Your Guide to the Astrology of 2025
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Welcome to your guide to the Astrology of 2025! This year is set to be a dynamic one, filled with major astrological events that will usher in a period of profound change and growth. We'll be navigating a Mars retrograde, a Venus retrograde, and significant sign changes for Neptune, Uranus, and Saturn—all within a few short months!
While this cosmic shake-up might feel daunting, remember that astrology isn't about predicting a predetermined future. Instead, from an Evolutionary Astrology perspective, these transits offer valuable opportunities for personal growth and soul evolution, both individually and collectively.
Change is the undeniable theme of 2025. This word might evoke fear or excitement, depending on your perspective. But the good news is that we have the power to choose how we respond to these shifts. By cultivating self-awareness and embracing our free will, we can navigate this dynamic year with greater ease and even become a force for positive change in our own lives and the world around us.
In this post, I'll offer an overview of the major astrological events of 2025. Stay tuned for more in-depth interpretations of each transit as the dates approach!
OUTER PLANET SIGN CHANGES
Neptune's Farewell to Pisces: Integrating the Lessons of Surrender
(through 3/30/2025, then 10/22/25 - 1/26/26)
Since 2011, Neptune has been journeying through its home sign of Pisces, amplifying the dreamy, intuitive, and spiritual qualities of this watery realm. This transit has brought significant changes to our world, both collectively and personally. We've witnessed the rise of immersive technologies, the undeniable challenges of climate change, and a collective shift towards spirituality and questioning traditional boundaries.
On a personal level, Neptune in Pisces has likely brought its share of losses and changes into your life. Loss is a natural part of the human experience, but this transit has perhaps made you more aware of its subtle undercurrents. As Neptune prepares to leave Pisces in 2025 (with a brief return at the end of the year), take time to reflect on the losses you've experienced and honor the process of grief and healing. Whether it's the ending of relationships, the passing of loved ones, or other significant changes, allow yourself to feel the full spectrum of emotions associated with these experiences. Acknowledge the ways these losses have shaped you and the wisdom they've imparted.
This period of reflection is crucial for integrating the lessons of Neptune in Pisces before we embark on a new spiritual journey when Neptune enters Aries.
Key Takeaways:
Honor your grief: Allow yourself to feel and process any sadness or loss associated with Neptune's journey through Pisces.
Reflect on the changes: Consider how your life has transformed since 2011, acknowledging both the challenges and the growth you've experienced.
Embrace the lessons of surrender: Neptune in Pisces has taught us about acceptance, letting go, and trusting the flow of life. Carry these lessons with you as you move forward.
Neptune Enters Aries: The Rise of the Spiritual Warrior
(3/30/25 - 10/22/25, then 1/26/26 - 2039)
On March 30th, 2025, Neptune begins its journey through the bold and fiery sign of Aries, marking a significant shift in our collective spiritual landscape. This transit, lasting until October 22nd with a brief return to Pisces before settling in Aries for the next 14 years, calls us to embrace our spiritual autonomy and become active participants in our soul's evolution.
Neptune in Aries may spark a wave of spiritual innovation, with new practices and beliefs challenging traditional paradigms. This transit can inspire us to take action towards our ideals, building a world that reflects our spiritual values. However, it's essential to be mindful of the potential for spiritual delusion or fanaticism. Maintain a healthy dose of discernment as you explore new beliefs and practices, ensuring they align with your authentic self and the greater good.
This transit also calls you to connect with your inner "Spiritual Warrior." Find a cause you're passionate about and contribute your time, energy, or resources. Be an advocate for positive change and stand up for what you believe in.
Key Takeaways:
Embrace Spiritual Self-Empowerment: Take an active role in your spiritual development. Explore new practices, connect with your intuition, and trust your inner guidance.
Balance Idealism with Action: Channel your spiritual aspirations into tangible action, creating positive change in your life and the world around you.
Cultivate Discernment: Be mindful of the potential for spiritual delusion or fanaticism. Maintain a healthy dose of skepticism as you explore new beliefs and practices.
Uranus's Farewell to Taurus: Embracing Change and Redefining Security
(through 7/6/25, then 11/7/25 - 4/25/26)
Uranus, the planet of revolution and innovation, has been shaking up the stable and grounded sign of Taurus since 2018. This transit, which continues through much of 2025 with a brief return at the end of the year, has been a wake-up call for a more conscious and sustainable relationship with the material world. It's challenged us to re-evaluate our finances, question our definition of security, and embrace a more mindful approach to possessions.
As Uranus wraps up its time in Taurus, it's an opportune moment to reflect on the progress you've made in these areas since 2018. Have you become more adaptable to change? Have you redefined your relationship with money and material possessions? Have you found new ways to create stability amidst uncertainty?
This is also a time to break free from any lingering resistance to change. Uranus in Taurus can trigger a stubborn clinging to old patterns and beliefs, especially those related to finances and security. Embrace the opportunity to step outside your comfort zone, explore new possibilities, and create a more fulfilling and sustainable relationship with the material world.
Key Takeaways:
Reflect on your relationship with the material world: How have your values and priorities shifted since 2018?
Embrace change and innovation: Be open to new ways of managing your finances, creating security, and finding fulfillment beyond material possessions.
Break free from resistance: Let go of any stubborn attachments to old patterns or beliefs that are holding you back from growth and abundance.
Uranus in Gemini: A Revolution in Thought and Connection
(7/6/25 - 11/7/25, then enters Gemini fully 4/25/26)
Get ready for a mental whirlwind! On July 6th, 2025, Uranus, the planet of innovation and revolution, enters the quick-witted and communicative sign of Gemini. This transit, lasting until 2033, marks a period of exciting breakthroughs and accelerated change in how we connect, learn, and share ideas.
Expect a surge in technological advancements, particularly those that enhance communication and knowledge sharing. Social networks may evolve in innovative ways, and we might see a greater emphasis on community-based learning and collaboration.
On a personal level, Uranus in Gemini encourages you to embrace your intellectual curiosity, explore new ideas, and express yourself authentically. You may feel a strong urge to break free from limiting beliefs and outdated modes of thinking. This is a time to cultivate mental flexibility. Be open to new perspectives, and allow your unique voice to be heard. This transit can be a catalyst for personal growth and exciting new beginnings, especially in the realms of communication, learning, and social connection.
Key Takeaways:
Embrace Mental Flexibility: Be open to new ideas, perspectives, and ways of thinking. This is a time to challenge your assumptions and expand your mental horizons.
Connect and Collaborate: Seek out like-minded individuals and engage in stimulating conversations. This transit encourages collaboration and the sharing of knowledge.
Express Yourself Authentically: Don't be afraid to let your unique voice be heard. This is a time to express your ideas and opinions with confidence and authenticity.
Saturn's Farewell to Pisces: Harvesting the Wisdom of Surrender
(through 5/24/25, then 9/1/25 - 2/13/26)
As Saturn's journey through Pisces comes to a close in 2025 (with a brief reprise in the fall), it's time to harvest the wisdom gleaned from this deeply spiritual transit. Since March 2023, Saturn in Pisces has been a gentle yet firm teacher, encouraging us to surrender to the flow of life, confront our limitations, and cultivate greater compassion for ourselves and others.
This transit has challenged us to discern our dreams from reality, taking practical steps towards manifesting those aligned with our soul's purpose while releasing those that no longer serve us. We've learned about acceptance and letting go.
Now, as Saturn prepares to shift into Aries, we're invited to integrate the lessons of this introspective journey. Acknowledge the endings and new beginnings you've navigated, the boundaries you've established, and the deeper connection you've forged with your spiritual self. Celebrate the resilience you've cultivated and the wisdom you've gained about surrender and the importance of a grounded spiritual practice.
As we move forward, we carry with us the gifts of Saturn in Pisces: a heightened sense of compassion, and a stronger spiritual foundation.
Key Takeaways:
Reflect on your spiritual growth: How has your relationship with spirituality evolved since 2023?
Acknowledge your resilience: Celebrate the challenges you've overcome and the strength you've gained.
Integrate the lessons of surrender: Carry the wisdom of acceptance and letting go into the next chapter of your journey.
Saturn in Aries: Courageous Action Meets Disciplined Effort
(5/24/25 - 9/1/24, then 2/13/26 - 4/12/28)
Saturn, the planet of structure and responsibility, enters the bold and fiery sign of Aries on May 24th, 2025, where it will stay until September 1st. It then dips back into Pisces before returning to Aries from February 13th, 2026, to April 12th, 2028. This transit marks a time for embracing new commitments and taking courageous action toward our goals.
If you've been yearning to start a challenging project that demands discipline and perseverance, Saturn in Aries will lend its supportive energy. Aries, the warrior archetype, encourages us to "feel the fear and do it anyway," providing the courage to take that first step, even if the journey ahead is long.
However, this transit also carries a shadow side: the potential for stubborn determination in the wrong direction. Like a ram relentlessly butting its head against a brick wall, we might become overly focused on getting our way, forgetting the valuable lesson of surrender learned during Saturn's time in Pisces. The key to navigating this transit lies in recognizing when our ego is driving the bus, leading us down a path of unnecessary resistance. By staying humble, adaptable, and open to course correction, we can harness the powerful energy of Saturn in Aries to achieve our goals with integrity and wisdom.
Key Takeaways:
Embrace Courageous Action: This is a time to initiate new projects and pursue your goals with boldness and determination.
Cultivate Discipline and Perseverance: Saturn in Aries rewards hard work and dedication. Stay focused and committed to your endeavors, even when faced with challenges.
Balance Willpower with Flexibility: Avoid becoming rigid or overly assertive. Be willing to adapt your approach and listen to feedback.
Jupiter's final months in Gemini: Integrating the Gifts of Curiosity and Connection
(through 6/9/25)
Jupiter, the planet of expansion and abundance, will be gracing the communicative sign of Gemini until June 9th, 2025. This transit has been a whirlwind of mental exploration, encouraging us to embrace curiosity, expand our knowledge, and connect with others through lively conversations. We've been invited to take leaps of faith in learning, explore new ideas, and broaden our perspectives.
As Jupiter prepares to move into Cancer, it's a time to integrate the wisdom gained and celebrate the growth you've experienced. Acknowledge the new skills you've acquired, the diverse perspectives you've encountered, and the ways you've stretched your intellectual boundaries. Carry these gems of wisdom with you as you embark on the next chapter of growth and expansion. The lessons of Jupiter in Gemini—open-mindedness, curiosity, and a love of learning—will serve you well as you navigate the emotional landscape of Jupiter in Cancer.
Key Takeaways:
Celebrate your intellectual growth: Acknowledge the new knowledge and skills you've gained during this transit.
Reflect on your connections: How has your communication style evolved?
Integrate the lessons of curiosity: Carry your newfound open-mindedness and thirst for knowledge into the next chapter of your journey.
Jupiter in Cancer: Nurturing Our Roots and Expanding Our Emotional World
(6/9/25 - 6/30/26)
Jupiter, the planet of abundance and expansion, enters the nurturing sign of Cancer on June 9, 2025. This transit brings blessings and opportunities for growth in areas related to home, family, and emotional well-being.
Jupiter in Cancer strengthens our connection to our roots. It supports improvements to our homes, whether that means relocating or renovating. This transit encourages us to create a home environment that truly reflects our needs and values, offering support as we make our homes a sanctuary.
This transit also shines a light on our family bonds. It's an opportune time to mend broken relationships and deepen connections with loved ones. However, Jupiter's blessings often require us to take a leap of faith and step outside our comfort zones.
Be mindful of the potential for heightened emotions and impulsive decisions, as Jupiter amplifies Cancer's emotional nature. Seek balance and guidance from trusted sources when needed.
Key Takeaways:
Nurture your home and family: Create a supportive and loving environment.
Embrace emotional growth: Allow yourself to feel deeply and express yourself authentically.
Balance emotions with wisdom: Avoid impulsive decisions based solely on emotions. Seek guidance when needed.
OUTER TO OUTER PLANET ASPECTS
Saturn Conjunct Neptune in Aries: Bridging the Gap Between Dreams and Reality
(near exact July 2025, in range from May 2025 until the exact conjunction on 2/20/26)
In 2025, we're experiencing a rare and potent alignment: the Saturn-Neptune conjunction in Aries. This cosmic event, occurring approximately every 36 years, signifies a powerful merging of structure (Saturn) and spirituality (Neptune). It's a time to bridge the gap between our dreams and reality, to find meaning and purpose in a world that often feels chaotic and uncertain.
This conjunction follows a period of tension and growth, as Saturn and Neptune squared off between 2015 and 2017. During that time, we were challenged to discern our true dreams from illusions, confront our limitations, and cultivate a disciplined approach to our spiritual practice.
Now, with Saturn and Neptune joining forces in fiery Aries, we're invited to embody the wisdom gained and take inspired action towards manifesting our vision. It's a time to align our actions with our spiritual values, set healthy boundaries, and cultivate self-discipline. This conjunction empowers us to become conscious co-creators of our reality, trusting that the universe will support our efforts as we build a solid foundation for our dreams.
Key Takeaways:
Integrate your spiritual lessons: Reflect on the challenges and growth you experienced during the Saturn-Neptune square (2015-2017).
Take inspired action: Align your actions with your spiritual values and take concrete steps towards your goals.
Embrace your role as a co-creator: Trust that the universe supports your efforts to manifest your dreams.
The Jupiter-Saturn Square: Balancing Dreams with Reality (2024-2025)
As we move through the first half of 2025, we continue to navigate the dynamic tension of the Jupiter-Saturn square, a transit that challenges us to balance our expansive dreams (Jupiter) with the practical realities of life (Saturn).
With Jupiter in Gemini, we're encouraged to explore new ideas, embrace diverse perspectives, and connect with others through lively communication. However, it's important to stay focused and avoid getting scattered by too many possibilities.
Meanwhile, Saturn in Pisces calls us to turn inward, confront our fears, and cultivate greater compassion. This grounding influence can help us navigate the sometimes chaotic energy of Jupiter in Gemini.
This Jupiter-Saturn square asks us to find the middle ground between optimism and realism. It's a time to set realistic goals, embrace challenges, and trust our intuition.
As Jupiter and Saturn shift into Cancer and Aries respectively in June 2025, the focus of this square will shift towards themes of home, family, and emotional security (Cancer) versus independence, action, and self-assertion (Aries). This can create tension between our desire for nurturing and stability and our need to take bold steps forward. The key is to find balance between these opposing forces, honoring both our emotional needs and our drive for independence.
Key Takeaways:
Stay focused: With Jupiter in Gemini, prioritize your most meaningful pursuits and avoid getting scattered.
Embrace your spiritual side: Saturn in Pisces encourages introspection and compassion.
Find balance: Navigate the tension between your dreams and reality, honoring both your need for security and your desire for independence.
RETROGRADES
Retrogrades of the inner planets–Mercury, Venus, and Mars–offer us times to reflect and reevaluate the matters ruled by these planets. Mercury is Retrograde every three months for about three weeks, so we are more familiar with them. But this year we start the year in the midst of a Mars Retrograde, shortly followed by a Venus Retrograde that overlaps with a Mercury Retrograde. The name of the game during these first few months of the year is “slow and steady wins the race.” There will be more energy available to make big strides in the late spring through the summer months. Here’s an overview of the major retrogrades this year.
Mars Retrograde in 2025: A Time for Inner Reflection
(in progress since 12/6/24, ends 2/23/25)
We begin 2025 with Mars, the planet of action and passion, already retrograde. This transit, lasting until February 23rd, invites us to turn inward and re-evaluate our relationship with our drive, ambition, and self-expression.
As Mars retrogrades through Leo (until January 13th), we may experience creative blocks, ego challenges, or conflicts in our relationships. It's a time to channel our energy constructively, practice patience, and avoid impulsive actions.
When Mars backtracks into Cancer (January 6th - February 23rd), our focus shifts to our emotional world, family dynamics, and sense of security. This can be a time of heightened sensitivity, calling for self-nurturing and healthy boundaries.
Throughout this Mars retrograde journey, prioritize self-care, manage any anger or frustration, and practice patience as you navigate potential delays. By the time Mars stations direct, you'll have a clearer sense of direction and renewed energy.
Key Takeaways:
Channel your energy wisely: Avoid impulsive actions and find constructive outlets for your passions.
Nurture your emotional well-being: Prioritize self-care and create a safe space for yourself.
Practice patience: Expect delays and setbacks, and use this time for introspection and re-evaluation.
Venus Retrograde in Aries & Pisces: Redefining Love and Values
(3/1/25 - 4/12/25)
In 2025, Venus, the planet of love and beauty, will be retrograde from March 1st to April 12th, prompting us to reassess our relationships and values. This retrograde begins in fiery Aries, highlighting our desires and assertive energy in relationships, before backtracking into dreamy Pisces, emphasizing our emotional and spiritual needs.
During the Aries phase (March 1st - 27th), you might feel compelled to express your needs more directly. It's a time for honesty and authenticity, but also for navigating potential conflicts with grace.
As Venus shifts into Pisces (March 27th - April 12th), the focus turns inward, encouraging you to explore your capacity for forgiveness and unconditional love. You might revisit past relationships or unresolved emotional patterns.
This Venus retrograde is a chance to gain clarity on your values and create more fulfilling connections.
Key Takeaways:
Communicate honestly: Express your needs clearly and with empathy.
Embrace forgiveness: Let go of past hurts and cultivate compassion.
Re-evaluate your values: Reflect on what truly matters to you in relationships.
Mercury Retrogrades of 2025
You can find the exact dates and signs for the Mercury Retrogrades HERE. The signs covered this year are: Aries, Pisces, Leo, Sagittarius, and Scorpio. It’s a mix of fire and water themes, so it will be time to cool our jets during these retrogrades and not get steamed over delays.
I’ll be covering each upcoming Mercury Retrograde as it arrives, so sign up for my newsletter or check back on my blog page to receive updates!
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Eclipses of 2025: Balancing the Spiritual and the Mundane
Eclipses are potent moments of change and transformation, often associated with new beginnings, necessary endings, and shifts in consciousness. In 2025, we experience a series of eclipses dancing across the Pisces/Virgo axis, inviting us to find balance between our spiritual aspirations and the practical realities of daily life.
The Pisces eclipse encourages surrender to the flow, embracing intuition, and connecting with dreams and emotions. This time offers opportunities for healing and spiritual growth.
The Virgo eclipses call us to cultivate discernment, refine our skills, and attend to the details of our lives. They highlight self-care, service, and finding order.
These eclipses create a dynamic tension between the ethereal and the practical. We're asked to find harmony between these opposing forces, integrating our spiritual selves with our earthly responsibilities.
Finally, a powerful eclipse in Aries on March 29th ignites our courage, inspiring bold action towards our goals. It reminds us of our power to shape our reality.
Key Takeaways:
Embrace both your spiritual and practical sides.
Find balance between surrender and action, intuition and discernment.
Use the eclipse seasons (2 weeks before and after each eclipse) for healing, personal growth, and aligning with your soul's purpose.
Here are the dates and signs of all eclipse for 2025:
LUNAR Eclipse March 14, 2025 - 24 degrees Virgo
SOLAR Eclipse March 29, 2025 - 9 degrees Aries (final Aries/Libra eclipse of this series)
LUNAR Eclipse September 7, 2025 - 15 degrees Pisces
SOLAR Eclipse September 21, 2025 - 29 degrees Virgo
The astrology of 2025 is a cosmic symphony of endings and beginnings. As Saturn and Neptune conclude their journey through Pisces and prepare to enter Aries, we're invited to embrace a profound shift in energy. This transition calls us to integrate the lessons of surrender and release learned in Pisces, while harnessing the courageous spirit of Aries to step boldly into new territory.
This year marks a powerful opportunity to consciously co-create your reality. By aligning your intentions with the cosmic currents, you can navigate these transformative energies with greater ease and purpose.
Curious about how the potent energies of 2025 are specifically affecting you? Book a Year-Ahead Forecast reading to gain personalized insights and guidance for your unique astrological journey.
