March 29th, 2025 is a power-packed New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries at 9°, landing in a sky that’s already stirred by Venus and Mercury retrograde in Aries, and just a day before Neptune enters Aries for the first time since the mid-1800s.
This combination is fiery, karmic, and deeply catalytic.
Here’s what to expect from an astrological lens:
New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries (9°) – March 29, 2025 @ 3:58 AM PDT
Keywords: Initiation, Identity Shift, Karmic Doorways, Bold Breakthroughs
Solar Eclipses are not just ordinary new moons — they represent fated endings and beginnings, often acting as cosmic “course correctors.” In Aries, the sign of self, independence, and courage, this eclipse highlights:
- A radical reset around identity, direction, leadership, and personal agency.
- Letting go of people-pleasing or passive tendencies to step into a bolder, more authentic self.
- Major life reboots: new careers, independence, or even physical moves.
- A push to initiate without having all the answers — leap before looking.
If you have placements around 7–11° of Aries, Libra, Cancer, or Capricorn, this eclipse may bring significant personal shifts.
Venus Retrograde in Aries (through April 14)
Themes: Rewriting relationship dynamics, revisiting self-worth, reassessing desire
- Venus retrograde in Aries pulls us into reviewing how we express love, attraction, and personal value through an Aries lens — independence, assertiveness, and desire.
- Past relationships or unresolved attraction themes may resurface.
- There’s a deep call to reclaim one’s erotic self-expression, creative power, and confidence.
- Ask: Where am I still trying to be wanted instead of being real?
Mercury Retrograde in Aries (March 14–April 7)
Themes: Mental reboot, courageous communication, intuitive clarity
- This retrograde rewires how we speak up, initiate conversations, and make decisions.
- Old arguments or moments where you “didn’t say what you really meant” could come back for closure or clarity.
- A powerful time for rewriting your inner dialogue — especially if it’s been full of doubt or harshness.
Neptune Enters Aries – March 30, 2025
Themes: Spiritual courage, new vision quests, collective idealism with fire
- Neptune shifts from Pisces’ watery mysticism to Aries’ fiery action. This is a generational transit — it will stay in Aries until 2039.
- Expect a collective surge in visionary action, spiritual activism, and new mythologies around courage, purpose, and divine individuality.
- The shadow? Delusional heroism, spiritual bypassing via ego, or blind faith in identity-based movements.
Putting it All Together: What to Expect
Intensity & Instability
- Expect major shake-ups, awakenings, or endings around personal identity, relationships, and soul purpose.
- Things may fall apart quickly—only to make space for something more aligned.
Fire + Retrogrades = Combustible Emotions
- With Aries so lit up, anger, impulsivity, and restlessness may surge.
- But the retrogrades ask us to pause before reacting, review before launching, and feel before acting.
Spiritual Renewal Through Fire
- Neptune entering Aries gives this eclipse a soulful, visionary edge. It’s not just about “who am I?” — but “what burns in me with divine purpose?”
Key Takeaways
- This is a karmic turning point. Be willing to walk away from what doesn’t honor your fire.
- Don’t rush to act—even if Aries wants action. Retrogrades demand integration.
- Old wounds, old flames, and old narratives around love, courage, and visibility may return for resolution.
- Birth a new version of you—one that is more authentic, less apologetic, and rooted in soul, not ego.
This is a very Super Charged time on our planet! Change is happening! Whatever seeds of intentions we plant now will effect our entire year! Time to hit the reset button!
Be Bold and Courageous in your intentions and actions and choose NEW!
A note to consider….
Planting our seeds of New Beginnings on 3/29 is like planting a garden. There will be weeds that will have to be pulled up, and much tender love and nurturing will be needed to help them grow!
The area in your chart where 9 * Aries lives will be where the action is!
Below is a list of Aries intentions to help inspire your thinking….so please feel free to use, or make up your own!
The best crystals to empower and enhance your ceremony are:
- Moonstone…always…to begin a new cycle!
- Aries stones….Ruby, Red Jasper,Carnelian to ignite your dreams with the courage to follow them.
- Pisces energy….Amethyst to clear, connect, and dream big!
- Clear Quartz to amplify and hold the Intentions for you!
Aries Rules New Beginnings, Including:
Blazing New Trails, Initiation, High energy, Taking action, Innovative approaches.
Sample Intentions:
I create innovative, bold actions for all my projects!
I have more energy and vitality every day.
I intend a successful new beginning in the area of …….
Aries Rules the Self, Including:
The physical body, Instincts, Assertiveness.
Sample intentions to Strengthen the Self:
I always trust my instincts! They are my fail proof inner guidance system!
I strengthen my body daily, allowing for grace and beauty to radiate!
I always take a stand for myself, my values and believes!
Aries rules Innocence, Including:
Honesty, Authenticity, Impulsiveness, Straightforwardness
Sample Intentions to Encourage Authenticity:
I am always honest with my true thoughts and feelings.
I am confident in simply being myself.
I am always authentic and transparent with others, letting them know my true feelings.
I intend to converse straightforward in all my relationships.
Aries Rules Self-Discovery, Including:
Exploration, Taking Risks, Eagerness, and Competition.
Sample intentions to Further Self Discovery.
I take risks that lead to personal growth and positive renewal.
I make each day an adventure, filled with eagerness and exploration.
I view any setbacks as an opportunity for creative self-discovery!
I am excited to explore new paths daily!
I connect with others in a way that awakens my own sense of self-discovery!
Aries Rules Independence, Including:
Self direction, Self Reliance, Self-sufficiency.
Sample Intentions to Bolster Independence:
I willingly accept the leadership roles in my own life.
I cultivate the habit of self-reliance.
I always follow my own instincts in making decisions.
Aries Rules Our “Warrior Nature,” Including:
Courage, Leadership, Strength, Vigilance, Boldness
Sample Intentions to Evoke Courage:
I have the courage to be myself!
I have plenty of energy and courage to achieve my goals! !
I confidently take the lead in the matter of…..
I lead my tribe with integrity, love, and grace…. fearlessly!
As always, feel free to use these or make up your own!
Here is the info for your New Moon Ceremony.
The NM Solar Eclipse occurs at 3:58 AM PDT on 3/29….Early! This is a super power packed energy!!!! It’s worth a few moments of your morning to set your year, getting in sync with the Cosmic Flow!
- Get quiet, center, and make your ceremony sacred.
- Write 10 intentions …by hand, not computer.
- Your intentions this month are around the natural qualities of Aries and your intentions for the New Cosmic Year!
- After writing your intentions, take a minute to FEEL them complete, BE in your future….EXCITED! EXPECT and KNOW they are happening!
- Most importantly… Be Bold, Think Big, Invent your life, and always follow the path of Love and your Heart’s Desire!
Stay
Inspired….Connected….Empowered!
Peace and Blessings
Shelley
