2025 hasn’t been a slow year on any measurement, and we haven’t even arrived on the most agitated moments of the year. So buckle up, as March will be a very transformative and busy month.
Starting from the end, February ended with Mars turning direct on the 23rd and a New Moon on the 27th in Shatabishak. In last month’s prediction, I mentioned that this New Moon could deal with news about health. Just in the end of February, news about a new virus came out near that date. I don’t believe a similar situation to 2020 will develop, but again we have an example of astrology working to reveal trends and events.
The main point here is Mars. Direct now, after months retrograde, it releases a very strong energy. So the weeks ahead can be very eventful, specially in regards to conflicts, wars and aggressive actions.
Going back to March, we start the month with Venus turning retrograde. With Venus being the planet of diplomacy and agreements, combined with the strong Mars influence, early March will be a moment of conflict. Great disagreements, people walking back on previous engagements or commitments are a great possibility now. Venus retrograde, this March, will harbor a lot of conflict into the world.
Events in March 2025
- 01/03/2025 19:36 Venus retrograde 16°37’36” Pisces
- 12/04/2025 21:03 Venus direct 00°24’52” Pisces
- 02/03/2025 13:19 Sun Square Jupiter 18°12’31” Aquarius 18°12’31” Taurus
- 12/03/2025 06:29 Sun Conjunct Saturn 27°53’13” Aquarius
- 14/03/2025 02:59 Lunar Eclipse in Uttara Phalguni 29°46′ Leo
- 14/03/2025 09:21 Sun in Pisces
- 15/03/2025 02:46 Mercury retrograde 15°22’46” Pisces
- 07/04/2025 07:08 Mercury direct 02°36’57” Pisces
- 17/03/2025 16:13 Sun Conjunct Rahu exact 03°16’18” Pisces
- 18/03/2025 20:11 Uranus in Taurus
- 19/03/2025 19:25 Sun Conjunct Neptune exact 05°23’33” Pisces
- 29/03/2025 06:47 Solar Eclipse in Uttara Bhadrapada 14°41′ Pisces
- 29/03/2025 12:15 Saturn in Pisces
Adding fuel to the fire, March has the Eclipses. Eclipses are karmic and transformative events, being a very strong predictive point in astrology. From the get go, we can say that great events will arise in March-April, with the coming eclipses.
The Lunar Eclipse will happen on the 14th, in Uttara Phalguni nakshatra, at 29° Leo. In the very edge of a sign, and a trine to Uranus, this Lunar Eclipse tends to indicate great change or radical transformation. This nakshatra deals with rulers, managers and administrators. It also deals with agreements and partnerships.
By these indications, the weeks surrounding this eclipse could deal with major diplomatic breaks or disagreements. Dissolution of major partnerships are a possibility. Similarly, bureaucrats being fired or restricted is a trend that will be intensified.
Between Eclipses, we will have Mercury turning retrograde on March 15th, until April 7th. The usual precautions for Mercury retrograde are recommended. Mercury is the planet of communications, so everything related to communications could be slowed down. Computer problems, miscommunications, delays in deliveries and other kinds of issues become possible. Avoid mistakes by double checking and confirming things, and try to be patient when problems arise.
We will also have Uranus entering Taurus, where it will remain until 2031. This is a major shift, which will help highlight the change happening in 2025. Taurus represents stability, Uranus represents radical change. So the stable, stale and calm things about the world will tend to be radically transformed in the coming years. This is the building of a new status quo, to put it simply. I will discuss more on Uranus in Taurus later, on a full text on it.
March 29th will do triple duty. Mainly with a Solar Eclipse, but that chart will also be the Astrological New Year for 2025. The third point will be Saturn entering Pisces, moving on from the Aquarius transit.
Aquarius is the sign of rebels, radical politics, technology and innovation. Saturn restricts the sign where it transits. So Saturn moving out of Aquarius will strengthen technology and that sector, as well as any kind of radical politics, rebellion or innovation.
The Solar Eclipse happens on Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra. This star relates deeply to wise elders and advisors. This signals great change in religious institutions, as well as colleges or universities.
I also tend to relate the idea of “wise elder” in the modern world to anyone in an advisory position. Specially permanent or semi-permanent ones, like boards or councils. So great changes in those are possible. With restrictions or layoffs happening.
With this Solar Eclipse being the Astrological New Year, all the trends related to it will tend to be intensified from now until 2026.
Summary
Mundane
March, much like 2025 in general, will deal strongly with change. Change is never easy, much less peaceful. So this can be a strong time for conflict, disagreement and public clashes.
The month starts strong, on the disagreements portion, with Venus turning retrograde. A strong Mars energy this March will similarly favor conflict and outbursts. Diplomatic talks might be delayed or go south all together.
Similarly, Venus retro can show some — albeit temporary, in my view — economic downturns around the world.
On top of that, March will be a strong harbinger of change, with Uranus changing signs until 2031 and Saturn changing signs until 2028. Along with the Eclipses, this shows a new reality and new status quo coming into play. Old institutions might be reformed, restricted or even removed all-together. This will open space for new ideas and institutions entering the scene.
Both of the Eclipses indicate change in regards to administrators, advisors or counsellors. So changes and restrictions to people in these positions will tend to happen now.
Also, March can be a time of revelations and disruptive information, as the combo of Mercury Retrograde and the Eclipses tends to indicate this. So major stories coming out, old matters being reassessed or secret information being revealed are all things that can come into play.
As I said above, change is never easy. So March and April specially deal with conflict, as clashes between past and future will be prominent now. Resistance to change, fighting and major disagreements will happen in the coming months. Still, by the long term trends I see, change will occur regardless.
Overall, I see 2025 as a year all about change, and March as a month all about the woes of change.
Looking ahead
I recommend reading my 2025 predictions to understand more, but at this moment I would highlight that the coming months will deal a lot with conflict and agitation.
Between April and May we will have Mars in Cancer, a complicated placement, that shows emotional action and aggression. Dealing many times with violence or angry outbursts.
April will have a Saturn-Rahu transit, which tends to indicate great protests or public backlash.
May will “seal the deal” with Rahu and Jupiter changing signs, making clearer the major shifts happening around the world.
Personal
On a personal level, with so much change around the world, we can similarly see it in our lives. For many people, 2025 can deal with being compelled to change in some degree. This can deal with great changes in the circumstances around you, or even just a strong feeling coming into your mind. For some, this can be a time of awakening; discovering important ideas, needs and desires in life.
With the Eclipses, these trends will be highlighted now. Specially if a planet in your chart is touched by the March eclipses, this is a moment of transformation in your life. Check my guide to eclipses to see if your chart is affected by the coming eclipses.
On Mercury retrograde, I recommend the usual precautions denoted earlier.
On Venus retrograde, this is a time to review your relationship with money and expenses. During Venus retro, avoiding extravagant purchases is essential. Great regrets tend to come from lavish purchases made during this transit. Specially for those considering buying a car, I would recommend waiting until April, after Venus turns direct.
For love matters and relationships, Venus retro is also a time for reassessment. For those in a relationship, be aware of fighting around this time. For those single, this is not the best time to meet someone, but it is a time where you might understand yourself better. Finding out what you truly want and need in a relationship.
