This year also features the usual bright full moons, dark new moons, and other cosmic occurrences.

They offer guidance but should never prescribe how to live your life.

You’ve successfully navigated these types of eclipses and retrogrades beforeand you’re free to do it again.

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Also, remember that the stars always have your best interest at heart and want to help you grow.

These include retrogrades, eclipses, planets going direct, full moons, and new moons.

Take note of the following dates and thenread up on exactly what they’ll mean for your sign.

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As a heads up, there are many retrogrades in 2025!

But these aren’t cause for alarm.

Many of them actually bring quite welcome effects.

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When the year begins, the expansive (and lucky) planet Jupiter is retrograde.

It goes direct onTuesday, February 4.

During Jupiter retrograde, we often reevaluate what our hopes and dreams are.

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Then, once it’s direct, we start working to make them come true.

However, this is likely more associated with relaxing creativity than hard work and hustle.

Mars retrograde canlower libidosand leave us feeling less assertive than usual.

Venus retrograde isn’t considered the best time for first dates or weddings.

It can also lead to slow downs regarding news about money.

You’ll want to take note of themessenger Mercuryretrogrades that occur in 2025.

Mercury retrograde isn’t cause for alarm but another cosmic call to relax.

Remember to communicate clearly to avoid misunderstandings.

Allow extra travel time when going anywhere, and be patient with your friends if they are late.

Exes tend to reappear during Mercury retrograde.

Starting onSunday, May 4, and lasting throughMonday, October 13, the transformative planet Pluto goes retrograde.

Venus is direct now, and Pluto retrograde is associated with makeovers.

Neptune retrograde helps you look at your life dreams, goals, and visions to confirm they’re aligned.

The dreamy planet Neptune retrogrades fromFriday, July 4,toWednesday, December 10.

This can be a rather spiritual time.

Next up, fromSunday, July 13, toThursday, November 27, the restrictive planet Saturn retrogrades.

This asks us to relinquish control.

This humanitarian planet asks us to connect with and lift up our community.

Keep that in mind when the winter holidays approach.

It’s not unusual for one to experience spiritual breakthroughs or other life-changing events during an eclipse.

Becausefull moonsmark culminations, lunar eclipses tend to bring about swift endings, which solar eclipses happen with beginnings.

They cluster in two months, March and September.

The first arrives is a lunar eclipse in Virgo onFriday, March 14.

Get plenty of sleep!

Then, later in March, there’s a solar eclipse in Aries onSaturday, March 29.

While Aries energy is quite fun, it can be intense, as are eclipses.

This date could lead to bickering, so it’s also a good idea to take it easy.

Astrologers often advise against doing spellwork during eclipses.

Then, looking to September, onSunday, September 7, there’s a lunar eclipse in Pisces.

Pisces is a super spiritual sign.

Astrologers often advise against doing spellwork during eclipses because the energy is so chaotic.

Later in the month, onSunday, September 21, there’s a solar eclipse in Virgo.

Indulge in hot baths, skincare routines, or whatever is your favorite avenue of self-care.

Several planets are retrograde in early 2025.

This includes your ruler, eccentric Uranus, warrior Mars, and, shortly after, lush Venus.

While these can lead to shifts and slowdowns, they offer a chance for community building.

The Leo full moon in February could bring welcome results in your love life.

You’ll want to note the Mercury retrogrades, as they could lead to misunderstandings with friends.

There are two eclipses that affect you, and one happens during Venus retrograde, requiring lots of self-care.

Sagittarius season is excellent for your social life.

In the fall, Uranus goes retrograde again, bookending the year with introspection.Read your full 2025 horoscope here.

Early in the year, Mercury moves into your sign, boosting your creativity.

This occurs while Mars is retrograde, helping you relax.

You may notice a drop in libido during Mars retrograde, as will other signs.

Connect with friends while the sun is in your season.

An eclipse in Aries could lead you feeling burnt out.

Your social circle expands during Gemini season, and you’ll want to stay on top of Mercury retrograde.

Your dreamy ruling planet Neptune retrogrades, bringing spiritual awareness.

Saturn retrograde moves into your sign, causing a shift in professional goals.

Capricorn season reminds you to connect with your chosen family.Read your full2025 horoscope here.

2025 brings ample love, welcome career news, and opportunities for friends.

Venus dances in and out of your sign, ushering in love, beauty, and money.

Restrictive Saturn also moves into your sign this year, and when it does, don’t overdo it.

2025 brings romance when your ruling planet, Venus, moves into your sign.

However, know that Venus, also goes retrograde.

confirm to celebrate your season with friends.

You’re ruled by Mercury and have a reputation for being the social butterfly of the zodiac.

Much of your 2025 goal is noting when your ruling planet goes retrograde and coordinating your schedule appropriately.

As Mercury is your ruling planet, its retrogrades affect you more than other signs.

Love abounds when Venus is in your sign.

Libra season will be extra sexy, and Sagittarius season will be romantic.

confirm to see friends around your birthday.

The stars feel extra generous with you during Pisces and Cancer season.

Celebrate Taurus season, not to mentionyourseason, with friends.

Gemini season sees you prioritizing friends over romance.

Several eclipses could bring sudden change and ask for self-care.

During Sagittarius season, your focus is romantic love.

Then, during Capricorn season, your star assignment is also to rest.Read your full 2025 horoscope here.

As 2025 begins, Mars retrograde could slow your interest in work and sex.

However, as long as you see it as an opportunity for rest, you may actually enjoy it.

Youll especially want to take it easy during the full moon in your sign during this retrograde.

Your ruling planet, Mercury, retrogrades three times, which might tempt you to reconnect with an ex.

Once Mars goes direct, your ambition and sex drive soar, while Venus direct brings love.

Summer focuses on friendships, especially during Cancer season.

2025 is set to be a romantic and abundant year.

This is compounded when, shortly after, your ruler, Venus, also retrogrades.

Use these backward dances as an excuse to relax.

Spring brings many abundant days, including the full moon of Scorpio, which indicates hot sex.

Note the Mercury retrogrades of 2025, as they can lead to misunderstandings with friends.

And be aware that arguments with friends may occur during the Capricorn full moon in July.

The eclipses in Pisces require lots of self-care to avoid burnout and drama.

In 2025, both your ruling planets, warrior Mars and transformative Pluto, go retrograde.

Right after Mars goes direct, the lovely planet Venus begins a backward dance, too.

Venus retrograde is not the best time for major changes to your appearance or for weddings.

Pluto retrograde could see some Scorpios changing careers.

Sweeping career news may also occur when the sun is in Leo.Read your full 2025 horoscope here.

When the year begins, Mars is retrograde, which could affect your sex drive.

Your ruling planet, lucky Jupiter, is also retrograde when the year ends.

When she goes direct, career opportunites arise, and some Sagittariuses may see drastic professional shifts.

Mercury retrograde could lead to misunderstandings.

A Capricorn full moon could bring welcome financial news.

Winter is especially lovely for romance, as Venus stations in your sign.

Opportunities arise to further advance your professional life while the abundant planet moves into your ambitious 10th House.

When 2025 begins, some Capricorns may notice a shift in libido due to Mars retrograde.

Creativity is at an all-time high when Mercury moves into your sign.

A bright Scorpio full moon could lead to tension with friends.

Your ruling planet, restrictive Saturn, retrogrades this year, which could lead to reconsidering career goals.