Neptune in Aries 2025: End of the Saint, Rise of the Hero

Focus: On March 30th we get our first taste of Neptune in Aries after 14 years in Pisces. under Neptune in Pisces, we were taught to seek sainthood—to erase our flaws, dissolve our egos, and sacrifice for the greater good. But Aries doesn’t care about saints. Aries wants warriors. That’s not meant in the violent sense, but in the sense of those who take action. This shift from Pisces to Aries emphasizes that we must lose these illusions and focus on  reclaiming our agency. This is the split between the previous era, only recognized in retrospect, and the new one. It’s here, it’s TODAY.

The Crisis of Meaning

Everywhere I look I become increasingly aware of our fracturing narratives.
I mean it, we are living through a genuine crisis of storytelling. For years our collective myths have unraveled, leaving us stranded in a world that feels devoid of inspiration. Neptune—that’s the planet of illusion, media, and dreams—has spent the past 14 years in Pisces, a sign known for  dissolving boundaries, blurring truth, and amplifying sacrifice. And what has this brought us? A culture drowning in uncertainty. A society struggling to find meaning. Anxiety and depression have skyrocketed, a painful symptom of our lack of meaning. The stories we once told ourselves about goodness, purpose, and redemption have crumbled under the weight of reality, and now, as Neptune enters Aries, the pendulum swings. The question is no longer What should we believe in? but What will we fight for?

The End of the Saint, The Rise of the Hero

Under Neptune in Pisces, we were taught to seek sainthood—to erase our flaws, dissolve our egos, and sacrifice for the greater good. But this ideal has proven impossible. We’ve watched people destroy themselves under the pressure of moral purity. We’ve seen corporations pretend to be allies only to abandon their causes as soon as it’s no longer profitable. And worse, we’ve internalized guilt for not being perfect enough, selfless enough, good enough.

But Neptune in Aries doesn’t care about saints. Aries wants warriors. That’s not meant in the violent sense, but in the sense of those who take action. This shift from Pisces to Aries emphasizes that we must lose these illusions and focus on  reclaiming our agency. Pisces has made us all too deeply aware of our wounds, suffering, and our need for healing. That awareness is critical. But Aries offers us a way forward: Now that you know where you’re weak, what will you do to make yourself strong?

The Cultural Shift: Boldness Over Blurred Lines

Neptune rules media, myth, and illusions, and every time it changes signs our cultural landscape shifts. The Neptune in Pisces era was defined by soft, ethereal, and nostalgic aesthetics—lo-fi beats, vaporwave visuals, dreamlike storytelling. It was an era of escapism, but that’s ending now.

 Neptune in Aries demands something raw. The blurred, washy soundscapes of Pisces will give way to something sharper and more visceral. We’re already seeing this shift: hardcore, metal, and other aggressive genres are surging in popularity. But this isn’t just for  heavy music; all genres will be affected because authenticity will be in demand. The public will reject the industry’s prefabricated stars in favor of artists who feel real.

This will extend beyond music. Film, art, and even fashion will follow. The nostalgic and indie explosion we saw in the early 2010s—when Neptune entered Pisces—is over. The aesthetic of the next decade will be fearless, direct, and impossible to ignore.

Breaking Free from Digital Illusions

One of Neptune’s biggest influences is on how we interact with media, and for the 4 years of Neptune in the Water Sign of Pisces that has played out through emotionally driven digital consumption. We’ve lived through the rise of algorithm-driven content, doom scrolling, and an entire generation losing itself to social media illusions. But Neptune in Aries won’t allow passivity, people will crave real-life connection again. We’ll see more social gatherings, more in-person experiences, more people choosing to log off and live.

Of course, not everyone will escape. The shadow side of Aries is aggression, and those who remain trapped in digital spaces may become more combative, addicted to outrage and conflict for its own sake. Neptune dissolves boundaries, and in Aries, it may blur the line between righteous action and pointless posturing. The internet will become an even more volatile battleground—some will break free, others will spiral deeper.

The Shadow Side: False Heroes and the War of Ego

Aries is the sign of the hero, but not all heroes are noble. Some people will step up to lead but others will seek power for its own sake. This era will elevate strong personalities. Some necessary, some dangerous. Expect more public figures rallying people behind bold causes, but also more self-glorification, more grandstanding, and more performative leadership.

Under Neptune in Aries, conflict itself will be glorified. Arguments will intensify. And while some of this is necessary, real issues demand real action afterall, there’s a fine line between meaningful struggle and empty fighting. Aries thrives on competition, but Neptune blurs the lines between reality and fantasy. That forces us to figure out if we’re fighting for something real, or just feeding egos?

Personal Rebirth: How to Work With Neptune in Aries

So how do we navigate this era? How do we harness Neptune in Aries rather than be consumed by it?

1. Write Your Own Story. The biggest challenge, and opportunity, of this transit is learning to take full responsibility for your narrative. Stop waiting for external validation. Stop following scripts that don’t serve you. What do you want? And what are you willing to do to make it happen?
   
2. Reclaim Your Attention. If you want to reclaim your life, start by reclaiming your attention. Social media and algorithm-driven content will only get more addictive, and your brain will only become less capable of achieving its goals. But you have a choice—engage with purpose or disconnect entirely.
   
3. Know the Value of Conflict. Conflict isn’t inherently bad. Sometimes, fighting for something is necessary. The key is discerning which battles are worth it and which are distractions. Don’t waste your fire on meaningless wars.
   
4. Live in the Real World. Go to more concerts, hang out in real places, make real connections. The internet has its place, but it should be subservient to life, not a replacement for it.
   

The New Myth We Must Build

Neptune in Pisces showed us where we were broken. Neptune in Aries demands that we build something new. The passive dream of salvation is over. The era of waiting is done. If you want meaning, you have to create it. If you want power, you have to claim it. If you want a new world, you have to fight for it.

This is our moment to redefine the myth we live by. The question is: What story will you live?