Virgo Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse: A Sacred Purge & Portal Into The New
Where: Eclipse will occur at 23 Degrees Virgo
Ruler: Mercury (at 9 degrees Aries conjunct Venus Retrograde in Aries - and at the exact degree of where the New Moon Solar Eclipse will be on 3/29/25) and Chiron (at 21 degrees Aries square Mars in Cancer)
Aspects: Full Moon stands all alone with the South Node opposing the Sun, Neptune, Saturn, and the North Node in Pisces, trine Uranus in Taurus
Time of Occurrence: 11:57pm on Thursday, March 13, 2025 thru 6:00am on Friday, March 14, 2025. The total eclipse begins at 2:26am and continues through 3:31am
On March 14, 2025, a powerful gateway opens with the eclipse portal starting with the Virgo Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse – A Blood Moon – ushering in a period of profound release, purification, and recalibration. This eclipse is a turning point, a moment of karmic completion where we are asked to surrender all that no longer aligns with the future we are stepping into.
Lunar eclipses are cosmic life Spring Cleaning events; offering us resets, dissolving outdated timelines and shifting us toward higher states of awareness. A total eclipse, especially one in the sign of Virgo, is a potent initiatory event – one that calls us into sacred refining; clearing out the energetic and emotional clutter that keeps us tethered, and stagnant, to the past.
This eclipse isn’t just about letting go; it’s about creating the space for something better – something more aligned, more true, and more divinely orchestrated to take root. And while endings can feel uncertain, the astrology surrounding this moment reminds us that we are stepping into something beautifully fated ahead.
The Grand Cosmic Shift: Why This Eclipse Is So Important
March is one of the most pivotal months of 2025, both energetically and astrologically. This Virgo Full Moon Eclipse marks the beginning of an evolutionary gateway that leads us into the Aries New Moon Solar Eclipse on March 29 and the monumental entrance of Neptune into Aries for the first time in 164 years.
This means we aren’t just shedding layers of our old selves – we are preparing for an entirely new way of being. The universe is cleansing our inner and outer world in preparation for a fresh cycle of creation, one where we can move with greater clarity, self-trust, and alignment with our highest path.
Virgo & the South Node: Releasing the Old Programming
The Moon in 5 degree Virgo is deeply tied to the South Node in Libra, signifying the dissolution of old karmic patterns, outdated ways of operating, and ingrained conditioning that no longer serves us.
Virgo, at its highest expression, is a sign of purity, service, and discernment – it refines, organizes, and integrates wisdom into practical action. But in shadow, Virgo energy can overanalyze, micromanage, and struggle with perfectionism, criticism, and self-doubt.
This eclipse is asking:
Where am I still trying to control what is meant to be surrendered?
What am I ready to purify, release, and clear to make space for my most aligned, highest self?
How can I trust in divine order rather than forcing a rigid sense of structure?
With Virgo’s ruler, Mercury, sitting at the exact degree of the upcoming Aries Solar Eclipse, we are receiving precognitive insight into the new chapter that awaits us. The shifts happening now are setting the stage for what will unfold at the Aries New Moon at the end of the month – a complete rebirth into our next evolutionary phase.
The Mercury-Venus Retrograde Dance: A Heart & Mind Reset
A powerful undercurrent to this eclipse is the Mercury & Venus retrograde cycle, which will station the day after this Full Moon. Both Mercury and Venus will be dancing between the first degrees of Aries and the final degrees of Pisces, retracing our mental and emotional pathways, clearing distortions, and rewiring our connection to self-trust, worthiness, and belief in our own inner authority.
This is a rare cosmic reset of our mind and heart – an opportunity to fully align our thoughts, beliefs, and values with the life we are meant to live. It invites deep soul retrieval, a reclamation of fragmented parts of ourselves, and the closing of old soul contracts that no longer align with our evolution.
With Virgo energy at the helm, we are asked to be meticulous in what we keep and what we release. Virgo teaches us that refinement is not about perfection, it is about purity, clarity, and truth.
The Saturn Cazimi: Anchoring into Soulful Trust
This eclipse is also infused with Saturn’s energy, as the Sun sits conjunct Saturn in Pisces – a rare “Saturn Cazimi” (exact conjunction of Saturn in the heart of the Sun) that asks us to establish a deeper trust in the unseen, the divine, and the mystical flow of life.
While Virgo energy may want certainty, control, and predictability, this Cazimi reminds us that true stability comes from surrendering to something greater. We are being called to find faith in the unknown – to stop resisting the natural cycles of death and rebirth and instead move in harmony with them.
This may feel uncomfortable. The unknown can trigger fears and insecurities. But this eclipse is inviting us to let go of the false security that keeps us stuck and instead trust the unfolding of our divine timeframe.
Uranus & the Disruption of the Familiar
Uranus, the planet of awakening, disruption, and liberation, is making its presence known during this eclipse, further reinforcing that change is inevitable. Anything that is stagnant, misaligned, or no longer resonating with our soul’s purpose will be shaken loose.
Rather than resisting change, this eclipse teaches us how to work with it – to flow with the divine intelligence of the universe rather than against it.
Where are you holding on to something that needs to be released?
What outdated roles, beliefs, or obligations are you still carrying?
Where is your soul nudging you toward more freedom and growth?
This is a time to trust the great cosmic reorganization taking place.
This eclipse is a moment of release, purification, and profound reorientation. It is not here to punish or take something away – it is here to liberate you from all that is holding you back.
You do not need to have all the answers right now. You are not meant to know every next step. You are simply meant to let go, surrender, and trust that what is falling away is creating space for something greater than you could ever imagine. The universe is always conspiring for your highest good. And this eclipse? It is the doorway into your next evolution. Are you ready to step through?
Venus Retrograde 2025: The Path of The Spiritual Warrior
Venus, the benefic planet of love, beauty, harmony, governs not only romance but the very essence of what we value – both within ourselves and the world around us. When she retrogrades every 18 months, we are invited to step away from external distractions and deep dive internally, peeling back layers of conditioning and routine, to rediscover our authentic heart.
The Venus synodic cycle is an 8-year celestial dance between Venus and the Earth that traces a beautiful geometric pattern known as the Rose of Venus or the Pentagram of Venus. As she orbits the sun, Venus’ position relative to Earth create a five-petaled flower shape (or pentagram, if you prefer), symbolizing the harmony and interconnectedness inherent in the cosmos. Her cycle guides us through a deep and sacred journey of love, self-worth, and soulful embodiment. And beautifully reminds us of the divine harmony and sacred geometry woven into the universe – and within ourselves – to guide us along our unfolding path.
This sacred geometry has been recognized by various cultures throughout history, reflecting the deep relationship between celestial movements and our own cycles of growth and transformation internally, as above, so below. Each petal of the rose corresponds to a complete 8 year Venus cycle, inviting us to align with these natural rhythms and embrace the evolving journey of love, beauty, and self-discovery that our soul has been called to.
From an esoteric perspective, Venus is more than love and beauty; she is the bridge between the human heart and divine wisdom. Her shifting phases from Morning Star Venus (bold, independent, initiatory) to Evening Star Venus (receptive, magnetic, reflective) mirror our own soul’s path – awakening, healing, and integrating the deepest truths of love and desire within us.
From an evolutionary lens, Venus’ retrogrades serve as powerful moments of re-evaluation, calling us to reflect and release outdated beliefs, patterns, and attachments that no longer align with our truth. Each phase of her synodic cycle – her conjunction with the Sun, her first emergence in the sky, and her full radiance – offers a profound opportunity to realign with what truly matters in our hearts, values, and relationships.
Venus’ 8 year cycle is a sacred invitation to embrace both giving and receiving, action and surrender, self-love and connection with others. She reminds us that love is not just something we seek- it’s something we become.
With Venus descending into Aries and Pisces this cycle, we enter a soul-forging process – one that burns away false identities (Aries) and dissolves illusions of love and sacrifice (Pisces). This transit is not simply about revisiting past relationships or reassessing desires; it is a spiritual rite of passage delving deep into the realms of desire, identity, and spiritual love. This period is further enriched by a series of celestial aspects this retrograde transit, notably a sextile between retrograde Venus and Pluto in Aquarius, which offers profound opportunities for transformation and empowerment.
Aries and Pisces sit on opposite ends of the zodiac: Aries ignites the self while Pisces merges with the Divine. Together, they form a sacred paradox – a journey from individualization to surrender, from ego to transcendence, and from passion to universal love.
This retrograde is a mirror reflecting where we have either lost ourselves in our relationships or where we have walled ourselves off from connection. The tension between these two states is where the deepest transformation will unfold.
Venus in Aries: The Fire of Sovereignty (March 1-March 27)
Aries, ruled by Mars, is the warrior archetype of the zodiac, embodying raw will, instinct, and independence. When Venus retrogrades here, it challenges us to ask:
· Do I truly know what I desire, or have I been chasing something out of habit or expectation?
· Where have I sacrificed my identity in relationships?
· Am I expressing my needs unapologetically, or am I waiting for permission to be seen?
· Where do I mistake conquest for connection, passion for love?
This is a primal heart recalibration. Venus in Aries asks us to stand in our full power, unafraid to claim what we truly want – but also willing to release what no longer fuels our soul. Expect themes of personal empowerment, boundaries, and getting very clear about our raw, primal desires.
Venus in Pisces: Dissolving Illusions, Returning to Divine Love (March 28-April 12)
As Venus drifts into Pisces, the warrior’s fire meets the ocean of universal love, compassion, and surrender. Here, love is not a conquest – it is a remembering of something eternal.
Venus is exalted in Pisces, meaning she expresses her most spiritual, poetic, and boundless qualities in this sign. Yet, in retrograde she journeys internally to reflect, realign, and re-examine and asks:
· Where have I lost myself in illusions of love?
· Have I mistaken sacrifice for devotion?
· Do I open my heart fully, or do I hide behind escapism and fantasy?
· Where do I need to surrender control and trust divine timing?
· Where do I need to reclaim my power and energetic boundaries?
This phase brings deep emotional healing, spiritual awakenings, and the release of karmic love stories. It is a death and rebirth of the heart, dissolving old wounds so that we can love in a way that is pure, limitless, and free from distortion.
Ultimately, Venus retrograde in Aries and Pisces is a magical time that initiates us into an internal journey of deep self-awareness, healing, and spiritual love. It teaches us that true love is neither extreme of losing ourselves in another (Pisces) or demanding love through force (Aries), but rather about integrating sovereignty and surrender, passion and compassion, and self-responsibility and Divine trust.
The Empowering Embrace of Venus and Pluto
A standout feature of this retrograde is the sextile aspect between Venus and Pluto, which we see her do within 2-3 degrees three times this cycle: Feb 7th (pre-shadow), March 21st, and May 6th (post-shadow). These dates offer profound shifts around values, love, transformation, regeneration, catharsis, and rebirth that are heating up. Ultimately, helping to guide us towards a more empowered an authentic expression of ourselves. This harmonious alignment between Venus in Aries and Pluto in Aquarius serves as a catalyst for profound transformation:
· Unveiling Authentic Desires: Pluto’s penetrating energy encourages us to confront hidden parts of our desires and relationships, foster a deeper understanding of our true needs.
· Empowerment in Love: This aspect energy supports the release of outdated patterns we may be carrying, enabling us to embrace relationships that are both passionate and deeply empowering.
· Creative Regeneration: The fusion of Venusian beauty with Plutonian depth can lead to an upstirring of artistic and creative endeavors, allowing for a creative outflow of expression that is both authentic and transformative.
Other Celestial Forces Unique to This Venus Retrograde
· Venus Conjunct Mercury – March 11: We can expect enhanced communication, encouraging heartfelt dialogues, and the revisiting of past connections.
· Venus Conjunct Neptune – March 27: The energies of unconditional love, compassion, and spiritual connection are amplified, offering a time for healing and deep emotional release.
· Venus Trine Mars – April 6: This stimulates balanced expressions of both passion and assertiveness, fostering harmony between feminine and masculine energies.
If we fully choose to participate in this deeply alchemical process, by the time Venus stations direct on April 12, we will have undergone a true inner transformation. Love will no longer be something we chase or sacrifice for – it will be something we embody, from the inside out.
I release the love that binds me. I reclaim the love that frees me. I am desire and devotion, fire and ocean, warrior and mystic – whole unto myself.