Your Guide to the 🌚 Solar Eclipse in Aries ♈ (oh and also Neptune in Aries)

The energy of this eclipse feels like standing at the edge of a cliff at sunrise—wind in your hair, heart racing, feet ready to leap. Not because you’ve figured everything out, but because staying where you are no longer makes sense. This isn’t just a New Moon. It’s a portal. One that demands courage, clarity, and a deep trust in your own momentum.

The Solar Eclipse in Aries on March 29 is the final eclipse in the Aries/Libra series that began back in April 2023. Since then, we've been asked to untangle ourselves from outdated relationship dynamics (Libra) and take bold steps toward our true identity and independence (Aries). This eclipse is the final push: a moment of closure and ignition, where the past loses its grip and the future begins with one brave decision.

With Mercury and Venus retrograde in Aries, you may feel like you’re rewriting your story in real time. And as Neptune enters Aries the very next day, we're not just imagining new dreams—we're ready to act on them. Let this moment be your initiation. A line in the sand. A chance to trust the fire within.

What's the difference between a Solar Eclipse and a regular New Moon?

New Moons are when the Moon is in between the Sun and the Earth. The moon appears to disappear from the sky. Solar Eclipses happen on a New Moon where the Moon’s shadow falls on the Earth.

What does this look like in the sky?

For regular New Moons, we don't notice them during the day and we may just notice the absence of the moon glowing at night. In the path of totality (the location on earth where the total eclipse is visible) the moon moves across the sun, then appears to have a halo before a moment of total darkness – which is much more noticeable!

Once the moon passes through that point, it goes back to having a halo. As it keeps moving the sun is revealed again.

Totality can last from a few seconds to a maximum of 7.5 minutes, depending on where you are located.

What does this mean in astrology?

A solar eclipse is kind of like a new moon that is being super extra in whatever sign it is in. If a New Moon is restarting your computer because it was acting kinda slow, a Solar Eclipse is like doing an operating system update and rebooting after that. Solar Eclipses are when you are locking in all of the lessons you have learned so far and integrating them into how you approach your daily life. Old, outdated programs are removed and new apps are installed to help you on your journey.

Eclipses come in series, occurring in opposing signs as the North and South Nodes transit through the same signs for ~2.5 years. This means that the lessons or leveling up that is occurring is not just about what has been happening since the last Full Moon. Instead, it is about a few rounds of integrating something bigger and really mastering a particular part of the chart.

By understanding its potential significance, individuals can use its energy to lean into profound growth and transformation.

Themes of a solar eclipse include:

〰️ new beginnings and endings
〰️ intensity and transformation
〰️ triggering change
〰️ connection to destiny and life path
〰️ energetic reset
〰️ global and collective impact

Eclipse Do's:

These are moments in the year when it's best to Be More and Do Less. The universe is going to nudge — or boot — you in the direction you need to go. It's best during this time to lean into self-care and receiving things as they come, knowing that they are to help you.

1. Reflect and Meditate: Lunar eclipses are potent times for introspection and inner work. Take some time for quiet reflection, meditation, or journaling. Consider what you need to release from your life and what intentions you want to set for the future.
2. Release and Let Go: Eclipses are often associated with endings and closures. Use this time to release any emotional baggage, negative patterns, or situations that no longer serve your highest good. This could involve forgiveness, letting go of grudges, or decluttering your physical space.
3. Practice Self-Care: Since eclipses can bring up intense emotions, it's essential to prioritize self-care during this time. Engage in activities that nourish your body, mind, and spirit, such as yoga, spending time in nature, or indulging in a relaxing bath.
4. Stay Grounded: With the heightened energy of an eclipse, it's essential to stay grounded and centered. Practice grounding techniques such as deep breathing, mindfulness, or spending time in nature to maintain your balance.

Eclipse Don'ts:

The energy can be a little jarring and chaotic since it is out of your control so this is not a good time for manifesting, clearing or charging crystals or pushing for anything in general.

1. Rush Decisions: Avoid making impulsive decisions or taking drastic actions during a lunar eclipse. Emotions can be heightened, and clarity may be lacking, so it's best to wait until the energy settles before making significant choices.
2. Feed Negative Thoughts: Eclipses can stir up intense emotions and old wounds. Try not to dwell on negative thoughts or get caught up in drama. Instead, focus on healing and letting go of what no longer serves you.
3. Force Closure: While eclipses can bring about endings, it's essential not to force closure prematurely. Allow things to naturally unfold and trust the process. Sometimes, the universe has a way of orchestrating endings in its own time.
4. Engage in Conflict: Since emotions can be heightened during eclipses, it's best to avoid confrontations or conflicts whenever possible. Practice patience, empathy, and compassion in your interactions with others.

Major Dates for Eclipse Series:

2023:

Eclipse series overlap so last year was a transition from closing out the Scorpio/Taurus series (all about self-worth, deservingness and money matters) and then understanding our baseline for where we were at for the Aries/Libra Series:

🤝 April 19th 🤝
New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries
💵 May 5th 💵 
Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio
🤝 October 14th 🤝
New Moon Solar Eclipse in Libra
💵 October 28th 💵 
Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Taurus

2024:

This year is all about deep diving into the Aries/Libra themes and then we get dip a toe in the next series — Pisces/Virgo.

🤝 March 25th 🤝
Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Libra
🤝 April 8th 🤝
New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries
🧘‍♀️ September 17th 🧘‍♀️
Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces
🤝 October 2nd 🤝
New Moon Solar Eclipse in Libra

2025:

This year closes out the Aries/Libra series and we go deeper into the Pisces/Virgo series. The Pisces/Virgo series invites us to embrace spirituality, intuition, and compassion while releasing perfectionism, over-analysis, and the need for control. It's a time for emotional healing, integration, and surrendering to the mysteries of life. Once we master the Aries/Libra balance of who we are in relation to others, we are ready to tackle the Pisces/Virgo themes.

🧘‍♀️ March 14th 🧘‍♀️
Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo
🤝 March 29th 🤝
New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries (📍WE ARE HERE📍)
🧘‍♀️ September 7th 🧘‍♀️
Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces
🧘‍♀️ September 21st 🧘‍♀️
New Moon Solar Eclipse in Virgo

The Aries/Libra Eclipse Series 🧨🤝

When the North Node is in Aries and the South Node is in Libra, we are in a dynamic and transformative period marked by the celestial dance between these cardinal signs. This eclipse series has been calling for a courageous leap into individuality and self-discovery (Aries), while also urging a release of outdated relationship dynamics and the quest for harmony (Libra).

Aries, ruled by Mars, encourages assertiveness, independence, and the pursuit of personal passions, while Libra, ruled by Venus, emphasizes diplomacy, partnership, and the quest for balance. During this period, eclipses serve as potent catalysts for breaking free from old patterns, embracing authenticity, and finding a healthy equilibrium between self-interest and cooperation.

This can look like digging into and addressing any:

〰️ People pleasing tendencies
〰️ Codependency
〰️ Self-abandonment
〰️ Issues with self-worth or deservingness
〰️ Lack mentality
〰️ Imposter syndrome

So wtf is happening on March 29th for the Solar Eclipse?

The New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries will occur at 5:48am CT on March 29th. This will be the last eclipse in this sign until 2032.

Remember, this is not your ordinary New Moon—it’s got that eclipse oomph!
And when it lands in Aries, it’s not asking for permission. This solar eclipse is all about bold beginnings, fresh fire, and unapologetic self-leadership.🔥

We're still working the Aries/Libra eclipse storyline that began back on April 20, 2023. What were you initiating around that time? What’s changed since—and more importantly, what’s trying to be born now?

Aries eclipses are fierce initiators. They don’t wait for the perfect plan or consensus—they act. This eclipse is a personal reboot. An invitation to shed what’s been holding you back and claim your next level with courage, even if you're still figuring it out as you go.

🔥 What’s Happening in the Cosmos?

At 9º Aries, the Sun and Moon meet with no major aspects, giving this eclipse an untamed, primal energy. It's clean-slate territory—pure instinct and raw momentum. But what happens next adds layers of depth.

On March 30, just a day after the eclipse, Neptune enters Aries for the first time since the 1800s. And it doesn’t tiptoe in—it’s conjunct Mercury, Venus, Saturn, and the North Node (all still in Pisces), forming a powerful cluster that whispers: release the illusion before you initiate the reality.

There’s also:

• A trine to Mars in Cancer, helping you act from emotional clarity, not just impulse.
• A sextile to Pluto in Aquarius, empowering you to transform how you show up and lead, especially in collective spaces.

These supportive aspects suggest that what begins now could have lasting spiritual and strategic impact—if you align with integrity, not ego.

Dive Deeper into Neptune in Aries (and the other big transits this year)

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💼 Impact on Business and Career

This eclipse is a personal wake-up call—but it hits your business, too. Ask yourself:

• Where am I ready to take the reins?
• What have I outgrown, but keep maintaining out of habit?
• Where am I hiding my true leadership potential?

With Mercury and Venus still retrograde in Aries, you might be revisiting your voice, your values, and how you express desire in your work. Don’t rush clarity—refine your direction before launching full throttle. This is a time to initiate from alignment, not adrenaline.

Combined with Neptune's move into Aries, this marks the start of a longer journey: trusting your intuition to lead, and dissolving the fear of being too much when you're actually just being you.

This eclipse supports:

• Rebranding from the inside out
• Owning your authority without over-explaining
• Starting something new—even if it’s still messy

📝 Journal Prompts for Reflection:

Where am I ready to lead myself—and others—more boldly?

What illusions or stories about myself need to be released before I can fully step in?

How am I being asked to align my instincts with my intuition?

As the eclipse energy unfolds, celebrate your willingness to begin again. Aries doesn’t need a map—it is the spark. Trust that what ignites now may not be perfect, but it’s yours—and that’s the most powerful place to begin.

TL;DR: This eclipse is the ignition point. 🔥

It’s raw, bold, and deeply personal—pushing you to start before you’re ready and trust your instincts over perfection. With Neptune entering Aries the very next day, we’re closing the chapter on fantasy and stepping into an era of embodied vision. This is about leading with soul, acting with courage, and finally becoming the version of yourself you’ve only dreamed about. The fog is lifting—it’s time to move.

What does this mean for me?

While this eclipse is all about stepping into your power and boldly initiating what you truly want, the area of life getting this fiery reset depends on which house Aries rules in your birth chart. That’s where you’re being called to lead with courage, take risks, and shed anything that dims your spark.

👉 The house where this eclipse falls in your chart is the cheat code to stepping into your power. Let's take a look...