In the Stars March 23-30, 2025 . . . Shining Light on the Astrology of the Week

Solar Eclipse Saturday, March 29 at 3:57 a.m. PT

Spring is here. The Sun is in the cardinal fire sign Aries until April 19. While the Sun is in Aries we gain confidence, as it is exalted or stronger than all other signs when it shines in Aries. We are invited to be bold and take calculated risks, and to be more spontaneous.

Sunday, March 23, holds a Sun-Pluto sextile, a strong, bold energy. This is a great day to step forward with a goal or commitment. Venus becomes a morning star.

The coming week holds a partial Solar Eclipse on Saturday, March 29. Mars is out-of-bounds, Venus and Mercury retrograde.

The coming week holds a partial Solar Eclipse. Mars is out-of-bounds, Venus and Mercury retrograde. A Total Lunar Eclipse occurred March 13 at 11:54 p.m. PDT at 23 degrees of Virgo tropically. On Saturday, March 29 a Partial Solar Eclipse will occur at 3:57 a.m. PDT at 9 degrees of Aries. This eclipse encourages independence, self-reliance, and leadership. Stand up for strong values. The week ahead leading up to the Solar Eclipse is supercharged. Solar eclipses are New Moons that call for setting intentions.

Mercury is now retrograde until April 6. More clerical and numerical errors are made when Mercury is retrograde, and mechanical and technological breakdowns often occur. Be patient with mix-ups in communication and delays. The next two weeks are good for reviewing, re-thinking, and re-doing.

Venus is now retrograde through June 7, inviting us to re-assess relationships and values. Venus backs into Pisces on Thursday, March 27, and conjuncts Neptune. On Friday, March 28, the Pisces Moon is conjunct Venus and Neptune, a rare aspect that may foster a deep connection with divine energy. Intuition is super-charged. Use this special alignment to intend and create something special.

Mars is now direct in motion, but still out-of-bounds until April 7. When a planet is out-of-bounds it expresses more erratically and aggressively, and in a more exaggerated way. Mars continues to trine Saturn within a 3-degree orb nearly every day through April 18. This aspect provides focus, precision, and drive. This is excellent energy for the month ahead to work diligently on a project, such as writing and editing an article or book, learning lines or music for a performance, or organizing and streamlining your work space or computer. Proceed both assertively with determination and carefulness. Aim for mastery and completion.

Neptune will enter Aries on Sunday, March 30th. This a huge shift, and it will mark a significant change in our collective experience.

Lunar Influences the Coming Week:

Saturday, March 22 at 12:28 a.m. through Monday, March 24, at 8:24 a.m.: Moon into Aquarius. Take some space for yourself. Exercise your independence. Invite friends from another culture to share a meal. Change your routine.

Monday, March 24 at 8:24 a.m. through Wednesday, March 26 at 12:31 p.m.: Moon into Pisces. Imagine, dream, and create. Reach out to someone in need and express compassion and caring.

Wednesday, March 26 at 12:31 p.m. through Friday, March 28 at 1:35 p.m.: Moon into Aries. Spring into action. Be courageous. Get vigorous exercise.

Friday, March 28 at 1:35 p.m. through Sunday, March 30 at 1:15 p.m.: Moon into Taurus. Attend to practical matters, including your finances. Taurus loves pleasure. Surround yourself with beauty. Work in your garden. Enjoy delicious food.

Sunday, March 30 at 1:15 p.m. through Tuesday, April 1 at 1:25 p.m.: Moon into Gemini. Connect with siblings and neighbors. Handle correspondence. Take a short trip to explore something new.

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Planetary Pointers for the week ahead:

• Set intentions to be more active and initiate something new in your life. Ride the wave of the Solar Eclipse at 9 degrees of Aries tropically.

• Be bold and courageous, but go carefully.

• Honor your intuition and vision. Be imaginative and creative.

• The next four weeks drive hard on a project that demands diligence, focus, and precision.

• Repair relationship ruptures.

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 Ten Things to Do with Venus in Aries (February 4-March 28; May 1-June 7)

1.       Get started on a creative project.

2.       Take a dance class.

3.       Add more color.

4.       Take a new hike.

5.       Say “yes” to a spontaneous offer.

6.       Wear red.

7.       Express appreciation out in the world when people help or serve you.

8.       Be a little more assertive, in a kind manner.

9.       Change your purse.

10.   Get moving—toward anything you love

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Moon Void of Course: This is the time when the Moon makes its last major angular aspect with a planet before it moves into the next zodiacal sign tropically. This void time, when the Moon is not aspecting a planet, but rather floating on its own, is a time when things don’t come together and it is difficult to make good decisions. Purchases made during void Moons often turn out to be unsatisfactory and not work out. Appointments often don’t come together, and meetings don’t result in progress or sound, lasting decisions. We more easily get lost or meander in trying to get somewhere. The VoC Moon times for the next month are listed below so that you can plan meetings, decisions, and purchases at times when the Moon is not VoC; and use the void times for gardening, reading, and routine task work.

Void-of-Course Moon times for the month ahead (one lunar cycle):

Pacific Standard Time:

March 24: 8:00 am-8:24 am (Moon into Aquarius)

March 26: 3:15 am-12:31 pm (Moon into Pisces)

March 28: 1:29 pm-1:35 pm (Moon into Aries)

March 29: New Moon Solar Eclipse 3:57 am at 9 degrees Aries tropically

March 30: 2:17 am-1:15 pm (Moon into Taurus

April 1: 10:42 am-1:25 pm (Moon into Gemini)

April 3: 11:26 am-3:49 pm (Moon into Cancer)

April 5: 3:54 pm-9:33 pm (Moon into Leo)

April 7 at 9:08 pm through April 8 at 6:39 am (Moon into Virgo)

April 10: 12:48 pm-6:11 pm (Moon into Libra)

April 13: 3:00 am-6:53 am (Moon into Scorpio)

April 20: 10:20 am-4:21 pm (Moon into Sagittarius)

April 22: 2:55 PM-10:06 PM (Moon into Capricorn)

April 24 at 7:57 pm through April 25 at 12:23 am (Moon into Aquarius)

April 26 at 9:17 am through April 27 at 12:16 am (Moon into Pisces)

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time):

March 24: 15:00-15:24 (Moon into Aquarius)

March 26: 10:15 am-19:31 (Moon into Pisces)

March 28: 20:29-20:35 (Moon into Aries)

March 29: New Moon Solar Eclipse 10:57 at 9 degrees Aries tropically

March 30: 9:17-20:15 (Moon into Taurus

April 1: 17:42-20:25 (Moon into Gemini)

April 3: 18:26-22:49 (Moon into Cancer)

April 5 at 22:54 through April 6 at 4:33 (Moon into Leo)

April 8: 4:08-13:39 (Moon into Virgo)

April 10 at 19:48 through April 9 at -1:11 (Moon into Libra)

April 13: 10:00-13:53 (Moon into Scorpio)

April 20: 17:20-11:21 (Moon into Sagittarius)

April 22 at 21:55 through April 23 at  5:06 (Moon into Capricorn)

April 25: 2:57-7:23 (Moon into Aquarius)

April 27: 4:17-7:16 (Moon into Pisces)

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