The moon will be new this Thursday February 27 in the watery sign of Pisces at 6:45 pm CST. New moons occur every month when the sun and moon are in the same sign at the exact same degree; in astrology this is known as a conjunction. For this particular new moon the sun and moon will be a 9 degrees Pisces. New moons are linked and symbolic of new beginnings. Wednesday, the day before the new moon, is known as the dark moon. It’s believed that our psychic vibe is on high during a dark moon making Wednesday a great time for self-reflection, meditation. If you have a tarot or oracle card deck you could give yourself a reading for the upcoming month.
Pisces belongs to the water element meaning this new moon places feelings, moods, intuition, love, sensitivity and creativity at center stage. At the time of the new moon we are flooded with this watery Piscean energy; not only are the sun and moon in Pisces but so are Mercury, Neptune and the North Node. The new moon chart has five placements in Pisces! Emotions run deep when the moon is in Pisces. Our relationships and speaking from the heart are important now. All this Piscean energy places a special emphasis on the astrological 12th House.
Each of the twelve astrological signs relates to one of the twelve houses and for Pisces that is the 12th House. This means we could be dealing with 12th House issues during this new moon like secrets, the unconscious, self-sabotage, mystical experiences, psychic experiences, psychic vampires, past lives, karma, sorrow, endings, confinement and imprisonment. Colors linked to this new moon are greens, deep blues and light purple. You may want to utilize those colors on the day of the new moon.
Crystals and stones associated with the new moon in Pisces are amethyst, moonstone, aquamarine, bloodstone and lepidolite. Amethyst is not only protective but also aids in cleansing our energies. This is important because we can be like little “psychic-sponges” absorbing the energy of those around us. Aquamarine also shields your energy and helps in getting in touch with underlying emotional feelings. Moonstone helps you connect with your intuitive and psychic energies. Lepidolite literally has lithium in it meaning holding or working with this stone can help with depression while Bloodstone helps ground us.
The symbol for Pisces is the opposite facing fish. The fish swimming in opposite directions is symbolic of this signs mutable, changing and dual nature. This mutable nature can help us stay flexible and see both sides of a situation. The number 12 is associated with Pisces because it’s the twelfth sign and it rules the 12th House. In Tarot the twelfth card is the Hanged Man the card of surrender, letting go and spiritual enlightenment. Taking the Hanged Man and the number 12 into account the new moon in Pisces says you aren’t trapped, let go of your fear of change.
Have a great new moon in Pisces and we hope to see you in the store soon. Take care.
Kevin Casey is an astrologer and card reader who first encountered metaphysics in 1991 through the spiritual text A Course in Miracles. He began his reading practice in 2003 and joined Body Mind & Soul as a reader in 2007. His blend of astrology, numerology, and Tarot make for fascinating and insightful readings and his undying passion for pop music allows him to look at popular culture through astrological and metaphysical eyes.
He is available for both 30-minute and 1-hour personal readings at Body Mind & Soul. Bookings can be reserved at bmshouston.com/pages/kevin-casey.
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