Breaking Free, For Real This Time

On March 29th, 2025  the Solar Eclipse in Aries lands at 9 degrees, marking the last installment in a cycle that has been unfolding since eclipses first entered Aries in 2023. If you feel like you’re at a breaking point that’s because you are! This eclipse is the final push to leave behind what’s been weighing you down. But there is no forward progress without first reckoning with the past.

Old Patterns, New Breakthroughs

This Aries Eclipse isn’t just some fresh start. It’s deeply entangled with the Mars retrograde storyline that began in Fall of 2023. Mars, the ruler of this eclipse, has been clawing its way out of its shadow period after a grueling backward spin through Cancer. The frustrations, setbacks, and slow burns of the last six months have all been leading to this. Think back to the laast half of 2024—where were you feeling stuck, held back, or outright defeated? That frustration wasn’t for nothing. It was fuel for this moment. The 9th degree of Aries is a point of crisis and breakthrough, think of the Nine of Wands in tarot: exhausted, battle-worn, but on the verge of something new. You’re at the threshold, but first, you have to deal with what’s still lurking in the shadows.

A Sky Set on Fire

Eclipses are dramatic by nature, but this one? It’s like the Sun has had enough of the Moon’s hesitations, nurturing, and compromises and just decides to go full force. No softening, no second-guessing, just pure, unfiltered Aries initiation, a blast of raw energy, a literal spirit bomb. Expect to see people acting impulsively, recklessly, and selfishly. This is the kind of transit where people reveal themselves, whether that’s in the form of personal breakthroughs or social disasters depends on how well they handle pressure.

Power struggles will be a big theme here, and ugly dynamics could come to light as the Sun is sort of “artificially” inflated in importance temporarily. Not hard to think of the white house and The most hated dumbass in the world, elon musk, with this. We’ve all had this type of imbalance show itself in our lives lately (as above, so below) and can expect developments here. The Moon, which typically balances the Sun’s ego with care and reflection, is blotted out. There’s nothing to temper the heat. This could manifest as leaders going unchecked, people charging ahead to break new ground without thinking, or relationships combusting under the weight of unsettled frustrations. Watch out for those who bulldoze ahead with no regard for consequences. Be careful to keep hold of your own empathy this time.

The Door That Opens Next

The next aspect the Moon makes after this Aries eclipse is a sextile to Jupiter in Gemini. That means there is a path forward, an opportunity that arises out of the chaos. But Jupiter isn’t exactly in great shape here because it’s in detriment in Gemini, meaning expansion comes with trade-offs. This isn’t an abundance that comes without effort; no, it’s inviting us to get scrappy, resourceful, and maybe even humbling yourself to get where you need to go.

Jupiter in Gemini brings a surge of ideas, connections, and possibilities, but it also requires discernment. Aries energy wants to charge ahead, but Gemini thrives on adaptability. The way forward likely isn’t a straight line. It might require networking, skill-building, or stepping into unfamiliar territory. If you can embrace that, this eclipse could propel you toward something genuinely new and liberating.

This Clears the Path for Neptune in Aries

As if this eclipse wasn’t enough, Neptune enters Aries the very next day. Neptune only changes signs every 14 years, A planet that dissolves reality itself. This eclipse is a clearing the way before  Neptune rewrites the script in the sign of beginnings. Aries is initiation, the raw force of self-assertion, and Neptune is about to drench it in dreams, illusions, and unshakable visions. What happens when dreams start demanding action?

What happens when the collective imagination collides with warlike conviction? This shift is massive, and this eclipse is the ignition. If you feel like something is being ripped away, consider that maybe—just maybe—it’s to make space for the vision that actually matters!

The next decade is going to challenge us to take our ideals and actually act on them, to put fire behind our dreams instead of letting them drift away. But Aries is also War, and Neptune is true deception! We will need to be vigilant about what we are fighting for and whether the battle is even real.

This Aries eclipse is a furnace, burning off what no longer fits. Aries doesn’t negotiate—it acts. And with the Moon eclipsed, our usual hesitations, doubts, and emotional safety nets are stripped away. What happens when you have no choice but to move? When the fire beneath you gets too hot to stand still? This is the moment where instinct takes over. Some will rise, some will burn out, and some will charge forward with no idea where they’re going. The key is knowing what truly needs to go up in flames and what’s worth carrying forward into the next battle.

Eclipses// other astrological events don’t always hit the moment they occur, instead they tend to trigger events when the Moon makes a Square or Opposition aspect to the event’s degree. Here are the dates to watch:

• April 3-5: The Moon in Cancer squares the eclipse degree. This is when emotional fallout hits, and when the next steps become clear.
• April 10-12: The Moon in Libra opposes the eclipse degree. This could be the moment of culmination or confrontation.

How Not to Crash Out

• Don’t rush the process. Aries energy moves fast, but this eclipse is tied to a longer storyline. Take a beat before making impulsive choices.
• Let go of what’s dead. Aries initiates, but only when the old is fully cleared out. Don’t cling to what’s already falling apart.
• Get resourceful. Jupiter in Gemini rewards adaptability. Be willing to shift strategies.
• Watch for power struggles. Aries eclipses can bring out egos in full force. Pick your battles wisely.
• Brace for Neptune in Aries. The next era is about to start. Get clear on what you’re fighting for.

This is it. The last Aries eclipse for years to come. Step into the fire, but don’t lose yourself in the flames.

Your Aries House: Where the Fire Falls

The house that Aries rules in your chart will show you where this eclipse is igniting something major. The opposite house, where Libra sits, will show what needs to be released in order for that to happen.

• 1st House (Aries Rising): This is a full-blown identity shift. Who you were no longer fits. You are stepping into a new version of yourself, and it will not accommodate the expectations others have placed on you.
• 2nd House (Taurus Rising): Major shifts around money, self-worth, and material stability. Old financial patterns or self-esteem issues need to be let go for you to build something stronger.
• 3rd House (Gemini Rising): A shake-up in communication, learning, and daily interactions. New networks, new ways of thinking, and maybe even a move.
• 4th House (Cancer Rising): Big changes at home, with family, or in your emotional foundation. This could be a major relocation or a severance from family dynamics that no longer serve you.
• 5th House (Leo Rising): A dramatic shift in creativity, romance, or self-expression. What you used to enjoy might not satisfy you anymore—time to find new passions.
• 6th House (Virgo): Your daily work, health, or routines are being set on fire. A job shift, a new health focus, or a total overhaul of your habits is on the horizon.
• 7th House (Libra Rising): Relationship shake-ups. If it’s weak, it’s breaking. If it’s strong, it’s transforming. New partnerships could emerge, but only after you clear the dead weight.
• 8th House (Scorpio): Deep psychological shifts, financial entanglements, and power dynamics are in play. Debt, shared resources, or trust issues are up for review.
• 9th House (Sagittarius Rising): A new philosophy, major travel, or an educational breakthrough. You are no longer thinking the same way, and that means your future plans need to adjust.
• 10th House (Capricorn Rising): Career moves, public recognition, and authority shifts. If you’ve been on the wrong path, this is the moment that forces a change.
• 11th House (Aquarius Rising): Friendships and long-term goals are being reset. The people you align with now will determine your future trajectory.
• 12th House (Pisces Rising): A hidden revelation, a deep internal shift, or a moment of profound spiritual clarity. Healing Solitude might be necessary to fully process this.