Written by Lisa E Zimmerman
We’re on the verge of a Solar Eclipse in Aries, leaning into a monumental new beginning – while Neptune is at the final degree of the zodiac (29º Pisces), a space for spiritual closure, as you leave something(s) behind and release what’s not meant to go forward with you.
Moving back and forth through this sacred space (29º Pisces to 0º Aries – the beginning of The Beginning), where planets have been traversing is part of why life has felt so confusing/destabilizing and hard to gain traction with new plans. Ultimately, the Pisces planets will shift forward into Aries allowing for momentum building, but that will take some time.
March 29 – Solar Eclipse in Aries is @ 3:58am PDT. A major new beginning, a wild card shakeup that can bring unpredictable events – often world events. In Aries, we can expect to see action and get more clarity. A Solar Eclipse is a turbo-charged New Moon that often creates fated events, endings and new beginnings that can shift your life in a heartbeat. Or it can be the beginning of a story that unfolds until the next set of Eclipses.
Aries is a quick start, an independent spirit that takes bold actions by following its impulses. Let’s remember Aries’ mission: to be your independent Self rather than to fit in or make others happy. You may want to take inventory of your codependent tendencies to see if you’re betraying yourself by seeking permission, agreement or approval rather than honoring your truth – and make any needed corrections.
The Aries Solar Eclipse is ruled by Mars, and Mars is squaring Chiron (Wounded Healer / Spiritual Teacher Archetype). This can activate any issues you have around Self-doubt, confidence in asserting yourself, trusting your Inner Authority, safety or fear-based issues in general. If they arise, they are here to be seen, healed and integrated, (compassionately), so don’t resist what you find. Consider it an act of Self-love, for your wholeness and evolution.
The North Node of Destiny and Venus Retrograde in Pisces and Mercury Retrograde are all conjunct the Solar Eclipse in Aries and they invite you to attune to your Inner Guidance for direction. You are being asked to be willing to step into unfamiliar territory going forward during this time of exponential change. It’s very “Yellow Brick Road,” without the road… You will make it up as you go along…
The Pisces planets are your inner GPS, here to show you the way and the timing that’s right for you as the Aries planets give you the motivation to pursue your desires, but you may be in preparation mode for a bit before it’s time for any big steps. Don’t push (and the Aries may be impatient :)) Trust in Divine Timing.
March 29 – Mercury Retrograde in Pisces. On the evening of the Eclipse, Mercury retrogrades from Aries into Pisces, where it will stay until April 16 and Mercury conjuncts Neptune upon arrival in Pisces. Mercury in Pisces conjunct Neptune is aligned for creatives, spiritual pursuits, selfless service, empathy and compassion, but not for left-brain detail work. So be mindful, as this is a double-whammy setup for snafus, miscommunications or mixups. Double-check everything and take your time. Be spacious for best results.
March 30 – Neptune in Aries. Neptune (Ruler of Pisces) is one of the three outer planets (with Uranus and Pluto) that affects the collective and moves very slowly. It takes 164 years to orbit the zodiac, so we haven’t experienced this energy in our modern world. Neptune stays in Aries until late Oct ’25 when it briefly returns to Pisces for three months and then in late Jan ’26 if moves into Aries for good years.
Neptune is the planet of illusion, creativity, imagination, transcendence, dreams, intuition, Oneness, Spirit, connection to higher realms, no boundaries, flow – and in lower expressions: depression, anxiety, addiction, deception, worry, martyrdom, self-undoing, sloth and delusion. Also, sacrifice which can be a higher or lower expression depending on the intention.
Neptune in Aries is the Spiritual Warrior, Maverick or Pioneer. Where are you ready to forge a new path, blaze a new trail or even pursue your own fresh approach to something? If this is connecting with you personally, you are feeling it and have been activated already. You may not have all the answers, but you are percolating and generating some kind of movement within even if it hasn’t manifested externally yet.
You could be a radical type who goes rogue and does your own thing, defying convention and thumbing your nose at old school rules and regulations. Or you may be more low key, but still do your own thing after years of rule-following, watching systems break down and become willing to take a chance on your Self or alternative paths of operating that feel more Self-empowered. “Self” is the keyword with Aries
We are only at the threshold of this very new day, so stay tuned to your inner promptings and the world around you. Pay attention to messages you receive, journal, write your intentions or record your thoughts to document ideas that come up for you – you never know what flash of inspiration or Higher Guidance you may deliver to your Self. And find the joy and the aliveness within YOU!
Expect good things and as always, I am grateful for your presence on our journey together.
“Enlightenment is you undefined by fear.” ~ Emmanuel
“Creativity happens at the border between chaos and order. Chaos is a prelude to creativity. We need to learn, as every artist needs to learn, to live with chaos and to dance with it, as we listen to it and attempt some ordering. ” ~ Matthew Fox
“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Lisa E Zimmerman is an Intuitive Astrologer, Transformational Coach and Creator of Awakened Life Retreats, helping seekers discover who they came here to be and how to create an evolving, empowered and meaningful life. It is a joyful, heartfelt journey. www.soullevelsolutions.com ❤️