush ahead in Aries energy, but take extra time to think things through. Double-check plans, especially when it comes to travel, technology, or communications, review all details. Revisit any unfinished projects, relationships, or ideas from the past that need closure. Avoid making big purchases or signing contracts: If possible, delay these until after the retrograde period to avoid missteps.
This Mercury retrograde falls during a period of powerful changes, the lunar eclipse in Virgo just before it, and the Solar eclipse during it. The combination of the two could bring up themes of reassessing how we act, communicate, and manage our energy in both work and personal life.
The Aries theme continues on March 20 when the Sun enters the first sign of the Zodiac, Aries. The Sun entering Aries marks the Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere and the start of the astrological New Year. This transit brings a surge of energy, motivation, and new beginnings. This transition signifies a shift into a period of renewed energy, action, and boldness as Aries, a cardinal fire sign ruled by Mars, brings a dynamic and pioneering influence.
Key Themes of the Sun in Aries (March 20 – April 19, 2025)
• Initiation & New Beginnings – A powerful time to start new projects and set intentions.
• Courage & Confidence – Aries energy encourages bold moves and risk-taking.
• Independence & Leadership – A focus on self-motivation and taking charge.
• Impulsiveness & Passion – Quick decisions, high enthusiasm, and strong desires.
This Aries season may feel especially energized or challenging, because of Mercury and Venus retrograde, plus, the lingering lunar eclipse energy at the time. The influence of Mars, Aries’ ruler, will shape how this season unfolds—Mars is still debilitated in Cancer, however, it is moving direct. If you have personal planets in Aries, Libra, Cancer, or Capricorn, this transition may impact you more significantly.
On March 27, 2025, Venus Retrograde re-enters Pisces, bringing a deeply reflective and emotional shift in love, relationships, values, and creativity. Venus is exalted in Pisces, meaning it expresses its energies in an idealistic, romantic, and spiritual way. However, since it’s in retrograde, this transit may stir up unresolved emotional matters, past relationships, and illusions surrounding love and finances.
The general themes of Venus Retrograde in Pisces
• Revisiting Past Loves – Old relationships or karmic connections may resurface for closure or reconsideration.
• Romantic Illusions vs. Reality – A time to evaluate whether love, values, or artistic visions are based on truth or fantasy.
• Emotional & Spiritual Healing – Encourages deep inner reflection on love and self-worth.
• Financial Reflection – Not the best time for major financial decisions, as clarity might be lacking.
This Venus retrograde can cause delays or confusion in relationships and money matters. Pisces’ dreamy nature may make it harder to see things clearly—intuition will be strong though, but discernment will be the key. This transit can be highly creative and spiritually enriching, but it may also bring nostalgia and emotional sensitivity.
A major opportunity to reinvent ourselves opens up on March 29, 2025, as there will be a New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries, bringing powerful new beginnings, breakthroughs, and transformative shifts. Solar eclipses mark major turning points, and in Aries—the sign of action, independence, and courage—this eclipse may ignite bold new directions, leadership energy, and fresh starts.
Key Themes of the Aries Solar Eclipse
• Major Initiations – A time to step into a new chapter with confidence.
• Bold Independence – Encourages self-reliance and taking charge of one’s destiny.
• Sudden Opportunities or Redirections – Eclipses bring unexpected changes that align us with our true path.
• Releasing Old Limitations – A push to break free from patterns of fear or hesitation.
Aries energy is impulsive, pioneering, and assertive, so this eclipse could inspire courageous moves or radical changes. Being near Venus Retrograde in Pisces may indicate emotional or relationship themes surfacing alongside new personal growth. This Solar eclipse can highlight and challenge our issues surrounding independence and personal courage. We might take steps towards self-mastery and self-empowerment by tackling things that undermine us.
Circumstances nudge or encourage us to see where we haven’t been true to our authentic selves. Ultimately, we are now in a position to understand that changes or endings are necessary for our own growth, and that we can handle these things. This is a good time for focusing on some of the constructive traits of the sign of the Ram–enterprising, straightforward, sincere, bravery–and how to positively incorporate these qualities into our lives.
It’s a powerful time to re-evaluate our relationship with ourselves. With this potent Aries energy, we have the chance to make important changes in our lives. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and thus a New Moon in Aries is especially ripe with opportunity for new beginnings. We might consider acting on a constructive impulse and following a hunch or taking a risk. Aries learns through experience and action, so we might treat ourselves to a little adventure now.
The New Moon loosely aligns with retrograde Mercury, and it’s hard to see our path, but our discomfort with the past can be very real now, motivating new beginnings. As well, Mars, the ruler of Aries, harmonizes with Saturn and Uranus, suggesting a constructive desire to build and innovate.
Later in the evening on March 29, 2025, Mercury retrograde re-enters Pisces, bringing a deeply intuitive yet potentially confusing energy to communication, thoughts, and decision-making. Since Pisces is a water sign ruled by Neptune, this transit may blur logical thinking, enhance intuition, and revive past emotional or spiritual matters.
This occurs on the same day as the New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries, making this a highly charged time for new beginnings intertwined with reflection and past themes. Since Venus is also retrograde in Pisces, love, relationships, and values may also feel unclear or nostalgic. Be mindful of illusions, escapism, and deception, as Pisces’ energy can cloud judgment.
And speaking of all things Pisces, Neptune the ruler of Pisces, enters Aries on March 30. Neptune entering Aries marks a major astrological shift as the planet of dreams, illusions, and spirituality moves from Pisces (its home sign) into the bold and action-oriented Aries. This transition will set the tone for a new era of spiritual awakening, visionary leadership, and idealistic action that lasts until 2039.
This occurs one day after the New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries (March 29, 2025), making this transition even more intense and transformative. With Mercury Retrograde and Venus Retrograde in Pisces, this shift could feel like a wake-up call, pushing people to move from dreamlike states into decisive action.
While Neptune is in Aries, we will idealize independence, courage, bravery, freedom, and fresh starts. However, we may not see ourselves clearly, or we might struggle with defining ourselves and our boundaries during this period. We might also inflate our importance in times of insecurity, which can be quite detrimental. Presenting false images of ourselves that we end up identifying with can be especially tempting during this period.
As we strive toward our ideal of more independence and individualism, we should watch that we don’t leave people behind. The image of a spiritual warrior championing for the vulnerable would be the better theme during this cycle. It’s a good idea to check in with ourselves to be sure we’re not harboring delusions of ourselves and others who we might imagine to be courageous or free. Other issues to watch for include impatience with those things we don’t understand or with intricate matters and being caught off guard by competitors or anger that we failed to recognize.
It can be a time of great wonder and impulse–we tend to boldly follow our intuition wherever it leads us. We have faith in our ability to innovate, lead, start anew, and win. We can be talented at inspiring others to action and promoting our beliefs, ideas, and missions. It can be a time of decidedly new, exciting, and modern styles in fashion, art, and music and perhaps radical or pioneering changes in beliefs, religion, and philosophy.
New approaches to spirituality can figure strongly, and compassionate acts can be a goal. Aries is too stern to express itself compassionately, preferring action and revolution to express its care. We’re ready to reject and do away with dogma. The need for change and innovation is felt innately and intuitively. The last time Neptune was in Aries (1861–1875), it coincided with major social upheavals, wars, and ideological revolutions—suggesting another period of bold, transformative movements.
March 2025 Aspects, Transits, & Lunar Cycles
Mar 01 – Venus retrograde in Aries
Mar 02 – Mercury conjunct Neptune in Pisces
Mar 02 – Sun square Jupiter
Mar 03 – Mercury enters Aries
Mar 05 – Mercury sextile Pluto
Mar 08 – Sun trine Mars
Mar 11 – Mercury conjunct Venus in Aries
Mar 12 – Sun conjunct Saturn in Pisces
Mar 14 – Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo
Mar 14 – Sun sextile Uranus
Mar 15 – Mercury retrograde in Aries
Mar 19 – Sun conjunct Neptune in Pisces
Mar 20 – Sun enters Aries
Mar 21 – Venus sextile Pluto
Mar 22 – Sun conjunct Venus in Aries
Mar 23 – Sun sextile Pluto
Mar 24 – Sun conjunct Mercury in Aries
Mar 25 – Mercury sextile Pluto
Mar 27 – Venus retrogrades into Pisces
Mar 27 – Venus conjunct Neptune in Pisces
Mar 29 – Solar Eclipse New Moon in Aries
Mar 29 – Mercury retrograde into Pisces
Mar 29 – Mercury conjunct Neptune in Pisces
Mar 30 – Neptune enters Aries
March 2025 Video Horoscopes
Have a great month, folks!
Astrologer
Joseph P. Anthony
A.K.A. Astrologer Joe
