The moon is on her way to being new this Wednesday March 18 in the watery and ethereal sign of Pisces at 8:23pm CST. New moon occur every month when the sun and moon are in the same sign at the exact same degree; this is known as a conjunction in astrology. New moons are linked to new beginnings; you can think of new moons as a monthly cosmic reset. If things were a mess last month this is your chance to put that in the past and begin again. The new moon is your time to set new intentions and make new wishes. Tuesday, the day before the new moon, is known as the dark moon; the perfect time each month to get quiet, do some self-reflection and clear out things that are no longer serving you.
Elements and the New Moon in Pisces: Pisces belongs to the water element meaning this is a sign that places special emphasis on feelings, moods, love, intuition and sensitivity. Pisces energy is particularly strong during this new moon. Not only are the sun and moon in the sign of the Fishes but so are Mercury, Mars and the North Node. Our sensitivity and psychic vibe will be on high during this new moon so try to carve out some quiet time for yourself. Really pay attention to the dominant thoughts parading through your mind. Is your mind holding you hostage with a litany of fears? Instead of allowing worry and anxiety bully you around get still and face your fears head-on. Instead of allowing your fears to stop you in your tracks, keep it moving. Think of one constructive action you could take right now in spite of your fears. The new moon in Pisces is the new moon of Divine Revelations. When you take a step forward, even if it’s a baby step forward, the Universe will always reveal your next step and this revelation comes via your intuition.
Modality: Pisces belongs to the mutable modality meaning this is a sign that is adaptable and flexible. You could say the new moon in Pisces is telling you to relax and loosen up a bit. If something isn’t working out in your life stay open and be willing to try another solution. One of my favorite affirmations from the late-great metaphysician Louise Hay is, “Whatever I need to know is revealed to me, and whatever I need comes to me in the perfect time, space and sequence.”
Planetary Ruler: Neptune is the planetary ruler of Pisces and it will be close by this new moon in the early degrees of Aries. This could add an element of illusions and delusions to the cosmic mix. We certainly see this being played out on the world stage as we, the general public, are having a difficult time determining what is real and what are illusions and lies. As mentioned before this new moon turns up the volume on our psychic and intuitive vibe but we must show discernment. If we don’t trust our vibe in our day to day lives we could be pulled in by others who are manipulative and don’t have our best interest at heart.
Crystals and Stones: Amethyst is a perfect stone for this new moon because it connects us to the mystical, intuitive and sensitive parts of ourselves. Amethyst is also good as a protector and helps us establish boundaries. Bloodstone helps keep out undesirable entities and energies while Fuchsite can help us discern between the truth and lies. Selenite helps clear emotional confusion and brings balance to fluctuating emotions.
Have a great new moon in Pisces everyone 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.