Neptune in Aries - Top 5 Themes for a New Vision of the World

 On Monday March 31 Neptune, the planet of the collective subconscious, spirituality, oneness, the ocean and fantasy, delusion and addiction moves from the sign of Pisces to Aries. This is one of the major headlines of the year as Neptune only changes sign every 14 years. The complete cycle of Neptune around the zodiac is 165 years, so we will never see a complete cycle of Neptune in our lifetime. Neptune will be in Aries until October 22, 2025 when it will briefly retrograde back into Pisces. He will then move into Aries again on January 26, 2026 where he will remain for the next 14 years. Being one of the slower moving outer planets, like Pluto and Uranus, Neptune tends to affect things on a worldwide and collective scale, more than the personal. When an outer planet does touch a planet or sensitive point in one's chart, the transit will be a slow moving one that evolves over time, rather than a quick event.

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Neptune is all about the collective dream, our fantasies and ideals. When Neptune changes signs it marks a change in the dream, in the ideals and desires that we are working towards. Neptune has been in Pisces since 2012, and this era was marked by the rise of social media, the smart phone and the ideals of "woke" culture. Pisces is a sign that is about empathy, romanticism, a sense of oneness, imagination but also delusion and misinformation. The social media and smart phone era held the promise of us all being able to connect instantly with anyone anywhere in the world. It offered us the dream of world wide connection. However, by the end of this era we saw how this new technology that promised more connection actually made people feel lonelier and more disconnected than ever. It has also led to an increase in misinformation and conspiracy theories. This era also saw the rise of "wokeness", which brought much needed attention to inequalities and to social justice. However, this also led to the rise of cancel culture and ideological extremism.

Neptune now moves from watery and romantic Pisces to the fiery and individualistic sign of Aries. Aries is a sign that is about taking the lead, pioneering, the warrior, and focused on the self as an individual, rather than on the collective like Pisces. It is also a sign of action and risk taking, of daring boldness, but also anger, aggression, and even war. Below are my top five predictions for themes that will emerge during the Neptune in Aries era we are headed into.

1. Idealism of the Warrior, Pioneer and Cowboy archetypes.
   The last time Neptune was in Aries, was in the 1860s, the era of the Civil War in the US. This Neptune era may see echoes of this former period in history. Hopefully we will not see another civil war, however there is obviously conflict between two vastly different visions and values in the US at this time. How it all plays out, remains to be seen. Neptune in Aries time periods tend to idealize the warrior archetype and glorify war and conflict. The positive aspect can be people fighting for what is right and resisting oppression. The negative is when it is expressed through violence and war. The 1860s also saw expansion westward of the US and glorified the idea of the pioneer and the cowboy, along with the myth of rugged individualism. This era may see expansionist ambitions, and also a desire to explore previously uncharted territory such as the ocean or outer space.
    
2. A Focus on the Self and Individuality
   Neptune in Pisces was all about the collective and a sense of spiritual and emotional oneness with others. On the good side this was about empathy and bringing people together, but negative aspects included a focus on helplessness, victim-hood and lack of personal accountability. There was also an emphasis on the fluidity of identity and lack of boundaries. Neptune in Aries will see a larger focus on the self as an individual and on clear distinctions and boundaries. We may see more individualism in fashion and art and a desire for more authentic self-expression. Instead of passively consuming, we will want to act and be the makers of art and our destiny. There will be an emphasis on individual responsibility and taking action to assert oneself. The danger is when this goes to an extreme and there is a denial of inequality and barriers, or that you do not recognize that you had help from others to get to your goals.
    
3. Looking for a Hero
   Aries is a sign that asks us to be the hero in our own life. It is the first sign in the zodiac and represents the start of our journey. It's the individual starting out on the hero's quest, the main character at the beginning of the story. Neptune in Aries asks us to see ourselves as the hero in our own lives. It asks us to act with agency and to assert our dreams and desires. The danger of this is when we idealize others or lift others up on a pedestal as if they have all the answers. This ea may lead to the rise of cult leaders, spiritual gurus and the abuse of this power. Remember that the power resides within you, rather than giving away your agency to someone else.
    
4. Global Warming and the Ocean
   Neptune is associated with the oceans and this era may be one where the oceans begin to warm and polar ice melts at a more rapid rate. Aries is a fire sign, so it is not a stretch to imagine that with Neptune moving into this sign that these issues will be more prominent. Neptune in Aries also has associations with oil and chemistry, as the last time Neptune was here saw major oil field discoveries and developments in the science of chemistry. We may see more drilling for oil in the ocean, or hopefully, scientific discoveries being used to help alleviate the climate crisis.
    
5. Naval Warfare
   Aries has been associated with warfare as it is a sign ruled by the planet Mars, god of war. Again, looking back to the 1860s, when Neptune was last in this sign, we saw the development of the first iron battleships. Hopefully this does not mean that there will be naval war during this era, but more of a development of naval military capabilities and technology. However with the US threatening Panama to take control of its canal, along with threats to the island of Greenland and to Canadian arctic sovereignty, it's hard not to think that this may be an issue.

While issues like global warming and naval warfare are not the most cheery topics, I bring them up as they are an issue we may be facing during this Neptune in Aries era. I believe its important to talk about these potential issues so that we can look at them honestly, rather than pretending they don't exist. It's only then that we can come up with solutions and options for how we will deal with it. On the bright side, Aries is a very hopeful and optimistic sign. It's one that encourages us to act with bravery and positivity. While the movements of these outer planets tend to bring changes on a larger global scale, the heroic energy of Neptune in Aries can help us to manage the changes with courage and creativity.

 

 

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Solar Eclipse in Aries - Learning From the Past

On Saturday March 29, we have a New Moon at 9 degrees sign of Aries, that is also a Solar Eclipse.  Eclipses occur in pairs (a lunar and a solar, two weeks apart), twice a year. The next pair will occur in the fall, in September and October. Eclipses bring big starts and endings to the area of our lives that the signs they are in rule. If we have been off course, then the eclipses will bring change that is more dramatic. If we have been doing what we need to do, then the endings and new beginnings will feel more natural. Each of the two eclipses in a pair occur in the signs opposite each other. For example, Aries/Libra, Taurus/Scorpio, Gemini/Sagittarius etc. They will occur in the same pairs for about a year and a half, with some cross over before the eclipses move to the next pair. This what is happening this spring as we just had a Lunar Eclipse in the sign of Virgo, but this coming eclipse is in Aries. We are crossing over from the Aries/Libra axis to the Virgo/Pisces one. As this will be the last eclipse in Aries for the next 8 years, this is a time when changes that started during the fall of 2023 will be coming to completion.

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New Moons are a great time to set goals for the coming lunar cycle. Eclipses however can bring a volatile energy to the New Moon, so some people avoid setting intentions during eclipse season (the period a week before the first eclipse in a pair until the week after the last one). If you do decide to set intentions or do magical workings, keep in mind that the outcome can come about in highly unexpected ways. As this eclipse is in Aries, it is about our sense of individualism, our identity and can be a time when we are feeling brave and open to risk taking. This is also a North Node eclipse, so is a time when we are being pushed forward to move beyond our comfort zone.

This eclipse is conjunct both Venus and Mercury retrograde by sign, so there is an element of something from the past coming up for review. Mercury conjoins with Neptune on this day before slipping back into the sign of Pisces, so there may be a sense of confusion around some piece of information. Keep your skepticism about any news you may hear today, especially if it sounds either outrageous or too good to be true.

This eclipse is being helped by a sextile to both Jupiter in Gemini and Pluto in Aquarius. Jupiter brings a sense of optimism and an opportunity to grow through the changes that this eclipse brings. Pluto supports this as well, bringing a desire to change things on a deeper level. We don't want the changes to be superficial, but long lasting. In fact any changes made now, even small ones, may have a more profound impact on us over time than we may realize now.

The Sabian Symbol for this Solar Eclipse is "A Man Teaching New Forms from Old Symbols". This is about gathering new understandings from lessons we have learned in the past. This shows that the retrogrades of both Mercury and Venus are bringing their lessons to us to help us move forward in new ways this eclipse. Any changes and new experiences we encounter now, we can use the lessons from the past to help us to navigate things. While in the past we may have understood things on a superficial or intellectual level, now we see things in a new light, with the understanding of wisdom and experience. We have reached a deeper and more profound level of understanding and can now help to teach and be an example of others.

 

 

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Top 5 tips for Venus Retrograde in Aries

 On March 01 Venus, the planet of love and beauty, begins her retrograde journey, starting at 9 degrees of Aries. This retrograde period will last until April 12th, when she will station direct at 24 degrees of Pisces. Venus retrogrades occur every year and a half or so and repeat in the same sign every 8 years. The last Venus retrograde in Aries was back in the spring of 2017, and the time before that in early 2011, etc. Think back to that time to get an idea of what themes may come up again for you this March and April. Below are the top 5 themes and advice for navigating the Venus in Aries retrograde.

 

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1. Relationships Return. Whether it's an old flame or an old friend, you are more likely to have someone from your past return to you now. It doesn't necessarily mean you will get back together with your ex, but you might be tempted to. In most cases those that do get back together with an old partner during this time tend to break up after, as they are reminded of why they are no longer together in the first place. For most people Venus retrograde means you might reconnect with an old friend or lover. something from the past comes back in a new form, but usually pleasantly so. Watch for what returns to you during this retrograde period.
   
   
2. Relationship Reviews. Venus is the planet of love and relationships, and during her retrograde cycle, it's a good time to review them. This includes romantic, friendships and family relationships. We are asked to look at what is and isn't working, power imbalances and issues like independence vs closeness in our relationships. With Venus in the sign of the warrior, we are asked to be more assertive about our needs. This doesn't mean you will break up or lose friends, but often relationships that are on shaky ground will fall apart, while those that are strong will only emerge stronger for this time of reflection.
   
   
3. Retro Styles. As Venus is also the planet that rules aesthetics and beauty, when she goes retrograde there tends to be an increase in nostalgia for past fashion, design, music and the arts. You may notice that retro styles from 8, 16, 24, 32, etc. years ago, may come back and music or movies from these past periods may experience a revamp or resurgence. It's a good time personally to experiment with your look, just don't do anything too drastic or permanent like cut all your hair off or get a tattoo, as you will probably regret it once Venus moves direct again.
   
   
4. Creative Experimentation. A recurring theme when Venus goes retrograde in Aries is that controversial or experimental art comes out that pushes the boundaries of what society considers acceptable. Whether it's in music, movies, fashion or the visual arts, the Venus retrograde in Aries often marks a shift in public taste. This is because Aries is a sign that is often a pioneer and leader, is willing to take risks and to stand out from the crowd. This makes it a great time to do some creative experimenting of your own. Even if you do not consider yourself an artist, take a chance and redecorate that room, or try on the latest style in fashion to see if it suits you. You might be surprised.
   
   
5. Protest. Venus retrograde periods have often coincided with times of mass protest and upheaval. In 2017 the US saw the largest ever demonstrations in the Women's March. In 2011 there was the Arab Spring uprisings that spread throughout North Africa and the Middle East. Venus retrograde in Aries has a particular connection with women's rights. This goes all the way back to 1913 when there were massive suffragette rallies in both the US and the UK. If you are concerned about civil rights, particularly women's rights, this is a good time to protest and take action. Venus is the planet that rules women and the feminine, and when she is in the sign of the warrior, Aries, she is not willing to settle for less than she deserves.
   
   
   

    
   

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