The upcoming partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025, will occur at 8 degrees of Aries and will be visible in Europe, western Africa, eastern Canada, and the northeastern U.S. Solar eclipses often relate to sudden events that disrupt our normal routines; they are crises that appear out of nowhere, demanding our immediate and full attention. Unlike lunar eclipses, solar eclipses significantly stir things up both physically and consciously.
This eclipse represents a powerful new moon, an ideal time to set intentions for the future. Focus your intentions on Aries themes such as courage, leadership, spontaneity, and enthusiasm. The six months following this eclipse offer a perfect opportunity to make a fresh start in these areas.
A solar eclipse in Aries heralds the beginning of new, exciting, and bold initiatives. Aries, ruled by Mars, symbolizes pure potential and our identity. It involves taking action in the Aries area of your life, emphasizing ego development and the assertion of one’s will. This sign is associated with the archetypal masculine force—impetuous, strong-willed, and impulsive. Aries radiates contagious optimism and a vigorous joy of living, inspiring others to gain momentum and courage.
Neptune in Aries
This eclipse sparks the beginning of Neptune's long-term transit in Aries, starting the morning after the eclipse. Neptune governs our beliefs and ideals, and with Mars as the ruler of Aries, this transit could signify a moral or spiritual battle for our ideals. The last time Neptune entered Aries was in 1861, coinciding with the start of the Civil War. While historical cycles do not repeat exactly, they often rhyme. Neptune is the second of the outer planets transitioning from earth and water signs to fire and air signs. The first one was Pluto’s earlier shift from Capricorn to Aquarius in November 2024. Neptune in Aries will sextile Pluto in Aquarius until 2036, a positive aspect that could foster collective spiritual development and healing powers.
This eclipse is neither purely positive nor negative but could lead to complex, meaningful transformations. It should be considered alongside Neptune entering Aries and Saturn following in May 2025, forming a conjunction. This Saturn/Neptune conjunction in Aries could dissolve old boundaries and structures, reminiscent of the fall of the Berlin Wall during their last conjunction. The effects of this eclipse might become more apparent from late July or early August 2025 when Mars in Libra triggers it.
Impact on the United States
In the U.S. birth chart, Aries occupies the 4th house, which deals with roots, homeland, foundations, traditions, and family. The eclipse and Neptune’s transit suggest a dissolving of traditional structures, while Saturn's entry into the 4th house will help restructure the nation’s foundations.
Personal Effects
On a personal level, solar eclipses act as spotlights, revealing hidden matters but also highlighting positive trends or traits. In consultations, I've noticed that eclipses awaken clients to aspects of their lives they've neglected or overlooked, particularly in areas represented by the house affected by the eclipse.
If you are a client, review your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to determine their impact. Eclipses challenge the status quo, potentially altering your life’s trajectory, but they also serve as points of release and renewal. If your birthday is close to an eclipse, expect significant changes in the coming months and years.
This eclipse at 8 degrees of Aries will particularly affect you if you have personal planets at 6 to 10 degrees of Aries. Review your natal chart for the houses containing these degrees, as they indicate where you might see an end to old circumstances and the start of new ones.
Reflect on whether you have developed your pioneer spirit, and your willingness to fight for your ideals. Consider how you can inspire others. This solar eclipse repeats the themes of the solar eclipse on March 29, 2006—review what happened then to understand what may unfold now.
If any of these eclipses fall on a personal planet, check the list of keywords for the planets here
To see a brief list of areas covered by the different houses in your birth chart click here.
I leave you in the lap of the gods,
Janet Kane
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