The Aries Solar Eclipse (new moon) will happen on 29 March 2025, 6:58pm, Singapore time. We recently had the Blood Moon, a lunar eclipse. The difference now is that the moon is between the Sun and Earth, instead of Earth being between the Moon and the Sun.
New moons are typically symbolising fresh starts and new beginnings, start of transformative events and major shifts.
What does a solar eclipse represent in astrology?
A solar eclipse is when the moon is between the Sun and the Earth. What is going to happen on the 29th of March is a partial solar eclipse. The occurrence of eclipses aren’t very common, with the next one only happening in September. It’s going to dampen certain energies before a surge or charge of it. This is different from a lunar eclipse where we were clearing out the clutter and removing things from our lives. It’s now the opposite where things have been removed and we are going to start new cycles.
What to take note of for this solar eclipse in Aries?
Inner Fire
There’s an ignition (or reignition) of a fire within us regarding what we individually stand for. This could be at the expense of others where we’re focusing on our own needs, our own sense of identity in this world and our path towards our own life. This activates what might have previously been lost or subdued. While yes we are pushed towards initiation for our own good, it may still be impulsive with little to no consideration of the outcome. Ensure sufficient thought has been put in place before acting on your impulses.
A Cut Off
There could be a certain loss or losing of something in order for this cycle to start. While initially difficult, it’s necessary in order for you to reach greater heights, your higher self. This cut off will replace certain comfort that you’ve been confined to, that has been restricting further growth.
Energy Burst
There will be a period where you find yourself full of energy, wanting to do everything fast and efficiently. But after that burst, your interest in what you initially started will fade and you may never finish it. Control that energy as best as you can, keep a certain momentum going and not unleash it all at once. Even if it means doing things behind the scenes first and then releasing it slowly on a schedule.
Why is this solar eclipse in Aries so important?
The last time we had a solar eclipse in Aries/Libra was in April 2023. This current solar eclipse will mark an end to that previous cycle. Look back on what happened then till now. This could relate to your own identity, your sense of being, you taking charge of your own life or taking more initiative towards things you want to do. Or even about relationships and how you relate to others, whether it was helping you or bringing you down. Whatever cycle that you went through from April 2023 till now, will have taught you what you need to know, in order to start this new cycle from 29 March 2025 onwards. The house which you have Aries in will speak more about what that cycle was, specifically from 20 April 2023.
Transits Timeframe
To note, Mercury is still retrograde and going into Pisces on the 30th of March, while Venus is also retrograde in Pisces.
31 March – Neptune enters Aries
17th April – Mercury is back in Aries till 10 May
19 April – Mars (ruler of Aries) enters Leo, opposite Pluto in Aquarius
1 May – Venus enters Aries till 6 June
26 May – Saturn enters Aries
What does the solar eclipse mean for your rising sign?
Whichever house you have Aries in, is going to be very ‘busy’. A lot of changes, new beginnings and shedding of old structures. It’s also important to note that with the eclipse happening in Aries, the ruler of Aries, Mars should be taken into consideration.
Aries Rising
The eclipse is happening in your 1st house, sparking a new way of approaching your life and your relationship with others or your spouse, especially with 2 retrograde planets in your 12th house. You’re finally digging deeper within yourself to figure out what it is that you want and what you want from others/spouse. Then taking action towards ensuring your actions, your way of life, your approach to things, the way you present yourself, are all reflecting and present in your external surroundings. This could allow for shedding of old beliefs or old ways of doing things, affecting all areas of your life.
Your chart ruler, Mars is still in the 4th house of Cancer but will move into Leo on 19 April, opposite Pluto in Aquarius. This could further speak about releasing old ways of doing things at home or with your parents or with your inner emotional security. Taking action to address these topics may still make you unsure of which route to take. Allow yourself time to sit with it and try new routes if needed, even if they may not necessarily be as effective as you want them to be. Changes may be more evident from the 19th of April.
Taurus Rising
The eclipse is happening in your 12th house, where you’re now having an inner knowing or more of a connection with your subconscious. It may feel very new if you were never aware of the non-material realm. While you are typically more grounded preferring to do things yourself or your way, this period may bring up certain emotions that were hidden and are now coming to light, forcing you to address them. May also ignite a certain spark on things you didn’t want to address regarding siblings, your beliefs or the way you communicate.
Your chart Ruler, Venus is still retrograde in Pisces but will station direct on the 14th of April, up until 30th of April. Take this time to connect with friends or loved ones and be more easy going or accepting. Learn and relate to others in a more compassionate way, not nitpicking.
Gemini Rising
The eclipse is happening in your 11th house, where you’re approaching friendships or any hopes and wishes you have in a new manner. This eclipse is also making a sextile (good) aspect to your rising sign, giving you more drive and independence in your life. This could be letting go of friends who were once aligned with your inner values thus making way for new ones. You may also have different goals that you want to achieve, opportunities that you want to explore or social groups that you want to participate in.
Your chart ruler, Mercury, is currently retrograde in the 11th but moving into the 10th in Pisces. Sparking certain communication setbacks in your career which may ultimately prove to be beneficial for you in aligning you to your higher self with Jupiter, ruler of Pisces in Gemini, your 1st house. There is a mutual reception happening that will enable your way of life and identity to be working well in career, after a setback as Jupiter is still considered to be in its detrimental sign.
Cancer Rising
The eclipse is happening in your 10th house, but with a mutual reception between your career and your own way of approaching the world. Although this may only last one or two days, it’s a very good time to make notes on what you want in your career or ways of being that you want to improve on. Align yourself more during this period and actually think about what you really want in life as it will prove useful. From April 19th, when Mars is in Leo in your house of finances, you may find more opportunities in your career that will expand or lead you to take action with your finances.
Your chart ruler being the Moon will further enforce the importance of this eclipse.
Leo Rising
The eclipse is happening in your 9th house, sparking a new connection with certain widely accepted beliefs. Old views or opinions you personally once had will fade away. You may find yourself being particularly interested in expanding your horizons more. Whether it’s traveling to a whole new country (maybe even settling down there), exploring metaphysical languages or connecting with a certain religion/philosophical belief. You may also find yourself seeing life in a more wholesome view in how we’re part of the whole and life is just a process of a bigger purpose. Note that the Sun also is in its joy here and making a trine aspect to your rising sign, especially when Mars moves into Leo in your 1st house, allowing you to reinvent yourself and your life more actively and purposefully.
Your chart ruler being the Sun will further enforce the importance of this eclipse.
Virgo Rising
The eclipse is happening in your 8th house, bringing up certain changes in your life that may be challenging but very much needed. If married, you may have a different approach to the way you and your spouse are sharing finances, or the lifestyle that both of you have. If single, you may discover that there are situations you’ll find yourself in that make you unsure of what to do. There could be certain losses or things you need to let go off in order to evolve to a better alignment. If previously doing things for others to the point in which you’ve lost your sense of self, this period will bring up certain wounds that make you aware of putting yourself first.
Your chart ruler, Mercury is currently retrograde in Aries as well, but will be moving into Pisces. This further emphasises your relationship with others or your spouse, but with a mutual reception as Jupiter (ruler of Pisces) is in the 10th house in Gemini. Although both placements are considered to be in detriment, there will be some benefit or way in which your career or higher self will be helped by others or your spouse, even though certain conflicts will arise.
Libra Rising
The eclipse is happening in your 7th house, sparking new connections or releasing of current ones. While this could possibly mean breakups or divorces, it could also potentially mean taking your relationship to the next level or approaching your relationships in a new way where you’re being more true to yourself in that relationship. This could be both romantic or platonic. You may also meet someone who might be pushing you to achieve greater goals in your life or in your career, or they’ll make you question what it really is you want to achieve.
Your chart ruler Venus, is currently retrograde in Pisces in your 6th house. While it’s considered domicile (good), the retrograde effect may bring some delay in your routines, workplace, health or relationship with co-workers. The values in which you place upon these topics will also be tested then internalised, bringing out a deeper value system henceforth.
Scorpio Rising
The eclipse is happening in your 6th house, re-establishing new routines in your life. While Mars is still in Cancer in your 9th house, any foreign or international subject may prove to be challenging or misdirected. Once Mars moves into Leo from the 19th of April, you may find yourself in new environments that will positively impact your career or trying new ways of reaching your higher self. You may also be releasing old habits that kept you stuck. It’s a good time to reestablish good habits towards your health, whether it’s diet or fitness.
Your chart ruler Mars is currently in the 9th house of Cancer, considered to be its fall placement, that is also ruling your 6th house where the eclipse is happening, although its moving into Leo on 19th April. While it may be challenging at first, trying out different things that may or may not be ‘right’ or effective, especially to do with foreign or international subjects, it will prove to be very effective or give you an added drive and aggressiveness in reaching your higher self or goals in your career from the 19th of April.
Sagittarius Rising
The eclipse is happening in your 5th house, releasing old ways in which you express yourself with your hobbies, children or romantic relationship. You may have a new hobby or if single potentially a new romantic relationship. People around you may also find that you have more drive and passion in your life, seeing a new side of you, as the eclipse is forming a trine (good) aspect to your rising sign. You may be pursuing new things that bring out more of that inner joy. This may result in some sort of loss that you have previously spent time on, but will prove to be positive after.
Your chart ruler, Jupiter is in your 7th house of Gemini, considered to be its detriment. Potentially having issues with your spouse or other people, where you may be giving more of yourself in the relationship or learning things about them you weren’t previously aware of. It is however making a good aspect with the eclipse in your 5th house, so you may be speaking more on what’s on your mind or asserting that the issues are there and finally wanting to address them. Ensure that you and the other party hears where each one of you is coming from and to work through the difficulties.
Capricorn Rising
The eclipse is happening in your 4th house, may possibly enact change in your family environment, establish deeper connections with your parents or even possibly moving house. This is also about getting more in touch with your inner emotions, allowing yourself to feel more and addressing any innate or residual guilt that you have. This could be because of others or your spouse, resulting in some sort of loss at the end of April that will allow you to make the necessary changes for better alignment towards your higher self.
Your chart ruler, Saturn is in your 3rd house of Pisces, conjunct the north node. Any challenges or lessons that you face during this period are meant to happen, pushing you to communicate your needs and emotions to others, learning to feel and address the emotions rather than put them off.
Aquarius Rising
The eclipse is happening in your 3rd house, releasing old ways of communicating that may be for others’ benefit and moving into what you really want to communicate across. This could also be steered towards your sibling or applied through your beliefs and ideas about daily routines, health or coworkers. Any change regarding your relationship with others would be met with a slight friction first, but you’ll be able to form better relationships that you find easy to communicate with from 19th April onwards.
Your chart ruler, Saturn is in your 2nd house of Pisces, conjunct the north node. It’s a period to focus on what your internal values are, lessons about finances would also arise. Do not focus on what others might think is right and that you are wrong, but be firm on your values.
Pisces Rising
The eclipse is happening in your 2nd house, potentially being more aware of your finances, finding new ways of accumulating material wealth or a deeper look at what your inner values are. Shedding of old values and learning about new ones as you express yourself more, take action towards certain hobbies or encounter a romantic interest. Your attention to material wealth if previously was lacklustre may be changed for the better. Mars is also currently in your 5th house of self-expression, children, or romantic life, showing a discourse in these areas. From the 19th of April, you may find that your career, finances and daily routines are going very smoothly, with more passion for what you do.
Your chart ruler, Jupiter is in your 4th house of Gemini, considered to be in a detriment sign. While you may encounter challenges in your home, parents, or certain distress, the nodal axis is in your favour. Focus on what you want, how you want to present yourself to the world and how you want to approach your life.
Astrologically, the solar eclipse in Aries, coupled with the retrogrades of Venus and Mercury, is the start of how things are going to be in 2025, with fresh starts and new beginnings in our lives. Taking this time to connect with who you are, presenting your real selves to the world and taking action on it will be greatly beneficial for you.
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