Sun in Pisces conjunct Neptune in Pisces at 29°

On March 19th, the Sun in Pisces will form a conjunction with Neptune in Pisces at 29°, bringing us an incredibly powerful celestial event that marks the completion of an era and the birth of a new cycle.

Neptune entered Pisces back in 2011, meaning every Pisces Season since then, we have experienced a Sun-Neptune conjunction in Pisces. However, this is now the first time it’s occurred at 29° since 1861.

The last time this conjunction took place was literally 164 years ago, and when it did, it coincided with a time when the world was undergoing profound spiritual, societal, and ideological changes and transformations - many of which eerily mirror the shifts we are experiencing today.

In Astrology, Neptune governs dreams, illusions, spirituality, and the collective unconscious, while Pisces, its ruling sign, represents transcendence, endings, and dissolution of boundaries.

The 29° is known as the anaretic degree, signifying the peak and completion of a karmic cycle.

When the Sun, our identity and consciousness, aligns with Neptune at this degree, it intensifies a collective awakening, blurring the lines between reality and illusion, material and spiritual, our past and our future.

Historically, this conjunction has been linked to mass ideological shifts, societal upheaval, and artistic revolutions, dissolving outdated structures and paving the way for radically improved, new visions.

The last time this occurred, in 1861, the world was experiencing monumental events eerily similar now, including the start of the U.S. Civil War - a true breaking point in history.

The parallels between 1861 vs. 2025 are intense, so let’s dive into some of their similarities and what that might mean for the present.

The Sun-Neptune conjunction at 29° Pisces in 1861 marked the end of one world and the uncertain dawn of another, as its occurrence coincides with the year and time the American Civil War erupted.

Now, in 2025, the foundation of the United States feels similarly shaken and less united as we prepare for another year of dissolution, chaos, and transformation - where everything we thought was stable is questioned.

The anaretic degree (29°) is known as the final moment before a complete rebirth. Both in 1861 and now, this signals a final dissolving of illusions before a great upheaval.

In April 1861, the Civil War officially began with the attack on Fort Sumter, solidifying how the nation was deeply divided over moral, economic, and ideological issues. Many thought war would be avoided - but tensions had been boiling beneath the surface for years and finally erupted.

While a literal civil war has not broken out - and hopefully won’t - deep ideological divisions, political unrest, and rising extremism are shaking the U.S. in a way eerily similar to pre-1861. So the question for now is: Will the tensions of our era reach a breaking point like they did in 1861?

In 1861, Abraham Lincoln took office, replacing James Buchanan, who had been widely criticized for his inability to prevent the looming crisis; this was the final straw for the Southern States to secede from the Union, as they saw his presidency as a direct threat to their way of life.

In 2025, the U.S. is facing the aftermath of one of the most heated and contested elections in modern history - eerily repeating a North vs. South divide. The Sun-Neptune conjunction at 29° suggests that illusion, deception, and uncertainty will cloud leadership and governance - just like in 1861, again making the parallels undeniable.

The Civil War wasn’t the only major event of 1861 - globally, European powers were realigning as Italy was unifying, Britain was adjusting to changing world dominance, and France was expanding its imperial reach. The whole world was shifting.

Now, the world is once again at a geopolitical breaking point.

• Russia and Ukraine continue to completely reshape European power dynamics.

• The U.S. and China are engaged in economic, military, and technological conflicts that could redefine global leadership.

• The Middle East and Asia are facing growing tensions that could escalate into larger wars.

Neptune dissolves borders and realities, meaning that just like in 1861, we are on the edge of a major reordering of world power.

In 1861, the U.S. economy was in turmoil due to the uncertainty of war. The conflict forced massive shifts in industry, labor, and infrastructure, leading to the eventual rise of the industrial era. In 2025, we’re also on the brink of an economic transformation.

• The rise of AI and automation is rapidly reshaping industries.

• The U.S. and global economy are facing instability, potential recession, and monetary policy changes that will impact financial markets.

• Massive economic restructuring is already underway, just like in 1861.

We are once again seeing the dissolution of old economic structures in preparation for something entirely new.

Arguably, the biggest issues of 1861 were slavery and civil rights. The abolition movement was at its peak, and society was deeply divided on human rights, equality, and government intervention.

While the issues have evolved, we are again in a time of civil rights battles and mass protests.

• Racial justice movements are demanding systemic reform.

• LGBTQ+ rights and reproductive rights are under major legal challenges.

• Authoritarian vs. democratic governance is a global debate.

The Sun-Neptune conjunction suggests that illusion, misinformation, and ideological battles will define this fight- just like in 1861.

Neptune, at the final degree of Pisces, brings confusion, illusions, and endings before a bold, aggressive new era begins. Right now feels like the fog before the fire. Many historians and political analysts argue that we are seeing the decline of the American empire as we know it.

The political system, economic order, and global influence of the U.S. are shifting in ways we have not seen in over a century. Neptune at 29° Pisces signals the dissolution of one reality before a new one emerges. Just like in 1861, we are watching the old world die - but we do not yet know what will replace it.

The Sun-Neptune conjunction at 29° Pisces in 1861 marked the final breaking point before a new world began, and now that same conjunction is happening again on March 19th, 2025, suggesting that we are on the edge of another momentous shift.

There is an undeniable sense that we’re on the edge of history, and the similarities between then and now are scary. However, 1861 led to war, will 2025 bring the same?

History doesn’t repeat exactly, but it echoes. Will we learn from the past and avoid catastrophe, or are we destined to relive the same mistakes?

Neptune’s lesson is about dissolving illusions and embracing a new reality. Whether we like it or not, 2025 will bring monumental change from here on.