Pisces New Moon

New Moon in Pisces at 9 degrees on February 28th, ACDT.

A new moon marks the beginning of a lunar cycle, symbolising fresh starts and new beginnings. It’s a time for setting intentions, planting seeds for future growth, and reflecting on what you want to manifest in your life. During this phase, the moon is not visible, which encourages introspection and the opportunity to align with your desires.

Piscean Energy

Pisces, a water sign, embodies highly receptive energy, focusing on feelings, emotions, and depth. With a heart-centred approach, emotions often guide life choices. For Pisces, it’s about going with the flow—embracing fate over free will and allowing life to unfold naturally rather than forcing it.

As a sign, Pisces is deeply empathetic, kind, and compassionate, possessing a strong intuitive connection to spiritual practices such as meditation, mindfulness, visualisation, creative expression (art, music, dance), and sacred rituals or ceremonies. These practices serve as a medium for connecting to both the self and spirit. During this new moon portal, you may feel drawn to these activities. Be open and receptive to the energy, even if it feels unfamiliar; you never know where it may lead you.

Current Astrological Influences

Currently, four other planets are in Pisces, along with the North Node. Collectively, Piscean energy is significantly amplified, making it a dominant force. You may find yourself drawn to themes such as:

• Wanting to sleep more

• Spending time alone

• Meditating

• A desire to rest

• Creative art forms

• Experiencing vivid dreams and receiving messages through them

  
  

It's important to take notice of your dreams. I recommend keeping a dream journal; I do this myself, and often, even years later, I can make sense of the messages I recorded.

This energy can also inspire escapism, whether through immersing yourself in a fantasy film or book or listening to music. It’s a great time for creativity and self-expression, so if you enjoy drawing or engaging in artistic projects, now is the perfect opportunity to tap into your creative outlets.

Mindful Awareness

However, be mindful of the shadow side of this energy, which can manifest as:

• Victim mentality

• Martyrdom and self-sacrifice

• The urge to try and save others

  
  

Escaping into unhealthy vices can be tempting as a form of escapism. This includes:

• Excessive alcohol consumption

• Substance abuse

• Overeating

• Excessive screen time or social media scrolling

• Avoidance of responsibilities

• Forgetting about reality

  
  

It’s important to be aware of these tendencies and find healthier ways to cope.

Collective Themes of Release

The North Node will continue to enhance this energy until July 2026. It wouldn’t be surprising if many more people turn to spiritual practices under the influence of the North Node in Pisces, leading to increased spiritual awakenings and a focus on connecting with something greater than ourselves.

Pisces represents release, surrender, and trust in a higher power. This energy brings a collective focus on letting go. Additionally, this year is a numerological 9 year, a time of endings, dissolution, and completion. While this period can be challenging, it also creates space for expansion, paving the way for fresh beginnings in the year ahead.

As the last sign of the zodiac, Pisces naturally carries themes of closure and transition. This month, you may feel a pull to release what no longer serves you in preparation for the start of Aries season on March 20th—the official beginning of the astrological New Year.

Jupiter Influence

This energy also squares Jupiter at 12 degrees of Gemini, which is Pisces’ ancient ruler. You might feel highly creative, optimistic, and ready to embark on new ventures, but Gemini’s influence suggests there’s still more information to uncover. Squares indicate blockages, so you may not have all the details yet or need to conduct additional research before moving forward.

Jupiter brings big ideas and a big vision, while Gemini seeks facts. With this combination, it’s wise to sit with your ideas a little longer and gather more information before taking action.

The new moon at 9 degrees is also a Sagittarius degree, further emphasising big ideas, ideals, and belief systems. New insights or inspirations may emerge, leading to shifts in your beliefs. You could receive guidance or encounter information that challenges or expands your worldview. Sagittarius energy is about the bigger picture and higher ideals, so be open to learning something new—it could profoundly reshape your perspective.

In Closing

This new moon invites you to be like Pisces: go with the flow, be open to receive, allow time to rest, and connect with spiritual practices, your emotions, hopes, and dreams. It's not a time to push yourself; it’s a time to open up to what is possible.

Tara xo