The brighter, lighter days of springtime tend to be full of promise and excitement, fueling your motivation to make your boldest dreams a reality. But with eclipse season hitting in March 2025, this new chapter is also a time of heightened emotional energy and significant change. Just two weeks after the full moon and lunar eclipse in Virgo might have brought jaw-dropping shakeups, we’re about to wrap up a thrilling narrative that has been going on since April 19-20, 2023: the solar eclipse and new moon in Aries.
The second of four major lunar events of 2025, the solar eclipse will be exact on Saturday, March 29 at 6:58 a.m. ET/3:58 a.m. PT, falling at 9 degrees of Aries, the cardinal fire sign ruled by Mars, the planet of action, energy and aggression. In turn, this game-changing, dynamic, passion-stoked event will invite you to go to bat for your perspective and aspirations, blaze new trails and stand more strongly in your sense of self. And thanks to a friendly sextile from powerful Pluto to the moon, you could be compelled to explore deep-rooted emotions and transform your bonds. Here, all you need to know about this intense lunar event so you can take advantage of it to the fullest, according to your zodiac sign.
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What is a new moon and solar eclipse?
New moons happen once—and less commonly, twice—a month when the moon and the sun meet up at the same exact spot in the sky and the zodiac. Because they’re sitting so closely together, the sun’s vibrant light doesn’t reflect off of the moon and we’re greeted with a vast, dark sky. You can think of the night sky at the time of a new moon as a blank canvas on which you can envision whatever reality you’d love to begin to manifest, given that the new moon kicks off a whole new lunar cycle.
In astrology, the moon helps inform your emotions, intuition and nurturing style as well as how you want to be nurtured. When it’s new, you could feel a magnified sense of possibility, anticipation and self-awareness. In general, new moons invite you to plant seeds that you want to see come to fruition over the following two weeks (up until the next full moon) and the following six months (when we’ll experience the corresponding full moon). However, during a solar eclipse, the moon passes over the sun, blotting out its light. This only happens twice a year and each time, the typical new moon energy you feel on a monthly basis is stunningly amplified.
You could feel restless, inexplicably emotional, confused or unmoored. While the effects of a regular new moon last about four days, a solar eclipse’s energy lingers for a week before and after, with lasting influences for months.
What is the 2025 new moon and solar eclipse in Aries?
One of just four game-changing eclipses in 2025, the Aries solar eclipse is anything but your typical new moon. Instead, it’s a moment in which you could become aware of major sea changes in your life that have occurred over the last two years — ever since this particular series of eclipses on the Aries-Libra axis kicked off on April 19-20, 2023. New beginnings are inevitable, but because this is the final chapter in a two-year cycle, you could also be putting the finishing touches on a particular personal evolution.
To reflect on how your life has evolved over the course of all of the events in this series, you can look back on the following key dates:
April 19-20, 2023: Solar eclipse in Aries
October 14, 2023: Solar eclipse in Libra
March 24, 2024: Lunar eclipse in Libra
April 8, 2024: Solar eclipse in Aries
October 2, 2024: Solar eclipse in Libra
March 29, 2025: Solar eclipse in Aries
Associated with the first house of self, Aries-ruled events nudge us to think about themes like independence, free-spiritedness, asserting ourselves, identity, confidence and self-image.
What signs will the solar eclipse in Libra affect the most?
While it might be hard to shrug off the effects of this dramatic lunation no matter your sun sign or other major birth chart placements, the signs who will feel it the most are the cardinal signs: Aries (cardinal fire), Cancer (cardinal water), Libra (cardinal air) and Capricorn (cardinal earth). You’ll feel this lunation’s impact, especially if you have any major placements (aka your moon, your Mercury, rising, etc.) around 9 degrees of a cardinal sign.
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The 2025 Aries new moon and solar eclipse lends itself to swimming in the deep end of your emotions
Although Aries is known for being direct, speedy and not exactly the biggest fan of dwelling on, well, just about anything, including even the most intense emotions, the Aries new moon and solar eclipse forms a harmonious sextile to transformative Pluto, the planet of control, power and the shadow side of life, in fixed air sign Aquarius. In turn, the energy of this moment can be used to get more comfortable with complex feelings that happen to arise now and to deepen your closest bonds by focusing on boosting mutual understanding. Because Aquarius is associated with the eleventh house of friendship, the moon’s connection to Pluto also presents a chance to satiate your appetite to nurture platonic relationships, dive into a humanitarian effort and feel like a part of something bigger and outside of yourself.
The 2025 Aries new moon and solar eclipse amplifies your good fortune and optimism
As intense and, at times, overwhelming as the energy around an eclipse can be, this particular solar eclipse and new moon may have you feeling idealistic and sunny, thanks to the moon’s friendly sextile to Jupiter, the planet of abundance and luck, in mutable air sign Gemini. This could underscore especially high mental and social energy and fuel the sense that you’re able to connect and collaborate with others to move the ball forward on even your most ambitious aspirations.
You can make the most of the 2025 new moon and solar eclipse in Aries by connecting with your intuition to boost self-awareness
Action-oriented Aries is all about plowing forward at all costs, but with a slew of planets still hanging out in dreamy mutable water sign Pisces and two of them — Mercury and Venus — retrograde there, it may feel like even though you’re being ushered into the next era of your life, you can’t help but keep one foot firmly planted in the past. If this rings true, self-reflection, meditation, revision and tuning into your intuition may continue to be key priorities until at least mid-April when the messenger planet and planet of love are finally direct.
Here, how the 2025 Aries new moon and solar eclipse will affect you based on your sign. (Be sure to read both your sun and your rising sign if you know it. If you don’t, you can find it in your birth chart or by using thisCafeAstrology calculator.)
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For the last two years, you’ve been on a journey of exploring your sense of self and one-on-one bonds. Now, as this eclipse hits your sign and self-image zone, you’ll feel more certain than ever of desires related to your confidence, aspirations, drive, purpose and sense of self. You know how you want to show up in the world and be perceived by others, and you’re ready to stop at nothing to make that your reality now. And with the moon forming a friendly sextile to lucky Jupiter in your communication zone, sharing your boldest, brightest, most fired-up ideas with friends, colleagues, neighbors or even siblings if you have them, will help you manifest a thrilling and gratifying new era.
You could find you’re having more vivid dreams and feeling more connected to your intuition now, thanks to the solar eclipse and new moon’s activation of your spirituality sector. As pragmatic as you tend to be, it could be challenging for you to fully trust the messages you’re getting from your unconscious, but chances are there’s quite a bit you can learn from any instinctive feelings that are coming up now. Taking a bit more time to care for your psychological and emotional well-being can also set the stage for personal growth and strengthening your self-worth. Just know that, especially with Venus, your ruling planet, retrograde until April 12, moving slowly and steadily toward your goals is more than OK.
Your friendships, creativity, humanitarian and team efforts and romantic experiences are all impacted by this eclipse series, as it’s been falling in your networking and self-expression sectors, and this time, you’ll become even more conscious of the company you keep in terms of your platonic bonds. It’s possible you’ll feel more connected to a certain social circle or realize it’s time to step beyond your usual group in order to feel more fulfilled and seen. You’ll be empowered by the opportunity to bond with people who understand your motivations and encourage you to grow and evolve. And with the moon forming a friendly sextile to lucky Jupiter in your sign, prepare for a happy surge of optimism, idealism and bolstered well-being.
This new moon and solar eclipse is the final one in a series that’s been affecting your professional path and inner, emotional world. Over the last two years, the playing field has shifted in your career, as you’ve been nudged to rethink how you’re defining success, and your work-life balance has also been a major focus. Now, as this eclipse impacts your public image zone, you could realize that you’ve fully reinvented yourself and transformed how you’re making your mark. With the moon’s sextile to lucky Jupiter in your spirituality zone, trusting your intuition more than ever now can lead to a surge of good fortune.
Aries season always causes your restlessness to skyrocket, nudging you to move beyond your usual routine to meet new people, soak up knowledge and trust your gut impulses more, and now, with this solar eclipse and new moon activating your higher learning and adventure sector, you’re fired up to welcome out-of-the-box shake-ups to your life for the sake of personal growth. This could look like exciting travel, working with a mentor or even flirting with philosophies, perspectives or experiences different from the ones you’ve grown accustomed to. And with the moon forming a sextile to transformative Pluto in your partnership zone, you’ll do well to take a leap of faith with a loved one, significant other, dear friend or colleague.
Since early 2023, this eclipse series has been bringing your attention to joint financial goals and emotional bonds as well as your self-worth and moneymaking game plans. The former is your focus now, thanks to this particular solar eclipse and new moon falling in your intimacy zone, which also involves shared resources. Getting on the same page as a significant other or loved one when it comes to connecting physically and emotionally as well as investing, saving and earning has been a must, and this lunation is a final push to do just that. And with the moon harmonizing with lucky Jupiter in your career zone, the renewed understanding and support you get from a partner could serve as a launchpad for making your greatest professional aspirations a reality.
Over the last two years, you’ve been meditating on what you need out of your one-on-one relationships and how they support — or hinder — your sense of self and identity, and with this new moon and solar eclipse activating your partnership sector, you’re preparing to definitively move into the future you’ve been musing about for a while now. While meaningful conversations and delaying ideal timelines might have felt OK in the past, hanging in limbo won’t work any longer, as you know in your gut that it’s time to take decisive action. With the moon forming a friendly sextile to lucky Jupiter in your higher learning and adventure sector, trusting your instincts to move beyond your comfort zone will be key to attracting abundance and fortune.
This lunation fires up your wellness sector, which could lead to stunning realizations about how you’ve been caring for your health, setting boundaries with people on a daily basis and generally managing your everyday routine. Since early 2023, when this eclipse series kicked off, you’ve been tweaking your approach and now, you may have the clarity you need to make — or accept — significant shifts meant to help you feel more centered, balanced, on-track and vital. Thanks to the moon’s sextile to transformative Pluto, one of your co-rulers, in your home zone, concrete overhauls tied to your daily hustle can also positively impact your emotional well-being.
Since early 2023, you’ve been in the midst of a narrative related to your self-expression, experience of pleasure and romance, owning your voice and connecting with groups, teams and communities that are in tune with your big-picture wishes and aspirations. The last two years have likely led to greater satisfaction and confidence around all of these areas of your life, and now, you’re approaching an exciting climax tied especially to your most heartfelt emotions. You could find that you’re less sheepish about taking time-outs from work to follow your heart and run with your artistic impulses. And thanks to the moon’s sextile to lucky Jupiter in your partnership zone, you may be reveling in amplified happiness within a one-on-one bond.
Since early 2023, you’ve been zeroed in on caring for your emotional well-being and reimagining your approach to making your mark publicly. You may have shored up your sense of authority and gained clarity around how you want to define professional wins. Now that this eclipse falls in your home zone, you can make significant strides on healing old wounds and addressing emotional challenges with loved ones. Doing this could also set you up for a bolstered work-life balance. And with the moon forming a friendly sextile to powerful Pluto in your money zone, inner work can also serve to positively impact your self-worth and, in turn, your bottom line.
For the last two years, you’ve been blazing new trails related to learning, adventure, travel and self-expression. Now, with this solar eclipse and new moon falling in your communication zone, you could be overwhelmed by a tidal wave of texts, emails, calls and other frenetic to-dos. This could very well be a push to not only connect with others and pick up new skills but to streamline your commitments. There’s a major lesson to be learned now tied to setting boundaries and preserving your mental energy, which could serve to nurture your identity and confidence, thanks to the moon’s sextile to powerful Pluto in your sign.
Since early 2023, you’ve been welcoming waves of change related to intimacy and moneymaking, and with this solar eclipse and new moon falling in your income zone, it may be time to overhaul how you’ve been earning, saving or investing. Better understanding how your self-worth and values tie into your income-boosting game plans is an integral part of your evolution now. And thanks to the moon’s sextile to transformative Pluto in your sign, being willing to explore your shadows and deep-rooted emotions can lead to greater fulfillment and rewards.
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