Sometimes, the Moon does not just travel through a sign. Sometimes, it passes through events and, almost literally, through history. This year, its story embodies Easter symbolism itself.
On Good Friday, in the early afternoon (April 18, 2025), when tradition dictates a suspension of time, the Moon enters Capricorn—a sign that embodies discipline, order, sacrifice, and the inner strength to continue despite pain. It is during this time that the crucifixion of Jesus Christ is remembered, whose life’s journey became a symbol of an ascent culminating in sacrifice.
It is no coincidence that His birth is believed to have taken place around the winter solstice, when the Sun enters Capricorn.
Returning to Easter, the night of resurrection comes from Sunday to Monday (April 20-21). Almost precisely at midnight, the Moon transitions into Aquarius—the bearer of light, change, and new hope. As if to remind us that after every darkness comes light. Aquarius brings a breath of relief, freedom, a new perspective on things, and most importantly: the future.
In the symbolic time of Easter, we move from suffering to awakening. From the cross to rebirth.
Jesus and Astrological Parallels
If we delve even deeper into astrological symbolism: According to some theories, Jesus was born at the beginning of Capricorn. In astrology, each day after birth corresponds to one year of life—a principle known as progressive solar development (in the horoscope). If He was crucified around the age of 33, His progressed Sun would have already been in Aquarius.
What began as the fated journey of an individual gradually transformed into a vision for all Christians. And it is precisely this journey that the Moon mirrors during this year’s Easter—from Earth to Spirit, from discipline to liberation, from Capricorn to Aquarius.
Summary of Symbolism:
- Capricorn: Order, an upward path, inner responsibility, the weight of the mountain, tradition, trial.
- Aquarius: Freedom, a new vision, the courage to change established norms, a vision for the collective, spiritual renewal.
This is an extraordinarily beautiful and profound symbolic arc—astrologically, spiritually, and mythologically. During this year’s Easter, we can perceive not only the lunar movement in the sky but also a deeper reminder of personal transformation.
Die to the old. Be reborn to the new. Within yourself.