If you’ve been feeling like things are a little (or a LOT) wonky in your world right now, you’re not wrong! And get ready because things are about to get even wonkier. (don’t blame the messenger!)
We’re at that time of the year when we’re about to enter what is called the Eclipse Portal, which runs from March 14-29. The next eclipse cycle will be in 6 months, from September 6-21.
FYI, eclipses happen in pairs, 2 weeks apart. A Solar Eclipse may happen 2 weeks before or after the Lunar Eclipse. They always align with the Full Moon and the New Moon…kapish?
They are cosmic bringers of change and may feel a bit like riding a rollercoaster! They are here to help you grow and evolve which, as you know, isn’t always welcome or comfortable!
In 2025, we start with a super potent Full Moon Full Lunar Eclipse in Virgo, beginning on March 13 or 14, depending on your time zone. Here in the Northeast US, if it’s a clear night and you happen to be awake between 1:00-5:00am, you’ll be able to view the entire eclipse!
I’d love to say I’ll be joining you but that’s not gonna happen unless Spirit wakes me up and gives me marching orders to get up and go out!
In astrology Virgo rules details, systems and rituals that keep things flowing…or not. This is a great time to check in with yourself and do an honest reflection of what’s not working in your life, career, relationships, health, etc.
Since eclipses support your evolution, this is the perfect time to look at your personal patterns of feeling, thinking and acting and to be open and willing to see what is ready to be let go or changed up.
Just to keep things juicy…why not, right…
we have 2 planets going into retrograde during this eclipse cycle.
Venus, the planet of love, relationships and abundance, goes retrograde from March 1-April 12.
Mercury, the planet that rules communications, technology, contracts and legal matters, will be retrograde from March 14-April 6.
This may seem like a bit of a cosmic joke, so try to keep your sense of humor and remember that whatever comes up is happening FOR you, not TO you!
In a nutshell, the astronomical explanation of retrograde refers to the orbits of different planets around the sun. At certain times it appears from our perspective on Earth that a planet is moving backwards in its orbit.
This is an illusion, much like the wheels of the car next to you on the highway can appear to be turning backwards.
The important thing to note is that when planets go retrograde, the areas of our lives that they impact can go a bit sideways. These times are typically associated with delays, frustrations, confusions or plans gone awry.
While these times can be frustrating, they are also opportunities to reflect, review, reconsider, re-evaluate (all the re- words!) what’s coming up in dreams and daily interactions.
The things that are causing you stress or distress are clues to what may be ready to be healed, reframed and released.
Again, the areas ruled by Venus are love, relationships, money, abundance and your ability to receive…some pretty important stuff here.
Mercury is responsible for communication, technology, legal matters and contracts…it may not be the best time to have that hard conversation, take that trip, launch a new program or sign that contract.
We wrap up the eclipse cycle with a New (Blood) Moon Partial Solar Eclipse in Pisces on March 29. New moons are the time to plant new seeds and nurture new ideas.
So, reflecting back on the things you released in the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse, this is the time to focus in what you want to create moving forward.
Each sign of the zodiac is impacted a bit differently by each eclipse so feel free to do more research on your sign if you want to know more!
Overall, this Eclipse Portal and planets in retrograde are the perfect time to observe what happening in your life, notice your triggers and reactions, delve deeply into what you really want and what is no longer in alignment with those desires.
Trust your intuition, take a pause before speaking or acting, and engage in practices that help you connect more deeply with your higher self and your spiritual helpers.
Take time to rest, journal, get out in nature, meditatie, move your body, pull oracle cards, dance…whatever raises your energy and vibration. Trust that you are being guided on your path of awakening and it will make this a truly transformational time!
And if you feel like you need some support to clear up old trauma or manage the current energies use this LINK to reach out for a complimentary session to talk about how we might work together!
From my sacred heart to yours,
Catherine