Special Report: Key Astrological Dates to Watch Out for in 2025!
By Astrologer, Eden Wine | IG: @practical.astro.magic
Graduate of Our Mystic Astrology Apprenticeship Program
January 11 – Lunar Nodes Transition
The shift of the lunar nodes onto the Pisces-Virgo axis on January 11th, marks a profound energetic turning point, inviting us to explore the balance between spirituality and practicality.
The North Node in Pisces calls us to surrender to intuition, creativity, and universal connection, so that we can embrace the flow of life and trust in what cannot always be seen. It asks us to let go of rigid structures, overthinking, and the need for perfection, guiding us toward compassionate and inspired ways of living.
Meanwhile, the South Node in Virgo highlights the patterns we are meant to release, including: hypercriticism, excessive focus on control, and getting lost in the details at the expense of the bigger picture.
This nodal axis invites a deep recalibration of how we integrate our spiritual and material worlds, balancing the soulful wisdom of Pisces with the grounded, practical approach of Virgo. It’s a time to refine routines and systems that support a higher purpose while letting go of tendencies that drain or restrict our energy.
This transition encourages profound healing as we step into a flow that combines soulful intuition with mindful action.
Signs Most Impacted – Pisces, Virgo, Sagittarius, Gemini (Sun/Moon/Rising)
February 23 – Mars Retrograde (in Cancer/Leo) Ends
A new fire is bursting as Mars moves direct in late February. While the retrograde has stirred our emotional and expressive nature, including a deep understanding of where we need to propel ourselves forward in the themes of self-trust and self-esteem, Mars moving direct is giving the cosmic green light for a renewed sense of determination. Here we are being asked to move forward in our passions, while also honouring our needs, values, and soul truth.
Signs Most Impacted – Cancer, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius, and Aries (Sun/Moon/Rising)
[March 1 – April 12 ] Venus Retrograde (in Aries/Pisces)
Venus’ retrograde from Aries to Pisces defines a portal for us to reassess love, self-worth, and connection through a lens of healing and growth.
Beginning in Aries, the retrograde highlights themes of individuality, passion, and assertiveness, asking us to reflect on how we honour our desires while maintaining harmony in relationships. Part of this retrograde dance includes a conjunction with Chiron, which aims to intensify this journey, unearthing old wounds around rejection, self-doubt, or feeling ‘too much.’
This aspect offers an opportunity to face these vulnerabilities with courage by rewriting limiting beliefs and reclaiming confidence in our authenticity. As Venus dances towards Pisces, the energy shifts toward forgiveness, spiritual connection, and a higher understanding of love. Here, we are invited to let go of ungrounded fantasies that may have clouded our relationships, focusing instead on love rooted in truth and wholeness.
Throughout this retrograde, aspects with the Moon amplify emotional sensitivity, encouraging us to balance our inner needs with external relationships. This transit is a powerful time to release patterns of people-pleasing, embrace unconditional self-love, and align with relationships that nourish our deepest selves.
Signs Most Impacted – Aries, Pisces, Libra, and Taurus (Sun/Moon/Rising)
June 9 – Jupiter in Cancer
As Jupiter enters Cancer, on June 9th, the cosmos is inviting us into a period of emotional expansion, healing, and a deeper connection to home, family, and personal security. Here, we are encouraged to prioritize emotional well-being, cultivate meaningful relationships, and create a sense of safety within ourselves and our environments. Themes of nourishment, both physical and emotional, come to the foreground during this transit, also marking a time when our words can heal and our thoughts can manifest profound emotional clarity.
Signs Most Impacted: Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio, and Capricorn (Sun/Moon/Rising)
July 7 – Uranus in Gemini
On July 7th, Uranus begins its seven-year journey through Gemini, ushering in an era of innovation, rapid change, and breakthroughs in how we think, communicate, and connect. Uranus excels at disrupting the status quo, and in Gemini it sparks a revolution in ideas, communication, technology, and social dynamics. This transit invites us to embrace unconventional ways of thinking, to learn new skills, and to reimagine the ways we exchange information. As Uranus hits 0 degrees in Gemini, it joins up with Venus, amplifying the desire for freedom and authenticity in partnerships, encouraging us to break free from outdated patterns or constraints that hold us back. This portal marks a time to explore unconventional relationship dynamics and redefine what love, beauty, and connection mean on a personal level. This energy also fuels bursts of creative inspiration, urging us to express ourselves in bold, innovative ways that align our values with our personal truth. We are being called to trust in the unexpected and lean into the magic of new possibilities, both in our relationships and the way we interact with the world.
Signs Most Impacted – Gemini, Sagittarius, Virgo, and Pisces (Sun/Moon/Rising)
Eclipses (March 14, March 29, September 7, September 21)
An Ode to Eclipse Season(s) for 2025
Eclipses bring transformation and new beginnings and are often considered cosmic “reset” points. 2025 is marked by 4 eclipses.
- March 14
- March 29
- September 7
- September 21
March 14 – Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo
Here, the eclipse is inviting us to focus on the balance between the practical and the spiritual, including drawing our focus towards refining habits, routines, and structures that no longer serve us. This eclipse may highlight areas where perfectionism or over-analysis has become a hindrance, offering an opportunity to release control and embrace self-compassion. Virgo’s grounding energy encourages us to reassess our work-life balance, health routines, and how we show up in service to ourselves, our lives, and others.
Signs Most Impacted – Virgo, Pisces, Gemini, Sagittarius (Sun/Moon/Rising)
March 29 – Partial Solar Eclipse in Aries
As this partial solar eclipse comes upon us at the end of March, we are entering a bold new chapter with Aries encouraging a focus on courage, self-leadership, and individuality. This fiery energy invites us to set intentions around taking initiative and pursuing our passions with determination. Aries’ pioneering spirit encourages breaking free from fear or hesitation, while stepping confidently onto the path less travelled.
Signs Most Impacted – Aries, Libra, Cancer, and Capricorn (Sun/Moon/Rising)
September 7 – Total Lunar Eclipse in Pisces
The total lunar eclipse in Pisces in early September dissolves boundaries and invites surrender, making this eclipse portal a time to release illusions, fantasies, or attachments that no longer align with our spiritual growth. Themes of compassion, creativity, and intuition are heightened, urging us to reconnect with our inner world and trust in divine timing. This eclipse encourages healing on a soul level, offering clarity on where we’ve been escaping or neglecting our deeper emotional truth. It’s an opportunity to let go of the past and embrace a renewed sense of faith and flow.
Signs Most Impacted – Pisces, Virgo, Gemini, and Sagittarius (Sun/Moon/Rising)
September 21 – Partial Solar Eclipse in Virgo
The partial solar eclipse in Virgo at the end of September calls with it themes and cycles born out of the eclipse on March 14th. Here we are being invited to ground ourselves in precision and practicality, making sure that we can root our desires into physical form. This eclipse portal is ideal for honouring the consistent micro-steps that lead to meaningful progress. This eclipse may also illuminate where we’ve been overly critical of ourselves or others, encouraging a gentler, more holistic approach. With Virgo’s attention to detail, this is a powerful moment to align with purposeful, heart-centric projects and missions.
Signs Most Impacted – Virgo, Pisces, Gemini, Sagittarius (Sun/Moon/Rising)
Mercury Retrograde
Mark these dates:
– March 14 – April 7 (Aries/Pisces)
Signs Most Impacted – Aries, Libra, Pisces, Virgo, Cancer, Capricorn, Gemini, Sagittarius (Sun/Moon/Rising)
– July 17 – August 11 (Leo)
Signs Most Impacted – Leo, Aquarius, Taurus, Scorpio (Sun/Moon/Rising)
– November 9 – 29 (Sagittarius/Scorpio)
Signs Most Impacted – Sagittarius, Scorpio, Gemini, Taurus, Viro, Pisces, Leo, Aquarius (Sun/Moon/ Rising)
The three Mercury Retrograde periods of 2025 offer opportunities for reflection, recalibration, and renewed clarity in communication and thought. Beginning in fiery Aries, the first of the Mercury retrograde periods challenges us to reevaluate how we express our ideas and assert ourselves, potentially revealing where impatience or impulsivity has created misunderstanding in our lives. As it moves into Pisces, the retrograde energy softens and is ideal for reconnecting with creative visions and exploring the balance between logic and imagination.
The second retrograde, from July 17 to August 11, takes place entirely in Leo, shining a light on self-expression, leadership, and creativity. Mercury’s retrograde in this bold and charismatic sign asks us to review how we share our personal truth and inspire others. It may highlight areas where pride or ego has interfered with effective communication, offering a chance to recalibrate and approach interactions with authenticity and confidence.
The final retrograde of the year, from November 9 to 29, spans Sagittarius and Scorpio, bringing a deep, expansive, and contemplative energy. In Sagittarius, Mercury retrograde prompts us to reassess beliefs, long-term plans, and how we communicate big ideas. It may reveal areas where overconfidence or scattered thinking has hindered progress. As Mercury transitions into Scorpio, we are encouraged to uncover hidden secrets, embrace transformation, and foster profound connections through honest dialogue.
Together, these mercury retrograde periods serve as valuable pauses in the year’s forward momentum, helping us to realign and refine our path forward.
Happy 2025!
