An Aries Eclipse New Moon of Thresholds and Transformation
Posted on March 28, 2025 in Configurations
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By Leslie Benson for ASTROGRAPH Horoscopes
The New Moon Solar Eclipse at 9º 00’ Aries arrives on March 29, 2025, at 3:58 AM Pacific Time, marking a powerful threshold moment. Eclipses can often signify great change — portals through which we collectively step into new and unfamiliar territory. This particular eclipse is the last along the Aries-Libra axis for now, closing a cycle that has been in motion since 2023. With the North Node involved, there’s an influx of positive energy, an intake of vitality that mirrors Aries’ essence: the first rush of spring, the fire of initiation, the courageous pursuit of passion unbridled by hesitation — yet this can also indicate an inflaming energy that may signal flared tempers and frustrations.
As the ruler of Aries, Mars governs this eclipse. Mars, however, is still recovering from its recent retrograde journey and currently residing at 22° Cancer, in a partile or same-degree square to Chiron, sextile Uranus, and trine Saturn, so that its energy is complex. Additionally, Cancer is not the most comfortable environment for Mars, dampening his drive and asking of us a more indirect approach. There may be moments of frustration, obstacles such as inner wounding that could come up, a sense of encountering hindrance at every turn. Yet, that same trine to Saturn, which is a very long-lasting aspect from early February until late April, suggests that discipline, persistence, and spiritual practice can offer grounding and integration amidst uncertainty. Seeds planted through steady effort now will grow into roots of resilience, helping us navigate the profound shifts of this 2025 year, and beyond.
This eclipse is framed by the broader context of current outer planet movement, since Pluto has recently shifted into Aquarius, initiating a new era, while Neptune is on the verge of entering Aries for the first time in over 160 years. At 29° 57’ Pisces, Neptune signals the culmination of both his 14-year journey through Pisces and his entire 165-year cycle through the zodiac. This is therefore a moment of deep summation, of dissolving illusions, of surrendering what no longer holds true, both collectively and individually, as the currents of time continue to turn. The proximity of Neptune to Mercury and Venus in this eclipse configuration — both retrograde — adds another layer of confusion and fluidity. Reality may feel hazy, narratives uncertain. It could be a time to allow patterns to dissolve, to release what is out of our control, and to cultivate inner stillness. This is somewhat antithetical to the action-oriented Aries energy, and yet another chime in the direction of embracing paradox and allowing the mystery to unfold. It may be helpful now to prioritize tending to our nervous systems, fostering inner resourcefulness, and anchoring in practices that create stability as we step further into the transforming landscape of our world.
The Pisces stellium accompanying this eclipse is particularly poignant — Neptune at 29°, Venus at 28°, the North Node at 27°, Saturn at 24°, with Mercury soon to join them at 29°. The Pisces sign reminds us of transcendence, of our interconnectedness, of longing that reaches for something vast and ineffable, of dreams that stretch beyond the merely mundane. This energy can inspire, but it can also tempt us to escapism, our urge to drift away from reality’s harsher edges. The key here is balance — neither turning a blind eye to the challenges ahead nor becoming so overwhelmed that we entirely retreat. Instead, this is a moment to listen inwardly, to attend to intuition, to forge deeper connections with the unseen forces that guide and support us.
Notably, Venus will make her heliacal rise on the same day as this Solar Eclipse. Emerging as the morning star after her time of darkness beneath the horizon, this marks a peak moment in the Venus cycle — one of rebirth and revelation. In Pisces, where she is exalted, Venus invites us into deeper devotion, to ourselves and one another. This is an opportunity to embrace the spirit of Piscean compassion, love, and grace, even amidst the uncertainty of this threshold moment.
Adding a unique layer to this eclipse is the opposition between the Sun/Moon in Aries and the trans-Neptunian object Makemake in Libra. Makemake, one of a pair with Haumea, carries themes of deep ecological awareness, a primal bond with nature, and the fierce guardianship of life itself. This aspect suggests a heightened collective focus on environmental or social activism – protests, movements, and renewed calls for action to protect the Earth may intensify. On a personal level, we may feel the pull to reconnect with the natural world, to ground ourselves in the rhythms of the land, and to remember our role as stewards of the living planet, and conscious exemplars of justice and equality for all.
This Solar Eclipse is a turning point, a portal into new beginnings, and one that may evoke big emotions and a corresponding invitation for reflection, patience, and trust. The retrograde shedding process is still underway, so that the liminality of this moment is palpable. What remains steady is our capacity to choose, to align our actions with the person we wish to become and the world we wish to help create. May we each feel deeply supported and resourced in all facets and features, to bravely forge ahead into these wildly unprecedented and transformative times we are now living through.
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