The New Moon in Pisces
On Friday 28th February at 12.44 am (GMT), we have the New Moon in dreamy Pisces. This will be a good time to look back over the last 12 months and see just how far you have come. Then allow yourself to dream big and visualise the life that you want. What will you do, where will you go, who will you be with, how will it feel? This week’s blog will look at the energy around this New Moon and how you can work with it.
New Moons mark the start of a new lunar cycle. This is a time to set out intentions for the next 4 weeks, which will help us to achieve our goals. Generally, anything started under a New Moon should be completed by the Full Moon in the same sign. This gives us a 6-month container to work with. (The Full Moon in Pisces will be on the 7th of September) When making New Moon Wishes, you can go as big or as small as you like. If you make a big wish, you can break it down into smaller, manageable goals. This allows you to track your progress as we move through each lunar cycle.
Not all New Moon’s are the same. They are flavoured by the zodiac sign that the Moon is in at the time and influenced by the other planets. A New Moon is always in the same sign as the Sun, giving us a double dose of the sign's energy to work with. This is why people work with this energy to set their goals.
Pisces is one of the four mutable signs, which follow the fixed signs and bridge the gap to the next cardinal sign. These are the more flexible signs which welcome change and adapt to it. Pisces has themes around imagination, spirituality and intuition, making it the ideal New Moon to visualise your goals and allow your intuition to guide your steps in achieving them.
As one of the three Water element signs, Pisces is emotional, sensitive, receptive, mystic and compassionate. This is the dreamer of the zodiac and they can be ungrounded as they float through life. This New Moon is a good time to look at your own grounding techniques and how you protect your own energy. Do you have good boundaries? Do you need to stand up for yourself more? Are you being kind to yourself?
When setting your Pisces New Moon intentions, we can use the themes and energy of this sign to help us. Here are some questions you can ask yourself to get the most from this energy.
What is my intuition telling me?
How can I trust myself more?
How can I move closer to my dreams in the next 6 months?
How can I have more compassion?
Where do I need to set healthy boundaries?
Where do I need to be more gentle?
There are also some practical ways that you can work with this New Moon. As a water sign, taking a bath, or being submerged in water. If you have always wanted to try cold water swimming then give it a go now. As a gentle energy, starting a yoga practice (or recommitting to one) is a great way to gently get your body moving, if cold water swimming doesn’t appeal to you. It’s all about finding ways to heal your mind, body and soul. Maybe for you, that is starting to meditate. As a kind and compassionate sign, asking for help where you need it and offering to help others are also great ways to work with the energy.
There are a lot of planets currently hanging out in Pisces, but they are not close enough to have any influence over this New Moon.
Mars, the planet of drive and determination is over in Cancer, which can make us feel a bit stuck. Emotional and home-oriented Cancer can feel like we are pouring water on the fiery Mars energy, but Cancer is also one of the signs that pushes for action so don’t let it dampen your spirits. Watch out for mood swings and passive aggressiveness.
If you are feeling a bit stuck, don’t worry, as this New Moon will be great for getting things done. Mars is encouraging us to complete projects and get spicy in the bedroom.
We also have the influence of Jupiter, the planet that brings more and drives expansion, currently in Gemini. This is giving us a need for movement and information.
Jupiter brings us a warning under this New Moon, it’s good to wish big, but make sure it is something you can believe in. Nothing kills dreams quicker than self-doubt.
To find out what this New Moon is about for you, find your Rising Sign below. If you don’t know your Rising Sign you can find it here. And if you don't know your time of birth then you can just use your Sun Sign.
Aries Rising - It’s all about your secret and most private self
Things to do
Yoga
Have a break
Face one fear
Trust your intuition
Meditate
Share a secret
Taurus Rising - It’s all about your friends and special networks, and your hopes and dreams
Things to do
Sign up for a new class
Meet some new people
Wish on a star
Say hi to someone you see every day but never speak to
Get together with friends
Join a new social group
Gemini Rising - It’s all about your career and reputation
Things to do
Help a colleague
Start a new business
Apply for new jobs
Take credit where you have earned it
Plot your next career move
Check you haven’t become status-mad
Cancer Rising - It’s all about adventure, travel and personal development
Things to do
Explore the world
Read some books
Do a personal development course
Find a new spiritual teacher
Talk about your faith
Make a cyber friend
Leo Rising - It’s all about other people's money and where it meets yours
Things to do
Pay off, or take out, a loan
Open a savings account
Cancel a credit card
Ask for a pay rise
Try something new with your partner
Face a fear
Virgo Rising - It’s all about love and marriage, relationships, business partnerships, friends and foes
Things to do
Throw out old love letters
Recommit to your partner or try online dating
Play matchmaker for a friend
List out the qualities you look for in a partner
Think about what a loving relationship means to you
Meet friends
Libra Rising -It’s all about your daily work and health routines
Things to do
Renew gym membership
Look at your diet
Help someone else
Read a book on positive thinking
Eat healthy lunches
Meditate
Scorpio Rising -It’s all about creativity, fun, kids and romance
Things to do
Do something creative
Start a new creative hobby
Play a game
Do something fun
Play a game
Hang out with children
Sagittarius Rising - It’s all about home and family, where you come from and where you feel like you belong
Things to do
Have a car boot sale
See your parents
Sort out your photos
Get together with friends
Renovate or redecorate at home, or even move
Explore your family history
Capricorn Rising - It’s all about communicating
Things to do
Read a book
Go on a short trip
Hang out with a sibling
Learn a new language
Really listen to others
Catch up on correspondence
Aquarius Rising - It’s all about your cash, property, talents and assets
Things to do
Start a savings account
Pay bills, taxes, debts etc
Hire an accountant
Show off your talents
Get a neck and shoulder massage
Invest in a new face cream
Pisces Rising - It’s all about the image you present to the world
Things to do
Throw out your make-up and start again
Move home
Have a facial
Have an eye test
Wear a bright colour
Have a make-over
I hope you have found this week’s blog helpful. If you would like to dive deep into your own lunar astrology, then check out the lunar planning options using the button below. You can choose from one, three, six or twelve lunar cycles and work with the moon as she moves through your birth chart.
