By Melanie Farmer
There will be two eclipses in March. An eclipse happens when three celestial bodies align, blocking each other. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon, while a solar eclipse happens when the moon blocks sunlight from reaching the Earth.
In Vedic astrology, Rahu represents the solar eclipse as the head of a snake, and Ketu symbolizes the lunar eclipse as the tail. Rahu swallows the sun, causing chaos and confusion due to the missing light of reason and sanity. Rahu is also an indicator of parasites and possession, as well as toxic stings and bites.
To understand Rahu more fully before we go into astrology, it is important to learn how Rahu’s head was severed from his body, so here is the story.
Vishnu, the protector of order, convinced the Devas and Asuras to churn the cosmic ocean, so to bring forth Amrita, the nectar of immortality. The Devas represent positive, right action in life. They act to uphold Dharma, which refers to ethical conduct, values, and thought. Dharma also translates as law that supports the Universe. Asuras on the other hand, are Adharmic, the opposite of Dharma. Adharmic action is immoral, creates suffering, is wrong, unjust and unbalanced.
The Devas and the Asuras worked together for a millennium to churn the ocean. As the ocean churned, it revealed treasures like the king of horses, celestial musicians, and Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and beauty. Poison also appeared, threatening everything, so Shiva drank it to save the world, turning him blue. Ayurveda, meaning life wisdom, emerged as the special medicine for this poison.
Once the Amrita was bottled, both the Devas and Asuras wanted it. The Devas refused to let the Asuras, followers of evil, have it, as their immortality would obviously perpetuate evil and wickedness. Therefore, a unique solution was devised.
Vishnu transformed into the enchanting goddess, Mohini. Distracted by her beauty, the Asuras forgot about the Amrita, allowing Vishnu to distribute the nectar to the Devas.
Rahu, an Asura known for his cunning, recognized Vishnu’s disguise and disguised himself as a Deva to drink the Amrita. As Vishnu, in the form of Mohini, was pouring the Amrita for Rahu, Surya and Chandra, the Sun and Moon Devas, identified Rahu as an Asura in disguise. Vishnu’s Chakra appeared and cut Rahu into two parts, resulting in Ketu as the tail.
According to mythology, Rahu managed to taste the Amrita, but only as an open mouth without a body, rendering the nectar wasted. This tale illustrates Rahu’s insatiable greed. Rahu is depicted as a demon and symbolizes the concepts of hunger, emptiness, and deception, with his toxic void being all-consuming. Rahu and Ketu are also the “out-castes” within the caste system of India. As out-castes, they are not governed by societal rules or laws.
Rahu is associated with generating illusions, delusions, and panic. He governs parasites, viruses, diseases, and consequently, pandemics. Although not a benevolent figure, he is clever and adept at instilling fear to manipulate vulnerable minds.
Rahu and Ketu are adversaries of the Sun and the Moon because they reveal the deceptions of Rahu and Ketu.
In astrology, the Sun and the Moon are luminaries and planets of light and understanding. Technically, the Sun is a star, but it is referred to as a planet in astrological terms. Our Sun is the source of our planet’s light, it is our life force, symbolizing the soul and the light of one’s being. The light from the Sun reflects on the Moon, making the Moon a luminary by reflected light. Metaphorically, the Moon represents the illuminated mind, one that can absorb the genius of Sunlight.
The eclipses, as symbolized by Rahu and Ketu, block the light of the Sun and of the Moon, respectively.
March 13-14, 2025: Lunar eclipse begins in Leo and moves into Virgo
Ketu and Moon in Virgo
Sun-ruled Leo symbolizes leadership, representing governments and bones (structure). Mercury-ruled Virgo signifies health, focused on digestion and food purity. Ketu seeks enlightenment, living in an underworld, as a body without a head. The Moon represents the mother, mind, emotions, and security. The moon rules Cancer, which symbolizes our home, where we are supposed to be able to feel safe.
Mars has been retrograding in Cancer (12/29/2024-3/12/2025). Foreshadowing effects began as soon as November 16, 2024, post-election. Mercury governs communication, money, stock-market, currency, and goods transport, corresponding to the nervous system in the body. The Mercury-ruled Virgo stock market does not like chaos or erratic behavior in leadership or government. Specific events that may contribute to stock market volatility in March 2025 include tariffs, geopolitical tensions, potential Federal Reserve rate changes, payroll reporting, and the potential for a federal government shutdown.
March 29, 2025, Solar Eclipse in Pisces
Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Rahu, and Sun in Pisces
The March 2025 solar eclipse highlights market and financial volatility, religious extremism, food safety issues, and disease outbreaks as well as the continued outcasting of certain individuals and groups.
Historically, solar eclipses are known as “King Killers,” leading to the practice of the “substitute-king ritual” in the first millennium BC, where a stand-in was executed to protect the actual king. In contrast, the United States operates as a republic rather than a monarchy. It is notable that the current U.S. president referred to himself as a king.
This article is not about DJT; however, the March 29, 2025 solar eclipse chart is not good for him. Calling himself a king was akin to waving a red flag at a raging bull.
In summary, Rahu eclipses in a sign and conjunction indicate the type of changes expected. The rate, volatility, disruption, or disorientation are already underway. The distribution of global power is shifting, and the gap between those in authority and the general population will widen. There will be a clearer distinction between those with power and wealth and those without. The outcomes will become evident as the eclipses conclude.
Preparation and flexibility are the best way to work with the month of March 2025. Then we will see what April brings.
