March 2025 Astrology Forecast: Eclipses, Retrogrades and Neptune's Ingress into Aries

March 2025 is a chaotic turning point! It’s a month where we rethink relationships and communications, experience delays, unravel previously hidden information, let die and begin again. And of course, this is all not happening in a neat, linear way. We’re getting a cosmic re-alignment throughout eclipse season, navigate Venus and Mercury retrograde and last but not least experience Neptune’s historic shift into Aries at the end of the month. If you’re feeling like things are both speeding up and slowing down at the same time, you’re not wrong.

This is a month full of contradictions: forward movement comes with delays, clarity with confusion, endings alongside new beginnings. Eclipses bring fated events that realign us with where we need to go, but they also highlight what we need to release. Retrogrades ask us to slow down and rethink our approach before making our next big leap. And with Neptune entering Aries on March 30, we’re stepping into a brand-new 14-year cycle - one that will redefine our ideals, dreams, and collective spiritual direction.

The key to navigating March? Patience and adaptability. What appears blocked or unclear now will make sense in time. This again - after January and February -isn’t the month to force things forward, but rather to observe, adjust, and prepare for what’s ahead.

March 2025 astrology calendar

Here’s a quick snapshot of the major transits in March:

• March 2: Venus stations retrograde in Aries – A deep reevaluation of love, relationships, and self-worth begins.
• March 2: Mercury conjunct Neptune – Intuition is heightened, but so is confusion.
• March 3: Mercury enters Aries – Thoughts move faster, direct communication increases.
• March 8: Sun trine Mars – Confidence and motivation flow easily.
• March 11: Mercury conjunct Venus – Heart and mind align, but Venus is retrograde, so old patterns may resurface.
• March 12: Sun conjunct Saturn – A reality check; long-term goals take center stage.
• March 14: Virgo Total Lunar Eclipse – A major release point; letting go of control and perfectionism. (Read our guide to the total Lunar Eclipse here)
• March 15: Mercury stations retrograde in Aries – Miscommunications, tech issues, and revisiting past decisions.
• March 20: Sun conjunct Neptune – A dreamy, intuitive day, but also one where things may not be as they seem.
• March 20: Sun enters Aries – Aries season begins, bringing fresh energy and initiative.
• March 23: Sun conjunct Venus RX – A moment of clarity around relationships and values.
• March 23: Sun sextile Pluto – A powerful time for transformation and deep insights.
• March 24: Sun conjunct Mercury RX – Reviewing past conversations, decisions, or ideas.
• March 27: Venus RX enters Pisces – Softening into surrender; heart matters take a more emotional turn.
• March 27: Venus conjunct Neptune – Romantic, artistic, but also possibly unrealistic.
• March 29: Partial Solar Eclipse in Aries – A bold new beginning, but patience is required. (In depth guide coming soon)
• March 30: Mercury RX enters Pisces – Revisiting dreams, intuition, and old emotional stories.
• March 30: Neptune enters Aries – A major collective shift; courage and idealism reshape our spiritual and creative visions.

March’s eclipses in Virgo and Aries

March 14: Virgo total lunar eclipse

This full moon eclipse at 23°56' Virgo highlights what’s no longer working. The Moon is conjunct the South Node, meaning this eclipse is about release - letting go of old Virgo habits like perfectionism and control patterns that no longer serve us. If you’ve been obsessing over details or stuck in self-doubt, this eclipse will push you to step back and see the bigger picture.

Because the Sun and North Node are in Pisces, there’s a strong call to trust rather than micromanage. This eclipse invites you to balance practicality with faith. Not everything can be planned down to the last detail - sometimes, life unfolds in ways you can’t predict.

→ For a deeper dive into how this eclipse will affect you, read our in-depth eclipse article.

→ For a deeper understanding on the meaning and impact of the nodal axis in Virgo and Pisces, read this article.

March 29: Partial solar eclipse in Aries

This new moon eclipse at 9°00' Aries is a fiery invitation to start fresh. Eclipses in Aries awaken a strong desire for independence, courage, and new beginnings. But don't rush! With Venus and Mercury still retrograde, and Neptune entering Aries just one day later, things are shifting too rapidly to fully understand just yet.

This eclipse semi-squares Uranus in Taurus - expect the unexpected. It might even be that what you think you want now may change in the coming months, especially once Venus and Mercury go direct in April.

Mars - the ruler of Aries - is still in Cancer, now moving direct and revisiting it's long retrograde journey from the past months. This means actions are still emotionally driven rather than purely instinctual. Trust what’s emerging, but give yourself time to integrate before making any drastic moves.

→ Read our in depth article on this powerful eclipse here.

Eclipses are cosmic turning points, helping us to align with our true path in life. If you search clarity on your personal soul path and purpose in life, check out The Compass, our in depth evolutionary astrology report guiding you from your karmic past (South Node) to your best future (Your North Node). Eclipse season is THE perfect time to do this work :-)

Key transits to watch in March 2025

March 2: Venus stations retrograde in Aries

Venus retrograde in Aries (until March 27) and then Pisces (March 27–April 13) redefines our relationships, values, and self-worth.

• In Aries (March 2–27): Themes of independence, self-love, and personal desires come up. Are you being true to yourself in your relationships? Do you prioritize your own needs? This period exposes unhealthy relationship dynamics and asks you to reclaim your own power.
• In Pisces (March 27–April 13): The focus softens into forgiveness, compassion, and emotional healing. Old love wounds may resurface, but there’s an opportunity for closure and deep heart healing.

March 15: Mercury stations retrograde in Aries

Mercury turns retrograde at 9° Aries, staying in Aries until March 30, then backtracking into Pisces until April 7.

• Expect delays, miscommunications, and the need to slow down decisions. Mercury in Aries tends to be impulsive, but this retrograde is about reviewing rather than rushing.
• Revisit past ideas, projects, or conversations—especially ones that started in mid-February.
• Tech issues and travel delays are common under Mercury retrograde, so double-check plans and back up important data.

March 30: Neptune enters Aries

This is one of the most important transits of the decade. Neptune hasn’t been in Aries since the 1800s, and now, we’re entering a 14-year period where our collective ideals, creativity, and spirituality take on a more courageous, action-oriented tone.

• Spirituality becomes more self-directed. People will seek their own paths rather than following traditional structures.
• Art, media, and creative expression take on a bold, pioneering quality. Think of this as a shift from dreamy inspiration to direct action.
• The shadow side: Disillusionment and ideological conflicts can rise when people become overly attached to their beliefs.

This shift won’t happen overnight, but March 30 marks the beginning of a new era. Read more on Neptune in Aries in our 2025 Astrology Forecast or in this article covering all the history of Neptune's transits through Aries. We'll publish the evolutionary perspective on Neptune in Aries soon here.

Final thoughts on March

March 2025 is another month of reassessing, realigning and preparing for the next big chapter. With eclipses, retrogrades, and Neptune's move across the cosmic gap, things are in flux and we can expect big waves both in our own lives and in the collective. As always, when the sea is stormy, it's best to dive under (or in this case inside) because that's where we can find the calm waters. 🌊

→ If you desire to understand the bigger picture of what's happening this year, check out our 2025 Astrology Forecast.

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