This article is written by astrologer and Akashic channel, Narayana Montúfar. She is the author of Written in Your Stars: Use Your Saturn Return, Pluto Square, and Other Planetary Cycles to Live Your Best Life. Please visit www.naramon.com to book a reading with her or follow her here: @narayanamontufar to keep up with her astro-weather reports.
Prepare for an eventful month! Aries season—spanning between March 20 and April 18—is what astrologers are calling the beginning of a new era. As the Sun makes its annual entrance into Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, Venus and Mercury are retrograde. We’re changing our minds about an important matter in our lives, which lasts until Mercury goes direct on April 7. Similarly, love planet Venus is assisting us in the process of reviewing our relationships as well as our finances, all the way to April 12. Until then, the universe invites you to go within as a way to figure out what your next moves will be later in the year.
While Aries energy is fiery and initiatory, in 2025, it is more about surrendering to the universal flow of change. We’re also in eclipse season, a time of the year during which the universe accelerates change. What transpired in your life in April of 2024? Similar themes could return at the ultra-potent March 29 solar eclipse in Aries. Bring the power of three new moons in one, this eclipse opens major new doors in our lives. While solar eclipses always carry this initiatory energy, this eclipse, in particular, feels magnified due to Neptune making its magnanimous entrance into Aries.
As a slow-moving planet, Neptune hasn’t changed signs since 2011, and its move from Pisces to Aries marks the end of a thirteen-year cycle and the beginning of a new one. Being a collective planet ruling over art, spirituality, mysticism, and fantasy, Neptune is expected to initiate all zodiac signs into new themes, new relationships, and even exciting spiritual journeys. Under this energy, mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) could experience a newfound sense of clarity. Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn) are initiating a period during which embracing spirituality, art, and mysticism is necessary as a way to embody Neptune’s vibrations.
But wait, there is more! Pay attention to the days between April 12 and April 17. These action-packed days, which involve the full moon in Libra and Mars entering Leo, feel like a major energetic release. Starting now, a new sense of clarity might arrive concerning the themes that have been present in your life since October of 2024!
As you enter the astrological new year, embrace this new astrological era with excitement, as the world around you, will never be the same! Find your horoscope for Aries season below—read your Sun as well as your Rising sign:
Aries
This is an incredibly important solar season for you, Aries, and not only because it is your birthday. It’s also due to a completely new sense of identity being birthed. There is so much activity happening behind the scenes, which requires you to embrace a deep amount of introspection, rest, and surrender! You will feel the need to be alone for longer periods of time until April 6th, which is when Mercury will be retrograde in your sector of dreams, rest, and solitude. As you do some deep soul-searching, go back to what was happening in your life around April of 2024—this was the last time there was a new moon solar eclipse in your sign, which could provide clues into what the ultra-potent March 29th solar eclipse in Aries is going to mean for you. A new door is opening up for you right now, and whatever comes through is most likely to stay in your life for the long term. Two weeks later, at the April 12th full moon in Libra, you could see the relationships that no longer align with the person you’re becoming fading away.
But the biggest news of all this season is Neptune, the planet of spirituality, fantasy, and mysticism, entering your sign. This is incredibly important, as what Neptune seeks to do is spiritualize your life by inspiring you to explore the intangible side of life. As Neptune initiates its 13-year journey through your sign, Aries, you might decide to begin either a new spiritual practice or, alternatively, a creative hobby. Pay attention to any intuitive messages that you receive around April 15th, which is when Mercury, now moving direct, meets Neptune in your sign. Any messages or events that occur now are a preview into your long-term future!
Your Neptune in Aries Crystal: Carnelian
Sit in front of a mirror, holding the Carnelian crystal. Close your eyes and visualize yourself confidently stepping into a new phase of self-discovery. Say affirmations like, “I embrace the changes within me and trust in my journey.” Place the crystal on your solar plexus (just above your belly button) for five minutes to connect with your personal power and boost your self-image.
Taurus
Something is bubbling beneath the surface, Taurus, so it’s really important that this Aries season, you give yourself time to decode it. A total of five astrological influences will be activating your 12th house of the subconscious mind, which means that you are in a process of transformation—perhaps by doing some inner exploration in order to figure out your next steps. This means that this season, there will be more questions than answers, so it is important that you are patient with yourself. If you allow yourself to embrace introspection, your spirituality can reach a whole new level, especially during the ultra-powerful March 29th solar eclipse.
Neptune, the planet of dreams, intuition, and mysticism, plays an important role here, initiating you on a 13-year journey that involves developing your intuition as well as a stronger connection to your dreams. Starting a dream journal could be one of the activities that will help you attune to Neptune’s vibes, as this planet is ensuring that your inner world becomes much more exciting and colorful.
April 12th is a pretty big day for you, as this is when your planet, Venus, goes direct. While Venus will take some time to move at its regular speed, it will start whispering some of the answers to the questions that you’ve been asking yourself for the past few weeks. This season’s full moon also arrives on this date, bringing clarity around which projects you must keep developing and pursuing, as well as some of the career-related projects that no longer seem to align with your focus.
Your Neptune in Aries Crystal: Amethyst
Light a candle and place the Amethyst crystal on your third eye (forehead) while sitting in a comfortable meditation space. Focus on your breath and allow the energies of Neptune to help you access deeper layers of your subconscious mind. Ask the universe for clarity in understanding any spiritual truths or subconscious patterns that need healing. Sit in quiet meditation for 10-15 minutes.
Gemini
Aries rules your eleventh house of community and collaborative partnerships, Gemini, so you’re bound to see a lot of social activity in this area of your life. Expect some connections to end or be transformed, as Venus and Mercury retrograde will unveil important information until late March. After all, Venus retrograde is all about reviewing and rethinking your social commitments. This might include changes to the groups you belong to, like, for example, your yoga class buddies, your book club members, and perhaps even some of the networking people you socialize with. If by the beginning of the season, you’re reconsidering the ways in which you want to spend your social energy and time, the full moon in Libra on April 12th will make it clear which groups and friendships align with your future.
The biggest news this season is Neptune leaving your career sector on March 30th. Since 2011, a certain level of confusion has affected your career path, but it has also fostered creativity. Now, you will experience greater clarity in your professional goals and soul purpose. April 15th is an excellent day for meditation and reflection on how Neptune has shaped your life over the past thirteen years—this same energy will now influence your friendships and collaborations moving forward.
Your Neptune in Aries Crystal: Blue Lace Agate
Hold Blue Lace Agate in your hands and envision a sphere of light connecting you with your community and friends. Ask Neptune to bring clarity in your relationships and a deeper understanding of your hopes and dreams. As you meditate, gently chant the word “connect” to affirm your desire for meaningful connections.
Cancer
Your career sector receives a lot of activity this season, Cancer, so expect some movement and changes here. Venus and Mercury retrograde will unite forces to help you review and revise not only important projects but also your long-term career goals. It’s important to know that the changes that occur in this area of your life are, in the long run, serving a much longer transit and a bigger purpose. This is when the March 29th New Moon solar eclipse comes into play and might even be a continuation of the eclipse that occurred in the same area in April of 2024. A new door is opening now in the way you relate to your long-term goals, due to Neptune, the planet of dreams, spirituality, and fantasy, entering your career sector. Learning to flow with Neptune is going to bring incredibly important energy that you will eventually become used to, but in the beginning, you might feel some confusion concerning the direction that your career is taking.
You are closing Aries season on a very high note with Mars, the planet of drive, anger, and intensity, leaving your sign after being there since January 6th. April 17th would be a good time to look back at what has transpired in your life since October of 2024. Chances are that Mars helped you process a lot of feelings that had been stuck in your psyche for some time. Congratulate yourself, Cancer, as you’re ending a 6-month deep transformation!
Your Neptune in Aries Crystal: Citrine
Place Citrine on your desk or work area to absorb the energy of abundance and clarity. Sit quietly for a few minutes, focusing on your career path. Ask Neptune to reveal your true calling or life purpose. Reflect on how you can align your professional life with your deeper spiritual desires. End with a prayer or affirmation, such as, “I trust my path and embrace the changes ahead.”
Leo
While everyone seems to feel a little bit tired during eclipse season, you’re bound to feel energized as the Sun enters Aries, Leo. You might even feel ready to go on a quest, an exploration, as your body, as well as your spirit, will begin feeling more comfortable than in the previous few weeks. The March 29th New Moon solar eclipse energizes your desire to get more out of life and might take you to the extent of signing up for a class or course that seeks to expand your knowledge as well as your overall life philosophy. This is when Neptune enters the area of your life that rules travel and learning, so in the long run, Neptune could inspire you to begin traveling across the oceans as a way to expand your mind as well as your sense of spirituality. If you are single and desiring to commit, Neptune leaving your intimacy sector is going to help you get much clearer around what it is that you want in a relationship, as well as what characteristics you would desire for a serious romantic partner to possess.
If you are already romantically committed, expect to have some conversations around money or boundaries first when Venus enters your intimacy sector on March 27th, and especially as Mercury retrograde enters the same area of your chart on April 7th. Remember, that the retrograde of Venus is all about reviewing how we approach our closest connections, and this is especially true for you during Aries season. Do expect to arrive at a conclusion during the time that the April 12th Full Moon in Libra arrives, as this is when a lot of the transformation from the past few months comes to a head.
Your Neptune in Aries Crystal: Labradorite
Hold Labradorite in your hands and take a few deep breaths. Think about your philosophical beliefs or your spiritual path. Imagine traveling to a new place—either physically or spiritually—and expanding your consciousness. Ask Neptune to guide you toward deeper wisdom and new learning experiences.
Virgo
Following up on the themes that the March 13th blood moon lunar eclipse brought, Aries season promises to be transformative, Virgo. This is especially true with your planetary ruler, Mercury, being retrograde until April 7th. During his retrograde motion, Mercury is also working with retrograde Venus, and all of this means that your relationships are up for revision and renewal. If you are in a serious partnership, be prepared to have talks about boundaries, money, and how your relationship is evolving. These talks are leading to a new beginning of relating to one another, as you will see around the time that the solar eclipse arrives on March 29th. It’s important to be open to this new way of relating to one another, as this is when Neptune, the planet of dreams and spirituality, also enters your intimacy sector. Starting now, you might notice a desire to truly merge with your partner, which is positive for the relationship as long as you’re always aware that boundaries are important for the relationship to develop healthily.
If you are single and feel like you’ve been confused concerning the type of person you would like to become serious with, this shift of Neptune could bring eye-opening realizations. Starting now, the process of taking a new relationship to the next level could be much clearer and easier, as at times Neptune was bringing confusion when it came to roles as well as boundary-setting.
Your Neptune in Aries Crystal: Garnet
Place Garnet under your pillow or on your root chakra while lying down. Close your eyes and visualize a powerful transformation in your intimate relationships, allowing Neptune’s energy to help you heal past wounds. Release any fear or negativity related to intimacy, and affirm, “I open myself to transformative love and healing.”
Libra
Aries rules your seventh house of relationships, Libra, so this will be a time during which a lot of your focus will be in this area of your life. This focus, however, is more about reviewing your connections due to the retrogrades of Venus and Mercury, which you’re about to feel very intensely until March 29th. As you spend time thinking about which relationships no longer light your spark as well as the connections that you would like to build for your future, the March 29th solar eclipse is sure to show you the way. If you’re single, you might even begin a relationship at this time that feels either meant to be or that comes into your life with a very specific purpose. It’s important to take note that Neptune, the planet of illusion, is entering your seventh house of partnerships and relationships. Since Neptune is a planet that lacks boundaries, it’s crucial that you’re always aware of its influence when it comes to making commitments. While Neptune also brings a romantic and almost glamorized desire to merge with another person, it can also bring confusion around where others end and where you begin.
This season’s full moon occurs in your sign, and while you’re bound to feel it intensely, it is putting an end to the transformation that you’ve experienced in your career sector since January of this year and even beyond. This would be a good time to look back at how your career-related goals, projects, and aspirations have changed since October of 2024. How have your drive and ambition changed since then? What were the learnings in this area of your life?
Your Neptune in Aries Crystal: Rose Quartz
Hold the Rose Quartz in both hands while sitting comfortably. Focus on your heart chakra and feel the energy of unconditional love flow through you. As Neptune enters Aries, ask for clarity on the relationships in your life. Visualize your ideal partner or business partnership, and affirm, “I attract harmony and alignment in all my relationships.”
Scorpio
If you’ve been feeling stuck, Scorpio, this is the solar season that brings a shift in energy your way! Aries rules your 6th House of work and daily routine, so if you’ve been wanting to be busier on the career front, there’s a possibility that this will occur. While the retrogrades of both Venus and Mercury are delaying the arrival of projects, the ultra-powerful March 29th solar eclipse could bring either a new job or a significant project your way. Look back to what occurred in your life in April 2024 to get a little more clues into what these eclipses will mean for you on a personal level. Along these lines, the entrance of Neptune into your 6th House of work heralds a 13-year period during which creativity will play a much bigger role in your day-to-day activities. This would be a really good time to either polish or adopt new creative skills, as doing so could propel your career into different directions. Similarly, Neptune is also inviting you to adopt a much more solid spiritual practice, whether that is meditation, chanting, or visualization.
April 17th is a pretty important day for you, marking the entrance of your planet, Mars, into Leo. Starting now, you’re about to feel much more energized and driven to achieve your goals. In fact, the next six to eight weeks promise to be very productive. Another astrological influence that promises to bring your mojo back is Black Moon Lilith entering your sign on March 26th. Over the next nine months, you’re not only bound to feel more sexual, but you’ll also feel feistier in the pursuit of your most precious goals.
Your Neptune in Aries Crystal: Obsidian
Place Obsidian on your sacral chakra (lower abdomen) while sitting in a meditative state. Ask Neptune to bring insight into your work life, wellness habits, or areas that need transformation. Visualize yourself breaking free from any negative patterns and stepping into a healthier, more aligned way of being.
Sagittarius
Eclipse season is normally a time during which most of us feel a little tired; you might feel energized, Sagittarius. Aries rules your fifth House of romance, creativity, and play, so the universe will inspire you to chase all of those things because at the end of the day, you’re learning to focus more on your private life and a little less on your career. If you are single, the March 29th solar eclipse could either initiate a friendship or even perhaps a romance, so stay tuned to what or who comes into your life. Since retrograde energy will be very active now, it’s possible that an old friendship or an old romance returns either for reconnection or closure. The days between March 27th and April 7th will require you to go down memory lane. This is when both Venus and Mercury will be retrograde in your home sector, perhaps asking you to bring closure to unfinished situations or perhaps heal feelings that were not properly processed in your past, which could be related to family and ancestry.
Along these lines, the March 30th magnanimous shift of the planet Neptune from Pisces to Aries might feel like a fog lifting off your shoulders. Even more clarity arrives as the season comes to an end and the moon becomes full on April 12th. If you’ve been having difficulty figuring out where to live or how to truly set roots, this will no longer be the case. Congratulate yourself, Sagittarius, because you’ve endured one of the most confusing transits of your entire life. On the flip side, what Neptune taught you was to show compassion and to learn how to live with an open heart.
Your Neptune in Aries Crystal: Sunstone
Hold Sunstone in your hands while sitting in a quiet, comfortable space. Close your eyes and visualize yourself radiating warmth, creativity, and joy. Imagine yourself embracing life with a playful and adventurous spirit. Ask Neptune to guide you toward more playful, fulfilling experiences, especially in romance and creativity. Affirm, “I embrace the joy of life and open myself to abundant creative flow.”
Capricorn
Big shifts are on the horizon, Capricorn! Retrograde Venus and Mercury in Aries until the end of March ask you to turn your mind toward your home life. Perhaps there are changes within your family dynamics, within your closest relationships, or perhaps with your romantic partner. All these lead to one really significant new beginning as the March 29th solar eclipse arrives. You might be welcoming new energy into your home now, as well as a new way to cohabitate with either your family or perhaps even your roommates. The very next day, Neptune, the planet of spirituality, mysticism, and dreams, enters your 4th House for what will eventually be a thirteen-year stay. While you might have times feeling confused about the most private area of your life, what Neptune seeks to do is to spiritualize you at the deepest level. This means that you will be invited to focus on anything that is not tangible, like spirituality, mysticism, as well as self-compassion and compassion for others. This might also mean adopting a new hobby as well as deepening your spiritual practice.
The last days of the season promise to be eventful as the April 12th full moon in Libra brings the ending of a very significant career-related project. You might have been working on this project for quite some time, 6 months specifically, so give yourself the time to celebrate. On March 17th, Mars finally leaves Cancer, which means that the deep transformation you’ve experienced for the past 6 months is now coming to an end—congratulations!
Your Neptune in Aries Crystal: Smoky Quartz
Place Smoky Quartz near your front door or in a space where you spend a lot of time with family. Close your eyes and visualize your home as a place of safety, warmth, and grounding. Ask Neptune to guide you toward healing family dynamics and strengthening your roots. Reflect on what foundation you wish to build in your home and family life.
Aquarius
This promises to be a busy time, Aquarius, as Aries rules your 3rd House of communication, so it means that you will be busy either writing, speaking, or having important meetings. It’s important to know that Mercury will be retrograde in your communication sector between March 20th and March 29th, so it is extremely important that you pay attention to the exchanges that take place during this time, as well as the technology that you’re using to communicate. Between March 27th and April 7th, these two retrogrades are going to require you to take a look at your finances. This would be a time to pause the purchasing of any big-ticket items, as they might not turn up as you expect.
What transpired for you around April of 2024? This season’s ultra-potent March 29th solar eclipse echoes similar themes, opening the door to some major beginnings that relate to the way that you communicate. So, if there was ever a time to start writing your book or launching your podcast, you will be getting celestial guidance to do so. This is also the time when Neptune, the planet of inspiration, poetry, and art, enters your third House, so the inspiration promises to be there for the next thirteen years. This is also great when it comes to your finances, as Neptune was traveling through your money sector for the past thirteen years. As an intellectual sign, you’re probably going to love this, Aquarius, as you’re entering a time during which your intellect will have much more opportunity to express itself in exciting new ways.
Your Neptune in Aries Crystal: Aquamarine
Hold Aquamarine in your hands and sit quietly. Focus on your throat chakra and ask Neptune to help you communicate your truth clearly and openly. Visualize peaceful and harmonious conversations with loved ones and colleagues. Affirm, “I communicate clearly and effectively, aligned with my truth.”
Pisces
Aries season is an incredibly important season for you, Pisces. Retrograde Venus and Mercury in your sign between March 27th and April 7th herald big changes in the way that you approach the world around you. These retrogrades are super important because they are helping you close a really big cycle, the 13-year cycle of Neptune in your sign. For the past 13 years, Neptune has been spiritualizing your life in a major way, so it is possible that during this time you found spiritual practices like astrology, channeled writing, or meditation. On March 30th, Neptune enters your second House of money and values, so it is important to know that while at times you might feel confused about what’s most important to you as well as what to spend your hard-earned money on, you most likely want to invest more of your time and effort on things that are not necessarily tangible. In the end, Neptune rules everything about our existence that is not tangible. For this reason, this is not a time to purchase any big-ticket items, as it will take you some time to get used to these long-term energies.
Back in April of 2024, you experienced a new beginning related to your finances, perhaps by starting a job or by establishing a new way to organize your money. A similar energy is coming through with the March 29th solar eclipse, which promises to at least bring a new beginning in the way you earn as well as spend money.
Your Neptune in Aries Crystal: Pyrite
Place Pyrite on your sacral or solar plexus chakra, and focus on your financial and personal values. Ask Neptune to guide you toward clarity in your financial goals and abundance. Visualize a healthy flow of resources into your life. Affirm, “I am worthy of abundance, and I align my actions with my highest values.”
