Sunday February 23rd at 10:32 am EST we have a New Moon in Pisces at 4º28’
Be still and gently wade into the Unknown
During a New Moon the sun and moon are in the same point in the sky, and this cycle they are meeting up in the dreamy water sign of Pisces.
Pisces energy is spiritual, creative, mystical and magical. Piscean compassion is boundless and boundary-less, finding connection and unconditional love for everyone, which can sometimes lead to burn-out or heartbreak if unchecked. Also in Pisces right now is it's ruler, Neptune, adding more of this dream-like, fuzzy energy. Neptune is idealist and deeply spiritual here in it's home sign. Also in Pisces and conjunct (next to) this New Moon is Mercury, and it's been retrograde since February 17th.
Uh oh, did I just say the dreaded Mercury Retrograde is back?Everything is gonna suck, right?
It all depends how you approach it.
Will communication be challenging? Yeah, especially if you're trying to be linear and logical with it, but we'll be aided if we're speaking from our emotions, exploring past patterns, or dreaming a new way of being.
Will technology get screwy? Most likely, but can you tap into this watery energy and try to flow through it with ease and humor?
Will travel be annoying? Probably, but only in the physical world. The astral plane is ripe for exploration under this energy. It's a good time to travel into yourself and explore your inner world.
Retrogrades ask us to play with “re-” words, like redo, review, remember, revisit, and resurrect. And being in dreamy, loving Pisces, we're going to be aided in any emotional reflection at this time. Reconnecting to our creativity and old passion projects is also supported. This is a gentle New Moon and Retrograde, if we slow down and listen. Our intuition will be on point, but our logic will be off.
Our head is foggy, but our heart is shining, so be gentle and find stillness.
This new moon is also sextile (2 signs away) from Mars in Capricorn and Uranus in Taurus, which is a harmonious relationship. Mars is also conjunct the South Node in Capricorn, helping us release some of the ways this action oriented, masculine planet keeps us pushing forward, often while drowning out the softer Piscean energy of intuition and emotional understanding. How can we stay balanced between this external, forward motion and our internal gentle guidance?
Since Mercury is retrograde, making tangible progress challenging, I think this harmonious aspect is giving us a moment to see how we want to be more effective going forward once we take some time to go through what isn't working. Use this time to review, by softening into your intuition and listening to your dreams. Uranus in Taurus is big on transformation and is also partnering with this New Moon to help us make gentle shifts in how we show up with compassion towards ourselves and others.
The challenging energy during this New Moon is the Square between Venus in Aries and Pluto and Jupiter in Capricorn.
Understandably with all this emotional energy and the potential for miscommunications, our love life and relationships might be a bit strained. The word that comes to mind with these planets clashing is Intensity. Pluto brings potential for jealousy, obsession and drama, while Jupiter can be demanding and have trouble balancing needs for personal expansion with connection. And to make it worse, Venus in Aries is uncomfortable and volatile already. Just be aware of this energy and use it to dig deeper into yourself and your connection, not to lash out and get combative or defensive. Be honest, not mean. This lovey Pisces energy should be a soothing balm, but in case you need some guidance, this video from Layla Martin is a lovely way to invite open dialog into any relationship, romantic or platonic.
Tarot Card for the New Moon: The Chariot
If you know a thing or two about tarot and astrology, you're probably as confused as I originally was at this pull. The Chariot is all about action and forward motion, travel, strength, and force. What is it doing here with dreamy Pisces during a Mercury Retrograde? It’s definitely connected to the harmonious aspects with Mars in Capricorn and the general theme of the Mars, Jupiter, Pluto and Saturn Capricorn stellium, bringing action and structure into this otherwise drifting energy.
On closer look though, this card reveals some other interesting connections. Pisces is connected to the spiritual, the unknown, the universal, comic love, and this golden haired rider is adorned with a crown bearing an 8 pointed star and moons on his shoulders. His canopy is celestial and he controls the two sphinx without reins. This card is representative of Mercury and his fiery chariot, and I see it's appearance as a sign that all is well. Mercury isn't upset being retrograde. He knows this time is what's needed for you to tap into your deeper powers and charge forward with Divinely Guided purpose when he goes direct again on March 10th. Embrace the Retrograde! Be aware of it, not out of fear, but so you know when the time has come to journey inward. Mercury goes Retrograde about 3 times a year, this is all part of the process.
Want help tapping into your intuition?
I got you covered dear one.
I'm offering a free guide to tapping into the energy of this New Moon. When you sign up you'll receive an email with advice on oils, herbs and stones to use to deepen your practice and as we approach the New Moon you will receive a guided meditation crafted to help you deepen your connection to you own inner compass through journal prompts and a sound journey. Click here to get free access to these tools.
Thank you for taking the time to discover what's happening in the sky and how that energy will reflect in your life. This time might be hazy with all this Pisces energy and Mercury in Retrograde, but that's okay! Use it to dive into your intuition and set your intentions from that space. Make time for stillness, silence, and connection to yourself and others. Listen closely, your intuition wants to support you through this, and so do I.
Join me for the Pisces New Moon Guidance here.