PISCES NEW MOON - 6 March 2019
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This is a powerfully potent New Moon as not only is it in
Pisces, the penultimate sign of the zodiac, but Neptune, Pisces ruler, is also
in exactly the same degree as the Moon! This certainly brings a double dose of
dreamy, empathetic and spiritual Pisces energy to this New Moon. Each month, at
the New Moon, we experience a mini death and new beginning in whatever area of
life the Moon is found in our chart. During this process, whatever is no longer
serving us is left behind in the dark of the moon and the seeds are planted for
something new to form in its place. While we are in this phase, leading up to
the time of the New Moon, it is a good time to be quiet and reflective, and a
perfect time to meditate and receive guidance. This is called the Balsamic
phase of the Moon and balsamic means to yield to balsam, which means soothing
and restorative. Pisces itself occurs in the balsamic phase of the entire
zodiac, and so this particular moon really asks us to let go, slow down, turn
within, rest and sleep more and pay attention to our dreams.
Pisces is that part of us that yearns to connect with spirit
and seeks to dissolve and emotional, physical or spiritual barriers preventing
a conscious connection with the Divine. Wherever Pisces and Neptune are found
in our chart, as well as the signs and planets found in the 12th
house, show the way we find it most natural to develop spiritually. Neptune and
Pisces represent the mystic in us, but also the part of us that is prone to
delusions and wearing the proverbial rose tinted spectacles! Pisces is that
part of us that would prefer to bury our head in the sand and pretend that
something isn’t happening rather than have to face the reality of whatever we
are dealing with. One of the big lessons of this sign is to learn to see and
accept things as they really are and also to stop projecting ultimate meaning
outside of ourselves, but rather we need to find it within. With Pisces we are
invited to recognise what is rather than creating illusions/delusions or
fantasies that reflect what we think we want. Disillusionment can occur wherever
Pisces and Neptune are found in the chart, but this is a necessary part of the
spiritual process; seeing this as they really are and acceoting them anyway.
Questions we might ask ourselves during this Moon are: What
do I use to escape or avoid reality? What methods can I use to form a more direct
connection to Spirit? Do I need to develop my spiritual practice? What are my
dearest and most heartfelt dreams and wishes? Where in my life do I tend to
project my ideals and fantasies rather than seeing things as they really are? Where
and how do I fall into victimhood or “poor me”, feeling that I am at the mercy
of “fate” or forces larger than myself? Do I listen to my higher guidance or do
I block it with mind chatter? What are my dreams trying to tell me, and am I
paying attention? Am I open and alert to the signs for the universe? Do I need
to work on my boundaries? Am I too empathetic and sensitive, or do I need to
develop more compassion for my fellow man/woman? What are my blind spots; what
unconscious beliefs and tendencies do I project outside of myself that trip me
up over and over again? How can I be more consciously aware and present? How
can I be more honest with myself? Do I need to get more rest? Do I spend enough
time in nature? Am I open to seeing the magic in the everyday?
It is interesting that Neptune is right next to the Sun and
Moon, heightening our sensitivity and compassion and blurring the boundaries
between us and spirit, between fact and fiction and between “us” and “them”.
This influence reminds us that we are all connected and that what happens in one
part of the world has an impact on the whole organism. We are not separate
beings, much as our ego might like us to think so. Saturn and Mars are also part of the story,
forming helpful aspects to the Sun, Moon and Neptune and also to each other.
This energy can help us to take responsibility for and act on whatever guidance
we receive from our own intuitive hunches or the signs and omens that the
universe provides us with during this time. Pisces and Neptune are great for inspiration, dreams
and fantasies, enabling us to have the visions and helping us to connect to
spirit, but they don’t exactly help us to ground it into reality! Mars and
Saturn, however, are currently both in practical, grounded Earth signs, helping
us to actually get up and do something about our intuitive hunches and guidance!
There truly is a wonderful blend of intuition, guidance, spiritual connection, inspired
action, discipline, responsibility and drive with this combination of planets!
Vesta is also part of the Pisces party, as she is also in
the very same degree as the Sun, Moon and Neptune. Vesta has priestess energy
and was worshipped as Goddess of the Hearth and keeper of the Sacred Flame.
Vesta refused to marry and her energy in the chart is that of someone who is “untouched”
by relationship. Often when Vesta is prominent it symbolises a need to cyclically withdraw from the enmeshment of
relationship to come back to oneself and become whole again; to find out who we
are and align with our own path. Vesta also represents the work we must do in
order to fulfil our dharma, which is our true, higher purpose and that which
will bring us happiness in the truest sense of the word. Sometimes sacrifices
have to be made in order to follow our own personal quest. Vesta represents
dedication and commitment to one’s path, true devotion, spiritual and magical
ritual and ceremony and the capacity to sacrifice relationships or family, if
needed, to follow one’s chosen path.
Vesta’s prominent presence during this Moon could help us to
transmute our karma into dharma. In other words, what repetitious and unhealthy
patterns, habits and tendencies formed in the past are preventing us from
stepping up to the plate and accepting our mission on earth for this lifetime? How
can we align with our true path and the reason that we are here? How can we
truly be of service to humanity? All of this Pisces and Neptune energy,
combined with Vesta, suggests that using magic, ceremony and ritual, devoting
ourselves to a spiritual practice, turning in and meditating more and truly
opening ourselves up to spiritual guidance during this Moon could really help
us to connect with our “raison d’etre” and align with our true destiny. How
beautiful!
There is so much going on during this Moon that feels
powerful and worth commenting on! Not least of which we have Uranus literally
going into Taurus at the EXACT moment that the New Moon is exact! As Uranus
finishes off his 7 year journey through brave and assertive Aries it has been interestimg
to see the teenagers harnessing their righteous anger about climate change and developing
their own form of revolution! Let’s see what happens as Uranus moves into stable
and security conscious Taurus, as it could manifest in a variety of ways.
Uranus and Taurus are not two energies that naturally gel with one another! Taurus is that part of ourselves that has a
tendency to get stuck or stagnate because we fear change, finding it hard to
see our way out of whatever situation we are in. Uranus seeks to shake up the
status quo and force change upon us, which could upset our sense of security
but could also bring a lot of excitement and new vision into our lives. So
often we don’t make change unless it is forced upon us, but once we do it
really clears the qi and can be incredibly liberating!
Taurus represents our talents that give us a sense of
self-worth and the means by which we make a living, and Uranus could potentially
release and reveal talents and abilities that we have supressed, buried, lost
and long forgotten, specifically in the area of life where Taurus is found in
our natal chart. We could experience fluctuation, breakdown or revolution with
regard to our personal and collective monetary system and may be forced to find
more inclusive, progressive and ingenious ways to deal with money and finances.
For instance, bartering could become more prominent by the end of Uranus’s stay
in Taurus. Taurus also represents Mother Earth and the natural world, and while
Uranus could shake things up and make us all too aware of what needs to change,
we could also experience a massive upsurge
in eco-friendly enterprises and sustainable living. In fact, by the end of the
next 7 years, this will probably be more of the “norm”.
It is interesting to watch the symphony of the outer planets
at the moment, all with their part to play in what happens in the next year or
so, both personally and collectively! Saturn, Pluto and the South Node are all
coming together in Capricorn at the moment, calling into question any old,
antiquated power structures and also bring the past to meet the present in ways
that are quite uncomfortable and also very revealing. On a collective level we
are seeing the past repeat itself and the dark side of power and the patriarchal
system make itself painfully obvious. One can only assume that there is method to
the madness and trust in the process. Certainly there is the potential for a
thorough detoxing and restructuring with Pluto and Saturn involved. The
financial uncertainty and change that Uranus in Taurus could bring makes
perfect sense given the current climate! Pluto and Saturn combined are calling
for us to step into our true power and truly take responsibility for ourselves
and all that we are. Combined with the South Node in Capricorn we may become
all too aware that we reap what we sow, as we are called to be completely honest
with ourselves and clear any karma and conditioning that is preventing growth.
And then there is Neptune in Pisces, the lead player in this
New Moon, reminding us that ultimately we are all in this together! On the one
hand we may just prefer to bury our heads in the sand, avoiding and escaping reality
through drink, drugs, television, movies, computer games, sleep and even
meditation! However, there is also the potential for awakening and enlightenment
through staying completely conscious and present, dispelling illusions and trying
to remain as aware of ourselves and our sabotaging tendencies as we possibly
can. Eckhart Tolle talks about the personal and collective pain body and how it
can literally “take us over” at times of stress and duress, but if we can
become more consciously aware of when it is happening, learning to step back
and “watch” ourselves, then we will be much closer to finding true peace and enlightenment.
We certainly have the opportunity to see the collective pain body right now, in
spades! It couldn’t be more glaringly obvious and any Neptunian, sensitive and
empathetic types would be feeling that most acutely.
We are going through a massive shift right now and many feel
of us feel that we are in a process of transition. This New Moon certainly
feels like it is a big part of this process, and Neptune and Pisces ask us to keep
the faith and trust that, whatever is happening in our lives and how unclear
everything may seem, we are being guided in the right direction. We are invited
to open our hearts to signs and guidance and then simply surrender and allow
the flow of the river to take us where it will. Of course that it easier said
than done sometimes, as our minds seek to control the outcome and know for
certain what is coming next!
The Sabian symbol for this New Moon, at 16° Pisces, is “In
the quiet of his study a creative individual experiences a flow of
inspiration" which Dane Rudyar describes as "Reliance upon one’s
inner source of inspiration or guidance. The individual aspects of the creative
process is emphasised as is the individual’s need for concentration and at
least inner quiet. He must have faith in his OWN SUBJECTIVE STRENGTH."
This symbol encourages us to slow down, find some quiet time and simply wait
for the guidance to come. Mercury also turns retrograde in Pisces on the same
day as the New Moon, which further compounds the need to take a step back to
reflect, review and allow our intuition to take the reins. This is not the time
to make concrete decisions, rather we are encouraged to open our hearts and
wait for inspiration to strike and the way to be revealed.
“Sometimes a change in perspective is all it takes to see
the light” Dan Brown
Much Love
Amy
xoxo
Painting: Hosanna in Excelsis Deo – Worku Goshu
My website: www.amybirdartandastrology.com
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