eclipse 2025
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crimsoncurrentearch of previous Rahu solar eclipses occurring in Pisces (at the Vedic Lunar New Year), I noticed a trend of unprecedented events. These kinds of events may include terrorist attacks, mass casualties and disasters (especially involving floods, drowning, ships, waterways, planes, and oceans), political upheaval and assassinations (or assassination attempts), rebellions and riots, militarization and wars, and financial crises. These events may occur within a time range of six months before or after the solar eclipse.
I looked back to the last time we had a similar eclipse including Neptune, Saturn, Sun, Moon, Venus, and Rahu in Pisces, and it was in 53 AD (note that Mercury was not involved in that eclipse as it is now).
In 53 AD, the apostle Paul set out on his third mission to spread the Christian message. He traveled for about six years from Antioch (near present day Syria) through the areas that are now Türkiye, Greece, Lebanon, and Israel. Around the same time, the apostle Thomas traveled to the Malabar Coast of India to what is now modern-day Kerala, to spread the gospel of Christianity. So it seems there may be a spiritual resurgence in the world related to this current eclipse, as well.
Entering the Vishwavasu Year - A Year of Faith and Confidence
In addition to the influence of the partial eclipse, the current lunar cycle will impact us during the new year. The classic text known as Brihat Samhita by Sage Varahamihira states that there are 60 samvatsaras or lunar years that continue to cycle throughout time. These 60 years are organized into 12 groups of five. The current group of five years spans from 2022-2027, and the upcoming fourth year within this group of five is known as Vishwavasu Nama Samvatsara. This is the 39th of 60 samvatsaras. It will be in place from March 29, 2025 until March 19, 2026.
Each samvatsara has a particular essence that correlates with its Sanskrit name. Last year was a Krodhi year. The name translates as “angry and wrathful.” The Krodhi year is thus associated with aggression and violence, as well as lust, deceit, self-righteousness, arrogance, and greed.
As stated above, the new year will be a Vishwavasu Year. This year is said to bring some improvements after the difficult Krodhi year. It will not be perfect by any means, because we live within the realm of duality where we always have to face many conflicts and challenges.
Yet, the Vishwavasu Year refers to a year when we have the ability to be inspired with tremendous faith and confidence, and when there will be less anger and hatred than in the previous year. Jataka Parijata describes one born in this year as having a good sense of humor and being of high honor and rich in moral worth, and this can be translated to what we may all aspire to in the year itself.
Vedic Lunar New Year Chart - A Snapshot of the Next Twelve Months
Now that we have discussed the eclipse and lunar cycle, let’s take a look at the chart for the new year ahead. Different parts of the world will have their own Vedic Lunar New Year horoscopes based on their unique coordinates and time zones which change from place to place. Though the planets will be in the same signs, they will move into other houses as we transfer from one location to another. For my clients who live in different parts of the world, I often discuss the specific New Year chart for their particular regions. However, for my purposes here, I only have time to review the chart for the United States.
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The Vedic Lunar New Year chart for each country is calculated when the New Moon occurs in Pisces, as seen from the location of the country’s capital. For instance, we use Washington, D.C. for the United States, where the New Moon will occur on March 29, 2025 at 6:57:46 AM. This occurs right before sunrise, so the Vedic New Year will begin on this day.
The New Moon/eclipse will occur in the First House in an intense and complicated Pisces stellium which gives mixed results. As mentioned before in this article and others, this stellium suggests that we are living in unprecedented times, both good and bad.
The Pisces New Moon/eclipse in the First House points to many important changes in the nation, much activity, and some great benefits to the nation’s citizens at large. The New Moon is conjoined two benefic planets Mercury and Venus. They are both retrograde, indicating that a little extra effort and time will be needed for their good fortune to manifest.
The mutual reception between Venus in Pisces and Jupiter in Taurus also suggests mixed results, including some prosperity and improvement in the affairs of the government and people, but also various threats and challenges that can make it difficult to deliver certain promised and desired results. These threats and challenges are further signified by the conjunction of Rahu, Saturn, and Neptune which I have discussed at length in several of my recent articles.
Additionally, the New Moon/eclipse in Pisces will occupy the fourth house of the United States Kelleher birth chart, as it also did last year. This emphasizes the potential new developments in transportation matters, infrastructure, land, real estate, agriculture, mines, minerals, immigration, possible natural and human-caused disasters, unusual weather patterns, and “socialistic agitation and trouble to the government,” according to Raphael’s Mundane Astrology.
Dominant Saturn and Sun Energy Throughout the Year
Saturn will have an especially strong impact in the United States this year. Saturn will be the King of the Year since it is the lord of the day (Saturday) when the New Moon in Pisces occurs in the United States. Saturn as the Lord of the Year has previously been associated with poor rainfall, corruption and crime, fires, and discontentment among some groups of the people. In my opinion, the fact that Saturn is entering the New Moon/eclipse axis five hours after the eclipse is a good sign of many positive changes ahead, which I have discussed in my previous article about Saturn’s Transit in Pisces.
The Sun will be the Prime Minister of the Year, also known as Mantri. The Prime Minister of the Year is the planet that rules the day when the Sun enters Aries (Mesha Sankranti). This event will occur on April 13 this year, which is a Sunday (the Sun’s day of the week). This is the chart for the Sun’s Aries ingress in the United States (Washington, DC).
The Mantri helps to oversee government and societal matters and works under the pleasure of the King. When the Sun is the Mantri of the year, this also suggests similar issues that we see with Saturn as the King. The Sun and Saturn are enemies, and in their lower expression, their partnership may suggest some conflict and rebellion (power struggles). Yet, they can work together harmoniously when manifesting through their higher expression, in which case they represent a reality check and the need for a highly disciplined and focused approach to problem solving and long-term goals.
Navaratri: A Reason for Hope at the Beginning of the Vedic New Year
Vasant (or Chaitra) Navaratri always begins with the Vedic Lunar New Year. This is the nine-night spring festival of Devi Durga, who is worshiped as the deity of power, energy, and wisdom. She comes to bless and cleanse the world and all her devotees at this important turning point, to help us set off on the right foot as we begin the year anew.
Navaratri is a very auspicious period and time of growth and transformation for those who observe it. Navaratri celebrations will begin on March 29 in North and South America, and on March 30 elsewhere in the world. Prayers and pujas are performed to help remove misery and sorrow, and to bestow peace and well-being. On the ninth day (April 5 or 6 depending on your location), the celebration of Ram Navami will cap it all off. This is the precious day of Lord Ram’s birthday, which is celebrated as the victory of light over darkness, intelligence over ignorance, and good over evil.
As my analysis shows, the new year will bring great change, both beneficial and difficult. Although some of the harshness and challenging energy of the past should improve, we will need to focus on harnessing the potential that this new year brings us. Fortunately, Navaratri reminds us to celebrate the good in life and take a positive approach.
Happy New Year to all and may this new period bring you strength and happiness!
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I looked back to the last time we had a similar eclipse including Neptune, Saturn, Sun, Moon, Venus, and Rahu in Pisces, and it was in 53 AD (note that Mercury was not involved in that eclipse as it is now).
In 53 AD, the apostle Paul set out on his third mission to spread the Christian message. He traveled for about six years from Antioch (near present day Syria) through the areas that are now Türkiye, Greece, Lebanon, and Israel. Around the same time, the apostle Thomas traveled to the Malabar Coast of India to what is now modern-day Kerala, to spread the gospel of Christianity. So it seems there may be a spiritual resurgence in the world related to this current eclipse, as well.
Entering the Vishwavasu Year - A Year of Faith and Confidence
In addition to the influence of the partial eclipse, the current lunar cycle will impact us during the new year. The classic text known as Brihat Samhita by Sage Varahamihira states that there are 60 samvatsaras or lunar years that continue to cycle throughout time. These 60 years are organized into 12 groups of five. The current group of five years spans from 2022-2027, and the upcoming fourth year within this group of five is known as Vishwavasu Nama Samvatsara. This is the 39th of 60 samvatsaras. It will be in place from March 29, 2025 until March 19, 2026.
Each samvatsara has a particular essence that correlates with its Sanskrit name. Last year was a Krodhi year. The name translates as “angry and wrathful.” The Krodhi year is thus associated with aggression and violence, as well as lust, deceit, self-righteousness, arrogance, and greed.
As stated above, the new year will be a Vishwavasu Year. This year is said to bring some improvements after the difficult Krodhi year. It will not be perfect by any means, because we live within the realm of duality where we always have to face many conflicts and challenges.
Yet, the Vishwavasu Year refers to a year when we have the ability to be inspired with tremendous faith and confidence, and when there will be less anger and hatred than in the previous year. Jataka Parijata describes one born in this year as having a good sense of humor and being of high honor and rich in moral worth, and this can be translated to what we may all aspire to in the year itself.
Vedic Lunar New Year Chart - A Snapshot of the Next Twelve Months
Now that we have discussed the eclipse and lunar cycle, let’s take a look at the chart for the new year ahead. Different parts of the world will have their own Vedic Lunar New Year horoscopes based on their unique coordinates and time zones which change from place to place. Though the planets will be in the same signs, they will move into other houses as we transfer from one location to another. For my clients who live in different parts of the world, I often discuss the specific New Year chart for their particular regions. However, for my purposes here, I only have time to review the chart for the United States.
Schedule a Consultation with Juliana
The Vedic Lunar New Year chart for each country is calculated when the New Moon occurs in Pisces, as seen from the location of the country’s capital. For instance, we use Washington, D.C. for the United States, where the New Moon will occur on March 29, 2025 at 6:57:46 AM. This occurs right before sunrise, so the Vedic New Year will begin on this day.
The New Moon/eclipse will occur in the First House in an intense and complicated Pisces stellium which gives mixed results. As mentioned before in this article and others, this stellium suggests that we are living in unprecedented times, both good and bad.
The Pisces New Moon/eclipse in the First House points to many important changes in the nation, much activity, and some great benefits to the nation’s citizens at large. The New Moon is conjoined two benefic planets Mercury and Venus. They are both retrograde, indicating that a little extra effort and time will be needed for their good fortune to manifest.
The mutual reception between Venus in Pisces and Jupiter in Taurus also suggests mixed results, including some prosperity and improvement in the affairs of the government and people, but also various threats and challenges that can make it difficult to deliver certain promised and desired results. These threats and challenges are further signified by the conjunction of Rahu, Saturn, and Neptune which I have discussed at length in several of my recent articles.
Additionally, the New Moon/eclipse in Pisces will occupy the fourth house of the United States Kelleher birth chart, as it also did last year. This emphasizes the potential new developments in transportation matters, infrastructure, land, real estate, agriculture, mines, minerals, immigration, possible natural and human-caused disasters, unusual weather patterns, and “socialistic agitation and trouble to the government,” according to Raphael’s Mundane Astrology.
Dominant Saturn and Sun Energy Throughout the Year
Saturn will have an especially strong impact in the United States this year. Saturn will be the King of the Year since it is the lord of the day (Saturday) when the New Moon in Pisces occurs in the United States. Saturn as the Lord of the Year has previously been associated with poor rainfall, corruption and crime, fires, and discontentment among some groups of the people. In my opinion, the fact that Saturn is entering the New Moon/eclipse axis five hours after the eclipse is a good sign of many positive changes ahead, which I have discussed in my previous article about Saturn’s Transit in Pisces.
The Sun will be the Prime Minister of the Year, also known as Mantri. The Prime Minister of the Year is the planet that rules the day when the Sun enters Aries (Mesha Sankranti). This event will occur on April 13 this year, which is a Sunday (the Sun’s day of the week). This is the chart for the Sun’s Aries ingress in the United States (Washington, DC).
The Mantri helps to oversee government and societal matters and works under the pleasure of the King. When the Sun is the Mantri of the year, this also suggests similar issues that we see with Saturn as the King. The Sun and Saturn are enemies, and in their lower expression, their partnership may suggest some conflict and rebellion (power struggles). Yet, they can work together harmoniously when manifesting through their higher expression, in which case they represent a reality check and the need for a highly disciplined and focused approach to problem solving and long-term goals.
Navaratri: A Reason for Hope at the Beginning of the Vedic New Year
Vasant (or Chaitra) Navaratri always begins with the Vedic Lunar New Year. This is the nine-night spring festival of Devi Durga, who is worshiped as the deity of power, energy, and wisdom. She comes to bless and cleanse the world and all her devotees at this important turning point, to help us set off on the right foot as we begin the year anew.
Navaratri is a very auspicious period and time of growth and transformation for those who observe it. Navaratri celebrations will begin on March 29 in North and South America, and on March 30 elsewhere in the world. Prayers and pujas are performed to help remove misery and sorrow, and to bestow peace and well-being. On the ninth day (April 5 or 6 depending on your location), the celebration of Ram Navami will cap it all off. This is the precious day of Lord Ram’s birthday, which is celebrated as the victory of light over darkness, intelligence over ignorance, and good over evil.
As my analysis shows, the new year will bring great change, both beneficial and difficult. Although some of the harshness and challenging energy of the past should improve, we will need to focus on harnessing the potential that this new year brings us. Fortunately, Navaratri reminds us to celebrate the good in life and take a positive approach.
Happy New Year to all and may this new period bring you strength and happiness!
Many of my followers have asked me to include a Buy Me a Coffee button in my articles so that they can offer support and appreciation without having to commit to a paid subscription. So to all of you, thanks so much, and here’s the button!
Buy Me a Coffee
Please note that this and all my other forecasts are based on the sidereal zodiac used in both Vedic and Western sidereal astrology, not the tropical system used by most Western and a small number of Vedic astrologers. All the astrological charts that I work with and share are calculated according to the sidereal zodiac and Lahiri Ayanamsa.
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