New Moon @ 23 degrees Pisces 04’

March 13, 2021

2:22 AM PST

5:22 AM EST

This month's lunation occurs in tropical Pisces just as Mercury leaves the retrograde shadow zone. You will likely find that many of the setbacks, delays, detours, and glitches encountered over the last several weeks will begin to dissolve beyond this New Moon. And while new potentials are emerging, absolute clarity or certainty are not hallmarks of this New Moon, so move ahead with some level of caution.

This Piscean New Moon conjoins both Venus and Neptune, two archetypes that, especially in combination, strongly relate to idealization, romanticism, and experiences of unity. As always with astrology, such themes can have both positive and negative manifestations, so be mindful of both.

On the negative side of this lunation, we need to be mindful of failing to see the reality of a relationship, opportunity, or situation that emerges or reaches a turning point under this New Moon. Be wary of falling for facades that might obfuscate potential pitfalls or more complexity that might not be obvious from surface appearances.

Under such a combination of archetypes, one might act or respond in an overly emotional manner and not critically assess what's going on. Temptations might be all the more alluring, so be aware of that reality, especially concerning anything begun now. Additionally, some can effortlessly slip deeper into harmful, escapist outlets.

On the other side, however, romantic idealism, creative visualization, and various outlets for exploring the fantastic are not all inherently self-destructive. Consider also the capitalistic and materialist bias against legitimizing anything "non-productive" or absent of utilitarian value.

Neptunian experiences can open us to incredibly numinous encounters that can inspire, awaken, and spiritually invigorate. Most things that humans eventually enact or create begins with some visionary process--the revelation, idea, or image that arrives in a moment of mundane transcendence.

The Venusian component to this lunation brings in the creative, aesthetic, and relational. In consideration of what was mentioned above, relational interactions may not be what they initially seem. Still, they can also be our entry point for encounters that challenge materialist assumptions. This New Moon has the potential to, albeit briefly, open our hearts to soulful encounters and experiences that awaken us to beauty, mystery, and reverence.

The New Moon's sextile to Pluto also correlates with the amplification of cathartic emotional experiences providing a brief moment where more profound levels of connection and feeling pervade the collective. Be mindful of this over the few days surrounding this New Moon, as sensitivity is magnified and interest in the hidden, obscure, and incredible can become compulsive.

Yet, this New Moon may also be a refreshing break from the tension-filled lunations of the past several months, a moment to disconnect from limiting conceptions or routines, and a chance to restart one's faith in the inspirational or uplifting. Look for boundary dissolving experiences, especially in connection to others, that allow a momentary glimpse of a more idealized or even hyperreal reality from the usual day-to-day.