The Saussy Astrology Guide 2025
Miracles — Welcome to the Saussy Astrology Guide for 2025!
This is a post you will want to book mark and be able to refer back to as it has many of the essential astro dates you need to know.
Let’s begin to dive into the astrology of 2025!
We will begin with the various phases of the moon, check out the solar ingresses for 2025, and then look at things like those pesky Mercury Retrograde periods, eclipses, and the highlights for both the inner and outer planets.
Unlike the versions from years past of this astro guide, you will note that there are no questions or prompts to consider for each of the astrological events.
You can find all the prompts, questions, and detailed explanations for the events described below in the Planning by Starlight Planner!
If you want a taste of the planner, check out the pics sprinkled throughout this post! They are all created by Jacquelyn Tierney and they come from the 2025 version of Planning by Starlight!
Now, for those of you who are relatively new to Astrology, don’t worry.
I keep this guide simple and straightforward so you can get a lot out of it.
If you really love astrology, or enjoy learning more and more about how it works, then be sure to check out my book, Star Child: Joyful Parenting Through Astrology – which has a ton of great astro info and is relevant whether you have kids or not!
And if you are ready to really put the stars to work for you, then do join The Fixed Stars Society…where I fix the stars to shine in your favor!
Please note that all times given are in central time. If you need help with timezone conversation go here.
The Many Faces of the Moon
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Let the Sun In
✩ 1/19: Sun enters Aquarius 1:59 PM
✩ 2/18: Sun enters Pisces 4:06 AM
✩ 3/20: Sun enters Aries (Spring Equinox) 4:01 AM — Vernal/Autumnal Equinox
✩ 4/19: Sun enters Taurus 2:55 PM
✩ 5/20: Sun enters Gemini 1:54 PM
✩ 6/20: Sun enters Cancer 9:42 PM — Summer/Winter Solstice
✩ 7/22: Sun enters Leo 8:29 AM
✩ 8/22: Sun enters Virgo 3:33 PM
✩ 9/22: Sun enters Libra (Fall Equinox) 1:19 PM — Autumnal/Vernal Equinox
✩ 10/22: Sun enters Scorpio 10:50 PM
✩ 11/21: Sun enters Sagittarius 7:35 PM
✩ 12/21: Sun enters Capricorn 9:02 AM — Winter/Summer Solstice
Lunar and Solar Eclipses in 2025
There are four eclipses in 2025, they occur in the signs of Virgo, Aries, and Pisces. You can learn more about eclipses and how to work with them here.
In short, I have found that eclipses are very useful for breaking long-held patterns of thought, behavior, attitude, and action that no longer serve.
Many astrologers talk about eclipses in negative terms but don’t let that keep you from noting eclipse times and trying your hand at working with them in an intentional manner.
If you want to truly optimize your eclipse experience then join the Fixed Stars Society here we make Eclipse Magic every single time an eclipse rolls around.
.·:·.☽✧ 3/14: Total Lunar Eclipse at 23 degrees Virgo at 1:59 AM
.·:·.☽✧ 3/29: Partial Solar Eclipse at 8 degrees Aries, 5:47 AM
.·:·.☽✧ 9/7: Total Lunar Eclipse at 15 degrees Pisces, 1:12 PM
.·:·.☽✧ 9/21: Partial Solar Eclipse at 29 degrees Virgo, 2:42 PM
Mercury Retrogrades for 2025
Every planet has retrograde periods but most people are only familiar with Mercury Retrograde – mostly because many astrologers and non-astrologers alike make this period out to be terrible, full of bad luck, and extremely frustrating. It can be, but I prefer to practice with Mercury retrograde instead of in resistance to it.
You can learn more about Mercury retrograde in my Mercury RX archives here and check out this article to start to get a sense of how you might deepen your retrograde experience. If you are what I call Mercury-sensitive you will want to make a note of the things to do BEFORE Mercury goes retrograde and join the Fixed Stars Society where we always engage with the Mercury RX Survival Kit.
For a detailed write up on what the Mercury Retrogrades have in store for us make sure you snag the Planning By Starlight Planner!
Here are the dates for the 2024 Mercury Retrogrades:
March 15th – April 7th 2025: Retrograde starts at 1:46 AM in Aries at 9 degrees. Mercury retrogrades into the sign of Pisces on March 30th. Mercury stations direct on April 7th at 6:07 AM in Pisces at 27 degrees.
July 17th – August 11th 2025: Retrograde starts at 11:45 PM in Leo at 15 degrees. Mercury stations direct on August 11th at 2:50 AM in Leo at 4 degrees.
November 9th – November 29th 2025: Retrograde starts at 1:01 PM in Sagittarius at 6 degrees. Mercury retrogrades into the sign of Scorpio on November 18th. Mercury stations direct on November 29th at 11:38 AM in Scorpio at 20 degrees.
Inner Planet Awesome: Mercury, Venus, and Mars
These three inner planets move through the sky and around the zodiac relatively quickly which means that they make many transits throughout the year. Besides the Mercury Retrogrades listed above, there is a Mars retrograde that begins at the end of 2024 and carries into 2025 and a Venus Retrograde in the beginning of 2025.
Mars Retrograde: December 6th 2024 – February 23rd 2025
Mars Retrograde begins at 5:33 PM in Leo at 6 degrees and stations direct on February 23rd 2025 at 8:00 PM in Cancer at 17 degrees.
For more on Mars Retrograde please see this article.
Venus Retrograde: March 1st – April 12th 2025
Venus Retrograde begins at 7:36 PM in Aries at 10 degrees. Venus retrogrades into Pisces on March 27th at 3:40 AM. Venus stations direct on April 12th at 8:02 PM in Pisces at 24 degrees.
For more on Venus Retrograde please see this article.
Outer Planet Amazement: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto
Jupiter in Gemini and Cancer
Jupiter in Gemini
May 25th 2024 – June 9th 2025 ~ Jupiter enters Gemini on May 25th 2024 at 6:15 PM and leaves Gemini on June 9th 2025 at 4:01 PM.
Jupiter in Cancer
June 10th 2025 – June 30th 2026 ~ Jupiter enters Cancer on June 9th at 4:01 PM and departs on June 30th 2026 at 12:52 AM when it moves into Leo. – Jupiter enters Gemini at 6:15 PM and remains in Gemini until June 10th 2025.
Jupiter Retrograde
There is a Jupiter Retrograde in 2025/2026 in the sign of Cancer.
November 11th 2025 – March 10th 2026: Retrograde starts at 10:41 AM in Cancer at 25 degrees. Jupiter stations direct on March 10th 2026 at 10:30 PM in Cancer at 15 degrees. For more on Jupiter Retrograde, please see this article.
Saturn in Pisces and Aries
Saturn in Pisces
March 7th, 2023 – May 24th 2025 and September 1st 2025 – February 13th 2026
Saturn in Aries
May 24th 2025 – September 1st 2025: Saturn enters Aries on May 24th at 10:35 PM and departs on September 1st at 3:05 AM when it retrogrades back into Pisces.
Saturn Retrograde
There is a Saturn Retrograde in 2025 in the signs of Pisces and Aries.
July 12th 2025 – November 27th, 2025: Retrograde starts at 11:07 PM in Aries at 1 degree.
Saturn retrogrades into Pisces on September 1st at 3:05 AM. Saturn stations direct on November 27th at 9:51 PM in Pisces at 25 degrees. For more on how to work with Saturn Retrograde, refer to this article.
Uranus in Taurus and Gemini
Uranus in Taurus
March 7th 10:28 AM – July 7th 2025 and November 7th 2025 – April 25th 2026
For more on Uranus in Taurus, see this article and offering.
Uranus in Gemini
July 7th 2025 – November 7th 2025 and April 25th 2026 May 22nd 2033
Uranus enters Gemini at 2:45 AM and retrogrades back into Taurus at 8:21 PM on November 7th 2025. For more on Uranus in Taurus, see this article and offering.
Uranus Retrograde
There are actually two Uranus Retrograde periods in 2025.
September 1st 2024 – January 30th 2025: Retrograde begins at 10:18 AM in Taurus at 27 degrees. Uranus stations direct on January 30th at 10:22 AM in Taurus at 23 degrees.
September 5th 2025 – February 3rd 2026:Retrograde begins at 11:51 PM at 1 degree Gemini. On November 7th at 8:21 PM Uranus retrograde back into Taurus. Uranus stations direct on February 3rd 2026 at 8:33 PM at 28 degrees Taurus.
For more on Uranus Retrograde, see this article.
Neptune in Pisces and Aries
Neptune in Pisces
April 4th 2011 – March 30th 2025: Neptune enters Pisces on April 4th 2011 at 8:50 AM and departs on March 30th 2025 at 7:00 AM when it moves into Aries.
Neptune in Aries
March 30th 2025 – May 21st 2038: Neptune enters Aries on March 30th 2025 at 7:00 AM and departs on May 21st 2038 at 7:11 AM when it enters into Taurus.
Neptune Retrograde
There is a Neptune Retrograde in 2025 in the sign of Pisces.
July 4th, 2025 – December 10th, 2025: Retrograde starts at 4:33 PM in Aries at 2 degrees. On October 22nd 2025 Neptune Retrogrades into Pisces at 4:46 AM. Neptune stations direct on December 10th at 6:23 AM in Pisces at 29 degrees. For more on Neptune Retrograde, see this article.
Pluto in Aquarius
Pluto in Aquarius
November 19th 2024 – March 8th 2043: Pluto enters into Aquarius on November 19th 2024 at 2:29 PM and departs on March 8th 2043 at 8:03 PM when it enters into Pisces.
Pluto Retrograde
There is a Pluto Retrograde in 2025 in Aquarius.
May 4th 2025 – October 11th, 2024: Retrograde begins at 10:27 AM in Aquarius at 3 degrees and stations direct on October 13th at 9:52 AM in Aquarius at 1 degree. For more on Pluto Retrograde see this article.