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The upcoming solar eclipse and new Moon in Aries is a powerful portal of revelation and release. This partial solar eclipse in bold, brave Aries, marks both an ending and a beginning, creating a bridge between where you’ve been and where you’re heading. It’s made even more potent by the continued retrograde dance of Mercury and Venus along with Neptune’s imminent shift into Aries.

When is the Solar Eclipse and New Moon in Aries?

Mark your calendars for March 29th, 2025. The solar eclipse will begin at 1:50 am PT, reach its peak at 3:47 am PT, and complete its journey at 5:43 am PT. While only certain regions will witness this cosmic event— including northeastern USA (New York and northward), Denmark, parts of Europe, Russia, and Iceland— its repercussions will touch us all.

The solar eclipse will be closely followed by the new Moon in Aries at 3:59 pm PT.

What the Solar Eclipse and New Moon in Aries Means for You

Solar eclipses take place on a new Moon and carry that potent energy of new starts and manifestation. This eclipse is the final piece of a larger story that’s been unfolding in your life, closing a two-year cycle of growth and self-discovery on the Aries-Libra axis. The Aries-Libra axis has been teaching us about the dance between self and other, independence and partnership, standing alone and coming together.

Think back to April 2023 when this eclipse story began. What themes emerged in your life around identity, relationships, and standing in your power? How have you grown in the house that Aries rules in your chart? This eclipse brings completion to those lessons while opening a door to your next chapter.

The power of this eclipse reaches far beyond its visibility. Even if you can’t see it, you’ll feel its transformative energy. This is especially true for the house in your chart ruled by Aries. That area of life is about to get a cosmic reset, a chance to close old chapters and initiate new beginnings.

For those with major planets in Aries or Libra, this eclipse holds extra significance. It’s like the universe is giving you one final push toward your authentic truth. What have you learned about yourself over these past two years? What parts of your identity have evolved? How have your relationships transformed as you’ve stepped more fully into your power?

The final eclipse on the Aries-Libra axis is bringing completion to lessons about self and relationships that began two years ago. What have you learned about standing in your power while maintaining meaningful connections? How have you grown in understanding your own needs and boundaries?

This eclipse reminds us that endings make space for beginnings. As we close this Aries-Libra chapter, we’re not losing the wisdom we’ve gained—we’re integrating it into our next phase of growth. Let yourself feel enthusiasm over new possibilities while honoring the path that brought you here.

This eclipse reminds us that life moves in cycles of completion and renewal. Trust that whatever is ending now is making space for something even more aligned with your soul’s journey. You’re exactly where you need to be, and the universe is conspiring to help you shine even brighter.

Let this final Aries eclipse be your cosmic launching pad. The lessons you’ve learned about yourself, about balance, about standing in your power— they’re all part of your foundation now. You’re ready to write your next chapter. Trust yourself. Trust the timing. Trust that the universe has something amazing in store for you.

Other Astrological Influences on the Solar Eclipse + New Moon

The solar eclipse in Aries is a powerful portal of revelation and release, made even more potent by the retrograde dance of Mercury and Venus along with Neptune’s imminent shift into Aries.

Eclipses pull back the curtain on truths we’ve been avoiding or couldn’t quite see. They illuminate what’s been hiding in the shadows of our conscious and subconscious minds. During this eclipse, with Mercury retrograde in Aries, these revelations might come via past situations resurfacing or old patterns becoming clear. You might find yourself revisiting conversations or decisions from the past two years, seeing them with new eyes.

Venus retrograde in Pisces conjunct Neptune adds an intuitive layer to this eclipse story. You’re being asked to look honestly at your relationships, values, and what you truly desire. With Neptune so active preparing for its historic move into Aries the next day, the veil between material and spiritual realms is especially thin. Pay attention to your dreams, intuitive hits, and subtle signs. They’re showing you what needs to be acknowledged and released.

Saturn in Pisces forms an exact sextile with Uranus in Taurus this day, bringing practical support to this transformative moment. You have cosmic backing to make concrete changes based on what this eclipse reveals. This aspect helps ground your insights into real-world action.

The Aries eclipse carries warrior energy, teaching you to face your fears with courage and confidence. It’s showing you exactly what’s been holding you back from living your most passionate life. Yes, these revelations might shake up your world. They might feel uncomfortable or even overwhelming to your nervous system. But this discomfort is purposeful.

What’s being revealed now by the eclipse is highlighting what has already ended in your life but you have yet to fully accept. It’s bringing attention to situations that are complete or going nowhere, patterns that no longer serve you, and attachments that are ready to be released.

Think about it—how often do you intuitively know something is over, whether it’s a job, relationship, or behavior? You can feel it yet you still cling to the familiar, sometimes sacrificing your growth in the process. This eclipse, with its powerful planetary alignments, is giving you no choice but to recognize and accept these truths.

This is also a time to honor your emotions fully. While Aries energy can manifest as anger or frustration, often these feelings mask sadness or grief. With Venus retrograde in Pisces, you’re being invited to feel it all. Let yourself grieve what’s ending. Let yourself feel angry if that’s what comes up— then dig deeper to understand what that anger might be protecting.

The retrograde planets during this eclipse suggest that the revelations coming now are connected to your past. Mercury retrograde in Aries asks you to review and reconsider decisions about your identity and direction. Venus retrograde in Pisces invites you to reassess what you truly value and love. Together, they’re helping you clear the path for your next chapter.

Your Invitation

This eclipse is your cosmic permission slip to release what’s expired in your life. Take the closure being offered. Feel your feelings fully. Trust that you’re ready for what’s about to come.

The energy of a solar eclipse can feel chaotic. As intense as this eclipse period might feel, it’s ultimately freeing you. Every truth revealed, every ending acknowledged, every emotion felt. It’s all making space for new beginnings. Trust that whatever falls away now is clearing the way for something more aligned with who you’re becoming.

Practice yoga and meditation to ground your energy. Use the hours leading up to the eclipse for intentional reflection. Create space to honor how far you’ve come since April 2023. Journal about the growth you’ve experienced in your Aries house themes. That could have been about career for some, relationships for others, or sense of purpose or home life.

The eclipse energy will be present for 72 hours, so the days following the eclipse—March 29 to 31—carry potent manifestation energy. Use this time to take inspired action toward your dreams. The universe is supporting your forward momentum, especially in matters related to your Aries house.

Intentions help you see and feel the future. They are visions of your life and include the energies you want to call into your world and the dreams you wish to manifest as realities. On this very fire-oriented solar eclipse and new Moon in Aries, pay close attention to your emotions when writing your intentions. What feels good to your soul? What is your intuition telling you? What is your body telling you when you envision different lives you could live?

Learn more about the solar eclipse and new Moon in Aries, including additional astrological insights and journaling prompts, in the Aries Season + Partial Solar Eclipse workbook, from which the above is excerpted. You can also learn how to release perfectionism and experience clarity, confidence, and calm, one moment at a time, with the Moment app.

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