Mars plays a pivotal role during the first six months of 2025 for several reasons. First, Mars opposes Pluto. Second, the year begins with Mars in retrograde motion. Additionally, a Solar Eclipse occurs in Aries, a sign ruled by Mars. Finally, Saturn conjoins Neptune in Aries, further emphasizing Mars’s influence.
Typically, a Mars-Pluto opposition lasts about 3-4 days. However, this opposition will persist significantly longer due to the upcoming Mars retrograde. Mars and Pluto will remain in opposition for an unprecedented six months; the first exact alignment was on November 3rd, 2024, and the final one will be on April 27, 2025. Therefore, 2025 begins with Mars in retrograde at 1° Leo, directly opposing Pluto at 1° Aquarius.
Pluto will be in the Aquarius sign until March 10th, 2043; Uranus has an important role here, to control Pluto’s energy since Uranus rules the Aquarius sign. As a result, Uranus will oversee all human transformations until March 2043.
There could be an unpredictable confrontation between people and their leaders. The old world seems no longer valid anymore for humanity. What will be the most significant change that will occur? Uranus will show it; I call Uranus “The Universe Time.” It comes when the universe decides for us. In what degree is Uranus at this moment? (24˚ Taurus). Where in history have we had Uranus at 24˚ Taurus? (the ephemeris tells us, June, July 1940; also April 1941)
What major event happened around June 1940?
France Falls: Between May 9 and June 22, 1940, Germany launched a swift and decisive campaign in northwest Europe, known as the Battle of France. This remarkable assault led to the defeat of France, the expulsion of British forces from Western Europe, and the capture of Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Belgium.
Battle of Britain begins: After France’s fall in June 1940, Germany turned its focus to Britain. On July 10, 1940, the German forces launched the Battle of Britain, an air campaign against the United Kingdom that lasted until October 31, 1940.
German Air Raids: The Germans carried out nearly nightly bombing attacks on London, a campaign known as ‘the Blitz.’ Residents of London sought safety in air raid shelters and the underground subway system.
June 26–July 4 Operation Dynamo, also known as the Miracle of Dunkirk, rescues over 338,000 British and French soldiers from Dunkirk.
When will the next Solar Eclipse be, and in what sign will it occur? (March 29th, 2025, / at 9˚ Aries). Mars rules this Eclipse, emphasizing the fire energy. Aries is the first cardinal sign, which is one of the signs that mark the beginning of a new season and is associated with leadership and initiative qualities. (We had the same eclipse on March 29th, 2006.)
I must mention again, we will enter the new year 2025 with Mars retrograde. What global actions related to Mars need to be revised? Mars often drives activism and protests. Mars, frequently associated with violence, war, and conflict, can prompt nations to reconsider aggressive military policies and defense spending. During retrograde, the focus may shift towards diplomacy, peacekeeping, or reassessing ongoing conflicts, potentially delaying hasty decisions related to armed or territorial disputes. I see the timeframe of Mars retrograde as a great opportunity to reassess any conflicts and work towards making peace.
What aspects are the most important in the next following months? In my view, Saturn is approaching Neptune, which will begin a new cycle of another 165 years. (It takes Neptune approximately 165 Earth years to complete one orbit around the Sun). If we go back 165 years, you reach 1860. What was happening in the world in 1860?
The extended decade of the 1860s saw a remarkable series of events unfold. Significant conflicts erupted across the Americas, Europe, South Asia, and parts of the Caribbean and the Pacific, while regions less affected by warfare—such as North Africa, Russia, and Japan—underwent profound political changes.
The election of Abraham Lincoln, a member of the antislavery Republican Party, as president in 1860 precipitated the secession of 11 Southern states, leading to a civil war.
Neptune enters Aries, a sign ruled by Mars, on March 30, 2025. On this dynamic platform (ruled by Mars), Saturn will conjunct Neptune at the end of May 2025 (and into early June 2025).
Neptune is symbolically associated with themes of dreams, illusions, sacrifice, spirituality, narcotics, medicine, and substances like oil and gases, as well as its dominion over the oceans, suggesting potential large-scale events such as seaquakes or earthquakes on islands. Saturn, on the other hand, symbolizes structure, discipline, authority, and tangible realities. Could it lead to a new pandemic, or might this conjunction signify a different type of separation or sacrifice?
While the Saturn-Neptune conjunction may not be as intense as the Saturn-Pluto conjunction of January 2020, it introduces a significant blending of energies, likely manifesting as a new ‘Neptunian flavor.’ This conjunction might align with illnesses or conditions that sap our vitality. We may feel confused and uncertain about what is real and what isn’t. This could involve shifts in religion, medicine, or societal sacrifices, reflecting the combined influences of Neptune’s transcendence and Saturn’s groundedness. As one of the outer planets, Neptune’s movements conjunct Saturn have the potential to bring substantial collective change. On the other hand, this conjunction may signal times when, with patience and discipline, we can transform creative inspiration into concrete results. Here, I would like to mention Will Durant (a historian and philosopher): “The meaning of life lies in the chance it gives us to produce or contribute to something greater”.
When was the last Saturn-Neptune conjunction?
Looking back at recent history, many of us can recall the last conjunction of Saturn with Neptune in Capricorn: November 1989, marking the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Soviet empire.
Examine where the Saturn-Neptune conjunction will fall in your natal chart to understand its influence. This alignment often highlights areas where we might experience disappointment or disillusionment as reality struggles to match our ideals or dreams. You may also naturally be inclined to turn creative inspiration into tangible outcomes.
On a broader level, the outer planets—Pluto, Uranus, and Neptune—appear to be guiding our generation toward profound lessons. These transformative energies invite us to elevate the collective soul vibration, foster more profound understanding and unity, or risk diminishing our capacity for awareness and growth. The choice lies in how we navigate these powerful shifts individually and collectively.
What countries have natal planets in these degrees of Aries? 6˚Leo-17˚Cancer (Mars Retrograde); 9˚ Aries (+2˚/-2) (solar eclipse degree), and 0-2˚Aries (Saturn conjunct Neptune).
