The year ahead brings momentous change to the stars — and perhaps to our personal lives. Before heading into individual horoscopes for the year ahead, let’s look at some of the most important astrological dates of 2025.
The year starts in the middle of Mars retrograde, which ends on Feb. 23 in Cancer. This transit tells us to slow down and rest for the exciting and eventful months ahead.
On Jan. 11, the nodes of destiny dive into the Pisces-Virgo axis, igniting our spirituality, fantasies and ambitions for the next one and a half years.
Venus moonwalks in the signs Aries and Pisces from March 1 to April 12, allowing us to define our relationships and romantic aspirations.
From March 30 to Oct. 22, elusive Neptune fights for its dreams to come to fruition in fiery Aries.
Saturn takes charge of matters in confident Aries from May 24 to Sept. 1.
Expansive Jupiter will be in chatty Gemini until June 9, when it enters empathetic Cancer. Jupiter in Gemini brings wisdom to our words, while the movement into Cancer broadens our hearts and emotions.
Revolutionary Uranus walks into Gemini from July 7 to Nov. 7, manifesting bold plans for society and unexpected personal alliances, too.
Mercury retrograde occurs three times in 2025: From March 15 to April 7 in Aries and Pisces; from July 18 to Aug. 11 in Leo, and from Nov. 9 to 29 in Sagittarius and Scorpio.
The year’s eclipses include a lunar eclipse in Virgo on March 14, a solar eclipse in Aries on March 29, a lunar eclipse in Pisces on Sept. 7 and a solar eclipse in Virgo on Sept. 21.
Aries
Since your planetary ruler, Mars, is retrograde until Feb. 23, and Venus retrograde kicks off on your sun at the beginning of March, you might feel the year starts off with more of a whimper than a bang. Neptune and Saturn are meeting up with your sun on March 30 and May 24, giving you the energy you need to commit to a new vision. Anything is possible, so use the energy to focus on projects, hobbies and the people who mean the world to you.
Taurus
Venus’s backward motion from March 1 to April 12 is making you reflect on the past. Lean into nostalgia by journaling your sentiments or contacting old friends. Loved ones will bring you comfort and joy — especially over the last days of spring when Jupiter begins its entrance into Cancer, igniting the communication sector of your chart and, in the second week of January, from the north node moving into your social sphere.
Gemini
The world’s your oyster! Jupiter’s alliance with your sun until June 9 encourages you to travel, educate yourself, prosper and be in the limelight. Luck is on your side, even though you may not feel that way about your career when Uranus links up with your sign from July 7 to Nov. 7, offering you career and life lessons that teach you to never make the same professional mistakes again. Think of challenges as the prelude to a glow-up.
Cancer
The end of spring is your time to shine due to Jupiter’s entrance into your sign. However, the road to this moment might be paved with frustration. When Neptune and Saturn square your sun on March 30 and May 24, you might start to doubt yourself. Utilize Jupiter’s abundant power on June 9 to step into your greatness. Until then, stating affirmations and surrounding yourself with loving people will bolster you.
Leo
The opportunities of your dreams are right around the corner. Jupiter’s dance in Gemini, which lasts until June 9, may bring opportunities to you via former coworkers. Keep your LinkedIn updated and realign with colleagues during Mercury’s backspin this summer. Regardless of what happens, have faith that this is your year to level up.
Virgo
For the past years, you’ve been focusing on harmonizing and connecting with others in matters of love. You may feel ready to make more serious commitments in 2025, joining lives — and finances — with someone. You’ll be inspired to do so when the north node of destiny enters your seventh house on Jan. 11. However, you won’t want to take action until Neptune and Saturn move into Aries on March 30 and May 24.
Libra
Your romantic notions will be pushed to great heights when Neptune ignites the partnership sector of your chart from March 30 to Oct. 22. Then, Saturn urges you to make commitments from May 24 to Sept. 1. Next year marks a fresh start in matters of the heart, so prepare for a recommitment ceremony or new ways of DTR-ing.
Scorpio
Evocative Pluto is charging up your chart, allowing you to heal. Embracing your inner child when the north node of destiny enters Pisces on Jan. 11 can assist your growth journey. Engaging in activities that are a throwback to your youth at this time—particularly during Mars’s backward spin that began on Dec. 6, 2024, and ends on Feb. 23 — can mend old wounds. With the compassion of friends and family, plus inner strength, you’ll become the best version of yourself.
Sagittarius
With the north and south nodes of destiny aspecting your chart’s professional and personal sectors, the cosmos are pushing you to find a balance between work and play. Your planetary ruler, Jupiter, will have an agenda that calls for you to negotiate the terms of your current contract, allowing you to spend more time at home.
Capricorn
From May 24 to Sept. 1, Saturn briefly dips into Aries, making you pay extra attention to family matters. The need for structure, stability and security at home will force you to encourage with your brood both known and unknown. You may want to put down roots or research your ancestry. One thing is sure: the devotion to your kin will last a lifetime and you’ll be able to find yourself through their unconditional love.
Aquarius
Your modern planetary ruler, Uranus, glides into Gemini from July 7 to Nov. 7, offering a taste of what’s to come in 2026 when it transits there for seven years. Now, Uranus is bringing out your creativity and individuality. You’ll walk taller and prouder to the beat of your drum, knowing your style, artistry and way of encouraging others to do the same (specifically with Pluto energizing your Sun). Congratulations, you’re the trendsetter of 2025!
Pisces
From March 30 to Oct. 22, Neptune’s temporary journey in Aries might bring ambitious ideas to mind. Although your passion project seems far out of reach at first, Jupiter’s splash into Cancer from June 9 to June 30, 2026, makes them more attainable. This year-long transit helps in centering your aspirations and imagination. You’ll be more apt to lean into the lofty thoughts, but be able to find practical ways to make them come to fruition.
