With Daylight Saving Time and brighter evenings here, springtime is officially right around the corner, and with that comes a surge of hopefulness and the sense that positive shifts are well within your reach. A surge of heightened emotion, dramatic shake-ups and stunning personal evolutions are also on the horizon, because we’re also in the heart of the game-changing eclipse season, which hosts two of 2025’s most impactful lunar events. The first one is the full moon and lunar eclipse in Virgo — a lunation we haven’t experienced since 2008.

On Thursday, March 13 at 11:54 p.m. PT/Friday, March 14 at 2:54 a.m. ET, this reality check-bringing full moon and lunar eclipse falls at 23 degrees of Virgo, the mutable earth sign ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication and cerebral energy. In turn, this major astrological event will bring a microscope to your routine, wellness and relationship to perfectionism, the minutiae of daily life and self-improvement. You could realize you’re at a culmination or even breaking point related to these themes and changing course is not only necessary but inevitable. Because the moon opposes Saturn, the taskmaster planet that serves up tough lessons for the purpose of cultivating wisdom, you may find that embracing structure and putting your nose to the grindstone can help you navigate any bumps in the road that appear now. Here, all you need to know about this dynamic lunar event so you can take advantage of it to the fullest, according to your zodiac sign. 

What is a full moon and lunar eclipse? 

Full moons occur once — less often, twice — a month when the moon and the sun sit directly opposite one another in the sky and in the zodiac. That’s why the sun’s vitality-producing luminescence reflects off of the moon, causing it to light the night sky brighter than at any other time in the lunar cycle. Astrologically speaking, because the moon rules emotions and intuition, we’re compelled to identify and reveal our feelings during a full moon — as well as tend to relationship matters, reflective of the fact that the moon is sitting opposite the sun.  

However, during a lunar eclipse, the Earth sits between the sun and the moon, which throws a shadow over the moon. This only happens twice a year, and each time, we’re presented with a full moon energy that’s amplified and wired to bring life-altering shifts. A full moon that’s also a lunar eclipse makes your experiences feel amplified. It’s like the volume has been turned up on your intuition, emotional needs and point of view, and it may seem that certain situations in your life are about to reach a fever pitch — and after that, turning back won’t be an option. 

Whereas a regular full moon’s effect lasts four days before and after the event, an eclipse’s dramatic energy can be felt for longer — about a week before and after with residual effects playing out over the next six months. 

What is the 2025 full moon and lunar eclipse in Virgo? 

One of just four game-changing eclipses in 2025, the Virgo lunar eclipse isn’t your run-of-the-mill full moon. Although it may absolutely still signal a culmination point like a regular full moon — potentially connected to the Virgo new moon that happened back on September 2, 2024 — this is a far more extraordinary event. It’s the second in a series of eclipses that began on September 17 with a lunar eclipse and full moon in Pisces, which can be helpful to think back on as you consider what the next chapter of an ongoing narrative, which lasts until February 2027, might bring. It’s also a chance to think about how much your life has been transformed and evolved over the course of the eight years that have passed since we had an eclipse in Virgo.

Associated with the sixth house of wellness, Virgo-ruled lunar events are a chance to take stock of and tend to the ways in which you’re caring for your health (mental, physical and emotional) but also how you’re managing your everyday hustle. The sign of the Maiden understands innately that some of our proudest accomplishments and applause-worthy achievements are the result of consistently tuning into and nurturing the smallest details in life. As laser-focused as some signs might be on majesty of big-picture visions, it’s impossible to make anything you imagine happen without a step-by-step, pragmatic game plan and consciously putting in the work day after day. That might sound less than thrilling, but think of it in terms of what it takes to make your garden bloom. Virgo knows there’s magic in minutiae. 

We’re also in the midst of Pisces season, with the sun moving through the spiritual-minded, escapist, imaginative and deeply empathic water sign, and with the sun sitting across from the Virgo full moon, we’re extra aware of these two opposing — and, at times, complementary — energies. You’ll be nudged to think about how you’re striking a balance (or not) between your head and your heart, tuning into your unconscious and intuition while simultaneously acknowledging what’s rational and concrete. You might also be called to think about how your daily schedule is impacting your mental and emotional well-being and vice-versa. 

What signs will the lunar eclipse in Virgo affect the most? 

While it might be hard to ignore the effects of this powerful lunation no matter your sun sign or other major birth chart placements, the signs who will feel it the most are the mutable signs: Gemini (mutable air), Virgo (mutable earth), Sagittarius (mutable fire) and Pisces (mutable water). You’re bound to feel its impact especially if you have any major placements (in other words, your moon, your Mercury, rising, etc.) around 23 degrees of a mutable sign. 

The 2025 Virgo full moon and lunar eclipse offer necessary reality checks

Virgo is one of the most down-to-earth, pragmatic signs of the zodiac, so this lunar event already fuels the urge to get organized, make lists and clarify your goals in a rational, grounded way. But there’s another element adding a practical, industrious tone: Saturn, the taskmaster planet, which oversees boundaries, limitations, hard work and responsibility, is just past a conjunction to the sun in Pisces and sitting opposite the moon. In turn, you might need to take off the rose-colored glasses to see the truth about an ongoing emotional situation. Or you could be stirred to lay the sturdy groundwork to move more steadily toward a significant life change, whether that’s a move, the next chapter of a relationship or bolstered vitality.

The 2025 Virgo full moon and lunar eclipse is a chance to strike out on your own

The moon also happens to form a harmonizing trine to game-changer Uranus in Taurus, signaling a fired-up restlessness and desire to break out of ruts, embrace electrifying brainstorms and adopt out-of-the-box solutions. While Saturn says to face the facts, Uranus could offer up lightbulb moments that lead you in a direction you didn’t think was possible — or think of at all until now. 

You can make the most of the 2025 full moon and lunar eclipse in Virgo by prioritizing self-reflection and letting go.

Just hours after the full moon and lunar eclipse is exact, the planet that rules the lunar event, Mercury, will go retrograde for the first time this year. Over the next three weeks, revision and reflection and retreading your footsteps will be the name of the game. As much as you might want to push forward — especially because Mercury kicks off its retrograde in go-getter cardinal fire sign Aries — standing still or even moving backward could actually be more productive now. And that lesson goes hand-in-hand with what eclipse season aims to teach us, which is that there’s quite a bit about life that’s out of our control, and in many moments, such as during a lunar eclipse in analytical, plan-loving Virgo, the best thing you can do is wait, see and surrender to whatever is on the horizon. 

Here, how the 2025 Virgo full moon and lunar 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 this CafeAstrology calculator.) 

Aries 

Falling in your wellness and routine zone, you might find yourself wishing for more flexibility in your everyday hustle or fulfillment from your everyday to-dos. You’ve likely been putting your nose to the grindstone on your daily goals (whether work or fitness-related), and you’d love to see greater and more exciting results. Thankfully, with the moon’s trine to Uranus, the planet of stunning change, in your money and self-worth zone, you could be on the precipice of a breakthrough. Leaning into your fiery independent streak could be key to navigating this moment. 

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Taurus 

The lunar eclipse and full moon activate your romance and self-expression sector, continuing the story that began last September related to infusing your everyday life with more fun, creativity, socializing and tapping into your artistic impulses. You’re called to prioritize the pastimes and actions that are tied to your heart’s desires and pure happiness. It’s more than OK to hit pause on grueling deadlines and hard and fast responsibilities, because your joy matters. And with the moon’s trine to Uranus in your sign, making room for more buoyancy can lead to a lovely boost for your self-image. 

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Gemini 

This eclipse series will be more significant than others that have occurred recently because it falls in a mutable sign like your own, lighting up your home life and career zones. And this particular lunation brings your attention to the former, ushering in changes that need to occur within your bonds to loved ones or your home itself. You may also become more aware of how your roots and early life might be impacting your current emotional experiences and, in turn, a deeper commitment to self-work could lead to long-term healing. Steel yourself for an especially satisfying intuitive breakthrough, thanks to the moon’s trine to game-changer Uranus in your spirituality sector. 

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Cancer 

A burst of curiosity and heightened cerebral energy could lead to feeling fired up to learn something new or to express yourself in a different way, given that this lunar eclipse and full moon falls in your communication sector. Or you may be inspired to move in a different direction when it comes to your social circle or connections to siblings, colleagues or neighbors. And because the moon forms a friendly, harmonizing trine to game-changer Uranus in your networking sector, you might find yourself diving into a team effort or joining a community of like-minded people whose support could help you make your long-term wishes come true.   

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Leo 

This lunar eclipse falls in your money zone, ushering in big changes around how you’re not only earning and bringing your skills to the table to further your moneymaking aspirations but also how you’re nurturing your self-worth and ensuring that you’re in tune with your values. You might feel as though a particular source of income is just not worth all the work you’ve been putting in or it’s time to have a serious conversation about being paid what you’re worth. Considering a new direction, even if it means exploring a new side hustle, might benefit your bottom line. You could also be on the precipice of earning more recognition for your efforts, thanks to the moon’s trine to revolutionary Uranus in your career and public image zone. 

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Virgo 

With the lunar eclipse and full moon falling in your sign and self-image sector, this is a truly game-changing, groundbreaking moment that you’ve been building toward not only since last September but since the last time an eclipse occurred in your sign eight years ago. Think back to what life looked like then, and you’ll absolutely get a sense of how far you’ve come and what might be on the horizon for your identity, confidence and personal passions now. It’s also helpful to remember that eclipses may play out in a slow-burn way, so the shifts you’re experiencing may take weeks, even months, to take hold. Just know that with the moon’s trine to shocking Uranus in your adventure zone, owning your restlessness and being willing to step beyond the familiar is sure to pay off. 

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Libra 

Falling in your spirituality zone, you’re nudged to dive into the deep end of your psychological well-being, which isn’t always the comfiest place for you to be mentally. Yet, your intuition is heightened now to the point where it’s hard to deny that it needs to have its say. Tune into your inner voice to get clear on how you need to proceed when it comes to a relationship or everyday routine that might be overdue for an overhaul. And with the moon forming a harmonizing trine to electrifying Uranus in your intimacy zone, your sense of comfort, security and emotional well-being is more important than ever.

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Scorpio 

With this full moon and lunar eclipse touching on your networking and long-term wishes sector, you may have to face the facts about a community, team or social circle you’ve been showing up for. You may have known for a while now that this group isn’t necessarily honoring your big-picture aspirations or that you’d prefer to bring your skills to the table for another cause. Or maybe you are on the same page as friends and colleagues, but you want to take your collaborations to the next level. Either way, getting real about who you’re aligning yourself with — as part of a team and one-on-one, given the trine to Uranus in your partnership zone — is integral to your evolution and success now. 

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Sagittarius 

This eclipse involves an ongoing narrative about your work versus your home life and your public persona versus your inner world personas and how you can find more balance between them. This lunation in particular falls in your career zone, so you could be exploring your own sense of authority, relationship to higher-ups and your professional aspirations. If the path you’re currently on is not aligned with your current definition of success, it might be time to make a significant change — either to the path or your definition or both. You’ll also find that stepping into your power requires tending to your emotional well-being or adopting an out-of-the-box approach to tackling everyday to-dos, given the moon’s trine to revolutionary Uranus in your health zone.

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Capricorn 

This lunar eclipse and full moon activates your communication and higher learning zones, the former of which you explored back in September, and the latter of which you’re in the midst of feeling your way through now. You’re being nudged to get out of your comfort zone, spread your wings and tap into your wanderlust, perhaps through traveling or even just soaking up knowledge. Your restlessness is reaching a fever pitch, which could motivate you to connect with people outside of your usual circle or to book a long-distance trip. And with the moon forming a harmonizing trine to game-changer Uranus in your romance and self-expression zone, expressing yourself creatively could be especially gratifying now, too. 

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Aquarius 

This lunar event can boost your awareness of dynamics within your closest bonds, thanks to the fact that it activates your intimacy sector. Whether you need to put in extra work to get on the same page around shared financial goals or you’re itching to open up about your needs in the bedroom, consider this a ground-shattering moment for wearing your heart on your sleeve, embracing vulnerability and getting in sync with a loved one or significant other. Both parties’ willingness to put in the work is key to fueling an impactful and satisfying transformation within this relationship.

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Pisces 

Last September, this eclipse series kicked off and centered on your self-image, identity and confidence, and now, the other side of the coin — partnerships — is highlighted. You’ll be extra aware of how you are able to be yourself and hit your goals within your closest one-on-one connections, whether romantic, platonic or professional. It’s time to consider how you’ve been giving and taking, mediating conflict and holding space for others — as well as how they’ve been doing the same for you. With the moon forming a harmonizing trine to Uranus in your communication sector, and Mercury about to retrograde back through your sign, making a concerted effort to share your most brilliant ideas and imaginative, empathic perspective with friends, loved ones or a significant other can be truly empowering.

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