Astrology of 2025; A new world order?

 

2025 brings more major planetary changes than we have seen in decades. We can expect to see a great deal of change if not turmoil during the first 7 months of the year so fasten your seat belts.

January begins with powerful retrograde Mars opposing Pluto for the 2^nd time. This volatile, if not violent aspect will play out over the first 11 days of the year at least. When Mars is retrograde it typically brings out its worst qualities of anger and aggression especially with men who are rash, impatient and abrasive. Those who start wars are never winners! Mars, by the way rules men. We will get to Venus, the ruler of women later on.

A slow start with many delays and changes; Mars is retrograde

The first 6 days of the year Mars is at 1-0 degrees of Leo opposing Pluto in Aquarius. Aquarius rules the collective who will make their desires known, and it won’t be in a subtle way. Leo is a fire sign, known for grandstanding and drama, especially when retrograde.

It is not lost on anyone that January 6^th in the US is the day the Presidential election is certified and January 3^rd is the first day of Congress. The Moon in Aries will make for a powerful if not volatile day on the 6th. Since Mars is retrograde both now and January 20^th, the day of the Presidential inauguration there may be a great deal of remorse and buyers regret concerning this election in the months and years to come and plans will not go as expected.

Mars opposed Pluto November 4^th-10^th (the peak period) the first time and will oppose it for the 3^rd time when it finally turns direct April 19^th-30^th.

January 7^th Mars retrogrades back into the sign of Cancer. Cancer rules the home and the homeland and is often connected to self described patriots when Mars is in this sign. Pluto was in Cancer during WW11. Since Cancer rules women we will see an increase in ‘female warriors’ fighting for causes they believe in.

Mars is a soldier and a warrior and the Roman God of War. It is said that anyone who starts a war on retrograde Mars ends up the loser.

Conflict is a major issue with retrograde Mars and it rules weapons, fighting, military and law enforcement among other things. All options are open considering the hot spots around the globe at this time.

In your own life you need to come up with a strategy to get through this time. The Mars energy needs to be released in some constructive way as opposed to drifting with the wind with no plan. Direct your energy toward some worthwhile goal and choose to avoid conflicts with others that can escalate.

Mars will remain in Leo-Cancer and retrace its (our) steps when it turns direct at 17 degrees of Cancer February 24^th. If this degree impacts your chart look for something significant to happen depending on what the aspect it. Mars will finally leave Cancer/Leo June 17^th when it enters Virgo.

It is best not to start important new projects on a retrograde Mars if possible. Also remember accidents are more likely to occur on a retrograde Mars and at times physical health can suffer if there are already problems.

Mars rules energy and our actions which can be thwarted and delayed when Mars is retrograde. A few weeks after Mars turns direct, Mercury retrogrades on March 15^th at 9 degrees of Aries until April 7^th when it turns direct at 26 degrees of Pisces. Like Mars, this retrograde Mercury will travel between two signs.

Jupiter squares Saturn

As we begin the year Jupiter is square Saturn in very close orb. Jupiter is the planet of expansion and Saturn is the planet of restriction and they will clash. Of course we will feel the energy both before this date and after. The most intense period will be from roughly December 15-mid January, 2025. While this is the most intense time, events connected to this transit can occur at any time the planets are in orb with each other. Jupiter and Saturn are 2 of the most significant planets in astrology and are considered the ‘social’ planets because they represent the broader societal structures and factors and influences on our lives.

While this transit will bring some challenges, it can also offer some creative change. In effect this will slow some things down and it will be a time when we have to get real. Saturn is about reality and if something has grown too fast we have to slow it down now either willingly or in some cases unwillingly. Alternatively some things may seem like a wet blanket being thrown at us.

Jupiter is the money planet and it is retrograde so it’s not operating at its best. When Jupiter squared Saturn this past August the US Stock market dropped more than1000 points. This transit not only affects us, but the state of the world and in particular the hot spots around the globe.

This transit might be compared to trying to paddle a canoe upstream or trying to drive with the brakes on. Money issues may come to the surface, or depending on what is in your chart you may feel the restriction coming from some other area of life. For some, relationships may end at this time, but only if they are not working out already. Any relationship can be affected but if the partnership is basically sound it should withstand the stress.

You may lack inner conviction, or your timing can be off.  It is important to consider these factors.

This transit can represent legal, financial and business problems, and there could be a lack of support, especially if this aspects your personal chart. There could be issues with higher education, moral issues, or indifference. Frustration may build up to the point where something has to give and change occurs at this point. You may have to limit spending on entertainment.

This represents a cycle that will play out in the US and the world over the next 7 months. While Jupiter squares Saturn in Gemini/Pisces in January, in June Jupiter moves into Cancer and Saturn is in Aries creating yet another square in different signs. This aspect is in tight orb June 9^th-27^th and is exact on June 15^th, 2025. This falls very close to Venus in the US chart the ruler of women, values and money.

Cancer/Aries is more aggressive and emotional. When planets enter Cancer the home/homeland often becomes important as does patriotism or perceived patriotism. Aries has an aggressive and impatient nature.

Cancer is ruled by the moon and is the significator of women as well as our emotional lives. Aries is ruled by Mars, the significator of men, action and aggression.

Past squares between Jupiter and Saturn

Saturn and Jupiter squared each other July-August of 2015 in Leo-Scorpio, and then again in Virgo-Sagittarius May of 2016.

In 2015 the aspect coincided with; 

-The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of Obamacare and same sex marriage.

-The Charleston massacre occurred

-Rockets were fired from Gaza and the IDF retaliated with attacks on Hamas

-Record breaking heat and rain across the US.

-Donald Trump announced candidacy for President

In 2016 the aspect considered with;

-Donald Trump elected President

- Egypt Air flight MS804 goes missing over the Mediterranean on route Paris to Cairo

- Mullah Akhtar Muhammad Mansour, leader of the Afghan Taliban is reportedly killed by a US drone in Pakistan

 The above are only a few of the important events that occurred during these previous transits and there are many more.

Saturn-Jupiter transits begin anew every 20 years. The cycle we are now in began in December of 2020 when Jupiter and Saturn conjuncted in Aquarius  and we are now experiencing the next phase of that cycle which is the square; a difficult aspect that tests what we have learned since 2020.

The late astrologer Andre Barbault connects this cycle with Europe and significant changes there. It can also coincide with unpopular bills and legislation, court decisions and financial changes.

Pluto is in Aquarius until 2044

Pluto will spend its first full year in Aquarius, and has not done this in roughly 257 years when it last transited the sign. I have written many times that Pluto/Aquarius will be about the people and what the collective desires. We can already can see this occurring around the globe since the following events have occurred at the time of this post in December;

-Al-Assad has fled Syria in December where he has brutally repressed the people since 2000.

-South Korean President Yoon is banned from international travel and his government is in trouble since he declared martial law. The population rose up and he had to rescind it. His Presidency and future is now questionable.

-Election results thrown out in Romania due to Russian interference.

-Massive protests in the country of Georgia after the government suspended talks concerning joining the EU. Protestors feel this endangers their country and many believe the election was not legitimate and are calling for a new election within a year.

Pluto re-entered Aquarius November 18^th, 2024 after going back and forth for several years.

Venus retrogrades

March 2^nd the planet ruling women, money, values and beauty turns retrograde until April 13^th. It retrogrades at 10 degrees of Aries and turns direct at 24 degrees of Pisces. Like the other retrogrades this one will alternate between the signs of Aries-Pisces.

The Shadow Period

Energy begins to slowly shift as Venus enters its shadow period which begins on January 30^th. Retrograde Venus has a shadow period before the retrograde begins as well as after it turns direct.

The most important period is the stationary retrograde period when Venus is starting to retrograde and the stationary direct period when it is about to move forward again.

If Venus makes an aspect in your chart when the retrograde motion begins or when it starts to move forward you can expect a significant event. If Venus makes a positive aspect when it turns direct it can indicate meeting someone significant if the rest of the chart agrees.

Venus and love

When Venus retrogrades issues concerning love and relationships become more intense and people sometimes find themselves in situations concerning love where events beyond their control that seem to take over.

Venus retrogrades about every 18 months.   Relationships can slow down for a time or bad ones can end altogether.  If your relationship is solid you may experience very little, and it can become an experience that strengthens the union, as you work through issues and concerns together.

Venus retrograde is a time for re-accessing and revaluating our relationships.  Even if you and the object of your affection are on solid ground you or they could suddenly get cold feet.  Sometimes people change partners.  But, if your relationship is basically sound you will most likely be fine.

During a Venus retrograde period the things that Venus influences will be less apparent and visual sensibilities can be reduced. These is not the time to buy jewelry, art, expensive clothing or decorations, give big parties, get married, engaged or have plastic surgery. Since Venus rules the courts, legal situations can slow down as can diplomatic efforts.  Unresolved issues come forward and demand resolution. It may be more difficult to express ourselves socially.  Venus is the lesser of the two money planets, and money will not flow as freely during this period.

Venus tends to take us back to people and things from the past. Sometimes old friends or lovers return and we may take many pleasant trips down memory lane.

Venus retrograde works on the collective level as well as the personal. Events can transpire in the world that are affected by Venus’s retrograde. It may be money, art and collective values where we see change the most.

The lunar nodes change signs January 11^th, 2025

The lunar nodes are not planets but points in the sky that indicate where we are going both as individuals and as a collective, with an emphasis on the collective. In this respect they can indicate the collective destiny.

The nodes change signs every 1.5 years and are moving from Aries-Libra to Pisces-Virgo. They will remain here until July 26, 2026. The North Node represents where we are going and the South Node represents what holds us back. The North Node moves into Pisces and the South Node into Virgo.

Since the North node shows us where we are going Pisces is a spiritual, dreamy sign. It can represent religion or spirituality, art, psychics, music and all of the creative fields along with intuition and faith in the universe and our ultimate destiny. At best, this can be about healing the population and the world but this will remain to be seen. The healing that the North Node seeks in Pisces is through self understanding that sometimes comes through pain. While Pisces can represent many beautiful things it also represents confusion, lack of clarity and it can represent lies, deceit, misinformation and propaganda which is increasing in the world. It can also be involved with addictions and processing emotions through addictions.

The South Node in Virgo has the potential to balance out some of the misinformation but it also represents being overly critical or demanding. Virgo is known for wanting perfection and to be perfect in everything. It can play the blame game. Virgo also represents health and work, worry and anxiety, stress and skepticism. Its best role will be to balance out the lack of clarity Pisces can sometimes bring.

Let’s take a look at when the Nodes were in these signs:

January 7-1932-April 1933-The Great depression, FDR elected, rise of Adolph Hitler, Prohibition repealed

Jul 27, 1950 – Mar 28, 1952-Mccarthism, the Korean War, greatest storm of the 20^th century, development of hydrogen bomb, start of the cold war.

Apr 20, 1969 – Nov 2, 1970-First moon landing, Stonewall riots, Woodstock, student protests, Beatles break up, Vietnam War

Dec 3, 1987 – May 22, 1989 Ronald Reagan Berlin wall speech, Margret Thatcher becomes PM, Pan AM 103 crashes, Soviet War Afghanistan ends

Jun 23, 2006 – Dec 18, 2007-subprime mortgage crisis begins, Face book and Utube created, Saddam Hussein sentenced to death.

As you can see many critical events have happened in the past when the nodes are in these signs. It is important to not be overly critical (Virgo) or delusional (Pisces).  It is also very important to go to good sources for your news. This does not include Twitter which has launched mass misinformation campaigns concerning just about everything or extremely partisan news outlets to name only a few bad sources. Think, and choose carefully the information you feed your brain. Research, research, research!

May 26-September 23^rd Neptune enters Aries

Neptune rules the unconscious both individually and collectively. It is the planet of creativity, spirituality, compassion and humanitarianism but it also rules lies, deception, misinformation and confusion along with addictions and drugs.

Neptune was last in Aries from 1862-1875. Of course this period covered part of the Civil war. This period also led to advances in chemistry and drugs. Spiritualism was prevalent during this time, but how much of it was real and how much an illusion remains to be seen.

Aries is ruled by Mars the planet of war and aggression, action and it also rules men. Men could suffer collectively from some sort of identity crisis.

Aries rules the first house or the self. We will all be driven to accomplish our personal goals. Neptune in Aries will put impulsiveness in the sign of service and spirituality and even with Neptune’s veil we may see more clear cut actions. We could see those who are pioneers, religious zealots and extremists determined to carry out their goals but others who aren’t will be just as determined. Wars are possible with Neptune in this sign as it is ruled by Mars. We must be careful not to develop a war like and aggressive mentality as Neptune rules the collective mindset.

During the parts of the year Neptune is not in Aries it will be at 29 degrees of Pisces from March 4^th onward. Neptune has been in Pisces since April of 2011 with a short foray back into Aquarius for a few months. This is how the outer planets operate; we get a preview of what the sign will bring before it enters for a long period of time.

The 29^th degree is considered a critical degree and is significant. We may be seized with an urgency we have only a short time to correct something and critical events may well occur during these periods.

Saturn enters Aries May 26^th-September 2^nd

Saturn leaves Pisces at this time and dips its toes into the next sign which is Aries. There could not be 2 signs any more different. Aries rules the 1^st house of the zodiac; Pisces rules the 12^th house or last house of the zodiac. Like the 29^th degree, the 0 degree is also considered critical. The 0 degree of Aries is considered the ‘world point.’ Not only does the zodiac begin here, we may all be concerned with events that can affect us all with a planet at this degree. Saturn in Aries will move from 0-1 degrees this year before returning to Pisces for the next 5 and half months.

Aries is ruled by Mars the planet of action and aggression. With Saturn in this sign we may take more initiative.  Aries can be connected with courage and responsibility or leadership and responsibility but some may develop a short fuse.

We will need to watch for impatience, fear of failure, authority issues and burnout.

When Saturn changes signs our lives change along with the world and we will need to watch for more aggressive behavior and war like situations personally and globally.

Saturn in Aries is unfavorably placed as it is considered at its fall in astrology. This means it is at its weakest state and is not comfortable with the energy.

The last few cycles of Saturn in Aries occurred during the following dates;

Apr 25, 1937 to Mar 20, 1940

Mar 3, 1967, to Apr 29, 1969

Apr 7, 1996, to Feb 28, 1999

Saturn conjuncts Neptune

When Saturn enters Aries this year it will conjunct Neptune in Aries the entire time it is in this sign. When Saturn and Neptune return to Aries in 2026 they will conjunct again and this period will last for approximately 3 years.

Saturn and Neptune have a confusing and dissolving affect at the same time. Saturn represents structures and Neptune dissolves.  Saturn squared Neptune in 2015-16.

An aspect like this is rare and not only does it affect us, it has a global affect and we will see many changes over the next few years.

Saturn last conjuncted Neptune in Aries in 1702-1703. Prior to this it was 1380, so this is a rare occurrence for these planets to co-mingle in the sign that rules the 1^st house.

In 1702 St. Petersburg in Russia was founded. Some astrologers associate this transit with Russia and it certainly appears to be the case.

Saturn-Neptune historical events

1989 saw Saturn and Neptune conjunct in the sign of Capricorn. During this time the Berlin wall came down and we saw the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, the Romanian Revolution, the Tiananmen Square Protests, and the ‘Velvet revolution in Czechoslovakia. George H Bush was inaugurated; the World Wide Web was introduced and a major earthquake struck in Loma Prieta, Ca.

Saturn and Neptune conjoined in 1952 in the sign Libra. During this period certain world leaders were born such as Putin and Jinping, current President of China. This conjunction saw a polio epidemic and The Great Smog in London which alerted the world of the dangers of the use of coal.

In 1917 Saturn and Neptune were conjunct in Leo and America entered WW1, the Russian revolution occurred and we saw the Spanish Flu that killed between 17-100 million deaths worldwide.

A significant period

One of the most significant dates during the Saturn-Neptune conjunction is August 6^th-13^th, 2025 At this time Mars in Libra opposes the Saturn-Neptune conjunction. This will certainly play out in terms of events around the globe and will affect all of those with Cardinal planets (Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn) at 1-3 degrees.

Mars/Saturn transits coincide with events that can seem cruel. This is a frustrating aspect that indicates delays and anger. Mars-Neptune transits can be connected with gasses, chemicals, water events and misinformation.

We are also dealing with a full moon on August 10^th at 10 degrees of Capricorn that may amp up any situation that is occurring. It will oppose Venus and Jupiter, the 2 money planets and Venus rules women. Retrograde Mercury will only heighten the confusion at this time

Saturn/Neptune can be a difficult transit in the world. It is fortunate these planets will sextile Pluto in Aquarius. It’s hard to know what this will bring, but it is positive and likely connected with some type or types of advancements for all of humanity even though Saturn is conjunct Neptune.

July 6^th-November 8^th Uranus enters Gemini

Uranus has been in Taurus since May of 2018. Like the other outer planets we will have a preview this year of what to expect when the planet of the unexpected goes into the next sign or Gemini.

Uranus rules technology, freedom, upheaval, explosions, aircraft and electricity and future advancements. While Taurus rules the 2^nd house of money with Venus as its ruling planet, Gemini rules the 3^rd house of communication and its planetary ruler is Mercury the planet of communication. Uranus has not been comfortable in the sign of Taurus and is considered at its fall here which means the energy is not smooth, and the benefits Uranus are not so strong. You might even say the planet can ‘misbehave.’  Uranus is comfortable in Gemini and neither at its fall or exaltation (the most positive sign it could be in) so the energy of the planet will operate in an easier manner than Taurus and is more neutral.

Communication and the ability to communicate will change dramatically under this aspect and we will make huge advancements in technology, travel, communication and new ideas. Gemini is about reason, and is always taking in new information.

Uranus returns to Gemini every 84 years and spends about 7 years in each sign. Uranus was in Gemini during the following periods;

-1939-1945

-1861-1865

-1775-1783

Some astrologers associate Uranus/Gemini with the US entering a period of war, and you can see from the last 3 periods this has been the case. My thought however is that the US has been involved in conflict during most if not all of the signs Uranus has transited through.

Jupiter transits through Gemini and into Cancer

Jupiter is the planet of gain and expansion and wherever it goes is where we see our benefit. Jupiter will remain in the sign of Gemini until June 9^th, when it moves into Cancer. At this time Jupiter is retrograde but its beneficial rays will improve when it turns direct on February 4^th.

Gemini is about information, for better or worse. While this is a positive trait, with Saturn and Neptune in confusing Pisces it seems this has contributed to a great deal of mis-information and propaganda over the past year.

Jupiter in this sign is beneficial for writing, publishing, speaking, sales, broadcasting and travel.

Jupiter enters Cancer June 9^th and will remain in this sign until July 2026. Cancer is about home family, and getting in touch with our emotions.

When Jupiter is in this sign many people buy real estate, move or re-decorate the home. Family get together are more frequent and there will be more entertaining at home. Of course this is a great placement for Water and Earth signs, especially Cancer.

Jupiter takes 12 years to go through the entire zodiac and transited Cancer the following years;

-June 27, 2013-July 16, 2014

-July 14, 2001-August 1^st, 2002

-July 31, 1989-August 18, 1990

The United States is a Cancer country. When Jupiter enters Cancer it can only be beneficial for the US in terms of finances and expansion.  In the US chart Jupiter will;

-conjunct Venus (women, money) June 8-27

-conjunct Jupiter (money, partners) July 1-7

-conjunct the Sun (the nation itself and head of state) August 7-11

-square Saturn (Congress, head of state)-difficult August 11-16

-sextile Neptune (foreign affairs, health, work)-September 26-October 5

-conjunct Mercury (communication, media, finances)-October 14-November 1.

-oppose Pluto (extremism) and conflicts over money, potential death of someone significant -does not hit exact degree until 2026 but close from November 4-21st

As you can see the majority of this is positive and so for the most part it is to the benefit of the US. The dates above represent times the aspect is exact. The energy however is present before and after these dates.

Jupiter squares Neptune in Cancer/Aries

On June 18^th, Jupiter squares Neptune but we will feel the energy before and after this transit is exact. It will be in a tight orb which means the energy is powerful from June 9^th-at least mid July.

Neptune is the planet of illusion, delusion and confusion, as well as creativity, psychic abilities, drugs and alcohol to name just a few. The symbol representing Neptune is two fish swimming in opposite directions. Neptune is frequently associated with lies, deception, lack of clarity and self deception. That said it rules the artistic world, psychics, religion and spirituality, compassion and sacrifice.

Jupiter is the planet of expansion and gain and wherever it falls in our charts gain can be expected. Sagittarius is an optimistic and expansive sign.

But, as Jupiter clashes with Neptune issues and situations can become muddled. Things may not be what they appear and we can be deceived into believing things are one way when in fact they are another. As Jupiter expands whatever it touches deceptions can get larger along with self deception.

Gaslighting, smoke and mirrors, unclear scenarios and self delusion will be common during this transit. Confusion and lack of clarity or being mislead in terms of the facts will be the hallmark of this time.

On the other hand, this can be beautiful, spiritual and creative energy. Compassion can be given or received, creativity may be at a high, as can psychic abilities, and dreams can be vivid. The last time Jupiter squared Neptune Pope Francis visited the US and Congress.

Love can seem ideal at this time. A relationship that seems this way should be given the test of time because only when these planets move apart or separate and we are no longer under the 'Neptunian spell,' can we gauge accurately whether or not we feel the same way as we do under this transit. As the two planets separate things and situations can be revealed to be different from what we may have thought. You could also be blinded or mislead in financial decisions as could people worldwide.

Eclipses in 2025

We will experience the following eclipses in 2025

-March 13^th/14^th, Lunar eclipse in Virgo at 23 degrees

-March 29^th, Solar eclipse in Aries at 9 degrees

-September 7^th, lunar eclipse at 15 degrees of Pisces

-September 21^st, solar eclipse at 21 degrees of Virgo

Mercury retrogrades in 2025

March 15–April 7, July 18–August 11, and November 9–29. 

Final thoughts

2025 will be a year like no other with the number of outer planets changing signs. We are entering into uncharted territory we have not seen in our lifetimes. We can expect changes and delays during the first quarter with all of the retrogrades. The Jupiter-Saturn square will dominate the times through July.

The outer planets in 2025 are;

Pluto in Aquarius

Neptune in Aries

Uranus in Gemini

Plus, Saturn in Aries which will also play a part.

The planets in the above signs all involve easy aspects with each other forming either trines or sextiles which is positive and nothing we have ever seen both and 2025 and the next several years.

The outer planets always show us the state of the world. With Pluto in Aquarius and Uranus in Gemini technology will take off like a rocket as will science and there is no telling what benefits society will experience. While every sign has its ‘dark side’ for all of the outer planets to line up in this manner will be nothing short of phenomenal and can only benefit and advance society in times to come. This year only represents the starting point.

Astrologer Andre Barbualt calls this time ‘the most benefic of the century that will work for the best in a splendid relaunch of civilization. It includes ‘the coming together of the external and internal, rational and spiritual, mind and soul, human beings surpassing themselves while experiencing life on a higher level.’