From Fantasy to Fire: How Neptune in Aries Will Reshape Fashion at the 2025 Met Gala
For the first time since 2011, Neptune will no longer be in Pisces! And this year’s Met Gala on May 5, 2025, will be the first to reflect the shift. For over a decade, Neptune in Pisces has defined fashion trends, bringing hyper-romanticism, ethereal fantasy, and an obsession with illusion. Think of the sheer, mermaid-like gowns, exaggerated escapism in couture, and the rise of high-glam mysticism, from tarot-inspired collections to designers crafting garments that look like they stepped out of a dreamscape. Here are some of my favorite looks from Neptune in Pisces that really showcase the wonder.
Neptune in Pisces blurs the line between reality and fantasy, and Claire Danes’ luminous gown was pure magic. The fiber-optic fabric gave the illusion of a celestial being, glowing softly like moonlight on water, embodying the enchanting, otherworldly essence of Neptune’s dreamscape.
Neptune in Pisces thrives on mysticism and divine symbolism, and Lana Del Rey’s celestial Madonna look was a vision of ethereal sorrow. Draped in flowing robes, exquisite biblically correct halo, with a sacred heart pierced by golden daggers, she embodied the archetype of the spiritual martyr, blurring the line between fashion and religious iconography.
Rihanna’s bejeweled papal ensemble was the ultimate divine fantasy. The intricate embroidery and dramatic mitre transformed her into a celestial figure, embodying Neptune’s fascination with religious iconography and sacred grandeur.
Zendaya’s hauntingly beautiful Maison Margiela gown was pure alchemy. The dark, flowing silhouette and intricate floral embroidery made her look like a mystical apparition, drifting between worlds. A ghostly bird perched on her shoulder, evoking omens, dreams, and shape-shifting myths, while her smoky eyes and deep burgundy lips added a touch of ethereal melancholy.
Neptune in Pisces embraces full transformation, and Jared Leto’s full-body cat suit was a surreal tribute to Lagerfeld’s pet, Choupette. The exaggerated, immersive costume blurred the boundary between human and animal, playing into Neptune’s fluid sense of identity.
Neptune in Pisces dissolves boundaries, and Tyla’s sand-sculpted Balmain gown was an ephemeral masterpiece, blurring the line between fashion and nature. Inspired by the sands of time, the form-fitting dress shimmered with micro-crystal studs, shifting with her every movement like an illusion. The organic texture and fluid silhouette evoked Neptune’s love of impermanence and transformation, making her look like a mythic figure emerging from the dunes of a forgotten dream.
Religious iconography and Neptune in Pisces go hand in hand. Zendaya’s chainmail gown and armored silhouette blended myth, mysticism, and illusion, embodying a Piscean vision of divine femininity and spiritual transformation.
Neptune in Pisces loves theatricality and divine archetypes. Billy Porter arriving on a golden throne carried by six men, dressed as an Egyptian deity, encapsulated the Neptunian love of transcendence, opulence, and performance as identity.
Lil Nas X went beyond fashion, fully transforming himself into a shimmering, otherworldly entity. Covered in silver paint and Swarovski crystals, he became a living, breathing dream. A literal Neptune in Pisces apparition.
Neptune in Pisces thrives on illusion and surrealism, and Janelle Monáe’s avant-garde look was a walking dreamscape. Inspired by Picasso’s cubist portraits, her multi-eyed ensemble, complete with a blinking mechanical eye, dissolved reality into abstraction, embodying Neptune’s love for distorted perception and artistic fantasy.
Neptune in Pisces blurs the boundaries between mythology and the future, and Grimes' sculptural silver gown was pure sci-fi fantasy. With its fluid, wave-like structure and ethereal glow, the look evoked the imagery of celestial warriors and otherworldly beings, embodying Neptune’s fascination with the mystical and the surreal.
Doja Cat’s eerie feline metamorphosis was pure illusion. With delicate crystal embellishments, a sculpted silhouette, and full prosthetics, she blurred the line between human and creature, embodying Neptune’s love for shapeshifting, fantasy, and surreal identity play.
Neptune in Pisces revels in illusion, and Ezra Miller’s multi-eyed optical illusion makeup was pure surrealism. Paired with an androgynous pinstripe suit and a cape, his look played with identity and perception, perfectly embodying Neptune’s dreamlike distortions.
Lil Nas X’s golden armor, regal robe, and skin-tight bodysuit was a literal metamorphosis. Shifting from royalty to futuristic android, his look encapsulated Neptune’s fluid, theatrical, and ever-changing nature.
Gigi Hadid’s dramatic, blood-red quilted coat and latex corset felt both surreal and high-fashion. The look played with proportions and texture, creating a dreamlike, almost animated presence on the carpet.
Neptune in Pisces shimmers like liquid light, and Anok Yai’s iridescent gold gown was celestial perfection. The soft, flowing tulle cape resembled angel wings or drifting clouds, giving her an ethereal, untouchable presence.
Nicole Kidman’s embroidered gown looked like the night sky in motion. With shimmering moons and stars scattered across her flowing cape, she embodied the Piscean fascination with the cosmos and the unknown.
Dramatic Celestial fashion. Iman’s golden gown was pure radiance. The structured cage dress and enormous feathered halo made her look like a cosmic goddess, glowing with a dreamlike intensity.
Neptune in Pisces loves artistic expression, and Naomi Osaka’s sculptural gown was a wearable piece of abstract art. The ruffled, asymmetrical silhouette and painted pattern felt like an impressionist dream, merging cultures and aesthetics into something beautifully fluid.
Neptune in Pisces thrives on haunting beauty and poetic decay, and Lana Del Rey’s thorned McQueen gown was a vision of dreamlike enchantment. Inspired by the patina and form of Giacometti’s sculptures, the sheer tulle veil and twisted hawthorn branches evoked a sleeping forest, as if she had been trapped in time.
Neptune in Aries: From Dream to Battlecry
But now, as Neptune moves into Aries for the first time since the mid-1800s, fashion is stepping into something entirely different. Gone are the days of fluid silhouettes and soft, dreamy ambiguity.
Aries is bold.
Aries is sharp.
Aries is direct.
And fittingly, the 2025 Met Gala theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” is the perfect Neptune in Aries debut. Stripping away illusion in favor of unapologetic self-expression, sharp tailoring, and a focus on identity as power.
For years, Neptune in Pisces gave us a fashion world obsessed with nostalgia, fluidity, and spiritual escapism. But as Neptune shifts into Aries, we trade softness for sharpness, mysticism for assertion, daydreams for revolution.
Expect the 2025 Met Gala red carpet to set the tone for a bolder, more individualistic era of fashion—one that leans into self-determination, audacity, and innovation. The "Tailored for You" dress code is especially fitting: Aries thrives on personal expression and singular identity. This isn't about blending in with trends or existing within a fantasy. It's about wearing power, making a statement, and standing firm in one’s own skin.
This shift is particularly meaningful in the context of this year’s theme. Black dandyism and the history of Black tailoring represent a defiant reclamation of power and self-presentation. The meticulous detail and precision of tailored suits, the assertion of self-worth through fashion, and the historical necessity of dressing as resistance all tie into Aries' warrior-like nature.
What to Expect on the 2025 Met Gala Red Carpet
With Neptune in Aries, I expect to see:
Structured silhouettes: Gone are the flowing, nebulous Pisces-era designs. Aries demands precision. Sharp lapels, defined waistlines, and statement tailoring.
Bold monochrome and fiery palettes: Aries is ruled by Mars, so red, orange, and powerful monochromes will likely dominate. Think commanding suits, statement pieces, and strong contrasts.
Armor and utilitarian influences: Aries is the sign of the warrior. Expect references to military-inspired tailoring, structured leather, or even nods to historical Black resistance through clothing.
Statement accessories with meaning: This is an era of symbolism as power. Expect jewelry, embroidery, or textiles that directly reference personal and cultural history.
No more hiding behind illusion: Pisces fashion often relied on sheer fabrics, lace, and dreamy layers to create a sense of mystery. Aries eliminates the haze. This is about clarity, identity, and an unfiltered presence.
The Cultural & Astrological Impact
Beyond the red carpet, this Met Gala marks a turning point in the way fashion interacts with cultural narratives. With Neptune in Aries I would expect:
Personal branding becomes even more dominant: Aries thrives on bold, individualistic identities—expect a rise in fashion that focuses on personalized statements rather than collective aesthetics.
A resurgence of DIY and custom tailoring: Neptune in Aries is all about craftsmanship, assertion, and self-sufficiency. Instead of mass-produced trends, there may be a strong push toward uniquely tailored, high-impact looks.
Fashion as direct action: The intersection of clothing and political statements will become more pronounced. With the U.S. elections happening in 2024 and global protests on the rise, expect fashion to become an even louder megaphone for resistance, autonomy, and cultural pride.
Less romanticization, more reality: Under Neptune in Pisces, fashion had a love affair with fantasy, softness, and escapism. But Neptune in Aries forces us to confront reality. Clothing becomes a weapon, a shield, a declaration.
Neptune in Aries and the Evolution of Style
As Neptune fully settles into Aries over the next several years, fashion will continue shifting away from nostalgia and softness in favor of assertion and action. The 2025 Met Gala is just the beginning of this transformation. We are entering an era where:
Trends are dictated by personal choice, not collective fantasy.
Fashion is more about movement and power than illusion.
Identity is at the forefront. How you dress will be a declaration, not just an aesthetic.
The 2025 Met Gala will be the first in many thing. It will especially be the first major fashion event to reflect this astrological shift, and with its focus on Black style, history, and tailored self-expression, it could not be a more fitting initiation into Neptune in Aries.
