Neptune in Aries 2025–2039: Collective Themes & Historical Insights

Neptune has just crossed the threshold into Aries for the first time since the mid-1800s, and this is also its first sign change in over a decade. Due to its transit taking around 14 years in each sign, Neptune only moves through a few signs in our lifetime. So when it does, it's a big deal! 

Known for its dreamy and divine nature, Neptune lingers. It dissolves. It rewires the collective dreamscape. But it can also get lost in illusions and delusion. It's easily confused, escapist and can struggle with addictions. The edge between soulful and seductive with Neptune is easily blurred. 

This entrance into Aries over the world axis point is a slow burn. It's the beginning of a new 14-year chapter where intuition meets instinct. The collective is standing on the edge, poised with bated breath. Witnessing the collapse of the old world as a new one is forged. Neptune will stay in Aries until October 22nd, when it takes one last dip into Pisces' realm for a final review, before fully anchoring into Aries on the 26th January 2026 and ready to blaze a trail we’ve never walked before in our own lifetime.

However, before we look forward, it's important with outer planet transits to look back in history to understand the greater implications of what may unfold.

NEPTUNE IN PISCES (2011-2025):

Neptune in Pisces (since 2011) has been a long, slippery tide of dissolving boundaries, heightened sensitivity, spiritual seeking, escapism, overwhelm, “gurus” and glamour. It’s been beautiful, but also… foggy. Unclear. Somewhat slippery and hard to grasp.

What Neptune has dissolved in your Pisces house for you since 2011, Saturn has diligently being rebuilding a firmer foundation here since 2023. It has done this by asking you take responsibility, face reality and commit to what truly matters in this life area - thought not an easy task these past months with Neptune at the anaretic 29 Pisces degree. 

With Mercury retrograde forming an exact conjunction with Neptune at 29"59 Pisces just hours before Neptune changes signs, it brings an important message - a final download if you will from the Piscean realms. Perhaps it shows up through a dream, a knowing, a vision that needs your attention before it fades away into ethers. Trust what resurfaces now. It may feel blurry, surreal, or symbolic, but it carries wisdom for the road ahead. 

What intuitive thread are you being asked to follow forward? What needs to be reinterpreted, reclaimed, or released before the page fully turns? 

Neptune will briefly dip back into Pisces from the 22nd October, so the chapter isn't fully closed for Pisces just yet… but as Neptune strides into Aries and crosses the world axis point today, we're called to channel these dreams into decisive action over the coming 6 months. 

NEPTUNE IN ARIES (1861-1874):

Between 1861 and 1874 the world was in upheaval. Reeling from its Pluto return, the USA was in the midst of civil war, slavery was finally abolished and Lincoln was assassinated. In Europe, the Franco-Prussian War reshaped the continent, while the formation of the International Red Cross and the signing of the First Geneva Convention marked a new era of humanitarian aid amidst conflict. In 1867, Alfred Nobel’s invention of dynamite symbolised both the explosive power of innovation and the potential for destruction, which is quite the literal manifestation for Neptune meeting Aries’ volatility! This was a chapter of the world learning, painfully and profoundly, how to fight for its ideals. And as Neptune now returns to Aries, we’re invited to do the same, but differently. And hopefully with more awareness.

NEPTUNE IN ARIES (2025-2039):

Movement. Action. Courage. Instinct. Aries says: “Stop waiting. Just go". When Neptune fuses with Aries, our dreams become urgent. Spirituality stops being something we float in… and becomes a visceral, embodied practice. This shift could feel confusing at first, as if you’re waking from a long, lucid Piscean slumber and realising:

Where have I given my power away in the name of “surrender”?

What dreams have I been passively waiting on… instead of actively creating?

Where do I need to reclaim my instincts and trust my own timing?

We’re stepping into a new chapter that will unfold slowly but unmistakably until 2039, and it's the start of a long invitation to spiritual independence, embodied activism, and intuitive leadership. Not polished, nor perfect, as there will be jagged edges. But potent.

HOW NEPTUNE IN ARIES CAN SUPPORT US:

Initiate Inspired Action: Transform your dreams into tangible pursuits. Let your intuition guide you toward new ventures that resonate with your authentic self (Saturn will be super helpful for this too when its in Aries for the next two and half years)

Live Your Practice: You don’t need to teach, lead, or share anything to be on a spiritual path. Let your daily choices, rituals, and presence be the quiet revolution. Embodiment means living your values and living authentically, even when no one’s watching.

Redefine Personal Identity: Neptune's ethereal influence combined with Aries' assertiveness invites us to dissolve outdated self-concepts and emerge anew, aligned with our true essence

HOW NEPTUNE IN ARIES CAN CHALLENGE US:

Beware of Impulsiveness: Aries' fiery nature may urge hasty decisions. Balance your enthusiasm with discernment to avoid chasing illusions

Stay Grounded: Neptune blurs boundaries, which can lead to idealistic overreach. Regular grounding practices will help maintain clarity amidst the fervour.

Cultivate Patience: The fusion of Neptune's dreamy nature with Aries' impatience can be conflicting. Practice patience as your visions unfold.

MAJOR NEPTUNE TRANSITS IN 2025:

30th March - Neptune enters Aries

16th April - Mercury conjunct Neptune

30th April - Venus conjunct Neptune

24th May - Saturn enters Aries (in an applying conjunction with Neptune for most of 2025, but won't be exact until early 2026)

19th June - Jupiter trine Neptune

4th July - Neptune stations retrograde at 2 Aries

10th August - Mars opposite Neptune

29th August - Uranus sextile Neptune (it's also sextile Pluto, creating a small talent triangle… I'll eventually write a blog post on this as it's a major signature for 2025 and 2026)

22nd October - Neptune re-enters Pisces

4th November - Mars trine Neptune

10th December - Neptune stations direct at 29 Pisces

 I'll be sharing Neptune in Aries Horoscopes shortly to help you grasp the bigger picture of what Neptune in Aries personally means for you. 

Katie x

Horoscopes for Venus Retrograde in Aries & Pisces - March & April 2025

Venus, the planet of love, intimacy, beauty, and desire begins her retrograde journey on the 1st March 2025, moving from 10 degrees Aries before retreating back to 29 degrees Pisces on the 27th March, and finally stationing direct on the 12th April at 24 Pisces.

Venus retrograde is a descent, a stripping away, a re-evaluation of what (and who) holds true value in our lives. Aries demands self-sovereignty, while Pisces dissolves into the vastness of it all. In this cycle, we confront themes of desire, identity, illusion, and surrender. What’s been hidden comes to the surface. What’s been unconscious begins to stir. Love, money, and self-worth all move through a period of reckoning and redefinition.

Here’s how Venus Retrograde will activate your rising sign in the Spring of 2025:

❤️‍🔥 Aries Rising: With Venus stationing retrograde in your 1st house, this cycle asks you to strip back the layers of identity that no longer fit. Have you been defining yourself by relationships, external validation, or old patterns of attraction? This period is a profound reclamation of Self - of what you truly desire, of how you move through the world unapologetically. When Venus moves into Pisces and your 12th house, the process turns inward. What needs to be surrendered in order to embody this process of reclamation? What subconscious beliefs about love and your worth are keeping you bound to an old way of being? This is a journey of softening into your truth while letting go of what has dimmed your fire.

❤️‍🔥 Taurus Rising: Venus is your ruler, which means you feel her retrogrades more deeply than most. Beginning this descent through your 12th house, this retrograde is about endings, closure, and unseen influences on your love life and self-worth. Some relationships may drift away. Old love stories may echo through your dreams. When Venus shifts into Pisces and your 11th house, themes around friendships, soul connections, and your vision for the future come into focus. Who are you surrounding yourself with Taurus? Are your relationships expansive or limiting?

❤️‍🔥 Gemini Rising: As Venus traverses back through your 11th house, your relationships within groups, friendships, and larger aspirations are up for review. Do you feeling aligned with your greater vision? Have you been settling for surface-level connections rather than ones that truly nourish you? It’s to be value yourself more within the communities that hold meaning to you. Proritise them. When Venus is back in Pisces and your 10th house, the focus turns toward your career and public image. Your legacy. What do you want to be known for? Are you making choices based on external approval Gemini, or are you leading from a place of deeper meaning?

❤️‍🔥 Cancer Rising: Your 10th house of career, success, and public life is under Venus’ review as she begins her underworld descent. Are you following a path that aligns with your values, or have you been moulding yourself to fit societal expectations? Does your business, your work, your passions align with what you actually want to build and create? Old ambitions may resurface, asking if they still hold resonance. Make the change. When Venus dips back into Pisces and your 9th house, the focus shifts to the bigger picture Cancer - your beliefs, your spirituality, and your desire to explore beyond familiar landscapes. Where is your soul calling you to expand?

❤️‍🔥 Leo Rising: With Venus retrograde beginning in your 9th house, your belief systems, philosophies, and desire for adventure are shifting. Where have you limited yourself in love, creativity, or personal growth out of fear of the unknown? This is a time to reflect on whether your vision and beliefs are truly your own, or if it they have been shaped by external, outdated values and influences. As Venus moves into Pisces and your 8th house, deeper emotional and energetic entanglements come into play. What needs to be released to allow real intimacy and transformation?

❤️‍🔥 Virgo Rising: This Venus retrograde is an intensely personal cycle as it moves through your 8th house of intimacy, power, and shared resources. Old fears around vulnerability may arise. Relationships take on a karmic tone, revealing where control, trust, and emotional depth need to be addressed. When Venus moves back into Pisces and your 7th house, relationships take centre stage. Who is truly aligned with your heart? Can they meet you with the emotional depth you are seeking? This is an Venus initiation into deeper, more soulful connections for you.

❤️‍🔥 Libra Rising: As Venus, your ruler, begins its retrogrades in your 7th house relationships past and present come into focus. If you’ve been avoiding difficult conversations, they may rise to the surface now. If you’ve compromised too much, this is where you stand firm reclaim your boundaries. When Venus returns to Pisces and your 6th house, the focus shifts to how you show up daily in love and self-care. How can you cultivate a rhythm that feels nourishing rather than depleting? This Venus retrograde helps you find balance between giving to others and giving - and serving - yourself.

❤️‍🔥 Scorpio Rising: Your 6th house of work, routine, and well-being is undergoing a Venusian review. Are your daily rhythms supporting your deeper desires, or have they become disconnected from what actually brings you joy? Re-evaluating your health and daily routines can help you feel more supported and nourished again if you’ve felt like you’ve been burned the candle at both ends. When Venus moves back into Pisces and your 5th house, the energy lightens. Creativity, romance, and pleasure take centre stage. Love takes on quite a poetic, nostalgic quality. What old creative passions or past lovers might be resurfacing? How can you call in more aligned love, passion and creativity to feel your spark come alive again?

❤️‍🔥 Sagittarius Rising: With Venus retrograde in your 5th house, love, creativity, and self-expression take on a more reflective tone. This cycle is about pleasure, joy, and passion, and recognising that life has felt perhaps a little lacklustre here of late? Have you been prioritising your own heart’s desires, or have you been caught in cycles of seeking validation? When Venus moves back into Pisces and your 4th house, the focus shifts toward your home, emotional foundations, and also family. What does safety and belonging truly mean to you? How can find more value here in order to create a more stable foundation for your creative, playful spirit?

❤️‍🔥 Capricorn Rising: Your 4th house of home, family, and ancestry is in the retrograde spotlight as March begins. This particular retrograde may bring questions around where you belong, past family dynamics, or even literal changes in your living space. What do you really value relating to themes? What is - and isn’t - worth fighting for here? When Venus moves into Pisces and your 3rd house, the focus shifts to communication and self-expression. What words have been left unspoken? What needs to be said from a place of heart-centred truth? Late March and April provides the right environment to have these heart-felt conversations. It’s a powerful time for you to clear the air and to reclaim these unspoken words.

❤️‍🔥 Aquarius Rising: As Venus retrogrades in your 3rd house, your voice, mindset, and relationships with siblings or close community come into review. What stories have you been telling yourself about love, your worth, and connection? Old patterns of communication may surface, asking to be reworked. What is worth voicing, and what is best left unsaid until Venus resurfaces again. Speak wisely. When Venus moves back into Pisces and your 2nd house, the tone shifts to self-worth and your finances. Where are you undervaluing yourself? Where are you over-giving, over-spending? Venus helps you to regain clarity in ways that make you feel more supported, more held, and secure as we move forward into the Spring.

❤️‍🔥 Pisces Rising: Venus begins its retrograde moving through your 2nd house of worth, money, and self-value. Have you been outsourcing your sense of security to relationships, finances, or external approval? This retrograde asks you to realign your values with what truly sustains you. When Venus returns to Pisces and your 1st house, the focus shifts to self-love and identity. Who are you becoming? What version of yourself feels most aligned, most authentic, most free? The biggest theme of this retrograde for you is to do it your way - not their way. Do it kindly Pisces, but unapologetically.

Horoscopes for the North Node in Pisces: 2025-2027

The North Node in Pisces invites us into a season of surrender and compassion. This transit, running from January 2025 through July 2026, encourages us to move beyond the boundaries of logic, perfectionism, and control (Virgo’s domain) into the vast, intuitive waters of Pisces. It’s a time to trust in divine timing, and let our intuition guide us. With the South Node in Virgo reminding us of the systems, skills, and discernment we’ve already mastered, the North Node in Pisces urges us to soften, trust, and dream bigger. Whether this energy manifests as a call to heal, create, or flow with life, it’s an invitation to prioritise meaning over productivity and heart over head. Below, discover how this nodal axis will shape your life based on the house it transits in your chart.

🐚 Aries Rising: With the North Node transiting your 12th house, this is a deeply spiritual and introspective time for you. The focus shifts to surrender, healing, and releasing attachments to what no longer serves you. You’re being called to embrace the unknown and trust in the subtle guidance of your soul. This transit is ideal for exploring meditation, dreamwork, or other intuitive practices, as well as your mental health. Let go of the need for external validation or tangible outcomes; instead, focus on your inner journey and the peace that comes from connecting with the divine.

🐚 Taurus Rising: With the North Node transiting your 11th house, your connection to community and collective dreams becomes a focal point. This is a time to find your place within the greater whole. Collaborative efforts, spiritual groups, or humanitarian causes may play a significant role in your evolution during this transit. Allow yourself to dream bigger, and be open to forging new friendships that feel aligned with a deeper purpose and vision you share for the world.

🐚 Gemini Rising: With the North Node transiting your 10th house, your career and public life take on a more soulful tone. This is about aligning your ambitions with a higher purpose, and perhaps letting go of definitions of success that no longer align with how you want to show up in the world. Allow your intuition to guide your path during this transit. Release any need for external validation or perfectionism and instead focus on what feels meaningful and fulfilling, and do more of that. You’re being asked to build a legacy that reflects your compassion and higher ideals.

🐚 Cancer Rising: With the North Node transiting your 9th house, the focus is on expanding your spiritual and philosophical horizons. This is a time to release any rigid belief systems and embrace a more intuitive, fluid approach to understanding life’s big questions. Travel, study, or mystical experiences may open doors to new perspectives. Rather than searching for definitive answers, lean into the beauty of wonder and curiosity. Your soul craves meaning that feels aligned and inspired - this is your time to find your truth through exploration and pilgrimage with the divine. 

🐚 Leo Rising: With the North Node transiting your 8th house, this is a time of profound emotional and spiritual transformation. You’re being called to let go of fears around vulnerability and to embrace deeper levels of intimacy in partnerships and with shared resources. This transit invites you to trust in the unseen and surrender to the cycles of life, death, and rebirth that are present in your life at this time - whether it’s through shadow work, exploring your psyche or sacred practices. Let go of attachments to power or control, and trust in the process of your transformation. 

🐚 Virgo Rising: With the North Node transiting your 7th house, relationships become a mirror for your soul’s evolution. You’re being called to lean into partnerships with compassion and trust, and dissolve boundaries and walls that have kept you seperate. This is not about losing yourself in another but rather softening into deeper, more spiritual connections. Release the need for perfection in your relationships, and instead focus on people who feel supportive. Soulmate connections may emerge during this time, as well as opportunities to heal wounds around codependency and enmeshment. 

🐚 Libra Rising: With the North Node transiting your 6th house, your daily routines and work-life take on a more spiritual dimension, by drawing in the wisdom of the south node transit your 12th house. This is about infusing meaning into the small, everyday moments - of finding the sacred in the mundane. Let go of rigid to-do lists or the idea that productivity defines your worth. Instead, focus on creating a sense of ease and flow in your schedule, health, and service to others, whilst still keeping both feet firmly on the ground.

🐚 Scorpio Rising: With the North Node transiting your 5th house, there is a call to reconnect with the joy of creating for the sake of creating - whether that’s art, play, or romance. Release the pressure to perform or perfect, and instead, lean into moments of flow, inspiration and creative expression. Children, whether literal or symbolic (creative projects, ideas, or inner child work), may play an important role in this cycle. Trust the whispers of your imagination and let love and pleasure guide your path during this nodal transit. 

🐚 Sagittarius Rising: With the North Node transiting your 4th house, you’re being drawn into the depths of your emotional and ancestral roots. This is a season for exploring the unseen layers of your inner world and finding a sense of home within yourself. Let go of the need for rigid structures or perfection in your living situation or family dynamics. Instead, embrace a softer, more intuitive approach to nurturing yourself and others. Healing may come through revisiting family stories, creating sacred spaces, or allowing yourself to feel your way through life’s transitions - the outer world can wait. 

🐚 Capricorn Rising: With the North Node transiting your 3rd house, your voice becomes a vessel for inspired connection and deeper meaning. This is a time to let intuition guide your conversations and writing. Release the need for all the answers or a perfectly structured message - what matters most is authenticity and heart. Be open to synchronicities, poetic insights, and connections that transcend logic. Communication becomes your portal to both learning and teaching, with wisdom found in listening as much as sharing. What stories are you ready to rewrite about how you think, speak, and connect? 

🐚 Aquarius Rising: With the North Node transiting your 2nd house, this is your invitation to trust in abundance and cultivate a more conscious connection to your values and resources. The focus shifts from proving your worth to believing in it, and living in integrity of your values and worth. Where have you clung to safety nets in your financial or material world? This transit calls you to invest in what feels aligned. Detach from control and let your resources take on a life of their own as you build a life rooted in inner stability. 

🐚 Pisces Rising: With the North Node transiting your 1st house, this is a chapter of rediscovering your self and learning to embrace who you are becoming. This transit calls for trust in your instincts and a softening of self-criticism. It's time to dissolve rigid identities or expectations you've held onto and explore the art of simply being. Release perfectionism and step into a version of yourself that feels authentic, inspired, and aligned with your soul’s deeper calling. Others will naturally follow as you lead with compassion when you fully trust and believe in yourself. 

Hot Tips for Reading Charts

Hey astro-lover! If you’re diving into the world of astrology, welcome to an immensely rewarding and empowering journey! A natal chart isn’t just a cosmic blueprint - it’s a living, breathing story of your potential, growth, and evolution. But let’s be real: learning to read charts can feel pretty overwhelming at first, especially with where in the chart to begin. That’s why I’ve rounded up 8 supportive and practical tips to help you navigate the cosmos with confidence and clarity. These are the kind of tips that will take your readings from “meh” to magical, helping you connect the dots in a way that leave your clients feeling seen, empowered, and totally in awe of their own story. Let’s dive in!

1. Look for the chart ruler first (planet/s ruling your ascendant sign) for insight into the overall theme of the chart and individual expression/development

2. Next locate the Ascendant (first impressions), Sun (identity) & Moon (emotions) by sign + houses: what story are they telling together?

3. Are there any planets conjunct the angles? These planets will be more pronounced in your chart and will have a profound impact on your relationships and sense of self as well as your work life and home.

4. Take note of the planetary rulers of your North and South Node signs, and the house they are placed in - this give deeper insight to your souls journey and its evolutionary path

5. Learn your houses! This is what personalises your expression of the planetary archetypes, and knowing the signs on the cusp is a gateway to understanding how a planet shows up in that life area

6. Take note of your major aspects - the conjunctions, squares, oppositions, trines and sextiles. These are how the planets communicate with each other. Is there ease and flow, or tension and challenge between these planets?

7. Once you know how to interpret aspects, you can move onto transits! Knowing how the current planets affect the chart will help put astrology into perspective through real-time events and experiences

8. Don't make assumptions! Astrology texts can give a framework and foundation for interpretation, but no two clients are alike, even if they share placements. A good astrologer will know how to translate the chart in alignment with the individuals own lived experience, and will not generalise, assume or mislabel. A good astrologer is a cosmic counsellor, not a fortune teller. A good astrologer will leave you feeling empowered, understood and seen in your humanness and your spirit. A good astrologer will support you in your own self-development and evolution.

Reading a natal chart is a mix of skill and intuition - and when done right, it can be truly transformative. By starting with the chart ruler and layering in key placements, aspects, and transits, you’re building a story that’s as unique as the person sitting in front of you. But here’s the magic: astrology isn’t about fitting people into boxes or predicting the future for them - it’s about guiding them back to their own power, potential, and purpose. With these 8 tips, you’ll hopefully feel more confident in your readings and will leave your clients feeling inspired, validated, and ready to embrace their own evolution.

Venus Retrograde in Leo - Hearts on Fire ❤️‍🔥

Venus will station retrograde at 28 degrees Leo on Sunday 23rd July 2023 at 2:33am GMT, and will begin her 40 day descent into the underworld. These next few days are the last for observing Venus as an Evening Star in the skies, before the Sun Venus Cazimi on August 13, where she will then embark on her journey as a Morning Star until the next Venus retrograde in early 2025 🌟 

Venus is associated with love, intimacy and pleasure, our values as well as money matters. Venus Retrograde occur every 18 months and offer us a time to reflect, review, revise and reconsider our most intimate and personal relationships and what we value. Under the bright lights of Leo, themes of creativity, romance, sovereignty and self-expression come to the forefront, however in a more introspective way than when Venus is moving direct in this sign. Leo's love is big and bold, as well as being incredibly generous and affectionate people. However they are also immensely proud, opinionated and dramatic, so be mindful that when emotions are running high during this retrograde as you (or others) may be a little more dramatic and boisterous than usual, especially when it comes to the themes of your own Leo house.

The key dates for this Venus Retrograde are:
23rd July - Venus stations retrograde at 28 Leo at 2:33am GMT

27th July - Venus rx conjunct Mercury at 4:10pm GMT

This is a great day for heart-to-heart chats, as some previously hidden feelings and perspectives can come to light.

9th August - Venus rx square Uranus at 12:08pm GMT

This is probably the transit bringing the biggest potential challenge to this retrograde cycle, as Uranus squares can denote sudden endings and disruptions. However, the purpose of Uranus transits are to LIBERATE and FREE us from what no longer feels in alignment. This is a day where it's best to give others and yourself a little bit of grace, and to resist the urge to make major decisions just yet... that time and clarity will come when Venus is direct again.

13th August - Venus Cazimi at 12:16pm GMT

Today Venus and the Sun kiss at 20 degrees Leo, as they mark the halfway point of this retrograde journey. This marks a time where we can start to create new connections, stories and forge ahead with what does feel in alignment moving forward. Cazimi days are auspicious and can bring quite a revelation! 

14th August - Venus rx trine Chiron at 4:05pm GMT
This is a beautiful alignment that can offer some deep healing, especially if there was any discord that arose around some of the earlier transits mentioned. Another day where heart-to-hearts give fruitful yields. 

22nd August - Venus rx square Jupiter at 1:16pm GMT

This square is a lot more jovial than the Uranus one, because when the two benefics meet in square there is far less tension present than when facing off with the outer, transpersonal planets. This is a great day for reconnecting with loved ones, expressing yourself creatively and artistically, and to take a moment to reflect and be proud of yourself.

4th September - Venus stations direct at 12 Leo at 2:20am GMT

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I have created some journal prompts for you to work with during this Venus retrograde transit - I always find working with prompts like these to be a really supportive way to connect these collective cycles to ones' own personal timings, and to really hone in on themes that the retrograde is stirring up for you. Your own Leo house between 28-12 degrees is your hotspot, as well as any aspects you may have to other natal fixed sign planets! ❤️‍🔥

Journal prompts for Venus Retrograde in Leo:

1. What do I value in my Leo house, and is there a way I can spend more time engaging with these values - or adjusting them?

2. What attitudes and beliefs are holding me back from the deeper connections I crave?

3. What experiences may be revisited in my relationships during this Venus Rx in Leo? Some previous Venus rx in Leo cycles were in 2015, 2007 and 1999.

4. What does a healthy power dynamic within a relationship look like and feel like to you?

5. Are there any words that has been left unsaid with loved ones? If so, what needs to be expressed and released during this cycle? Speak from your heart.

6. What steps can I take to re-evaluate my relationship to resources and finances?

7. WHow can I best express my authentic self?

8. What did I learn about myself and my relationships during the last Venus rx in Capricorn (January 2022), and how I have grown and evolved between these retrogrades?

9. What do I want more of in my life for my intimate partnerships and how can I embody this post rx?

Tips and Tricks for Eclipse Seasons

As baby astrologers, when first introduced to Eclipses they’re often presented as rather frightening transits with a heaping of doom and gloom on the side, and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had clients or students in freakout mode when eclipse season looms on the horizon. And doing a quick google search it’s easy to see why - tales of loss, endings, breakdowns - the outlook can be seem pretty grim.

However, eclipses hold the potential for great change and opportunity - and yes at times it may come through a shocking turn of events - but if an eclipse is directly impacting a natal planet, it can also be a fast-track of personal evolution, just with a few growing pains in the process.

Did you know Eclipses occur twice every 6 months - that’s 4 times a year! They are not rare events collectively (although some aspects within eclipses can be!), but having an eclipse aspect your natal chart is a more rare and important occurrence, and happens to everyone at different times in life. This is why astrology is an invaluable resource to support your own personal development and evolution as you get a glimpse into your personal rhythms and cycles within a great cosmic thread.

So I wanted to share some helpful tips for you when Eclipse season rolls around - to remind you to check your chart and see if your number is up this time or not for an incoming eclipse portal. Is it a time of personal transformation and regeneration for you? Or are you perhaps a bystander or support for someone else for their own transformation - an important distinction!

1. Not everyone is affected by every eclipse.

Yes you read that right! We may all feel the collective build up around the themes of the transit nodes and lunar cycle, but those who have planets or angles within 0-2 degrees of the eclipse itself will be experiencing the most pressure and urge for change. This is why it's so important to know your own chart to understand your own personal cycles for when eclipses do impact you directly.

2. There is no need to ritual!

The eclipse itself is the ritual. The nature of an eclipse is to begin or end something, so there is no need to try and force or work with "the energies" and spirits etc at this time - to be honest it's far too volatile in the cosmos to expend your energy trying to "manipulate" change - as this is often coming from your ego, and is not change that is initiated by divine, cosmic order. Step back, rest, reflect and allow the cosmos to make some stellar moves for you!

3. Eclipses come in series - look for the full story

Eclipses come in pairs, and being aligned with the nodes they follow an 18 year cycle or series of completion, requiring a look at the bigger picture. These are never just singular events, and often what shifts an eclipse may bring to you are based on a repeated cycle you have been experiencing long term, whether you are conscious of it or not! Look back 16-18 years ago to see what events were shaping your growth and evolution at the time, and see how far you've come and what foundations you can build upon this time around. You can also look at around 8-9 years ago for the nodal opposition - meaning that what you are now releasing is what you were initiating and beginning when the nodes were in opposite signs to now. Food for thought and a deeper dive for the cosmically curious!

4. Time feels warped during an eclipse

Especially in the voidal space between the eclipses. Things often don't make a whole lot of sense at this time - and that's part of the process. We need to let go of control as much as possible as this voidal space is where the magic actually happens! A lot is going on behind the scenes that is beyond your control, so trust the unfoldment of events. Clarity will come once the storm has passed.

5. Listen to the portents and omens

The cosmos is very revealing during eclipse season - Of choices to be made, of peoples' intent and true motives and ways to move forward. Trust what you feel at this time, as things shown to you around an eclipse have a spotlight shone on them. Just remember, these choices don't need to be forced, an eclipse has a way of playing a hand for you. and if there is ever a time to "trust your vibes", it's during an eclipse. If something or someone is "eclipsed" out, it is often unexpected and for reasons beyond your control - like a friend is moving away, a boss or colleague quits their job, you meet a new lover/partner etc. It all comes back to the first point about whether you are in the line of sight for the eclipse or if it's someone elses turn for change!

Saturn in Pisces for your Rising Sign

On the 7th March 2023 Saturn moves into Pisces - the sign of the sensitive dreamer. Being the last sign of the zodiac, in a way we can think of this particular transit as a "collective" Saturn return, as Pisces embodies karmic endings and a rite of passage as we prepare for a new beginning and a fresh start as Saturn crosses the world axis at 0 Aries.

In astrology, Saturn is the archetype of mastery, ambition, karma, duty and discipline. As the ruler of a practical and responsible earth sign (Capricorn), its purpose and function can seem at complete odds with the archetype and essence of Pisces and it's more free-flowing nature.

Saturn requires commitment, dedication and stamina, whereas Pisces tends to be adrift in the ocean - it can be a little wary and avoids commitment in the hope of something better coming along.

This Saturn transit has immense potential to support you in building a firmer foundation in your Pisces realm of life (house), and in making some of those big Neptunian dreams of yours not just a distinct possibility, but a reality - Pisces is an idealist after all! However, this is Saturn we're talking about here, and these "opportunities" won't just land in your lap - you have to be committed to your dreams, and to believe that a mere possibility or intention can become your reality by being focused, disciplined and wise in your time and investments.

You can read below how Saturn in Pisces will be experienced for each Rising Sign (but you can also read for your Sun and Moon too - but your Rising will always be the most aligned for your experiences when reading horoscopes).

ARIES:

• Turning inward

• Deep clearing of karmic cycles

• Feeling cut off from the outside world - but trust the process and protect your peace

• Facing our fears and courageously healing and releasing them in preparation for Saturn to cross the ascendant next cycle

TAURUS:

• Letting go of lacklustre friendships and connections

• Building connection and conscious community from the ground up

• Forging friendships that are built to stand the test of time

• A new sense of of personal hopes, wishes and direction by the time this cycle wraps up - with a clearer insight of where you are heading and who is worthy of joining you on the journey

GEMINI:

• Evaluating personal goals, accomplishments and ones' legacy

• Reaping the rewards of hard work, committing to responsibilities and duties - or facing the consequences from evading them

• Finding your place in the world and trusting yourself as an authority figure

• A reality check on your strengths as well as any shortcomings

CANCER:

• Getting serious about self-improvement

• Letting go of old beliefs/ideals that are keeping you stuck in the past

• Study or learn something that lights you up and inspires you

• Feeling a lack of joy or inspiration in order to find true meaning by the end of the transit

LEO:

• Unearthing skeletons in the closet, fears, addictions and compulsions - embracing shadow work!

• Facing issues head-on is healing - by learning to release not repress

• Existential questioning on life and death, ones' relationship to power and control

• Moving through and conquering challenges around shared resources, debt, emotional enmeshment and sex. 

VIRGO:

• 1:1 relationships are under the spotlight - what is no longer working in your partnerships?

• If you're seeking more commitment and healthy partnership dynamics, this transit delivers

• Be more discerning in your partnerships, and trust your gut when it comes to any red flags or a sense that something is "off"

• Are you engaging in any codependent dynamics?

• Being responsible for others, learning the art of compromise

LIBRA:

• A time to find a better balance between work and rest

• Take more conscious steps to nourish your mind, body and spirit

• Health and wellness is personal and different for every individual - find practices and routine that work for YOU

• Life is going to be busy - incorporate practices that help you find peace and calm in the busy-ness

SCORPIO:

• Getting focused and disciplined on creative ventures, projects, hobbies and things that bring you joy. 

• Feeling uninspired? This transit can change that, but it will take dedication, commitment and practice rather than an endless outpouring of inspiration. Cultivating creativity is the key

• Work on your self-confidence and belief in yourself and your skills/strengths/gifts

• You may even discover some new hobbies or interests by the end of this transit that offer you more creative freedom

SAGITTARIUS:

• Focus on your family, home, ancestors, roots, homeland, memories

• None of these things sound very Sag like do they?! So resist the urge to run and instead focus on your nearest and dearest to transform your life from the roots up.

• Clearing out the clutter - whether through old memories, belongings, moving house, buying new furniture etc

• Issues around healthy attachment are in focus

CAPRICORN:

• Being more conscious and discerning of what you say and how you say it

• A build up of mental pressure - prioritise tasks, pace yourself and take your time to avoid exhaustion and burnout

• Saturn here is going to sharpen some of your fuzzy 3rd house pisces edges in how you think, speak and perceive information

• Your "immediate environment" may feel especially chaotic and disruptive, forcing you to shift how you navigate and communicate with more purpose and clarity 

AQUARIUS:

• Getting serious about finances, resources and self-worth

• Work smarter, not harder

• Invest in yourself, create good financial habits

• How can you feel more secure, by creating a stable foundation for yourself?

PISCES:

• When Saturn crosses the ascendant, expect a complete overhaul and restructuring of yourself - a once in a 30 year paradigm shift!

• Outgrowing many aspects of yourself and your life, but trust the process

• Focus on your relationship to your body and make supportive changes that feel resonant to you

• Laying the foundations for future success, abundance and new lifestyle choices

Do you want to learn more about Saturn in Pisces and Saturn Return? This is an excerpt from my Saturn in Pisces Workbook: The Ultimate 2023-2026 Guide For Making Your Dreams A Reality. You can purchase this workbook here.

The Astrology of 2023 - Collective Liberation

When I think about the overall picture of the transits for 2023, liberation comes to mind - collective liberation. This may not come easily or immediately, but many of the transits this year and laying the groundwork for this liberation to come. After two challenging years of Saturn square Uranus, this year feels like pause and reprieve from that intensity - especially as these two planets eventually sextile each other in 2025. There’s actually SO much I could say about April 2025… but I don’t want to jump to far ahead! But for those of you who are curious with a keen astrologer’s eye, I definitely encourage you to take a peek at that month.

Below I have shared some insight into the major transits of 2023, including Mercury retrogrades and Eclipses. To personalise these transits, you always want to look at the house this sign corresponds in for you.

January 12th - Mars stations direct

Have you been feeling rather stuck, frustrated and like your wheels have been spinning since the 30th October? Mars has been retrograde in Gemini these past few months, and we’ve all been feeling a little flat, with low energy and even burnt out, particularly related to themes of our own Gemini house. Once Mars stations direct next week until 16th Mach, day-by-day Mars will begin to gain momentum again as it traverses back over it’s retrograde degrees. This will bring more clarity, more direction and more energy to take action and implement the change that this Mars retrograde cycle has instigated.

23rd January to 21st April - all planets direct!

That rare sweet spot of the year begins this month, with all planets direct until Mercury stations retrograde in late April. Everything is moving forward - often quickly - and we can really take the reign and make some exciting leaps into what we desire to experience and work towards in 2023, especially once the new astrological year begins on the 20th March at the Spring Equinox. 

7th March - Saturn moves into Pisces

Saturn begins a new cycle of mastery and self-discipline when it moves into Pisces early this year. After two consecutive Saturn cycles in Saturn-ruled signs, this change of pace is quite welcome. We tend to think that planets in domicile are all positive, but a planet in its strength can also exacerbate the shadow of the sign too, and it’s been a very harsh few years collectively. I feel with Saturn in Pisces we’ll be faced with how much we have been dissociating, and it will be a big wake up call to engage in the world in more meaningful ways - particularly with social media. Music, arts and culture will come into greater focus, as this transit is often a powerful time of seeding new genres of music and creative expression that has a lasting impact. 

23rd March - Pluto moves into Aquarius

A whole new 20 year cycle begins this year, when Pluto hits 0 Aquarius for a brief glimpse into what this next evolutionary cycle will bring to the table for the collective, before a final retrograde into Capricorn over the summer. Expect drastic change around technology and social media, science and revolutionary events.

I was part of a fantastic 2023 Astrology panel called “Spilling the Astro Tea” where I spent over an hour speaking on this very topic. I adore the transpersonal planets and their cycles, and you can watch the interview in full here for more insights into this powerful cycle.

16th May - Jupiter moves into Taurus

Honestly, I think this is my favourite transit for 2023! Our Taurus house has been absolutely slammed by the eclipses since 2021, as well as the repeated Saturn-Uranus square during 2021 and 2022. Jupiter arrives to bring us opportunities for growth and joy this year, and this will feel extra cosy and comforting being in Venus-ruled Taurus. Jupiter here loves to indulge and seek out sensual pleasures. Good fortune comes to making wise investments, taking the slow and meandering path and being resourceful. Jupiter will also conjunct Uranus during this cycle. This is an exciting, expansive yet somewhat unpredictable transit, but being in a Venus-ruled sign there is great potential for sudden financial and romantic blessings, enjoy!

22nd July to 3rd September - Venus rx in Leo

Venus is retrograde in Leo this year, and begins it’s 40 day journey through the underworld from 28 degrees back to 12 degrees, so locate this area of your chart to highlight and foresee how this retrograde will affect you in your Leo house, including relationship and financial patterns. Being in Leo, when can expect some high-key drama, theatrics and little dose of extra affection and validation needed. Just be mindful of letting one’s pride stand in the way of deeper connection - and hearing our partners needs as well as being upfront about our own. 

Mercury Retrogrades 

• 18th January - Mercury SD in Capricorn

• 21st April to 14th May - Taurus

• 23rd August to 15th September - Virgo

• 13th December to January 1st 2024 - Capricorn & Sagittarius 

Mercury retrogrades are moving through an earth element cycle this year, and I really welcome this after a year of air element Mercury retrogrades. Air can really whip things into a bit a frenzy, and those retrogrades last year really amplified a lot of the chaos and confusion that can come along with a Mercury retrograde if we’re trying to push, hurry and force rather than rest, reflect and pause. 

In earth signs, that frantic energy is really dialled down and it will be much more supportive for getting into that retrograde flow of going slow. Themes around finances, work, service and goals will be the main focus for these cycles in 2023.

The final retrograde also has a brief stop in Sagittarius, which begins the shift into fire retrogrades for 2024. The latter half of this final Mercury retrograde for 2023 will have you reflecting on your beliefs, and feeling rather restless and idealistic around the life themes of your own Sagittarius house as the calendar year comes to a close. 

Eclipses

• 19th April - Solar eclipse in Aries

• 5th May - Lunar eclipse in Scorpio

• 14th October - Solar eclipse in Libra

• 28th October - Lunar eclipse in Taurus

This year is the final year of eclipses on the Taurus/Scorpio axis as well and ushering in a new 2 year cycle of eclipses on the Aries/Libra axis - the first time since 2015. Most affected during eclipses are those with planets/angles at the specific degrees of each eclipse.

2023 eclipse season kicks off with a total solar eclipse at 29 Aries on the 19th April - opening the door to themes of self vs others than will be prominent between 2023-2025. Life will throw some curveballs on this axis for us to find balance in this area of our life, specific to where these signs show up for you by house. 

The lunar eclipse on the 5th May is at 15 Scorpio, and sees a culmination/ending of what you have been actively releasing during the past 2 years in alignment with your own Scorpio house. Be open to the transformation taking place.

The solar eclipse on the 14th October is at 21 Libra, and begins a new focus of healing, change and release particularly around relationship dynamics relevant to your own Libra house. This cycle of relationship healing will end in 2025.

The lunar eclipse on the 28th October is at 5 degrees Taurus, and is the final eclipse on this axis. What you have been working towards in your Taurus house will be fully in motion now, and you will see return for the effort made and chances you have been taking in this area of your life. It’s a great moment to recognise how much you have grown, integrated and evolved around these themes.