March is a month brimming with planetary activity. Venus and Mercury are retrograde in Aries, and the Vernal Equinox on March 20th marked the start of Aries season. We also eagerly await Neptune's entry into Aries, bringing a time of exploration and discovery, both personally and collectively. Adding to this potent mix, the New Moon Partial Solar Eclipse in Aries, the month's second eclipse, awakens our emotions. Aries, the initiator and defender, lends this eclipse catalytic, heroic, and electrifying energy, ushering in a new cycle where instinct takes precedence over hesitation. This ignites a fire within, compelling us to move forward with boldness, authenticity, and a willingness to begin again.
Mars, the planet of passion, action, and courage, rules this New Moon. Currently in Cancer, Mars, the warrior planet, is more emotionally driven. Protective of both self and others, Mars fights for love and that which is sacred. This placement adds a deeply felt, empathetic, and instinctual layer to the eclipse, stirring emotions related to safety, belonging, and inner security. The fire of this lunation burns strongly within, motivating us to open our hearts to our true desires and what we are willing to defend.
With Mercury retrograde in Aries close to this Moon, we're urged to fearlessly reclaim our voice, clear mental clutter, and rediscover what truly drives us. Ask yourself: Where have I been holding back or silencing myself? What personal truths do I need to acknowledge and share? As we take a mental pause, conversations and old visions may resurface, and clarity can emerge through deep reflection. However, if possible, it's best to postpone any final commitments until after April 7, 2025, when Mercury stations direct.
Neptune's presence in the final degree of Pisces adds spiritual power to this eclipse, standing at the threshold between endings and beginnings, where dissolution meets initiation. Neptune takes approximately 14 years to move through each zodiac sign, this new transit into Aries will take place from March of 2025 all the way through March of 2039. Neptune's ethereal energy softens Aries' sharp edges, creating both a dreamlike haze and an opening for profound intuition. With Neptune making a historic transition into Aries the day after this New Moon, this eclipse isn't simply about rushing forward; it's also about surrendering to what is ready to flow through us.
Aries, the pioneer, ignites a fire that burns through fear. Under this New Moon Solar Eclipse, we are reminded that our presence matters and our desires are valid. It's time to take the first step towards something that truly fuels our spirit. Even if uncertainty lingers and the road ahead remains unclear, trust that this energy is propelling each of us in the direction we are meant to go.
Solar eclipses signal profound turning points, and in Aries, this one is deeply personal. At its core, this New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries represents a reset, a threshold for renewed identity. It encourages us to courageously release what no longer serves us and embrace the powerful force of our own becoming. We are called to rewrite narratives that have undermined us and move forward, not only with Aries' willpower, but with deep, unwavering faith in the unfolding of our journey.
This New Moon Partial Solar Eclipse in Aries occurs on March 29th, 2025 at 6:57 AM, EDT / March 29th, 2025 at 3:57 AM, PDT
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