The new year always brings new reasons to take better care of yourself. And your 2025 horoscope is no exception. For the next 365 days, the stars are inviting us to heal from our past and find new ways to evolve. It’s a big assignment but probably a much-needed one.
As we kick off the year, Mars continues to retrograde in Cancer until February 23rd. As a result, we’ll all be feeling lethargic (let’s go back to bed, shall we?). If you do anything at all, use this time to conserve your energy, surround yourself with comforts, stay present, and keep your plans flexible (see: cancelable).
Around the same time, the North and South nodes (aka the Nodes of Destiny) enter Pisces and Virgo, respectively, on January 11th. The Nodes aren’t planets, but they are points on the moon’s axis. In astrology, those points indicate what needs our attention now (the North Node) and what we’ve already experienced (the South Node). This transit encourages us to use spirituality (whatever that means to you) to get a little more grounded and heal over the next year and a half. If you take the universe up on it, you might gain a greater sense of interconnectedness and acceptance. Love that for us.
On March 1st, Venus begins to retrograde in Aries through Pisces until April 12th. Venus, the planet ruling romance, values, and aesthetics, wants us to rethink our alliances. Are there any relationships that aren’t working anymore? Are there some worth giving a little more TLC? This is a great time to assess.
While Venus is traveling backward, it meets up with the sun on March 22nd, making it the perfect day to get clear on your romantic relationships. (It’s very good for DTR talks.) It’s also an ideal opportunity to nurture your relationship with yourself. Schedule a massage, book that class at the gym, or give yourself five minutes to stare at the ceiling for no reason.
Not long after, Neptune, the planet of spirituality and idealism, heads into Aries on March 30th. That transit wants us to believe in our dreams and see them through to the end. If you need motivation, this is your moment!
As we move through the last month of spring (at least in the Northern Hemisphere), Saturn enters Aries on May 24th, staying there until September 1st. This period gives us a chance to take charge of our lives at work and outside of it. Think about the ways you can be more in control.
Jupiter, the planet of luck and expansion, is in chatty, always-busy Gemini until June 9th, when it enters Cancer for the next year. Once it’s swimming in Cancerian waters, Jupiter sends extra nurturing, protective, artistic, and compassionate vibes our way. We need them!
On July 7th, innovative (often chaotic) Uranus moves into Gemini until November 7th (when it retrogrades into Taurus for a bit). That transit wants us to think about how our actions and words align—or don’t. By the time Uranus hits Taurus, you can use those insights to develop practical solutions and move forward.
Eclipse season will also shake things up this year (like every year). The first is a lunar eclipse in Virgo on March 14th, encouraging us to lean into mindfulness. Then, we’ll have a solar eclipse in Aries on March 29th, igniting our passions and self-esteem. When the lunar eclipse in Pisces on September 7th hits, our emotions will be front and center. We’ll cap the season off with a solar eclipse in Virgo on September 21st, prepping us for a fresh start. There’s something in here for everyone!
And, of course, no year would be complete without a few Mercury retrogrades. This year they’re happening March 15th to April 7th in Aries and Pisces, July 18th to August 11th in Leo, and November 9th to the 29th in Sagittarius and Scorpio. Because these are all happening in water and fire signs, you might feel tired and irritable. Not ideal. Still, remember that Mercury retrogrades are a chance to refresh and rethink how we communicate, our attitudes, and our beliefs. Focus on improving your life. Don’t partake in the drama.
The way each of these transits affects you depends on your birth chart—or a map of where the planets were in relation to the place you were born at the time of your birth. So, below, we explain what’s in store next year for you. You can read up on your sun sign or your rising sign (both impact the way these transits hit you). You’ll also find ways you can take care of yourself during this next trip around the sun, which is the whole point, right?
Aries
You are a force to be reckoned with. But even someone as fierce and resourceful as you needs sleep and time to decompress. And that’s your assignment in early 2025 as Mars, your planetary ruler, retrogrades until February 23rd.
If you start practicing boundaries and limits early on, you’ll be prepared for Venus and Mercury’s backslide through your sign between March and April. That transit also wants you to avoid biting off more than you can chew. While you’re figuring out how much you can really take on at once, spend time thinking about ways you can enroll the help of others. That’s what Neptune and Saturn want from you as they align with your sign from March 30th to October 2nd and from May 24th to September 1st.
Maybe it’s obvious by now, but your self-care assignment for 2025 is to do less! Sign up for our Do Less Challenge, set boundaries, rethink your to-do list, and seek out sources of support. It’s time to lean out, Aries!
Taurus
You’re known for your down-to-earth nature, but 2025 wants you to go deeper. From March 1st to April 12th, Venus, your planetary ruler, retrogrades in Aries. And, like all retrogrades, this one wants you to reflect on your values, what makes you happy, your relationship with yourself, and your relationship with others.
Maybe that means taking a step back from the party scene and implementing more rest into your life (especially in early spring). Whatever action you take, the goal is to do what’s best for your well-being. You don’t have to cancel your plans though. Maybe you just switch things up, planning more low-key events at home, and centering hangouts on conversation and coziness when Uranus realigns with your sign in the late fall . Sounds soothing, right?
Gemini
Jupiter, the planet of expansion, has been in your sign since May 25th 2024, and it’ll be there until June 9th 2025. Hopefully, you’ve noticed a major confidence boost over the last year. If not, take advantage of the spotlight during the next several months. On July 7th Uranus enters Gemini, and shakes up your social life—likely for the better!
To take advantage of these big transits, think about how you can expand your social circle. Who are the people you’ve been meaning to reach out to? What friendship could grow with a little extra care? Keep an open mind, stay flexible with your plans, and you may learn more about yourself, others, and the world.
ICYMI, community care counts as self-care. So bookmark these deep conversation starters for moments of connection with your people. It’s gonna be a fun ride, Gem!
Cancer
Jupiter, the planet of expansion, growth, and adventure, is coming for your sign on June 9th. This transit encourages you to be your most emotionally mature self, resolving interpersonal struggles, developing healthy friendships, charming the pants off everyone, and nurturing your relationship with yourself.
While all of that is exciting, the last bit is probably the most important for your mental health this year. Harness this big Jupiter energy by showing yourself some love in the form of gratitude journaling (“Things I appreciate about myself” is a solid prompt!), a new affirmation routine, or developing an appreciation for boundaries.
Leo
When progressive Uranus moves through chatty Gemini from July 7th to November 7th, it’ll activate the humanitarian and social areas of your chart. That transit wants you to broaden your horizons and shift your attention to those who could use some kindness. But, in social Leo fashion, making it a group event will maximize the benefits.
Around the same time (July 18th to August 11th, to be exact), Mercury retrograde is happening in your sign. That could bring old friends back into your orbit, so take advantage! Engaging with your community to better the world is an act of self-care since it can prevent loneliness, create connection, and align with your values (aka the things that are most important to you). Go get ’em, Leo!
Virgo
On January 11th the South Node hits your sign, encouraging you to uncover secrets, fears, and setbacks you’ve been avoiding for a while now. Over the next 18 months, you’ll have an incredible opportunity to heal the stuff you’d normally gloss over. Plus, the lunar eclipse on March 14th and the September 21st solar eclipse happening in your sign will put these issues front and center.
Maybe it’s fostering self-compassion for your mistakes, identifying habits that just aren’t working anymore, or accepting parts of yourself you’d rather ignore. It’s hard work (sometimes called shadow work), but the payoff is massive. With that challenge ahead of you, prioritize positive self-talk, feel those big feelings, and try to validate yourself instead of seeking affirmation from external sources.
Libra
When the North Node enters Pisces on January 11th, you’ll be in the mood for a healing journey. As an air sign, you’ll likely benefit from learning something new or getting into the arts. And with Pluto getting comfortable in innovative Aquarius, a new creative hobby might be more beneficial than you think.
If you can, try to keep up those outlets as the Venus retrograde in Aries (March 1st to April 12th) slows your motivation. Even if you get wrapped up in your career and relationships stuff (classic Libra distractions), expressing yourself can help you decompress.
When you’re losing steam, harness the vibes from Uranus in Gemini from July 7th to November 7th and switch things up. Maybe a knitting club or a monthly paint class is exactly what you and your crew need right now.
Scorpio
Welcome to your soft era, Scorpio. To be honest, it may have already begun when Mars started moonwalking in early December. Though the planet of action will go direct on February 23rd, you can expect the slow, tender vibes to stick around through the year. That’s because your modern planetary ruler, Pluto, who's currently in Aquarius, is urging you to let your guard down and nurture your relationships in meaningful ways.
Go ahead, be mushy and let your people know that you’re here for them with a just-checking-in text, a deep conversation, or a would you rather question. That’ll be especially impactful during the solar eclipse in Virgo on September 21st. In 2025, your job is to make sure the people you love know how much you care. You’ll feel fulfilled when you do.
Sagittarius
Your ruling planet Jupiter is shining a spotlight on your work and social life, Sag. In the first half of the year, the planet of expansion and growth will linger in social Gemini until June 9th. Then, on July 7th, Uranus, known for making waves and starting fresh, enters Gemini until November 7th. Both of these transits are impacting your seventh house of interpersonal connections, making you super popular. Wee!
You can optimize this time by developing relationships with work colleagues you love (not awkward icebreaker questions for work, anyone?). Who knows, they might become your new best friends. Tending to those new relationships will be extra helpful as Mercury, the planet ruling communication, retrogrades in your sign (and Scorpio) from November 9th to the 29th.
Of course, while you’re making more time for others, don’t forget to take care of yourself. Ramp up the positive self-talk, blast your favorite song in the car, or plan a Sunday bed rot.
Capricorn
When your planetary ruler, Saturn, heads into Aries on May 24th, it will enter your house of ~family affairs~ until September 1st. Like you, Saturn is a rule follower who loves a routine. Utilize this always-on-time energy to schedule more quality moments with your fam. That could help you cultivate a healthier dynamic with them going forward.
Then, on June 9th, lucky Jupiter enters Cancer, which is opposite your sign. This makes it a great time to assess your goals in work and life. While your main objective is to set realistic expectations, you can still dream big! Make a vision board for the next six months of 2025, using creativity to whip up a visual representation of what you want to achieve.
Aquarius
With Pluto, the planet of transformation and healing, securely in your sign until 2043, the stars want you to lead with your opinions and ideas. It’ll be a change of pace for your chill self, but that might be just what you need.
Your emotions will also be top of mind toward the end of the year as Uranus, which governs the unexpected, waffles back and forth between social Gemini and earthy Taurus (starting November 7th). These transits will strengthen the part of your chart that rules self-expression and your emotional foundation. Translation: Your innermost emotions are going to get real intense.
This is an excellent time to feel your feelings. If you’re not sure where to start or what you’re even feeling, spend some time with a feelings wheel. See if you can identify the emotions that are bubbling up for you. Then, prioritize sitting with whatever’s going on without fixing it. Maybe it’s a weekly bubble bath, a daily shower cry (no judgment), or a solid journaling practice. Use what works, leave what doesn’t.
Pisces
You’re stronger than you know, Pisces! While you’re definitely one of the most intuitive signs in the zodiac, 2025 is going to prove that you can also be independent, effective, and achieve whatever you put your mind to. That’s because, starting January 11th, the North Node enters your sign, energizing you through the summer of 2026.
Then, when the eclipses hit your chart in the spring and fall (especially the lunar one in your sign on September 7th), the universe wants you to let go. Think about the unhealthy situations, friends, or people you need to set limits with or lose altogether. By the time you’re done you’ll have a clearer picture of who appreciates you in your full glory (perhaps even a new romantic interest).
Your assignment is to become a boundary-setting savant. Think about how you want people to treat you. Then, kindly and calmly explain your boundary to whoever needs to hear it (giving them advanced notice before you hang out is always a good idea). If you’re extra clear and reinforce your limits, this process might just change your life (or at least your year).
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