Wendy Cicchetti

Pisces New Moon

The New Moon in Pisces puts us in touch with a need for silence amidst the chaos, or at least the soothing sounds of natural cycles unfolding in expected ways, such as the ocean’s ebb and flow, moving shells and pebbles across the shore. Whilst the sea can be unpredictable, even dangerous in rough weather, it is peaceful on calm days. Whenever we experience a substantial difference in the normal flow, we know peace will eventually return, as we repeat the mantra to ourselves: “This too shall pass.”

Observing both the wonders and terrors of life’s twists and turns, we can seek out the invisible forces behind such developments and access a sense of spiritual power at work. One conclusion might be that it’s not for us to know what each person’s destiny holds, or which spiritual lessons they are working out — but ideally, we will gain a clearer idea of what we need to work toward for ourselves.

Since the New Moon is conjunct Neptune, one lesson revolves around compassion. This can be harder or easier to manage depending on a range of variables, including our own sense of right and wrong, and concern for others’ welfare. If a news story affects us in a deep way, we might consider which aspect is triggering a particular response, especially as Neptune shows us messages conveyed in subtle ways.

This contrasts with Mercury’s recent move into Aries — it’s more of a WYSIWYG variety of planetin-sign combinations. We will have few doubts about what Mercury in Aries wants to say, but we may be unsure as to why we feel jangled up with more Piscean energy in the mix. Perhaps something got under our skin or touched our heart, and we feel irritation or sadness, even if we can’t put our finger on why. We could even be remembering something with ancestral resonance, responding from inherited DNA. We may experience momentary flashes that seem like dreams, details we made up, or bodily sensations such as goosebumps, tingles, or arm hairs standing on end — to name a few possible signals our nervous system might send to our brain.

The New Moon also sextiles Uranus, bringing a surprise, revelation, or different angle on our situation. It happens to also widely conjoin Saturn, which might want to shut down all this Uranian newness and innovation, and bring our Neptune in Pisces observations down to earth, with apparent “realism.” But can we ever really know what is true?

Some phenomena have no discernable logical explanation. I’m reminded of how the electronic scale and digital timer in my kitchen often scale up and down, even without touching them! Replacing old batteries with new ones makes no difference. This activity started a short while after a close friend died, particularly around their funeral date. Perhaps it is some form of spirit-related activity. I’m quite Neptunian (Scorpio rising with Venus), so I could be biased! But I’m also quite Saturnian (in Aquarius), and my mind’s logical areas still try to find rational explanations, such as “the batteries must be oldf” (even the new ones) or “there’s electrical energy in me not properly discharged and it’s acting from a distance.”

Whether any of these potentials are even possible, there are obviously various theories in my brain — but on balance, I like the idea of my friend communicating through digital appliances. I have even tried having “conversations” on that basis, where electronic signals mean something in response to questions I ask out loud. These have proven to be quite meaningful dialogues! So, when Saturn comes along to quash whatever you believe to be true and meaningful, just remember that nobody has the final say on the truth.

This article is from the Mountain Astrologer by Diana McMahon Collis