Darkmoon Eclipse in Aries: The Burning Frontier of the Phoenix

The significance of this Darkmoon at 9 Degrees Aries on 29th of Apri

Ending the numerological 9 year cycle, this Darkmoon serves as a key to unlocking future growth and transitions. Moreover, It is a pivotal moment in that marks the reset point for the astrological Darkmoon New Year, filled with powerful transits, transformations, and new beginnings that will influence the next six months and extend into the next 20 years.

The Darkmoon occurs at 9 degrees Aries, when the Sun and Moon align in conjunction on the 29th of April at 9:57 PM.

Partial Solar Eclipse and Its Impact

This event also features a partial solar eclipse which amplifies the shadow work initiated during the Libra-Aries Eclipse cycle. It opens pathways for expansive new beginnings that have been in development over the past 18 months.

Eclipses create energetic portals along Earth's ley lines and ancient pathways, and fascilitate profound releases on both a personal and environmental level. Each eclipse set generates energy shifts, enabling leaps in consciousness when we engage with intentionally.

While this eclipse calls for leaps of faith into the unknown, other celestial alignments are influencing collective and personal growth. Understanding your own placements and their opposites is crucial, as this eclipse acts as a massive reset, flushing out collective shadows. Eclipse themes can be felt three weeks before and after the event and will continue unfolding for six months.

The Sabian Symbol for 9 Degrees Aries

The Sabian symbol for this Darkmoon is "A crystal gazer," representing an inner realization of wholeness and the ability to perceive life as a cohesive whole.

This is a potent activation of inner sovereignty, warrior energy, and the pioneering spirit, empowering individuals to step fully into their own power.

Venus and Black Moon Lilith: Feminine Power Rising

Venus in Aries has reset as her morning star point, though she remains in retrograde. She highlights areas where we have been out of balance with our power and sovereignty, preparing us to reclaim our essence. She embodies Pallas Athena, the Victory Goddess/Warrior Queen and bearer of the sword of absolute truth and power.

Black Moon Lilith in Scorpio amplifies Venus' influence, intensifying themes of creative suppression, sexual energy, and the reclamation of sacred tantric wisdom. Squaring Pluto, this alignment generates volatile energy that challenges false power structures. The Great Priestesses of Sacred Tantric Practices are being called to reclaim all that has been lost, accelerating the collapse of outdated paradigms.

This nine-month transit (March 27 - December 20) sparks movements for reproductive freedom, personal sovereignty, and sacred rage-fueled transformation. Similar planetary alignments were present during the global women's marches opposing restrictive policies, signaling another wave of collective uprising.

Neptune’s Ingress into Aries

On March 30, 2025, Neptune enters Aries at 0 degrees, coinciding with another Darkmoon. This alignment catalyzes a phase of introspection, innovation, and spiritual expansion.

This point activates Earth's equator line, sending waves of energy through regions such as New Zealand, South America, Africa, and Asia.

How This Eclipse Affects Your Chart

Where this eclipse falls in your natal chart determines its specific influence:

1st House: Transformation in self-identity and personal expression.
2nd House: Financial shifts and a focus on material security.
3rd House: Improved communication and connections with siblings.
4th House: Home and family dynamics come into focus.
5th House: Prioritisation of creativity, children, and romance.
6th House: Work routines and co-worker relationships evolve.
7th House: Partnerships and alliances take centre stage.
8th House: Financial planning, debt management, and shared resources.
9th House: Travel, higher learning, and new perspectives.
10th House: Career advancements and shifts in public life.
11th House: Evaluating friendships and community connections.
12th House: Deep healing, introspection, and the need for rest.

It’s also crucial to consider how the 1st & 7th, 2nd & 8th, 3rd & 9th, 4th & 10th, 5th & 11th, and 6th & 12th houses work in conjunction between inner and outer experiences.

The Rise of the Feminine Phoenix

This is a time of the Great Feminine Phoenix, ever alight through the burning times. Though she may burn completely, she always rises again—stronger, more radiant, carrying wisdom and healing within her tears. She is within us all, and it is time to remember her.

Summary of This Eclipse

This eclipse calls for radical self-honesty, reclamation, and bold new beginnings. It asks us to take leaps of faith into the unknown while embracing transformation.

Eclipses are not auspiious times for rituals, as the celestial bodies themselves create the magic, offering intead a moment for humble reverence.

Plants for This Eclipse

These plants support Aries energy and assist in aligning with the eclipse's transformative power:

Rosemary – Enhances memory, focus, and clarity.Ginger – Boosts energy and vitality, aligning with Aries' fiery nature.
Nettle Leaf – Provides nourishment and stress relief.
Calendula – Encourages confidence and self-expression.
Lady’s Mantle – Strengthens feminine energy and promotes healing.
Thyme – Offers protection, grounding, and mental clarity.
Elderberry – Supports cleansing, protection, and spiritual connection.
Bergamot (Bee Balm) – Elevates joy, passion, and creativity.
Roses – Embodies love, beauty, and Venusian energy.<