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Astrology Update
An update for 31st March 2025, by Patricia Godden
Neptune is now in Aries and as this is the first time since 1875, it is a new experience for all people living now. This position in Aries can be linked with spiritual pioneers, new ways of crossing boundaries and, for some, it might be courage that knows no bounds. The imagination may be open to inspiration for new works of art.
There is so much to learn while Neptune is in the first degree of Aries. However, while Mercury and Venus are both retrograde in Pisces, the sign ruled by Neptune, there might be a longing for something that has eluded manifestation. This may be a spiritual ideal or dream. Revisiting those dreams or ideals at a deeper level may allow something to arise from the subconscious that may bring them closer to realisation.
As the south node of the Moon is in Virgo, there may be a tendency to analyse or compartmentalise life. Ideas that different dimensions of life operate separately or in isolation are dissolving as a greater awareness of the oneness of life emerges. There is greater acceptance that the material level of life is an integral part of the whole of it. This relates to the north node of the Moon and three planets being in Pisces.
Mars is currently in Cancer and interacting with Mercury, Venus, Saturn and Neptune in Pisces as well as Uranus in Taurus. This is strengthening appreciation of the subtle realms of life and the intuition. Empathy may be heightened and this could lead to a desire to support and protect other people. This may extend to other kingdoms of life with an urge to do something practical for the planet itself.
From 3rd – 6thApril, Jupiter in Gemini only interacts with the Sun in Aries and Pluto in Aquarius. It feels as if there is a focus on new ideas for changes that might benefit the welfare of humanity. Some of these ideas may appear superficial, others are much deeper and far-reaching. With effort, they can be combined to bring about change.
Also from 3rdApril but lasting throughout the two week period covered by this update, the Sun and Chiron in Aries interact with Mars in Cancer. With effort, issues of identity and individuality may be helped by applying to oneself the caring and nurturing so often offered to others. The role of courage and assertiveness may become more apparent.
Mercury goes direct on 6thApril. Review of emotions that may have gone on, perhaps subconsciously, during the three weeks while Mercury was retrograde could now begin to manifest in outer changes. Awareness of the interplay of thoughts and feelings could be different. There may be greater understanding of how our feelings can affect emotional reactions and responses.
From 7thApril, Mars in Cancer is opposite Pluto in Aquarius. This may manifest in many different ways. Emotional energy might seem to be at odds with impartiality. There could be a transformation in the emotions, perhaps eliminating old feelings that no longer serve the highest good. This may be for individuals or in society. Although it might be challenging, this could be an opportunity to integrate intuition with objective reasoning.
The Mars-Pluto opposition can also be associated with putting a lot of energy into what is good for the collective rather than individual wishes. Incorporating awareness of what other people are feeling into understanding their real needs could be an opening for this energy. Caring for the group or a part of society could be another outlet for the energy of this planetary interaction.
Venus is retrograde until 12th April. The last six weeks retrograde have been a period of re-evaluating personal integrity and values. After Venus goes direct on 12thApril, there is opportunity to take action to realign the outer life to core values. What may once have been deemed acceptable or even welcome in daily life may be replaced with a different way of being that better resonates with the soul’s highest goals.
The full Moon on 13thApril is in Libra while the Sun is in Aries. The Sun is said to be in exaltation in Aries so this is where it can show its best characteristics most easily. At this full Moon, the energy of love in action can manifest as autonomous and innovative deeds that take the needs of other people into consideration.
Humanity is ever evolving towards perfect harmony, both within itself and with all life.
Keep well, stay happy.