A total lunar eclipse on March 13 coincides with tremulous shifts and uncertainty. Brace yourself for sudden twists, turns, and changes of heart, as this lunar eclipse coincides with fiery Venus Retrograde and pressure-cooked Saturn. The cosmic tides are surging, and a recalibration to a new standard of love, commitment, and security is rising.
During this lunar eclipse, Ketu, the shadowy tail of the cosmic serpent, will obscure the moon from 7:31pm – 9:13 pm pacific time. Ketu stirs up the unseen, unlocking ancient karmas and triggering profound shifts in awareness. It has the power to liberate, dissolve attachments, and release the weight of the past. This eclipse offers a rare window into how get free from regret, doubt, and heartbreak—if you’re ready to let go.
The total lunar eclipse is visible in North and South America.
According to Vedic astrology, this eclipse falls in Uttara Phalguni, a star of spiritual love, commitment, and unity. Relationship issues are in the spot light now also as Venus, the goddess of love moves through a transformational retrograde cycle until April 12. Venus Retrograde is a process of death and rebirth, shedding old ideals and confronting hard truths about love, money, and creativity. When Venus rises as Morning Star in April, a new clarity in commitment and self-worth will also rise.
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Take heed, Mercury will also turn retrograde from March 15 – April 7, amplifying miscommunication, delays, and pressing need to review situations. This Mercury Retrograde cycle is particularly intense due to its close connection with Venus Retrograde, forming a graha yuddha (planetary war)—a celestial struggle that can bring turmoil in financial decisions, relationships, and creative endeavors. As Mercury goes to war in business and trade, the impact of US tariffs will be especially volatile at this time.
Adding to the astrological storm, Saturn, the lord of karma, is combust—hidden in the sun’s fiery rays—and shaking confidence and clarity on many levels. Physical and mental exhaustion is common as heavy Saturn passes over the life-giving sun. Try to take things slowly and do things one step at a time
Despite the heavy astrology, the Uttara Phalguni lunar eclipse has a special blessing, it coincides with Holi, the Festival of Colors. This auspicious full moon celebration symbolizes renewal, joy, and a triumph of light over darkness. Holi is a time to welcome new beginnings. On the eve of Holi, bonfires are lit in the streets throughout the night and burn until morning. According to legend, these bonfires symbolize a mythical fire that spared the pure-hearted infant Prahlada from the demon Holika.
The purifying fires of Holi also symbolize a collective purification and the burning away of negativities. On this lunar eclipse, think of something you are ready to let go of, write it on a piece paper and offer it into a fire.
How these planetary transits affect you personally depends on your birth chart. Book a Vedic Astrology reading to learn more.
