March 4, 2011: Pisces New Moon (exact at 12:46 pm PST)
The Pisces New Moon inspires us to connect in with the well of compassion that resides within each of us. As we dive into our empathetic hearts, it’s important to remember that giving of ourselves doesn’t need to equal giving away of ourselves. It’s one thing to hold space for another and desire to foster their enhanced joy, and another to let go of our needs and sacrifice ourselves in that pursuit.
Not only may our nighttime dreams be more vivid but so may our daydreams. If we find ourselves wandering in our minds, it would be of benefit to not discount the ideas, thoughts, and images that come through to us. During this Pisces New Moon the veil to our subconscious may be thinner and therefore we may be able to better access its jewels of wisdom.
As the New Moon is aligning with Mars in Pisces, we can tap into the energy of the spiritual warrior. A matrimony of our will and heart becomes a marriage made in heaven that allows us to pursue our desires here on earth. This energy also inspires a sixth sense as to which path to go, direction to follow, and way to flow. If we release our attachments to outcome, and just surrender to the process, we can achieve things that approach the magical.
This month’s New Moon falls at 14 degrees of Pisces (Sun and Moon). While everyone experiences the energies of a New Moon, if you have planets or pivotal points (i.e., Ascendant/Descendant or Nadir/Midheaven) around this degree in Pisces or the other mutable signs—Gemini, Virgo, or Sagittarius—it may impact you more intensely.
New Moon Apothecary Suggestions
Pisces is associated with the feet, pineal gland, and the immune/lymphatic systems. Pay extra attention to these parts of the body and areas of health around the time of this New Moon.
Dream journal: During the week of the New Moon, if you don’t already do so, keep a notebook by your bed. When you wake up, jot down any threads of your dream that you remember. Don’t worry if you can’t remember the whole “story line” as even capturing select images, people, or scenes may provide great fodder for learning, wisdom and healing. If it feels right, bring the journal with you during your waking hours to write down any inspiring daydreams that you may have.
Holy basil: Also known as tulsi, holy basil makes a delicious non-caffeinated “tea” that provides a meditative sense of centering while at the same time boosting the immune system and helping the body guard against stress. Holy basil is delicious hot or prepared as iced tea. Holy basil is also available as an essential oil to be used in aromatherapeutic applications.
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“As the New Moon is aligning with Mars in Pisces, we can tap into the energy of the spiritual warrior. A matrimony of our will and heart becomes a marriage made in heaven that allows us to pursue our desires here on earth. This energy also inspires a sixth sense as to which path to go, direction to follow, and way to flow. If we release our attachments to outcome, and just surrender to the process, we can achieve things that approach the magical.”
Thank you so much for this. This new moon will conjunct my MC (exact) and I have been wavering between positive optimism of change to come and worry that I have more of this stuck-in-a-rut (patience building?) experience to go. I will focus on letting go of expectations and be happy with whatever change the universe serves!
Hi, Jacqueline! I am glad that this resonated with you and hope that this shift in perspective yields for you peace and all that you desire. Blessings, Stephanie
Loved this Stephanie. Thanks for the reminder about Pisces being connected to the feet. What a week to try and break in a new pair of shoes! I really should have taken that on board, lol. I have definately been in dreamy mode all week.
Happy New Moon, Leah!! Yes, it’s quite a dreamy time. I wonder if that will radically shift next week as Uranus enters Aries. Blessings, Stephanie