03/06/2025
March ~ Change is coming! Venus & Mercury retrograde, Eclipses and the move of Neptune & Saturn. Excited to be writing again for Ninth House Astrology. This online magazine features amazing practioners that share wellness tips, spirituality, energetics and all things Astrology! In the spring issue, I share planetary shifts & changes that will occur over the next few months.
**Please note that there were edits that did not make timeline of magazine publishing. Please read below for the updated article...
Welcome to the beginning of Eclipse season, Venus retrograde, Mercury retrograde, and the move of Neptune and Saturn!
We start off the month of March with Venus retrograde between Aries & Pisces until Mid April. The last time Venus retrograded in Aries was in 2017. Think back to the themes that were happening in your life regarding relationships. Venus is known for love, beauty & creativity; Aries, ruled by Mars, is known for drive, passion & action. When Venus enters Aries, out goes the demure feminine in comes a feisty female warrior! This period will prompt you to reflect on what brings you joy. It will push you to think about how you pursue personal pleasure in yourself and all relationships.
Our first Eclipse will be a lunar eclipse in Virgo on March 13th. This full moon will be amplified by the south node. Virgo is the sign known for perfectionism; the full moon & the south node wants us to release what no longer serves us ~ think Marie Kondo. So, you may find that you want to declutter your surroundings or just be okay with not having all the answers and putting so much pressure on yourself. This also can be a time when you realize that bad habits need to go and find yourself incorporating a new daily routine that is healthier for you.
Then Mercury will begin its full retrograde on March 14th alongside Venus in Aries and the Full moon Eclipse ~ OH MY! As usual with Mercury retrograde ~ redo, rethink and revise. But, this time being in the impulsive sign of Aries, along with the Virgo full moon & eclipse and venus retrograde do not act impulsively, do not use harsh words, do not rush into signing contracts, buying electronics or ending relationships.
Then on March 29th we will have a partial solar eclipse in Aries. The solar eclipse calls in new beginnings and growth. Being in Aries expect an increase in confidence, bold action, and new opportunity that “you” initiate.
•The day after the solar eclipse on March 30th, Neptune the planet of spirituality, creativity and imagination will leave its comfort zone in Pisces where he has been since 2012 and move into Aries. Neptune will dance between the two signs but will begin its full residence in January 2026 and remain until 2038. Dreamy Neptune will “wake up” from the push and forthright energy of Aries. Some may experience spiritual awakenings and an increase in creativity. Many people may become involved in social movements. I expect collectively a rise of, “of the people and for the people” demonstrations. The last time Neptune was in Aries was during the American Civil War. And being that Pluto is now in Aquarius which hasn’t occurred since the French & American Revolutionary wars expect unrest. But it is all for the good.
•On May 24th Saturn the task master will also leave Pisces and enter fiery Aries alongside Neptune. You will feel a shift of this mixed match duo until July becuase it is then Neptune will go back into Pisces until February 2026. Saturn represents hard work, responsibility, and life lessons. Aries is energetic and courageous. During this time, you may feel like you want to step up, take action and assert yourself in ways you have never done before. The energy is a time to assert yourself in a very mature, structured manor. Saturn will be in Aries until April 2028 and then when Neptune returns in 2026 you can see how the two can become a dynamic duo!
I welcome you all to reflect that we have chosen to be a part of earth school at this time. The shifting of all the outer planets ~ Pluto, Neptune and soon to be Uranus all around the same time is a rare occurrence. 2025/2026 is the one of the most life changing periods in history. Expect new technology, new beginnings, and collective transformation. Christie Thor