In the summer and up until February 2026, there will be a significant conjunction of two planets: Saturn and Neptune. Uranus, Neptune and Pluto represent the collective (processes). In January 2020, Saturn and Pluto were conjunct in the final degrees of Capricorn (also known as the ‘dictator degrees’), and we all know what that led to.
The other two major planets, Uranus and Neptune, will change signs this year, making 2025 a year of significant shifts for humanity. What’s remaskable is that the conjunction of Saturn and Neptune will take place at 0 degrees Aries: this is the Spring Equinox point, symbolizes new creation, the very beginning, the birth of something new on Earth (both personally and globally).
On March 30, Neptune will have completed its journey through the entire zodiac, will then move from Pisces (where it has been for 13 years) to Aries, starting a new era or cycle. This also marks the end of an era. Saturn will enter Aries for the first time on May 26.
Saturn represents institutions, authorities, role models, structures, and laws.
Neptune is associated with oneness, dissolving, fading away, and the galactic human.
The last time these two planets were conjunct was in November 1989, precisely at the moment of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Other past conjunctions have also marked major events such as civil
wars and the fall of leaders or idealists. However, this alignment can symbolize many things, both on a global scale and on a personal level.
When Saturn and Neptune come together, they can activate both the lowest and highest aspects of human nature. By looking at the qualities of Saturn and Neptune, you can connect them, to predict
potential themes for this period. For example, this conjunction could bring:
❥ Living a grounded life from a higher consciousness
❥ The dissolution of material structures
❥ Old patterns or power structures fading away
Saturn vs. Neptune: Contrasting Themes
Saturn
Planet Earth
Earth
Matter
Structure
Clarity
Authority
Sensory experience
Normal
Boundaries, rules
Old patterns / power
Ego
Facts
Down to earth
Rigidity
Collective consciousness
'Its time for..'
Neptune
Cosmos, Universe, Source
Water
Spiritual, ethereal
Fluidity
Blurred, veiled
Martyrdom
Extrasensory experience
Paranormal
Oneness experience
New longing
'Hardly any ego
Inspiration, dreams, art
Escapism, fleeing from harsh reality
Compassion
Collective consciousness
'It end with..'
Key Dates
❥ March 30 2025 – Neptune enters Aries.
❥ May 25 2025 – Saturn enters Aries.
❥ July 31 – August 16 2025 – Saturn and Neptune are conjunct at 1 degree Aries, though not exactly aligned.
❥ February 15 – 22 2026 – Saturn and Neptune exactly conjunct at 0 degrees Aries.
❥ February 28 – March 3, 2026 – Their final conjunction.
What to Expect
When fixed structures dissolve, rigidity can increase, while the illusion is maintained that everything is under control. Humanity is already highly polarized, and as these two opposing planetary forces come together, this polarization is likely to intensify.
❥ Avoid falling into fear or hysteria.
❥ Look beyond façades.
❥ Don’t engage in polarization - stay centered.
❥ See situations from a higher perspective and multiple angles.
❥ Contribute to bringing ‘heaven on earth.’
The power of this conjunction could be the manifestation of spiritual energy into physical reality, where dreams become reality - both for individuals and for the greater collective good.
This March, Saturn and Neptune will be close to the North Node in the final degrees of Pisces. This makes it easier (and also necessary) to fulfill life tasks and take responsibility for your
path (Saturn), and to trust your inner knowing and allow yourself to be guided by the universe - which also exists within you (Neptune).
Petra Stam
www.petrastam.com