On Sunday, February 23rd(7:32 am PST and 10:32 am EST) the moon begins a new cycle in the watery and fluid sign of Pisces. The sign that prefers to speak in metaphors, connects with images, and calls the land of the imagination home. Pisces knows how to blend, she knows how to flow, and she can merge into anyone or any THING. For a Pisces, it’s less about sight and more about sensing. Here’s the thing: not only does she sense your feelings; she feels them as if they were her own. You’ll likely recognize her for her compassion and her gentle and loving spirit that flows from the inside out. It’s true that some might call her a mystic, others a poet, or an artist, and still others may see her as a dreamer. Her deepest treasure is her inner world, and oh, does it seethe with life. Since Pisces is often without edges, it’s easy for her to drift… And drift… And drift. Warning: Her shadow might appear when the world out there becomes too much to feel, so she’ll do what she does best – she’ll escape from the world “out there” or find a way to numb herself or at the very least she’ll try to disconnect.

So what does this mean for this New Moon? 

A New Moon is a time to create, a time to breathe new life, and a time to birth the unknown and bring it into visibility. Pisces energy aids us in the process of reflection, especially since Mercury is in retrograde and is cozied up close to this New Moon. So while Pisces might invite us to dive deep into our inner world, we must also keep in mind that confusion might creep in as lines and boundaries become blurred. It’s also not uncommon for illusions, deceptions, and delusions to show up and blind us from what’s real. 

Keep in mind that when Mercury, the planet associated with our perceptions, thoughts, and communication is retrograde, we tend to see a disruption with our technology, delays in travel, contracts needing revisions, and there tends to be more misunderstandings in our conversations. As you can see, Mercury is a little bit of a trickster and while these setbacks might frustrate you, I assure you that’s not his purpose. When his energy goes retrograde, he’s actually here to help us pay more attention to the moment. He wants you reflect, deepen, and revise your perceptions so that you can have a clearer connection. If you do experience miscommunications with a friend, lover, or co -worker, make sure you take the time to address and uncover what’s behind the misunderstanding. I’ll also add that if you find yourself getting ready to start up a new relationship, just be aware that under this influence, feelings may change. Also, don’t be surprised if an old friend or two from your past shows up with perhaps an opportunity to resolve something that needed some extra tending or maybe she’s here to help you tune more deeply into your intuition. 

So with this Piscean energy go ahead and cozy up with a book, seek out some poetry and song lyrics that connect you to your soul, or maybe even carve out some time for yourself to paint or create some type of art. Or maybe you feel drawn to meditate, write out your dreams, or do some guided meditations, or creatively journal your thoughts. In other words, find ways to use your imagination so that you can deeply listen to what your soul really needs. 

With the North Node making a helpful aspect to this New Moon, it’s likely that our creativity and what we dream up for our life becomes necessary for our soul’s evolution. With that in mind maybe you can take some time to think about: What are the dreams and wishes I desire most? What dreams have felt just out of reach? How can I connect more deeply to my imagination? What keeps me from tuning in? What is the vision I have for my life? How would I like to see this vision come more into focus? What in my life feels blurry right now? What might the blurriness be trying to teach me about my dreams? 

I’d also like to add that Mars, the fiery planet that channels our passions and drive, happens to be in Capricorn and is making a helpful aspect to this New Moon. This is great energy to help you feel more confident. It will give you the courage you need to face your fears and move forward with your dreams. This doesn’t mean there isn’t difficult work in front of you, but rather that you have what you need to face it. While it might feel tempting to return to your old ways, something in you knows there is no going back.So if there’s something you need to release or let go of, now is the time. If anxiety or self -doubt start to creep in, then do your best to find your center and ground yourself into your deeper truth: I am more than capable to follow after my dreams, trust my intuition, and make the necessary changes I need to bring these dreams into reality. 

Lastly, if you find yourself moving towards (insert your method of escape) do your best to ground yourself and practice being present to what the moment wants and needs from you. 

While we all might feel pulled during this New Moon to go within and create something new, we will all experience this lunar energy differently depending on where Pisces is located in your chart or if you have a natal planet associated with it. If you would like a more personalized reading, I’d love to set up a session with you.

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[*Note* The ABOVE contains a personification of the sign Pisces. The sign is not gendered and the SHE could just as easily be used as HE.]