April astrology; Neptune in Aries/Mercury and Venus direct

 

This month Neptune transits through Aries for the first time in 165 years. Mercury and Venus turn direct and the Sun leaves Aries for Taurus. Mars finally leaves Cancer for Leo this month. Mars has been in Cancer since September due to Mars long retrograde that began in December 2024. We will experience a full moon in Libra and a new moon in Taurus plus the volatile Mars/Pluto opposition later in the month. Now, the details.

 On March 31^st Neptune entered Aries for the first time where it will stay until October 23^rd. This begins an entire new cycle in our lives and in the world. While it will go back into Pisces in October, Neptune will return to Aries January 27^th, 2026 and remain there until March of 2039 or the next 14 years. This transit will change many things in the world and how it changes your life personally depends on where it falls in your personal chart.

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 things in a clearer cut way over the next few years as opposed to Neptune in Pisces and its totally unclear aspirations.  

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 which has happened in the past. I have written extensively about this change here.

Mercury turns direct

April 7^th Mercury turns direct at 26 degrees of Pisces. As I have written many times just because Mercury turns direct doesn’t mean the fun is over. When it turns direct this part of the cycle is called its ‘direct station’ and is from April 7^th-10^th. At this point things may change again or reverse directions. Next to Mercury’s station when it turns retrograde this is one of the most powerful points in the cycle. Mercury’s shadow period will last until April 28^th and things return to normal once again.

Mercury re-enters Aries April 16^th where it will remain until May 10^th

Expect to return to certain things that were happening when Mercury first entered Aries March 3^rd-30^th before it retrograded back into Pisces.

Mercury is in Aries which is Mars sign. We can expect more assertive or aggressive communication and even rudeness at worst. On the positive side Aries rules initiative, bravery and pioneering ideas.

April 15-17 Mercury conjuncts Neptune. This is prone toward confusion and lack of clarity. Get your facts straight before presenting your case!

Venus turns direct April 12^th

Venus began its retrograde March 1^st that started in Aries and will end at 24 degrees of Pisces. When Venus retrogrades we reconsider our relationships, money and values. Venus reaches its direct station on April 12^th-17^th before beginning its forward motion once again.

Venus will remain in Pisces all month; the sign it is exhalted in. This means energy flows well and Venus is powerful in this sign. This will work especially well for all water signs.

April 7^th Venus will conjunct Saturn at 25 degrees of Pisces. While this is the ‘exact date’ in all reality this aspect will continue through at least April 21^st. Venus and Saturn don’t jell well. This transit will take away from Venus’s softer energy and replace it with the energies of Saturn which are harder to deal with. In some cases if this aspect hits the personal chart in a negative way it could lead to breakups. Love will certainly be more practical with this transit as opposed to the lighter and more romantic energy of Venus in Pisces on its own.

Venus will re-enter Aries where it began its retrograde April 30-June 6^th. It will leave its shadow period on May 13^th when it will once again return to normal until it’s next retrograde in 2027. What have you learned during Venus’s retrograde cycle this time?

After April 12^th all planets will be direct for the first time in 2025. With the retrogrades of Mercury, Mars and Venus many things that were done during these periods will end up being reversed now that these planets are direct. Case in point, all of the court decisions that are reversing actions taken by the Trump administration.

Mars enters Leo April 18-June 17^th

Mars finally leaves its transit through Cancer for Leo where it will remain the next 2 months. While Cancer rules the home/homeland Leo rules the 5^th house of love, children and friends.

Leo is ruled by the Sun which represents our vital core as well as our ego, and the next 8 weeks we will be more outgoing, optimistic and geared toward seeking pleasure.

While Mars in Cancer has been a sensitive and emotional Water sign, Mars in Leo is a Fire sign full of energy and confidence, and in some cases pride.

While Mars is in this sign we will seek pleasure, fun and companionship and be in a mood to socialize more and seek attention. Expect to be drawn to attractive clothes, jewelry and other things that make you stand out in the crowd as Mars/Leo can be quite flamboyant. Mars in Leo is no wallflower, and even those who are normally shy may come out of their shell more during this aspect of Mars. Mars/Leo likes to be dramatic and expressive as well as fun loving, creative and passionate.

Mars in Leo creates a personal need and desire to shine and be recognized. Leo knows fun is a necessary part of life so expect to spend more time socializing and making the most of the warm summer days coming up.

Leo is well known as a sign that is associated with artists, performers and royalty. The downside of Leo is pride, stubbornness and overconfidence. To be someone who is respected and shines in the public light you must do something to be respected and shine and not automatically expect this treatment from others. Overconfidence is a risk so it is important to know what you are talking about if you want to shine and not expect the rewards without the work to back them up.

Leo has a tendency to over dramatize at times and they like their ego stroked. If Leo feels they are not getting enough attention, or being treated they way they feel they deserve to be treated they can get highly offended. Leo’s purr can turn to a roar in a split second and like the Lion that represents them, they retreat back to the jungle. Leo seldom if ever forgets a slight.

If you can watch these tendencies Mars in Leo can be can be an exciting, wonderful time, filled with fun, energy and confidence.

April 19^th the Sun enters Taurus until May 20^th-Happy Birthday Taurus!

The Taurus season is when the seeds we planted with the Sun in Aries begin to grow just like the plants in our gardens.

The Sun in Taurus is a time to get steady on our feet, grounded, and turn our attention to the more material concerns of life. Taurus is typically a relaxed, sociable period as Venus is the ruler of the sign. Venus rules love, money and our values and this is where our attention will be focused over the next month.

With Venus as the star of the show, we tend to become more social, relaxed and interested in the more material joys and concerns of life such as beautiful objects and surroundings, clothes and perhaps a new hair style and what might be considered the finer things in life. This includes all things pleasant to our senses; sensuality, art, beauty and often rich foods. Now is the time to treat ourselves to things like spas, flowers even binge watching our favorite shows and just kicking back for a while. Taurus is the time to cultivate and develop a sense of deep security and personal comfort.

Full moon in Libra April 12th

This month’s full moon falls in one of the signs ruled by Venus; Libra. Libra is the ruler of the 7^th house of marriage and partnerships so this full moon is about relationships of all types. Perhaps it is fitting that we have a full moon in this signs since Venus also turns direct today.

The Moon trines Jupiter, the planet of expansion and gain making this a perfect time for getting together with others. Other than its opposition to the Sun which occurs on every full moon, this is the only transit the moon makes which is positive.

The Sun is conjunct Chiron or the wounded healer, so we may experience issues of insecurity in some form so they can be overcome. Chiron creates a focus on our emotional wounds so we may become aware and take steps to release the old negative emotional tapes.

On the world stage however things will not be so calm. This moon squares Mercury/Pluto in the US chart. Mercury in the 8th house is indicative of news and financial matters; likely Trump's tariffs and a financial downturn. The 8th house also rules death and Mercury is associated with young people. It also squares Pluto in the US 2nd house of money and values.

This full moon also stands out in the chart of Vladimir Putin, Russia and Ukraine President Zelensky. The war could escalate with transits like this.

New Moon in Taurus April 27^th

This month’s new moon falls in the other sign ruled by Venus or Taurus. This moon conjuncts the Sun as it does on every new moon but it also squares both Pluto and Mars. This won’t be peaceful like the full moon but it will bring up emotional issues or potentially even anger in some cases and some will be dealing with deep seated issues in some cases.

Taurus is the 2^nd sign of the zodiac and the ruler of money and finances so in many respects this moon will deal with money, love and our personal values.

Mars opposes Pluto

Mars opposes Pluto and the transit is exact April 26 which means this also becomes part of the new moon energy.

While April 26^th is the ‘exact’ date the aspect hits in all reality we will certainly feel this transit the 3 or 4 days before it is exact and a few days afterward. We experienced this aspect early November around the 3^rd-7^th and again when Pluto moved into Aquarius the week of the 17^th.

Mars/Pluto transits relate to anger, upset, aggressive actions. Look for power struggles, and abuse of power in some cases, others being overbearing, breakups in some instances, anger over sex or money and general feelings of uneasiness.

This will affect those to a greater degree who have planets in Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius at 1-4 degrees.

This aspect will definitely affect the collective. We could see news of threats, wars, violence, police or military actions and other disruptive situations. We may also experience a feeling of personal values that do not coincide with collective tensions since Pluto affects us all. Expect to see grandstanding and those who try and force their will on others. Since the new moon in Taurus affects money we can also see market fluctuations.

 

 

 

 

 

Neptune and Saturn enter Aries; March 31st and May 24th 2025

 

March 31-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 to name only a few. Neptune’s planetary rulers are Jupiter and Neptune and it is considered ‘at home in Pisces where it has been since February 2012. When a planet is at home it is very powerful and considered by astrology to operate well.  Operating well, does not mean we have to like the results, but whatever it does is very powerful.

Neptune has a dual nature. On one hand Neptune experiences can cause you to soar to the clouds, involve creativity, selfless love, spiritual experiences, compassion, dreams and high hopes. On the other hand Neptune transits can be indicative of self deception, lies, addictions and totally incorrect thinking or confusion.

This year Neptune will transit through Aries from March 31-October 23rd before returning to Pisces again until January 27th, 2026 when it re-enters and will remain in Aries until March 23^rd, 2039. Neptune spends long periods in each sign which makes it a significant and world changing event when it does change signs. When Neptune changes signs the collective consciousness changes as well.

(Neptune in) Aries is ruled by Mars the planet of war and aggression, action and it also rules men.  This is far different from laid back Pisces ruled by Jupiter and Neptune, the planets of gain, expansion (Jupiter) and illusion, delusion and spirituality (Neptune).

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 things in a clearer cut way over the next few years as opposed to Neptune in Pisces and its totally unclear aspirations.  

We could see those who are pioneers, tech experts, religious zealots and extremists all determined to carry out their goals but others who aren’t in these categories will be just as determined to carry out and live their convictions. 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 which has happened in the past.

Neptune’s last transit through Aries

One way astrologers predict what will happen when planets change signs is by looking at what happened in the past. History is never exactly the same but it does repeat itself.

Neptune was last in Aries from 1862-1875. Of course this period covered the US Civil war. It also led to advances in chemistry and drugs. Spiritualism was prevalent but how much of it was real and how much an illusion is hard to know. It was a difficult time but the end result was positive.

During the parts of the year Neptune is not in Aries it will be at 29 degrees of Pisces.  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. We are leaving the old for the new. It’s up to every one of us to not be complacent and make the future what we want and to work for all not just selected individuals.

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

Saturn leaves Pisces 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 or endings. 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 like Neptune will.

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 and leadership but some may develop a short fuse.

We will need to watch for impatience, fear of failure, authority issues and burnout along with a desire to fight. That does not mean all fighting is bad. Many will fight for what they believe is right at this time.

When Saturn changes signs our lives change along with the world and what happens with you personally depends on where Aries falls in your chart. Aries is found somewhere in

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. You might say it can ‘misbehave’ in this sign.

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

As you can see from the dates we experienced WW11, Vietnam and the US involved in ‘operation desert strike,’ and of course there was the Kosovo conflict to name only several critical world events during the last period.

Saturn conjuncts Neptune

When Saturn enters Aries it will conjunct Neptune in Aries the entire time it is in this sign in 2025. 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. We experienced many changes at that time and politics took a new twist.

An aspect like this is rare and not only does it affect us, it has a global affect.

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 since these transits were associated with the Russian revolution and Stalin who died in March 1953. Vladimir Putin was also born during this cycle along with Jinping, current President of China so I expect the upcoming Saturn-Neptune will have some type of significance with these leaders even if its death.

It is likely this period will usher in social unrest. Information will be foggy, misinformation will be rampant and we will need to be able to think clearly and check and recheck the information we absorb since we can expect continued propaganda, conspiracy theories and lies. We are also at risk of new viruses or a resurgence of the old if precautions aren’t taken.

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 Pieta, Ca.

Saturn and Neptune conjoined in 1952 in the sign Libra. 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.

Everything that occurs under this transit is not negative, but it is a confusing period and we will have to shift through what is accurate and what is propaganda or information pushing someone’s agenda.

A significant period in August

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. Anger and frustration are part of this aspect on a personal and global level.

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 however these (Saturn/Neptune) 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 type of advancements for all of humanity even though Saturn is conjunct Neptune.  In future years starting in 2026 Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Pluto in Jupiter will all be in positive aspect with each other. As far as I know, this has never occurred. Look to see advancement in technology, science, medicine, and it’s hard to know what else at this point. Aquarius also rules ‘we the people.’ If conditions are not satisfactory the people will rise up and demand change. This may be starting now but this is only the start and it will happen on a global level.

Conclusion

Saturn and Neptune do not blend well together. Saturn represents our structures such as governments, laws, institutions and the things we have come to depend on. Neptune has a dissolving influence and we will see many of our structures dissolve into something else for better or worse.

This can represent a time of uncertainty, lack of clarity and even depression. When structures dissolve they aren’t immediately replaced which can create insecurity, uncertainty and a feeling of being lost. The real and the unreal can combine so that it becomes hard to know what is real and what is not.

Saturn and Neptune don’t blend well because they are two different types of archetypes. Saturn wants stability, security and for things to be sound. Neptune wants to dissolve structure and make things vague, confusing and not so solid and herein lies the clash.

You beliefs about reality and the world around us may be seriously tested. What is real seems unreal and what is unreal may seem to be reality at this time.

Since Aries rules the first house or the self now may be the correct time to ask yourself; Who am I really? This can be an opportunity to recreate yourself and become more the person you have always wanted to be.

This doesn’t happen overnight and without a great deal of work. The harder we try and hang onto the old structures the more difficult things will become. Instead, try and focus on something new or something that you have wanted to do or be for some time. Now may be the perfect time. At best you can awaken to a new sense of reality and make your dreams come true. Since Neptune rules spirituality you can also awaken to new spiritual dimensions or find new spiritual meanings. The world is definitely changing and it starts now.

 

March 2025; Venus and Mercury retrograde and Neptune enters Aries

 

This month Mars continues its direct station and begins to move forward on March 10^th, ending many delays, anger and misguided direction since its retrograde that began December 6^th. It’s been a difficult retrograde for many and Mars won’t retrograde again until January 2027 in the sign of Virgo. Mars will remain in Cancer all month

As Mars turns direct however, Venus turns retrograde March 1^st-April 13^th shaking up relationships and our personal and collective values. Mars rules men and Venus rules women.

March 15^th Mercury turns retrograde joining Venus in the sign of Aries most of the month. Mercury turns direct April 7^th in Pisces.

We experience the first two eclipses of the year this month in Virgo and Aries. All in all this is one of the most significant months of the year astrologically and as above, so below.

Lastly , this month Neptune enters Aries. This is a major, world changing astrology event that will change our world and lives over the next 14 years.

Now, the details:

Lady love takes a step back

Venus turns retrograde March 1^st at 10 degrees of Aries. March 27^th it re-enters the sign Pisces where it will turn direct on April 13^th at 24 degrees of Pisces.

As Venus retrogrades we have an opportunity to rethink and re-access our relationships with others and those closest to us. Love energy may be harder to come by during this period, but we may compensate for this by loving ourselves more. Feelings become more defined giving us a clearer picture as to what is important and what is not in terms of any Venusian activity, especially relationships.

If you begin a new relationship on a retrograde Venus it is said the love energy is never fully expressed. If this is the case, things could also change after Venus turns direct again and energy shifts again. Venus retrograde is sometimes associated with those we have known in the past. At times we can reconnect, or take many trips down memory lane.

Some relationships that are tottering on the edge may well end during this time. Some will change partners, and others may connect with someone from the past they have known previously. To an extent, Venus retrograde is a wild card.

Venus retrogrades repeat themselves by sign every 8 years

Venus retrogrades every 18 months and the retrograde period lasts about 42 days. Venus repeats it’s retrograde in the same sign every 8 years. You could experience something similar to the Venus retrograde March-April 2016 when it retrograded in Aries-Pisces.

Venus retrograde and its karmic affect

Venus retrograde affects love, money, personal values and our social lives most importantly. When it is retrograde all of these things can become more difficult in some way, but at the same time we can gain more clarity as to where we are going and who we are going there with. Venus retrograde is a karmic period and at times our love lives can take dramatic shifts one way or another.  If a relationship comes back together it was meant to, and if one ends at this time, it is granting you the freedom to find someone more appropriate. There is a heavy fated quality to retrograde Venus.

Love, money and values

A retrograde Venus can affect money and for some it may slow down a bit during this period or money issues or matters may come to light in a more direct way at this time.

Sometimes we are put in positions where we have to determine what our personal values actually are. We could experience a moral or ethical crisis that could bring these issues to light.

A retrograde Venus is not the time to;

-begin a new relationship-it might not last after Venus turns direct and if it does it may never be quite satisfactory in some way.

-do not have elective cosmetic surgery.

-do not buy big ticket items connected to art, jewelry or beauty.

-do not get married or engaged

-do not release projects connected to art, music or entertainment

We may reconnect with others and this is not limited to romantic relationships. You could meet up with old friends, clients or acquaintances you have known before.

Venus retrograde will affect our personal lives and it will play out in the world as well. The collective will be affected by Venus retrograde. During this time we will be forced to re-evaluate what is working, what is not, and what we value as individuals as well as a collective, and make changes toward those ideas that do not serve the majority well.

Mars stations direct

Mars is in its direct station through the first 9 days of March. This means it is still ‘waking up’ from the retrograde but not yet moving forward. After March 10^th as it inches forward things that have been delayed start to move forward. The station of Mars or any other planet is when it is at its most powerful point. If it makes a positive aspect in your chart expect forward action. If it makes a negative aspect, expect challenges. Mars will be in its retrograde shadow period until April 21^st.

March 3^rd Mercury enters Aries

Aries is ruled by Mars the planet of action and aggression. Thinking will pick up speed and shift toward a style of getting straight to the point, sometimes to the point of even seeming abrupt or rude to others, so it is important to watch our words and tone.

For the Fire signs this will seem very natural and comfortable, and for others (especially Water signs) this type of communication may seem too harsh or outside their comfort zone.

Conveying information and ideas will be faster, sharper and without beating around the bush but we must watch out for overly assertive communication with others or getting carried away with ideas that have not been thoroughly vetted as our mind is moving so fast.

At its best Mercury in Aries can provide us with a mental state that is optimistic, encouraging, on point and self-confident. At its worst Mercury in Aries can come across as thoughtless, aggressive, impatient and without respect as we can sometimes forget to approach conversations in a thoughtful manner. Details can be missing in conversations and communication as Aries is prone to streamlined thinking and does not like to get bogged down too much in details.

Mercury retrogrades

It seems like we just got past a Mercury retrograde but here we are again. Mercury retrogrades 3-4 times a year and this time it is retrograde  March 15^th-April 7^th contributing to the confusion once again. It retrogrades at 9 degrees of Aries and re-enters Pisces on the 31^st. It will turn direct at 26 degrees of Pisces April 13^th.

Mercury is in its retrograde station March 15-18^th. Mercurial energy changes at this point dramatically. The stations of Mercury including the direct station April 7^th-10^th are the most likely times things can go haywire.          

The Virgo eclipse         

The first lunar eclipse of the year falls in the sign of Virgo at 23 degrees on March 13th/14th depending on where you are located. Virgo rules the 6^th house of health and work and its planetary ruler is Mercury, the planet of communication.

Virgo is associated with work and workers, worry, and critical thinking. This can be a positive and sharpen your perception or it can be a negative in terms of being critical of yourself or others.

The Sun sextiles Uranus today which is prone toward new approaches and new ideas.

I hate to say this is a difficult eclipse but for many it will be along with the US. This eclipse makes several aspects;

-The Moon opposes the Sun as it does on every lunar eclipse/full moon. This amps up our emotions.

-The Moon sextiles Mars which is an energetic transit and can create an urge to move forward.

-The Moon opposes Neptune which is like a cloud that is difficult to see through. It creates confusion and misinformation will be rampant. It can relate to vivid dreams, psychic experiences and enhance creativity

-The most significant aspect this Moon makes is its opposition to Saturn and it is almost exact. Saturn rules our responsibilities and obligations. This aspect is prone to delays, endings and is tiring and basically negative.

The eclipse occurs within hours of Mercury’s retrograde which can delay events and cause confusion.

This eclipse makes a powerful aspect in the chart of the US. This eclipse falls on the Government funding deadline and sets off Saturn’s opposition to Neptune and square to Mars in the US natal chart.

  The Aries solar eclipse

Eclipses fall in pairs and the first solar eclipse of the year falls at 9 degrees of Aries. Aries is ruled by Mars, the planet of action, war and men. This eclipse sextiles Jupiter which is a positive and will be a great deal different from the lunar eclipse we experienced.

This new moon eclipse is also a Super Moon. Super Moons appear brighter and closer to the earth and are associated with weather related conditions such as tsunami’s and earthquakes.

Since Mercury is still retrograde we can expect delays and confusion. Mercury enters Pisces today and conjuncts Neptune which will greatly increase the confusion as well.

Mercury-Neptune transits are associated with confusion, lies, misinformation and lack of direction.  They can be associated with creativity and psychic feelings or vivid dreams.

Mercury enters Pisces March 30-April 15th

  The image of Pisces is two fish swimming in opposite directions and there is a good reason for this as this sign is a double edged sword. You can soar to the highest places under a Pisces transit or sink to the lowest depths. Pisces ruler Neptune is associated with faith, creativity, intuition, art and cinema, as well as drugs and drug addicts, lies, deception misunderstandings, propaganda, and the seamy side of life.

While Mercury is in Pisces we can expect communication to become flakier, and miscommunication to be a common theme. Rather than being focused on facts, we may be swayed more by the mood and tone of thinking and conversations. We tend to operate more on intuition, and spend time reflecting on the past.  Our instincts often drive thinking and communication, dreams and fantasies can become more vivid and remain on our minds.

Pisces is a mutable water sign. While all water signs are sensitive and emotional, a mutable sign is changeable, so our thoughts and feelings will be constantly shifting and changing over the next 20 days just like the ocean which Pisces/Neptune has dominion over.

With Mercury in Pisces we can become more attuned to idealism, fantasy, creativity, art and particularly our feelings. We often reach deep into the recesses of our subconscious mind to find creativity and find fresh and new ideas. At times we may discover or understand things to a greater depth than we have before, and we could even feel a certain illumination. Dreams typically become more vivid while Mercury is in this sign as well as more frequent. During Mercury’s transit through Pisces we will sense and feel things we don’t normally pay attention to, and sometimes know things that cannot be explained because our subconscious mind is being triggered.

Neptune enters Aries March 30^th

Like Pluto’s entrance into Aquarius last year, Neptune’s entrance into Aries will change the world and change our lives. This year it dips its toes into this sign until October 23rd when it returns to Pisces at 29 degrees until it re-enters Aries late January 2026 where it will remain until March of 2039.

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 US Civil war. It 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 is hard to know.

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 through this period.

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 in our daily lives. 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. Critical events are likely to occur.

In May Saturn will team up with Neptune in Aries but that will be the focus of another newsletter.

Other transits of interest:

March 2^nd, Mercury conjuncts Neptune and this will occur several times with the upcoming retrograde. This is prone toward lies, confusion and deception. It can increase dreams and psychic experiences. On a broader level it can related to water related weather events. At best this can represent compassion or creativity.

March 12^th, the Sun conjuncts Saturn. This happens every year for a day depending on where transiting Saturn is. This can be a day of critical events in the world and sometimes our lives. Generally it deals with responsibility, delays and can be negative and depressing.

March 27^th Venus conjuncts Neptune. This transit is like a double edged sword. On one hand it can bring fun and reverie and on the other hand it can create a great deal of confusion especially in matters concerning love or money. Take nothing for granted especially if it is an important matter. If this is the case make no significant decisions on this day since you may not have all the facts.

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                         

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Prepare for Venus retrograde March 1st

 

At the time of this post February 19^th, Venus is in its shadow period preparing to retrograde. February 23^rd it reaches 10 degrees of Aries where it stops moving forward and eventually enters its retrograde station March 1^st-8^th and at this point it is extremely powerful especially if it touches something in your personal chart as we  begin to notice the shift in energies. While the actual retrograde or backward movement of Venus is on optical illusion, the energy and its affects are far from an illusion.

Venus turns retrograde March 1^st at 10 degrees of Aries. March 27^th it re-enters the sign Pisces for the rest of the retrograde where it will turn direct on April 13^th at 24 degrees of Pisces.

As Venus retrogrades we have an opportunity to rethink and re-access our relationships with others and those closest to us. Love energy may be harder to come by during this period, but we may compensate for this by loving ourselves more. Feelings become more defined giving us a clearer picture as to what is important and what is not in terms of any Venusian activity, especially relationships.

If you begin a new relationship on a retrograde Venus it is said the love energy is never fully expressed. If this is the case, things could also change after Venus turns direct again and energy shifts again. Venus retrograde is sometimes associated with those we have known in the past. At times we can reconnect, or take many trips down memory lane.

Some relationships that are tottering on the edge may well end during this time. Some will change partners, and others may connect with someone from the past they have known previously. To an extent, Venus retrograde is a wild card in our love lives in particular.

Venus retrogrades repeat themselves by sign every 8 years

Venus retrogrades every 18 months and the retrograde period lasts about 42 days. Venus repeats it’s retrograde in the same sign every 8 years. You could experience something similar to the Venus retrograde March-April 2016 when it retrograded in Aries-Pisces.

Venus retrograde and its karmic affect

Venus retrograde affects love, money, personal values and our social lives most importantly. When it is retrograde all of these things can become more difficult in some way, but at the same time we can gain more clarity as to where we are going and who we are going there with. Venus retrograde is a karmic period and at times our love lives can take dramatic shifts one way or another.  If a relationship comes back together it was meant to, and if one ends at this time, it is granting you the freedom to find someone more appropriate. There is a heavy fated quality to retrograde Venus.

Love, money and values

A retrograde Venus can affect money and for some it may slow down a bit during this period or money issues or matters may come to light in a more direct way at this time.

Sometimes we are put in positions where we have to determine what our personal values actually are. We could experience a moral or ethical crisis that could bring these issues to light.

A retrograde Venus is not the time to;

-begin a new relationship-it might not last after Venus turns direct and if it does it may never be quite satisfactory in some way.

-do not have elective cosmetic surgery.

-do not buy big ticket items connected to art, jewelry or beauty.

-do not get married or engaged

-do not release projects connected to art, music or entertainment

We may reconnect with others and this is not limited to romantic relationships. You could meet up with old friends, clients or acquaintances you have known before.

Venus retrograde will affect our personal lives and it will play out in the world as well. The collective will be affected by Venus retrograde. During this time we will be forced to re-evaluate what is working, what is not, and what we value as individuals as well as a collective, and make changes toward those ideas that do not serve the majority well.

Other planets will also affect the overall time we are in:

Mars is in its direct station through the first 9 days of March. This means it is still ‘waking up’ from the retrograde but not yet moving forward. After March 10^th as it inches forward things that have been delayed start to move forward. The station of Mars or any other planet is when it is at its most powerful point. If it makes a positive aspects in your chart expect positive action. If it makes a negative aspect, expect challenges. Mars will be in its retrograde shadow period until April 21^st. While Mars rules men, Venus rules women.

Mercury retrogrades

Mercury retrogrades 3-4 times a year and this time it is retrograde  March 15^th-April 7^th contributing to the confusion.. It retrogrades at 9 degrees of Aries and re-enters Pisces on the 31^st. It will turn direct at 26 degrees of Pisces April 13^th.

Mercury is in its retrograde station March 15-18^th. Mercurial energy changes at this point dramatically. The stations of Mercury including the direct station April 7^th-10^th are the most likely times things can go haywire.       

Both Venus and Mercury are retrograde March 15^th-April 7^th increasing the confusion and changeability.  

The Virgo eclipse         

The first lunar eclipse of the year falls in the sign of Virgo at 23 degrees on March 14^th/15^th depending on where you are located. Virgo rules the 6^th house of health and work and its planetary ruler is Mercury, the planet of communication.

Virgo is associated with work and workers, worry, and critical thinking. This can be a positive and sharpen your perception or it can be a negative in terms of being critical of yourself or others.

The most significant aspect this Moon makes is its opposition to Saturn and it is almost exact. Saturn rules our responsibilities and obligations. Some relationships will end at this time if they are unstable or not yet off the ground.

 

      

The Leo full moon brings shake-ups!

 

This month’s full moon falls at 24 degrees of Leo February 13^th making this the last full moon before Valentine’s Day. Leo is a proud and charismatic sign and the ruler of royalty and entertainment. Leo rules the 5^th house of love, friends and children so it is likely this is a very social time especially just a few days before Valentine’s Day.

This moon will not go by without shakeups however, especially since it squares Uranus which is now in its direct station, meaning the energy is waking up from its long retrograde and very powerful especially in terms of world events, or if it hits something in your personal chart.

Uranus is the planet of unexpected disruptions so change is likely and in some cases, breakups in relationships that could be permanent or temporary. In some cases plans will change or things won’t go as planned. For others, this could indicate a time of new ventures, and activities and a positively charged day.

If there is something that you have wanted to break away from now will be the time. This can include relationships, jobs or anything else.

Uranus is prone toward separation, unexpected change and explosive circumstances. This does not mean something difficult will occur in everyone’s life and I would advise against anticipating major upheaval; it depends on what else is in your chart. For some this can be as simple as changeability or feeling your mind is all over the board for a short time.

The Sun squares Uranus February 11^th, and this energy becomes part of the Full moon and we likely see events play out concerning the Full moon at soon as the weekend. Sun/Uranus aspects are prone toward unexpected events in the world and our lives.

February 10^th Mercury squares Uranus and this is often about unexpected news. It is important to use care while driving as you or others on the road could be distracted.

In the world however this moon presents a whole different story. We are likely to see major events and news. In the US chart this Moon falls in the 9^th house which rules courts/laws and foreign affairs. It opposes the US moon which rules the people. An opposition brings problems and upsets among the people.

This Moon is powerful in the chart of several leaders in the US so we can expect major news. Sometimes a moon like this indicates the potential for danger, explosions, earth related events and twists and turns we don’t expect. It is likely many things will be happening, not just one event.

Saturn opposes Neptune and squares Mars in the US natal chart; March 2025

 

March may be one of the most difficult months of the year in the US when Saturn squares Mars and opposes Neptune in the US Sibly natal chart. (Yes, countries have charts just like people.)  This aspect is within orb by mid February and throughout April and is ‘exact’ March 4^th-18^th. Transits like this don’t have to be exact for major events to occur.

Saturn in Pisces will square the US Mars at 21 degrees of Gemini and oppose the US Neptune at 22 degrees of Virgo in the 9^th house.  Mars lies in the 6^th house of the US chart. The 9^th house rules courts/laws and foreigners/foreign affairs, and the 6^th house rules public health and can also indicate political stability and financial solvency. It rules the military, civil servants and other workers.

Neptune is the planet of illusion, confusion and deception, but it also rules spirituality, creativity and the collective consciousness. Mars is associated with war, aggression, anger, police, men and warrior types.

The natal Mars-Neptune square in the US chart relates to many things overall. The country was founded by the Pilgrims who wanted to live according to their religious ideals as many have that have come after them for better or worse so this is certainly a part of the transit.

On the positive side it can indicate idealism, bravery, spirituality and creativity and the US has an abundance of all of these things. On the negative side it can be associated with confusion, misinformation and deception; in this case related to foreign policy, courts and laws, workers, civil servants and health.

Every 30 years Saturn in Pisces sets off this aspect the US chart and we see significant events. Let’s look at a few of the past events that stand out the most;

1995-Oklahoma City bombings

1966-US begins bombing Hanoi, Vietnam and war escalates

1936-WW11 had begun, the Great Depression was in full swing and the Dust Bowl occurred.

1906-The San Francisco earthquake occurred which was one of the greatest natural disasters in the US.

1876-The era of the Robber Barron; poverty in the US was high and child labor was rampant.

A disputed presidential election between Democratic Governor Samuel J. Tilden of New York, and Republican Governor Rutherford B. Hayes of Ohio took place. It was one of the most contentious in US History. Tilden defeated Hayes in the official popular vote tally but the election involved substantial electoral fraud, voter intimidation by paramilitary groups like the Red Shirts, and disenfranchisement of black Republicans. Hayes agreed to end reconstruction in return for the Presidency and his term was plagued with controversy.

The Nez Perce War was a conflict between the US Army and the Nez Perce Indians that took place in Montana and Idaho

1846-The Mexican-American War

Other aspects in March 2025

-Venus is retrograde. Venus rules love, money and values and we will be evaluating all of these things collectively and individually.

-Mercury turns retrograde March 15th in Aries. Retrograde Mercury relates to the past and a great deal of confusion can occur. It is not good to take significant actions at this time and if you do they may eventually be reversed.

-Mars is still in its shadow period after turning direct February 24 so the retrograde energy is there creating confusion, anger and frustration.

Lunar eclipse in Virgo

March 13th/14^th a lunar eclipse falls at 23 degrees of Virgo. This conjuncts the US Neptune and squares Mars setting off a transiting Saturn-Mars-Neptune grand square in the US chart and the eclipse will be the overall peak of Saturn opposing Neptune/square Mars. We can look for significant events to occur before the eclipse hits, during and afterward.

The eclipse falls on Neptune in the US chart and is square the US Mars. Confusion and deception will abound as will propaganda and many in the US will be angry. There may be issues concerning courts and foreign countries/governments. It should be clear to any astrologer there was been massive foreign interference in the US along with the US elections and other matters due to Neptune’s opposition to Neptune in the US chart 9th house which is still within orb.

The eclipse opposes Saturn in the sky which is a wakeup call to reality and what is really going on in the world and our lives. I get no pleasure from saying this will be a difficult eclipse. That said; don’t expect disaster on a personal level or get into a fearful mindset, but it may not be the lightest of times. At times like this we need to be clear headed and rational and take a good look at where we are in our personal lives as well as the collective.

As you can see from past history many things can happen with this 30 year transit in the US chart  including attacks, war, contentious politics and poor financial conditions in the US brought about by factors including natural disasters and huge income disparities between the super rich and the rest of the population.  With Saturn and Mars involved violence and cruelty in some form is always possible.

The US Neptune in Virgo is ruled by Mercury as is Mars in Gemini and both point to the US Mercury in the 8^th house of taxpayer money and change in financial matters which appears to be the focus of this transit. A significant death is also possible. It appears many items will be cut from the US budget.

Jupiter’s role

Jupiter in Gemini falls on the cusp of the US 7^th house of open enemies opposing the ascendant. Jupiter rules foreigners/foreign governments and becomes part of the overall chart at this time. It also represents the Republican Party and rules laws and courts which will be important at this time.

The Government Funding deadline

The government funding deadline falls on March 14^th, the day of the powerful lunar eclipse and it appears this issue is front and center. That said this transit can be about more than one issue and in all reality it will probably be multiple events occurring at the same time.

Whatever the case it looks like conflict, anger and the health and welfare of the American people are not front and center at all when it comes to the government and there will be an enormous amount of pushback, lawsuits and anger.

Chart of Donald Trump  

As the President’s chart goes, so goes the country. March will be a difficult month for Trump with Saturn square his Sun and Moon. The Sun lies in his 10^th house of career and the Moon lies in his 4^th house and is the ruler of women and public opinion.

Sun-Saturn aspects are not favorable and prone toward setbacks and delays. In the chart of a 78 year old especially, it can also indicate health or physical issues.

The March 14^th eclipse in Virgo falls in Trumps 2^nd house of money and values and appears to deal with finances, but eclipses can almost always bring surprises and unexpected events.

This eclipse creates a grand square in his chart which is a difficult aspect. It opposes transiting Saturn which currently falls in his 7^th house and rules both partners (Congress) and those considered open enemies. 

The eclipse squares his Sun and Moon pulling in the energy of all of these planets and completing the grand square.

The eclipse sextiles his Venus/Saturn conjunction in the 11^th house of the collective which could be some help but with the grand square aspect nothing will be easy.

Venus is retrograde and Venus squares Trumps Mercury which indicates announcements and communication. March 16th-18th Venus opposes his Neptune and in a politicians chart Neptune transits are often nefarious and involve propaganda or hiding the truth in this case; finances and money.

Jupiter in Gemini falls at 13 degrees offering some luck until it enters Cancer June 8^th.

Conclusion

All in all this looks like one of the most difficult times this year for the country, and as mentioned does not bode well for the general public, public health, civil servants or other workers.

The Virgo eclipse is the sign of auditors and its opposition to Saturn is highly likely to serve as a wakeup call to the US and the world.

The only silver lining that I can see is that during the week of February 18^th Jupiter trines the US Saturn which may offer some stability for the country.

Jupiter will enter Cancer June 9^th and the US is a Cancer country. This does not offer much protection at first because it (Jupiter) will square Saturn, which we have already seen several times in the past year in Gemini/Pisces and is not a positive financial aspect.

Once this aspect passes however, Jupiter will conjunct Venus, Jupiter and the Sun in the US chart which in some ways should be beneficial since the US is a Cancer country.

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