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Neptune Enters Aries 2025 to 2039

Neptune will step into Aries briefly on March 30th until October 22nd, when Neptune will retrograde back into Pisces. On January 26, 2026, Neptune will reenter Aries until May 21, 2038, and then again from October 21, 2038, to March 23, 2039.

Neptune The Mystical Child ~ An Ice Giant

Neptune, named for the god of the sea, is the eighth and farthest planet from our Sun. You cannot see Neptune without a telescope. She was discovered through the use of math. Neptune is a beautiful pale ocean blue color. Neptune is classified as an Ice Giant, in contrast to Jupiter and Saturn, which are Gas Giants. Uranus and Neptune do not possess a deep metallic hydrogen mantle.

All Outer planets are generational planets; they take significant amounts of time to move through the signs of the Zodiac. The outer planets influence the collective unconscious, expressing each generation’s unique message or zeitgeist through music, art, fads, and current trends.

It takes Neptune 165 years to orbit the Sun. The last time that Neptune was in Aries was from 1861 to 1874.

Neptune seeks to commune with The All That Is. She tries to show us the way to our higher selves. Neptune offers spiritual guidance and psychic awareness through dreams and intuition. When we mindfully connect with Neptune, she provides a pathway to opening up to our artistic talent, accepting transcendent spiritual experiences, and embracing agape.

Her transits can become tricky when Neptune’s energies are misused or distorted. Neptune’s ethereal quality can indulge in unrealistic fantasies, avoidant and addictive behaviors, and cause confusion. Neptune can be deceptive, leading to poor decision-making and self-defeating behavior. Neptune is most at home in Pisces, feels restricted in Virgo, inspires in Sagittarius, and is prone to skepticism in Gemini.

Neptune will be transiting in Aries for the next 14 years. Aries is a fire sign, masculine, cardinal, and ruled by the warrior god Mars, making this sign action-oriented, competitive, and impatient. The Aries journey revolves around self-awareness, discovering who you are, and becoming a self-actualized confident individual.

Understanding Neptune in Aries through History

When we want to know how a planet’s new ingress will manifest, astrologers look at the historical periods when the planet was transiting in the sign that the planet is about to enter.

Looking back in history at the times when Neptune has been transiting in Aries, we find some interesting themes.

Going back to 1042 -1057, the Catholic papacy was in complete chaos. Papal legitimacy was an issue; at one point, there were three rival popes. To solve the crisis, the German King, Henry 3rd, deposed all three competing popes and installed his own choice, Pope Clement 2, ushering in Gregorian Reform.

1206 – 1220 Several failed Crusades, including a Crusade of mostly children. Genghis Khan gained power and the Silk Road expanded.

The Magna Carta was written, declaring that the sovereign was subject to the rule of law and the document served as the foundation of English Common Law.

Jumping to 1533- 1548, we find Henry the 8th initiating the English Reformation, declaring himself head of the Church of England, and transforming England from a Catholic country to a Protestant. In Denmark and Norway, the Lutheran Reformation takes place, and the Calvinist Reformation in Scotland. The Spanish Inquisition burns its first Protestant victim. The formation of catholic religious orders and multiple missions to convert people to Christianity by both Protestants and Catholics.

1697 – 1712 These years are less about religion or reforms and more about royal power and wars of expansion.

1861- 1874, the last time Neptune traveled in Aries, The United States was busy fighting a Civil War, and slavery in America finally ended. The First Vatican Council proclaims papal infallibility on matters of faith and morals. The Suez Canal opens. In Japan, the era of the Shogunate ends. Marxism was born, opioids were introduced to the world market, oil refining began, and telegraphs connected the east and west coasts of the US.

Themes of Neptune in Aries

Looking at the timeline of Neptune in Aries, some interesting themes emerged. The timeline is filled with religious scandals and ideological schisms that led to reforms. The catholic church has a significant amount of events happening while Neptune transits in Aries. New ideologies about religion and human rights take hold, fermenting uprisings, civil wars, and revolutions. Bold actions by individuals willing to take risks to spread religious doctrines, challenge the economic status quo, and break long-held institutional power.

What we might see 2025 to 2039

Neptune in Aries will favor those who are bold, enterprising, and willing to break barriers and go on new spiritual adventures. I would expect that religions and spirituality, in general, will experience new expressions, possibly new spiritual movements, or religious orders. Like previous transits, there will be schisms, scandals, and reforms.

There will be a focus on world leadership, with ruthless dictators and charismatic hero figures emerging. Aries seeks to take action and can be impulsive, while Neptune prefers to go with the flow; this combination may lead to unrealistic, misguided expectations and goals. Neptune rules artistic expression while transiting in Aries’s art, music, and fashion will be bold, edgy, challenging, and embrace individualism.

Partial Solar Eclipse March 29th, at 9’ Aries

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This Eclipse is more significant for individuals with planets, angles, and points at 4’ to 14 degrees of the cardinal signs: Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn.

The Astronomy

Saros Cycle # 149, the largest Partial Solar Eclipse of this Saros Cycle.

The Last 149 Saros cycle occurred on March 19, 2007

The Next Saros Cycle # 149 Eclipse happens on April 9, 2043.

Another eclipse? Yes, eclipses come in pairs. We just had a Total Lunar eclipse on March 13- 14, and now we will have a partial Solar eclipse on March 29th. A partial solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, but the Sun, Moon, and Earth are not perfectly lined up. The Moon will block out only part of the Sun, casting a shadow on Earth. It will look like the Moon has taken a bite out of the Sun. A partial eclipse is not as powerful as a total eclipse.

In the Northeastern part of the United States, viewers will see the eclipse as the sun rises. In western Europe and northwestern Africa, the eclipse will begin mid to late morning, while in Eastern Europe and Asia, most of the eclipse will occur in the afternoon and early evening. If you are lucky enough to have clear skies, remember to protect your eyes, NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN! You can learn more and watch a live show by visiting:

https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2025-march-29

Learn more about eclipses at: https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEsaros/SEsaros149.html

The Astrology: A super New Moon in Aries at 9 degrees

If you have been paying attention, the recent cosmic theme has been a back-and-forth between Pisces and Aries. Mercury and Venus’ current retrogrades started in Aries, and both fall back into Pisces. The outer ice giant planet, Neptune, is about to move from Pisces to Aries, and karmic master Saturn will briefly step into Aries later this Spring.

The sign Aries dominates the partial Solar eclipse with Sun/ Moon/Chiron and the retrograde Mercury all traveling in Aries while Saturn, North Node, Venus retrograde, and Neptune are all in Pisces.

Aries, a masculine action-oriented cardinal fire sign is considered the trailblazer of the zodiac. Ruled by Mars, the god of war Aries is confident, assertive, bold, and impulsive. When an individual with strong Aries placements has not developed a healthy relationship with their ego Aries can become a narcissistic entitled wrecking ball of toxic masculinity. ( regardless of your gender)

Typically, an Aries New Moon will initiate change and new beginnings; we can feel like we can make anything happen and are filled with inspired positive “get it done” energy. Resist the urge to plunge forward. This New Moon is different. Both Mercury and Venus are retrograde; Mars is in the sign of its fall, and the overall energy at this time favors introspection, not action.

Mercury is retrograde, avoid jumping to conclusions or making assumptions. If possible hold off making important decisions. Instead, we are best served by using the New Moon eclipse to be introspective and soul-searching. The theme for this partial Solar eclipse is focused on how to have a healthy relationship with our authentic selves.

The Chiron in Aries is making a tight square to Mars, traveling in Cancer, a weak and insecure placement. This suggests that we might be struggling with unresolved trauma that needs to be addressed before we can own the positive attributes of Mars and Aries. Luckily, Mars is making a harmonious aspect to Saturn in Pisces, and they both make excellent aspects to Uranus in Taurus, with effort, Mars can make insightful, emotional progress.

Now is an excellent time to review how you handle Aries and Mars in your daily life. Do you have a good balance of personal autonomy/ interdependence? Are you accepting new challenges, pursuing your passions, and fulfilling your highest potential? Do we have healthy self-esteem, or are we insecure? Are we getting our needs met in healthy, positive ways?

After the Mercury has gone direct, on April 7th, the energy will shift, and we can move forward and initiate any insights we discovered during the Solar Eclipse. We can confidently move forward, make new plans, start new projects, and implement improvements.

Remember: Eclipses are extremely significant when they occur at a degree that is exact or near to a planet or on angles in your Natal, Solar, or progressed charts (consult your Astrologer). When the eclipse degrees are activated in your chart, the effects can last from six months to a year, depending on the strength and duration of the eclipse. Eclipses are closely associated with world events. To know if this eclipse will be significant for you, check your Natal, Progressed, and Solar charts for planets in cardinal signs between 4 to 14 degrees ( Aries, Cancer, Libra, or Capricorn) Or ask your astrologer.

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Mercury Retrograde is Coming; It Starts on March 14 and Ends on April 7

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Mercury’s Journey

February 28th, Mercury at 26’ Pisces

Mercury starts to slow down and enters the pre-retrograde shadow

March 3 Mercury enters Aries

March 11th, at 3:45 pm, Mercury will conjoin Venus retrograde at 8’ Aries

*** On March 14th, at 11:46 pm, Mercury goes station to retrograde at 9’ Aries

*** On March 29th, at 7:17 pm, Mercury falls back into Pisces and conjuncts Neptune at 7:46 pm. in Pisces. Hours later, Neptune will ingress into Aries on March 30th at 5:00 am.

*** On April 7th at 4:07 am, Mercury stations direct at 26’ Pisces.

April 26th at 1:28 am, Mercury leaves the post retrograde shadow and returns to 9’ Aries.

The Spring Mercury Retrograde ( all times Pacific)

Mercury goes retrograde at 11:46 pm at 09′ Aries until April 7th at 4:07 am.

This Spring, Mercury retrograde will begin in the fire sign Aries. Astrologically, the Fire element is enthusiastic, inspirational, and energetic. Fire signs, Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, are passionate, impulsive, and optimistic.

On March 29th, at 7:17 pm, Mercury falls back into the water sign Pisces. Astrologically, the water elements are intuitive, reflective, and deeply connected to their emotions. Water signs, Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces, are known for their sensitive, empathetic, and moody natures.

Aries is a fire sign, masculine, cardinal, and ruled by the warrior god Mars, making this sign action-oriented, competitive, and impatient. The Aries journey is about self-awareness, discovering who you are, and becoming self-actualized. During the Mercury Aries retrograde, we can speak without thinking, get sarcastic or too blunt, and even be argumentative and quarrelsome. Sharing too much information or gossiping could have serious consequences.

Pisces is a water sign, feminine, mutable, and co-ruled by Jupiter and Neptune, making this sign expansive, genuine, creative, and inspired. The Pisces journey is to trust their higher self, expand their creativity, and explore emotional and psychic depths. While Mercury is retrograde in Pisces, be careful not to let people take advantage of you. Communicate clearly, and deal with any misunderstanding promptly.

During the Mercury retrograde in Aries, take the time to re-evaluate how you are expressing yourself. Are you comfortable communicating your ideas, your emotions, and your needs? Do you feel heard? If not, why not? Are you assertive or indecisive? What about ourselves would we like to improve, and how would we go about it? During this transit, be willing to challenge your assumptions and expand your intellectual, emotional, and physical horizons.

During the Mercury retrograde in Pisces, take the time to re-evaluate your communication style. Are you secretive, moody, or hard for people to read? Are you being realistic, gullible, or self-pitying? During this part of the Mercury retrograde, be willing to see yourself the way others see you.

CAUTION: During this Mercury retrograde, emotions can run hot, tempers can erupt, and it can be tempting to make rash decisions. Take extra precautions when driving or using heavy equipment. Avoid conflict, debates, and drama! Now is a time of inner reflection.

Because Mercury will spend time in both Aries and Pisces, this retrograde is significant for individuals with planets, angles, and sensitive points in the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn, as well as the mutable signs of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces.

Be sure to check your Natal, Progressed, or Solar chart to see how the Spring Mercury Retrograde is affecting you. Or ask your Astrologer 🙂

2025 Total Lunar Eclipse March 13-14 at 23′ Virgo/Pisces

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March 13 – 14th Total Lunar Eclipse Moon 23’ Virgo/ Sun 23’ Pisces

This Eclipse is significant for individuals with angles, planets, and sensitive points in the mutable signs of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces between the degrees of 19’-29’.

Saros Series 123

Balance the practicality of the Virgo Moon with the Ethereal Creativity of the Sun in Pisces. Balance the knowable, which we observe with our senses, with the unknowable chaos of our unconscious. The last time we experienced a Saros Series 123 was on March 3, 2007.

What to Know about Eclipses

There are two types of eclipses involving our Sun and Moon. A Solar Eclipse happens when the Moon’s shadow crosses the Earth’s surface. This occurs during a New Moon, and the Sun and the Moon are astrologically in the same sign. The Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Moon moves into the Earth’s shadow, this happens during a Full Moon.

Eclipses are tracked, and each eclipse belongs to a Saros cycle. A Saros period is almost 19 years ( 18 years and 9 to 11 days, depending on leap years), after which the Sun, Moon, and Earth return to approximately the same position, causing a nearly identical eclipse.

Eclipses are closely associated with world events but can be significant to individuals if the eclipse occurs at a degree that is exact or near to a planet or angle in your Natal, Solar, or Progressed charts. (Consult your Astrologer) When eclipse degrees become activated in your chart, the effects last from six months to a year, depending on the strength and duration of the eclipse.

Full Moons, in general, and Lunar eclipses, in particular, help illuminate issues that lie hidden beneath the surface. Lunar eclipses can reveal emotional truths about our lives, feelings, and needs. Whatever comes to light should be examined. The information revealed typically aligns with the polarity of the astrological signs where the eclipse occurs. If the Lunar eclipse makes significant contact with your Natal, Solar, or Progressed charts, it is crucial to take time to process the revelation. A Solar eclipse offers us a glimpse into the spiritual power of our inner life star; we can experience a significant turning point when a Solar eclipse connects with our Natal, Solar, or Progressed charts. Eclipses occur in pairs, and we will experience a partial Solar eclipse later this month.

The Astrology of March 13 – 14 Total Lunar Eclipse

The first eclipse of 2025 finds the Sun in sensitive Pisces, in tight conjunction with stern, disciplinarian Saturn approaching the North Node and Neptune in the last degrees of Pisces. They are all opposite the Moon in sensible and pragmatic Virgo. Luckily, wild card Uranus will make nice aspects to both the Sun and the Moon, offering unexpected opportunities in the realm of Taurus. Make sensible investments with your time, money, and resources.

The lunar eclipse’s Virgo/ Pisces polarity encourages us to review how we balance Virgo’s day-to-day routines with Pisces’s emotional health and well-being. Do we need to reorganize our priorities between work and health, reality and dreams, service and faith?

To know if this eclipse will be significant for you, check your chart for the houses, planets, or angles ruled by Virgo and Pisces. Look to see if any mutable signs are at 19’ to 29’ degrees of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, or Pisces.

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Mercury Retrograde is Coming: Understanding The Mercury Retrograde Cycle

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Where's That Planet?

February 28th, Mercury at 26’ Pisces Mercury starts to slow down and enters the pre-retrograde shadow

March 3 Mercury enters Aries

March 11th, at 3:45 pm, Mercury will conjoin Venus retrograde at 8’ Aries

March 14th, at 11:46 pm, Mercury goes station to retrograde at 9’Aries

March 29th, at 7:17 pm, Mercury falls back into Pisces and conjuncts Neptune at 7:46 pm. in Pisces. Hours later, Neptune will ingress into Aries on March 30th at 5:00 am.

On April 7th at 4:07 am, Mercury stations direct at 26’ Pisces.

April 26th at 1:28 am, Mercury leaves the post retrograde shadow and returns to 9’ Aries.

Mercury goes retrograde three, sometimes four times a year; our spring retrograde starts in Aries and will fall back into Pisces. Mercury retrograde’s path will closely mirror the Venus retrograde that begins on March 1st. The universe is doing a big shout-out to Aries and Pisces, especially if you have angles or planets in the mutable or cardinal signs between 20’ of Pisces and 19’ of Aries!

Let’s review the Mercury Retrograde Cycle and how to make the Mercury Retrograde work for you.

The Pre-Retrograde Shadow:

Before going retrograde, Mercury’s speed starts to slow down, and we start to notice frustrations with communication, travel, and technology. We can use this “pre-retrograde” time to get ready and prepare. Be sensible and take the initiative to get ahead of possible mercury retrograde problems. Take your car to get looked at or get an oil change, check your tires, back up your computer, update your computer’s security and virus protection, and replace your smoke alarm batteries.

Retrograde:

Mercury slows to a halt and officially goes “station to retrograde”. This is when we experience significant frustrations regarding communication, commerce, travel, and technology. We can expect miscommunications, travel delays, or the need to cancel and reschedule plans, and technology can break down. As Mercury “retraces its steps,” we can see what needs to be revised, reorganized, and restructured. Mercury retrograde can reveal flaws in our plans and our thinking process. We can be overwhelmed with blockages and beset with unforeseen obstacles. We may have to make changes, adjust our schedules, and repeat steps. It can be difficult to express ourselves clearly, or we misread what others are saying to us. Situations that begin under Mercury Retrograde often reappear or resolve themselves under a future Mercury Retrograde! Trust me on this.

Mercury retrograde supports introspection and re-evaluation and can increase intuition and psychic awareness. Intuition works better than logic during this time. Trust your instincts, be guided by your dreams, and explore your creativity when Mercury is retrograde.

Remember to slow down, take your time, and double-check your work; pay attention to details. Mercury retrograde works best when focused on reorganizing, reviewing, redoing, and finishing projects.

When Mercury Goes Direct

Once Mercury has gone “station to direct,” we can slowly feel the retrograde release its grip as the gears begin to move forward.

Post Retrograde ( two sometimes three-week periods)

During the post-Mercury retrograde period, as Mercury gains speed, situations start to “correct” themselves. At this time, we can begin to problem-solve and work on the issues that the Mercury retrograde broke. During the post-retrograde phase, you are given the chance to handle the third pass of Mercury more effectively. ( Mercury is now retracing its steps)

Working with Mercury Retrograde

We can transform our experience with Mercury Retrograde and use the “backward” motion to our benefit. Knowledge is power. When Mercury goes retrograde, we can avoid unnecessary difficulties by following some sensible guidelines and consciously working with retrograde energy.

1. Use the three-week window before Mercury goes retrograde (called the shadow period) to get prepared. For example:

Back up your computer, tablet, and cell phone.
Do car maintenance.
If possible, avoid purchasing big-ticket items that cannot be returned.
Avoid making agreements or signing contracts.
Do not start new projects

2. Know what sign Mercury will be retrograde in. The sign that Mercury is transiting while retrograde will tell you what specific difficulties you might encounter. For example, if Mercury was retrograde in sensitive and emotionally watery Cancer, the retrograde would highlight issues around home life, domesticity, communications with family members, family resources, and emotional security issues. This placement can bring to the surface emotions that have been dwelling deep in the subconscious, and uncomfortable and unresolved emotions can rise to the surface. Communication can be filled with micro-aggressions. People tend to be more hypersensitive at this time, and emotional misunderstandings can be difficult to resolve. Mercury retrograde in Cancer can tap into memories of unresolved emotional conflicts, and people and situations from your past can come into focus. This is a time when you can use your natural psychic abilities to further emotional growth. People can feel moody and have the urge to “nest” during this transit. Mercury retrograde in Cancer is a good time to do renovations, complete household repairs, work on a family scapebook, or investigate your family’s genealogy.

3. Know what house the Mercury retrograde is traveling in. For example, if Mercury retrograde is moving through your 6th house, prepare to experience challenges at work or with your co-workers. If it is traveling through your third house, pay extra attention to how you are driving, and be careful when speaking; it is easier to be misunderstood at this time.

4. The best use of your energy during the Mercury retrograde is to slow down, pay attention to your surroundings, take the scenic route, and be mindful that you might run into delays, and it’s okay. Give yourself extra time to get where you are going, and be patient with yourself and others. Be prepared to possibly experience communication difficulties, misunderstandings, or delays at work or when traveling. Practice patience and be cautious. Review your work, recheck your schedule, double-check your calendar, and take the extra step to make sure things are done correctly.

5. Take time to relax, try to meditate, walk, and take a nap. Step out of your normal routine. The Mercury retrograde can be an excellent time to reflect, daydream, and imagine. Get in touch with your inner creative energies. Be open to psychic information.

6. Traditional astrology advises that during the Mercury retrograde, it is unwise to enter into contractual agreements. Often, contracts signed when Mercury is retrograde are flawed, or the agreement will need to be revised, or the legal matter drags on and on. DO NOT BUY BIG TICKET ITEMS like cars or computers. DO NOT BEGIN NEW PROJECTS!

7. Remember the R’s: The best use of our time and energy during a Mercury retrograde is to “retrace our steps,” circle back, and review, re-examine, and revise if necessary.

When Mercury goes retrograde, we often experience difficulties, delays, and frustrations with travel, communication, and technology. By knowing when Mercury goes retrograde, we can save ourselves a lot of headaches. We can prepare to meet the coming challenges.

Use the retrograde to reevaluate, review, and complete projects. Ideally, Mercury retrograde is an opportune time to engage with creative and spiritual energies. When we flow with the retrograde, things tend to go more smoothly. It’s beneficial to know the sign that Mercury occupies during the retrograde. The sign indicates the “mood” and behavior that will characterize this period.

Try to take preventive measures at least three weeks before Mercury goes retrograde. For example, take your car or computer for repairs or upkeep 3 weeks before the retrograde starts. Please wait until Mercury has gone direct for three weeks before starting any new projects.

When Mercury retrograde transits connect to your Natal, Solar, or Progressed charts, Mercury issues, particularly communications issues, can become very challenging.

Remember the Do and Do NOT Do List for Mercury Retrograde

Do check and recheck travel plans, schedules, and appointments
Do review, re-do, review, tie up loose ends, repair
Do fix what was broken during the last retrograde
Double-check written documents or calculations
DO NOT SIGN CONTRACTS, DO NOT buy big-ticket items, electronics, cars
Do not start a new project, take a new job, or avoid doing anything last-minute
If you must make a purchase, send important packages, or travel purchase insurance
Plan and give yourself extra time to arrive at your destination or finish projects

“It is a wise person who rules the stars, a fool who is ruled by them.”

The Mars Retrograde is Over

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Just because Mars has gone direct doesn’t mean Mars is done with us.

If you remember, Mars went retrograde way back on December 6th at 6’Leo and will not return to the degree it went retrograde until May 1st when the post-retrograde closes out the Mars retrograde cycle. The next Mars retrograde will take place in January 2027.

While Mars was retrograde, I started researching and digging into the Mars retrograde cycle. I have some information to share. By now, you should have guessed that my goal is to empower people to use astrology to make their lives easier. I avoid grandstanding predictions—hooey fooey, New Age nonsense. I have a deep, abiding respect for astrology. Astrology does not make mistakes; humans can incorrectly interpret astrological messages. I believe the 2024-2025 Mars retrograde cycle fits a disturbing pattern.

Since its inception, the United States of America has repeatedly experienced an attack after a Mars retrograde has gone direct—not always, but enough times to be considered a pattern. Sometimes, the attack is from an outside adversary and other times, it is due to self-inflicted wounding. The pattern starts with the Battle of Lexington & Concord, which began the conflict between colonists and the British army on April 18, 1775. Mars had just gone station to direct on April 6 and was still in the post-shadow phase of the Mars retrograde cycle when the battle happened. The Whiskey Rebellion (1791-1794), America’s first Constitutional crisis, fits the pattern. Tax resistors upset over a new tax on whiskey led to an insurrection against the federal government. In 1792, a few weeks after Mars went direct, the rebellion turned violent.

The nascent country struggled with slavery by adopting a series of “compromises” that kept postponing the abolition of slavery, ultimately leading to the Civil War. Mars retrograde cycle is significant in the 1820 Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850, and the pattern occurs again in the 1854 Kansas – Nebraska Act, which resulted in violence between pro and anti-slavery groups. In Kansas, violence over slavery escalated during the retrograde cycle of 1856.

Reviewing significant dates in the 20th Century, the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, the Oklahoma City Bombing in April 1995, and the attack on the Twin Towers in September 2001, I discovered that each event follows the same pattern.

I am concerned that the 2024- 2025 Mars Retrograde cycle will produce a significant event that will follow the historical pattern of America experiencing a violent attack after the Mars retrograde cycle has closed. The Mars retrograde cycle closes on May 1st when Mars leaves the retrograde shadow and returns to the degree it went retrograde. Not all post-retrograde shadows produce a verifiable historical event; sometimes, the event happens during the post-retrograde shadow. Sometimes, the event occurs a few weeks later. I think that it is wise to err on the side of caution.

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2025 Venus Retrograde

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March 1st to May 15th

From Evening Star to Morning Star

January 28th, Venus begins to slow down ~ Venus can be seen in the Evening
February 3rd: Venus enters Aries
March 1st Venus Station to Retrograde at 10 Aries 50
March 22 Venus is directly behind the Sun and will not be visible for 8 days. Venus/Sun conjunction. (Except for Northern latitudes, Venus will be visible in both the morning and evening sky.) *See below to learn more
Venus becomes the Morning Star
March 28th Venus falls back to Pisces
April 12th Venus Stations Direct at 24 Pisces 38
April 30th Venus reenters Aries
May 15th Venus leaves post shadow at 10 Aries 50
Venus retrograde will overlap with a Mercury retrograde from March 15th to April 7th
Two Eclipses while both Venus & Mercury are retrograde

The goddess of love and beauty, Venus, rules romance, values, art, and aesthetics. Venus seeks to possess and embrace what she cherishes, resonates with, or desires.

Venus goes retrograde for 40 days every 18 months. When she goes retrograde, her “backspin” marks Venus’ shift from the Evening Star, when she can be seen low on the horizon, to the Morning Star when she rises before the Sun. Two weeks into her retrograde phase, she will be directly behind the Sun, and Venus will disappear from our view for 8 days. When Venus “goes dark,” we can use her descent into the primordial heart to review the state of our own hearts’ emotions, interpersonal relationships, values, and creative springs. This is the time to cleanse our subconscious, eliminate outdated baggage, and exorcise emotional or relationship demons. Now is the time to clean out and clean up what no longer serves your heart.

The Venus Rose ~ the Five Petals of Venus

Five Venus phase cycles take almost eight years to complete. The inferior conjunction points trace a pentagram around the zodiac in the five successive phase cycles.

Venus creates what is often called the “Venus Rose” or the Petals of Venus, two geometric designs over an eight-year cycle. Venus returns to the same place in the sky every eight years on about the same date. During this cycle, her movements will trace a Pentagram, a five-pointed star. Also, she will create an octagram, an eight-pointed star between the Earth and the Sun.

These geometric designs are created as Venus aligns with the Earth and the Sun five times. As she completes five synodic cycles, she will trace out a pentagram. The octagram is created every eight years when she returns to the same point in the sky where the cycle originally began. You can learn more about this amazing astronomical celestial ballet at https://www.sciencealert.com/the-celestial-dance-between-earth-and-venus-draws-a-stunning-pattern-through-space

On February 3rd, the goddess of love entered Aries, traditional astrologers consider this a determent placement for Venus. Traditional astrologers felt Venus in Aries was too assertive, independent, and provocative. Venus in Aries goes against gender stereotyping; she is enterprising, bold, passionate, and confident! On March 1st, Venus will station to retrograde, she will fall back into the sign of her exaltation, Pisces on March 28th, and will station to direct on April 12th. She completes her retrograde cycle when she returns to 10 degrees of Aries on May 15th!

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How To Use An Astrological Calendar

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Part One: The Moon

Now that you have your 2025 Astrological calendar let’s learn how to use it! Using your 2025 Astrological calendar, you will be able to follow the transiting Moon as she moves through her phases and track when she is void -of -course. Knowing when the Moon is void you will be able to take advantage of the most favorable lunar periods to accomplish your goals.

Understanding the Moon and her phases:

The Astronomy:

The Moon is our only satellite, the fifth-largest moon in our Solar System. The Moon is in a synchronous rotation with the Earth. The tidal forces between the Earth and the Moon slowed the Moon’s rotation until it became locked in its orbit around the Earth. The Moon always keeps the same side of its surface facing the Earth. (The Moon rotates on its axis roughly about the same time it orbits the Earth.)

Synodic Month:

It takes the Moon 29.5 days to completely cycle through eight distinct phases. “The Lunar phases change cyclically as the Moon orbits the Earth according to the changing relative positions of the Earth, Moon and Sun.” (Wikipedia) The Moon is considered extremely significant in all divisions of Astrology. She rules our day-to-day awareness—the perceptional mind of emotions and senses. The intuitive/ instinctive consciousness regulates automatic functions. The Moon is very personal having rulership over all familiar ties, especially female relatives. For women, the Moon is the most important planet in their Natal charts. She describes our emotional nature, and our relationship with the phases of womanhood ( maiden, mother, crone) A woman’s physical, hormonal, psychological, and cultural experience and expression of the divine feminine are expressed through her moon’s sign and placement.

Astrologer, Dane Rudhyar, was a leader in the Humanist Astrology movement. In 1967, he wrote the book “The Lunar Cycle” describing in-depth the astrological implications of each of the phases of the Moon. He was the first to ascribe Jungian archetypal motifs to the phases.

Let’s take a journey through the phases of the Moon using classic archetypes to light the way.

The Dance of Moon, Sun & Earth:

The Moon, through her phases, reflects the Sun’s light to the earth. The Sun is our life-giving star. The Sun represents energy that is constant and positive. Its highest expression is the ability to illuminate our connection to spirit. The Sun gives vitality, confidence, and creative expression when well-placed in a natal chart. Earth is the Goldilocks planet; just the right distance, size, and spin to create a planet that can sustain life. From our planet, both the Sun and Moon appear to be of equal size.

The Phases

The New Moon: 0.00 to 45‘ Archetype: VISIONARY Day 1/Day 29

**Begin new projects**

The Moon is between the Earth and the Sun. Invisible as she rises and sets with the Sun. Rainfall tends to be heavier and tides are higher. This Moon phase is tuned into the collective unconscious and has only an intuitive sense of self. From 0’ to 45’ the energy moves from childlike innocence to playfulness and exploration.

The Crescent Moon: 45’ to 90’ Archetype: The Individualist Day 4

The Crescent Moon rises around Noon and sets around Midnight in the Western sky. The light is emerging. We are conscious of “what could be”. We start exploring our individualism. This Moon rebels against constraints and injustices. Our soul at this stage of development starts to seek more meaningful experiences.

The First Quarter:90’ to 135’ Archetype: The Warrior Builder: Day 7

The Moon is now half light/half dark: the Moon crosses the earth’s orbit moving outward. We struggle with inner conflicts, timeless subjects include the forces of darkness and light, good/bad, right/wrong, and fate vs free will. The individual starts to become social.

The Gibbous Moon: 135’ to 180’: Archetype: The Scholar Day 10

The Light becomes more prominent. We move from intuition to intellect. We direct our psyche into the outer world developing a socialized ego. There is a need to balance the personal and the collective. We explore intellectual possibilities.

The Full Moon: 180’ to 225’ Archetype: The Beloved day 14 The Sun and the Moon are of equal size in the sky facing each other. The earth is farthest from the Sun. The spiritual marriage of the Sun & Moon. The union of anima/ animus, male/female. The Full Moon is pregnant/receptive with creative self-actualizing energy. We are developing integrated personal relationships. This Moon focuses on physical, romantic, and spiritual relationships.

The Disseminating Moon: 225’ to 270’: Archetype: Teacher Day 18

Reemergence of the darkness. Spiritual awakening. Intensified relationships both positive and negative. This Moon seeks to purify emotions. Now we are preparing for the return of the collective unconscious. Ego has reached its pinnacle and knowledge and experience are released. We apply intellect by sharing our knowledge. We open up to the universal; acknowledge the need to return to the source, and explore psyche and philosophical and political activism. Connecting to others who share intuitive truths and intellectual knowledge.

Last Quarter Moon: 270’ to 315’: Archetype: Reformer/Hero’s Journey Day 22

The Moon crosses the Earth’s orbit moving inward: reevaluation We turn towards the subconscious and explore imagination and intuition. Start to link the inner and outer worlds. Creative tension exists between light/dark, a battle between ego and subconscious ( psychological battles)We descend into the darkness to save or redeem ourselves or someone else. Solar light gives form and structure to the unconscious. At this phase, it is important not to hide or repress the inner darkness or intuitive/instinctive information. Exposing lies and, uncovering corruption, or muckraking for the underdog.

Balsamic Moon/The Dark Moon:315’ to 360’ Archetype: Prophet Day 26

The growing darkness, depression, pessimism, a Cassandra visionary. We can now access the accumulated knowledge and wisdom of the collective unconscious. This Moon senses “that which will be”. There can be a need to withdraw from the world to reconnect to the source of inspiration, the Muse. Can become isolated, withdrawn, and depressed.

*** Next we will discover the meaning of a Void-of-Course Moon. ***

The Wandering Moon: void of course

By observing the daily lunar motion, you can take advantage of the most favorable time periods to accomplish your goals. You can minimize difficulties by knowing when the Moon is void of course. Understanding when the Moon is void-of-course allows us to consciously choose the best time to take action to produce the outcome we want.

You can minimize difficulties by knowing when the Moon is void -of -course.

The Moon waxes (increases) and wanes (decreases) from New Moon to New Moon in 29 days 12 hours 44 minutes and 2.7 seconds. The Moon moves from 12’ to 15’ in a day. (It moves 1/2 a degree in 1 hour.) The sign the Moon is traveling in will change every 2 1/2 days. The Moon is considered void- of- course when it ceases to make any major applying aspect to another planet before entering into the next zodiac sign.

During the void- of -course, the Moon is “free-floating” creating a feeling of non-structure. It can be difficult to ground ourselves during the void of course. The last aspect will provide clues about how the void -of -course will “feel” and what might happen.

William Lilly, a seventeenth-century Renaissance horary astrologer believed that when the Moon was void-of-course in Taurus; her exalt, Cancer; her rule or traveling in Sagittarius and Pisces, signs that are favored by Jupiter, the void-of-course Moon could be relied on.

The last aspect the Moon makes before she goes void-of course can be any one of the Ptolemy* aspects. (see below) Aspects are the geometry between the planets and show if the relationship between the planets will be easy or difficult. Your Astrological Calendar will have a glyph key explaining the symbols used on your calendar.

Conjunction: (0’) initiate actions (actions best applied via creativity)

Sextiles: (60’) provide an opportunity

Squares: (90’) difficulties that require action to overcome

Trine: (120’) positive results

Oppositions: (180’) Compromise or imbalance

If possible, during a void- of – course we should avoid activities that require alertness such as using machinery we are not familiar with. Traditional astrology counsels that during a void Moon, individuals should avoid making important decisions. If it is not possible to avoid events that require focus pay close attention to what you are doing and take breaks.

The void-of-course is an excellent time for working with creative energy! Use this time to tap into your subconscious/dream space. Do what you find relaxing: meditate, practice yoga, and work on artistic projects.

Between the first and last aspects made by the Moon, you can effectively take action to influence the outcome expressed by the zodiac signs the Moon is passing through. By the time the Moon goes void- of- course the energy has passed and any action we initiate during the void course will be ineffectual.

How to find the void- of course on your daily astrological calendar.

You will need to find the -v/c- which tells you that the Moon has made her last aspect. In our example, the Moon in Sagittarius is making a harmonious sextile to Saturn at 2:09 am. This tells us that this void-of course Moon is easy to navigate. The void- of course is over at 11:11 am when the Moon enters Capricorn.

If instead, the Moon’s last aspect was a square; the void-of-course time period may be fraught with conflict, or if the Moon’s last aspect before going void-of-course had been an opposition we know that we will need to balance the nature of the planets involved. The opposition works best if the Moon is moving towards (applying to) Jupiter, Venus, or Mercury.

If the Moon’s last aspect is easy ( sextile 60’ or trine 120’) and especially so if she is in Taurus, Cancer, Sagittarius, or Pisces we can expect the void- of course, to go well.

If we know what the last aspect is, what sign the Moon is in we can use the void of course to navigate a potentially difficult period. A void-of-course Moon can last hours so it’s good to know what kind of energy the day might bring.

EXAMPLE

Once you use your daily calendar you will begin to notice how a particular transiting Moon or aspect affects you. Some people find squares invigorating while others might find them frustrating. By using your daily astrological calendar you will start to develop a unique understanding of your relationship with the Moon.

The Moon through the Signs:

Cardinal Fire Moon Aries: energetic……headstrong

Fixed Earth Moon Taurus: cautious practical…….obstinate EXALT

Mutable Air Moon Gemini: indecisive restless…. open-minded versatile

Cardinal Water Moon Cancer: nurturing….shrewd RULES

Fixed Fire Moon Leo: enthusiastic…. proud

Mutable Earth Moon Virgo: competent….critical

Cardinal Air Moon Libra: teamwork….acquiescent

Fixed Water Moon Scorpio: perceptive…….secretive Detriment

Mutable Fire Moon Sagittarius: Spontaneity……Naive/ boasting

Cardinal Earth Moon Capricorn: realistic…. pessimistic FALL

Fixed Air Moon Aquarius: friendly……….detached

Mutable Water Moon Pisces: imaginative……….distracted

Phases of the Moon

New Moon: New beginnings subjective self-centered imprinting moment ( 0′ conjunction)

Crescent Moon: planting, building, the struggle to create structures

First Quarter Moon: the square (90’) brings forth crisis, lights a spark, stepping forward to meet a challenge.

Gibbous Moon: evaluation of goals, accomplishment-oriented, blending of passion and intelligence.

Full Moon: emergence illumination, clarity awareness of others, finding meaning through others. (180′ opposition)

Disseminating Moon: filled with knowledge and experience. Sharing life purpose/ mission with others.

Last Quarter Moon: the beginning of the end, tearing down, discontent with the status quo reorientation

Balsamic Moon: alienated from the past yet unclear about the future. Sensing what could be. Release the past.

*Ptolemy Aspects: Conjunction (0°), Sextile (60°), Square (90°), Trine (120°), and Opposition (180°). Major aspects are those that are divisible by 10 and evenly divided into a 360° circle.

Getting Ready for 2025

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We will see some major events transpire during 2025. Three outer planets will ingress into new signs, Mars and Venus will be busy in retrograde motion, and the north and south nodes will shift into new signs. 2025 looks to be a busy year!

If you want to learn more about astrology and how the planetary cycle affects you I suggest you get a 2025 astrological calendar or digital astrology app to help you. Here are some suggestions:

2025 Astrological Calendars and Planners, and Digital apps to create charts

A new year is almost here. Are you interested in learning more about astrology? Would you like to understand how to use astrology daily to help you be prepared for astrological events? I have some suggestions for you. No, do not read your monthly Sun Sign astrology in the newspaper. Instead, you can go ahead and purchase a Daily Planetary Guide. There are so many to choose from!

Some of my favorites are:

The Magic of I Astrological Planner: The beautiful design offers an astrological reference guide, planetary movements, retrogrades, and Moon phases, including a planting guide, also a planetary ephemeris for the year. They now offer a basic digital astrological calendar that works with your desktop calendar. All their products are pricey but if you enjoy using a planner it’s worth it. They offer beautiful and well-made products. https://magicofi.com
Since Jim Maynard retired and no longer publishes his phenomenal astrology calendar I have switched to Llewellyn’s Daily Planetary Guide. It’s reasonably priced and includes all the information you need to follow the Sun, Moon, and the planets as they move throughout the year. Llewellyn’s also offers a Witches’ Datebook https://www.llewellyn.com/browse_type.php?type=62&product_category_id=100.
If you are a serious student of Astrology, I highly recommend the Honeycomb Collective Personal Astrological Almanac. You can add asteroids, Hellenistic Zodiacal Releasing, and Lots, or add your Solar Return. They offer a wall calendar. You can receive both the almanac and calendar digitally. https://www.honeycomb.co

4. For our pagan sisters, I would recommend the Astro Moon Diary published by Astrocal. Their Astro Moon Diary offers a mix of information about astrology, astronomy, and the Pagan Solar and Cross Quarter Festivals. Unfortunately, they are not offering a USA 2025 version all times need to be converted. https://www.astrocal.co.uk/usa-shop/

Digital Calendars and apps to create charts

1. For people who have an iPhone, I like the Time Nomad app. The program offers professional-level accurate planetary positions, Time Nomad is a detailed and comprehensive astrological calendar. Easy to track the Moon, and her void- of-course times. You can pay for helpful add-ons at a reasonable price.

2. Time Passages will work on all phones. It is easy to use and navigate. The app provides planetary movements and educational content. Not all the app features are free.

3. Would you like to create free charts? AstroMatrix offers a free in-app purchase for premium content birth charts and natal chart analysis.

4. Completely free but more challenging to use is Astrocalc.com

The program offers a free download that gives you everything you need to create natal charts and run transits and progressions.

AI Daily Astrological Guidance

If you rather receive your astrological information on a phone, tablet, or desktop there are excellent apps available. (I am not a fan of AI and many of the new astrological apps use AI programming).

If you have money, the well-known astrologers Steven Forrest and Ricky Williams, put together the Lila app. You input your natal chart information and the app provides daily astrological insights.

Be sure to check back when I post “How to use your new 2025 astrological planner.”

Remember:

“It is a wise person who rules the stars, a fool who is ruled by them.”

The Mars Retrograde of 2024-2025

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The 2024- 2025 Mars Retrograde Cycle ( Mercury retrograde and Mars retrograde overlap until 12/15/2024)

12/6/2024 to 05/02/2025

Mars entered the pre-Shadow retrograde zone on 10/4/2024 at 17’ Cancer 01
Mars Retrograde starts December 6 2024, at 06 Leo 10
Mars backtracks into Cancer on January 7, 2025.
Mars will go direct on 2/23/2025 at 17 Cancer 01
Mars reenters Leo on April 17, 2025
Mars leaves the post-shadow retrograde shadow on May 2, 2025, at 06 Leo10

Important aspects during the Mars Retrograde cycle:

On 11/3/2024, Mars was in Cancer at 29’ opposite Pluto Capricorn at 29’ (this was right before the election)
On January 3, 2025, Mars retrograde at 1 ’ Leo will be opposite Pluto at 1’ Aquarius.
On April 27, 2025, Mars will again oppose Pluto; they will both be direct in motion at 3’Leo/Aquarius.

This Mars opposite Pluto aspect is highly volatile, involving the stubborn fixed signs of Leo and Aquarius. This combination often manifests as a defiant attitude characterized by aggression and a lack of self-control. Actions taken at this time may not be logical. This transit can revolve around an obsession with power and dominance, as well as a refusal to compromise.

The second square in a series of three takes place on December 24, 2024, with Jupiter at 14’ Gemini square and Saturn at 14’ Pisces. Collectively, we are facing the cause and effect of our moral choices. A lot of FAFO will unfold.

On February 3, 2025, Mars at 19’ Cancer will Square Chiron at 19’ Aries: Chiron squares can be emotional and very painful. This aspect will potentially be more difficult for cardinal signs: Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn.

Image depicting the retrograde motion of Mars — The Retrograde Motion of Mars

The Mars Retrograde Cycle:

Re-examining and Reflecting on Actions and Consequences

Mars goes retrograde about every 26 months for 58-81 days. When Mars “goes retrograde,” it will look like Mars has changed direction, but it’s an optical illusion created by our viewpoint here on Earth.

Mars rules physical activities, life force, sexual energy, and the competitive and ambitious drive to get our basic needs met. Mars is how we go about getting what we want in life. A healthy Mars is confident, ambitious, assertive, and strong-willed. A Mars that is not well-placed can be indecisive, timid, and co-dependent.

Mars is exalted when in Capricorn, rules when in Aries & Scorpio, detriment when in Taurus & Libra, and in its Fall while in Cancer.

The Mars retrograde of 2024 – 2025 will spend its retrograde cycle in both Leo and Cancer.

Mars transiting in Leo, a fixed masculine fire sign, is thought to represent humanity’s best and worst traits. Known for their large egos and generous hearts, Mars in Leo needs to be the center of attention, self-confident, and courageous. However, Mars in Leo can also be rigid, prideful, and stubborn.

Mars transiting in Cancer is a much different expression than outgoing and confident Leo. Mars Cancer is a difficult transit. Cancer is a cardinal feminine water sign, Cancer is concerned with emotions, family, home, and security. Mars in Cancer is debilitated by being in the opposite sign of Mars’ exaltation, which is considered to be in decline, weak, and hidden.

When a planet is in its Fall, it doesn’t have value, it is not listened to, hidden away, or cast out. A planet in its Fall can overcompensate, act oddly, or indicate an imbalance.

When Mars goes retrograde, we can feel deflated and indecisive and lack motivation. Mars’s retrograde energy becomes internalized, introspective, and hesitant to react. The internalized anger and stress can exacerbate health issues at this time.

Plans or projects can stall or move slower than planned. Accidents are a possibility due to impulsive behavior, disagreements, and aggressive confrontations, which are more likely to occur during Mars’s retrograde.

Sometimes, delays, setbacks, and frustrations during the Mars retrograde help us to discover issues that need to be addressed and behaviors that need to be changed. The Mars retrograde can force us to examine Mars issues relating to anger, sexuality, and ambition. If you have been overworking, trying to cope with stress, or are experiencing health struggles, the Mars retrograde can force you to slow down and use the Mars retrograde cycle time to reconsider how you have been managing your life.

The Mars retrograde is an excellent time to reexamine what has been working and not working in our lives. We can use the retrograde to reinforce and strengthen the routines that support our goals. We can review and hopefully gain an understanding of our anger issues, impulses, desires, and ambitions.

If we decide to make changes, it is best to wait to take necessary corrective measures when Mars goes direct.

The retrograde is a good time to review your goals and the methods you have been deploying to meet your goals.

You can make adjustments, work out the details, and take corrective action to implement changes after Mars has gone direct.

During Mars retrograde, DO NOT buy or DIY anything mechanical! Do not force things! At this time, initiating or being impulsive will not help and can have serious consequences.

The Mars retrograde is a good time to:

Review how you handle anger, conflicts, competition, sexual relationships, self-defense, and passive/aggressive issues.
Recalibrate, slow down, and redefine your relationship to Mars issues. Listen to your intuition; go with your instincts.
What in your life is no longer serving a purpose?
What is essential, and what do you need to let go of?
Expand your perspective, be flexible, and accept changes.

Prepare for the retrograde and remember that:

“It is a wise person who rules the stars, a fool who is ruled by them.”