Pisces New Moon– 2024

By Tracy Cook

Where should my focus be during this next 29-day cycle? 

When we draft a chart for the new moon, we get a sense of the energy that will be up for processing for the next 29 days. 

Okay what is this cycle about?    Finding our gentle.  Finding our intuition.   Dreaming and connecting to the bigger.   

Pisces New Moon 

March 10, 2024

1:00am PST *note one hour before daylight savings time begins in USA

20 Pisces 17   

Landscape 

As I said in the beginning of the year (during Cap new moon) the Astro landscape for this year has a lot of tumult as we prepare for the second half of the decade.   In 2024, one thing that will serve all of us is using each new moons and the 29-day lunar cycle to ground down the lesson and opportunities of the sign.  Let’s take the knowledge of these 29-day cycles and go for it!  

Pisces: The Final Water Sign and End of the Zodiac  

We are in Pisces, the final water sign.   Pisces glyph is two fishes going in different directions but tied together.   Water speaks to emotions and in Pisces they can be complicated, on one hand we feel this way and on the other hand we feel that way, like the fish.  Finding our path in the middle of complicated Pisces is tricky.  Even if all the facts are laid out in front of Pisces there is still something that comes up that feels bigger.   How we connect to the space that is bigger than our little humanness is part of the Pisces journey.   It is also scary.  During this lunar cycle big questions or feelings that are overwhelming may pop up.   What is the meaning of life, type of questions.   Luckily Pisces knows the power of intuition, meditation, and being reflective, psychological, or spiritual helps soften the scary.  Also tapping gentle Pisces impulses that are based in empathy, sympathy, and humanitarian is soothing. 

As discussed in the previous lunar reports we are in the middle of big planetary changes.  We have Jupiter and Uranus forming a conjunction in Taurus in late April and then Jupiter enters Gemini in June.   Our already overwhelming social media world is about to get juiced up with Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system.  There are big astrological energies looming offshore.  Intuitive Pisces could be informing us of some shifts that we may need to make in preparation for those new energies unfolding this year and the next two years.  

When Pisces is elevated, it is artistic, creative, compassionate, it speaks from the heart and brings others into its dreamy world.  It paints a world that we all want to be in.  No surprise that Pisces rules films.   When it is less elevated, Pisces is vague, unreliable, wishy washy and prone to hide.   Pisces can also stay stuck in a pattern filled with stories that verge on martyrdom and some Pisces can over use drugs and alcohol.     

Pisces is so sensitive it needs freedom.  It likes to get lost in something and disconnect from the noise of the day and in the brain.  Freedom from feeling overwhelmed is powerful even if it is only five minutes of freedom.  Sitting down in a quiet corner with no technology is a respite.  Of course, a bath or shower will do wonders for the soul and the brain during this Pisces cycle.  

On the 29-day lunar Pisces month we may find ourselves daydreaming more than usual.  We might be a little less reliable, a little harder to pin down.   We could also be more creative and using our intuition in new ways.   We certainly could get lost in movies. Perhaps we are even moved to tears by art.  Finding and tapping our gentle nature is the gift of Pisces.  

The new moon falls a few hours after a harsh aspect between Mars and Uranus which may have generated a lot of angst.   We benefit by the soothing Pisces cycle.   

Looking at the chart for the Pisces New moon we have a landscape for unique opportunities this 29-day cycle.   The Sun and Moon are sextile Uranus.   Uranus in Taurus brings the practicality that Pisces needs.  Something that was fuzzy may now have a pragmatic solution.   It might seem weird or odd at first blush but as you ponder the opportunity it starts to make some sense.   Watch what comes up from out of the blue.  Does it speak to something from out of your dreams?   Is it offering a freedom that you didn’t even know you were seeking?   Uranus, the genius can work with the Pisces high intuitive and offer something brilliant.    Something may pop up where you say, “Wow I would never have come up with that, but it is kind of perfect.”  

The new moon chart also has Sun Moon semi sextile Mars in Aquarius.   There is a desire to act with and for a group.  Swift actions may be needed.  At the same time our tender and humanitarian nature may need the help of a group.    Whatever is underneath the surface (like the Pisces oceans) may not be clear, but we could still be drawn to act quick on something that later could be important.  How our intuition speaks to us could take all kinds of curious turns.   What is critical is how we listen to it.   Pisces reminds us that we have an intuition and a gut and in the end that might be the most important lesson to gain during the 29-day lunar month. 

Mercury 

A few hours prior to the new moon, Mercury leaves Pisces and enters Aries.  While the Pisces lunar cycle asks us to be reflective and consider our intuitive and humanitarian nature, Mercury the planet of communication is in warrior Aries.   How will we respond when we hear ‘fightin’ words’?   Or how will others respond if we have the sharp tongue?    Mercury retrogrades for all their pain in the ass-ness are reminders to take a moment.  Perhaps Mercury in Aries reminds us there may be a place to tap the mind and mouth of our inner warrior.  

And then there is the fact Mercury will be in Aries for quite a while since it is retrograde starting on April 1.  The last time Mercury retrograded in Aries was spring of 2018, 2017, 2012 and spring of 2011.  You may want to consider what was going on at those times for a possible revisit of themes. 

As always, we double check all our lists.  If we are traveling, we make sure our flights and travel arrangements are locked.    Those people who run with super tight daily schedules who may want to put in more time and wiggle room in the event of glitches or traffic.    

The mercury shadow starts on March 18 and ends on May 13 so we could see things pop up before the retrograde, intensify during the retrograde and then work its way out by the end of the shadow.   Why we are experiencing it is the work of our intuition. Perhaps there is a lesson in any retrograde bumps which Pisces intuition understands.  

3/18/8:39pm PDT      Mercury enters shadow 15 Aries 58 

4/1/3:14pm PDT        Mercury stations retrograde 27 Aries 13

4/11/4:03pm PDT      Mercury cazimi Sun 22 Aries 32

4/ 25/5:54am PDT     Mercury station direct 15 Aries 58 

5/13/2:02am PDT      Mercury leaves shadow 27 Aries 13 

Eclipse Season 

On March 25 at 12:00 am (PDT) the moon forms a penumbral lunar eclipse at 5 Libra 07.  This eclipse is tied to the October 14, 2023, annual solar eclipse and it is connected to the Total eclipse next month on April 8.  Both eclipse paths are in USA.    The October eclipse unfolded at the time of the Hamas attacks and the response by Israel.  Now we have this lunar eclipse which could revisit the Mideast conflict.   

The Moon in Libra is always looking for balance and is the sign of negotiations.   Venus the ruling planet of Libra is in a conjunction with Saturn in Pisces.  Saturn who is somber and structured is trying to make sense of religion, which if Saturn was honest is not always sensible.   The moon in trine with Pluto and the sun sextile Pluto can offer up something transformative and welcomed.    Venus will have formed a conjunction with Saturn a few days earlier which may have highlighted some issues or problems.   Perhaps the eclipse can bring a balanced response.

Treasure Map Reminder 

We are in the final month of our Treasure Map that we made last spring.   Some people will have opportunity for manifestations in these last few weeks.  I had a map once generate a lot of stuff the final week of the Treasure Map year.    Take time to reflect on your map during Pisces.   The next map window starts on April 8^th at the Aries New Moon.   Use this Pisces energy to connect with your map and consider any wisdom that came with the map and the landscape of the last year.     Also remember to clean up the clutter in your house, office, car, and brain.   We clean up our spaces so we will be ready for the Aries New Moon.  Also, Pisces finds our clean spaces soothing for our psyche. 

In conclusion, the tenderness of Pisces will be felt this cycle.  Saturn in Pisces understands the responsibility we all carry to remember the tender, the kind and the gentle.   When things get bumpy, we can find comfort in our ability to be connected to our gentle and our intuition.  For that we thank our friend the final sign of the zodiac, Pisces.  

The 8 phases

March 10, 2024

1:00am PST

20 Pisces 17   

New moon: Plant seeds, make calls, activate, start projects.   Activate something that will ideally lead you to more results.  This is the phase where INTENT is critical.  Even if the results are not immediate, the intent is there.  You may not have all the answers or road map, but you should put out your Intent.

This focus:    How do I connect to my intuition?  How do I find myself through being quiet and reflective?  How do I access the metaphysical?  How do I find faith and spirituality?  How do I find soothing energy?  What do I learn when I connect to the bigger?     Where is the mystical in my heart?   

Special note:

3/10 Mercury sextile Pluto.  Deep thoughts that are transformative come easy.   Communication that releases the debris that gets in our way is possible.  

3/11 Venus enter Pisces.  Tap humanity.  Tap gentle.  Tap kindness.  Tap art.  

Crescent Moon Phase

March 13, 2024

7:32am PDT  

Crescent:  We will receive information, we will research a bit more, perhaps get feedback on stuff that we planted on new.  Perhaps get some information that will help down the road on a seed we planted a while ago.  We can collect some data now.  Even if you think you are not getting information, stop, and re-look at everything.  Who called you?  Even the silliest things when they come up during Crescent are note worthy.  A parking ticket.  An argument with a spouse?  A refund check from the phone company?  All of it needs to be considered a message from the universe.  How can this information help you?

Focus on: What are you learning about your finances?  What are you learning about your ability to be patient?  What are you learning about digging in and holding on?   What are you learning about the power of resources?  

Special Focus

First Quarter Moon 

March 16, 2024

9:10 PM PDT 

First quarter: We do more actions based on the information that we just received.  Or we feel our instincts guide us on something.  We pursue again.  We make another call, or we see someone. We mail something.  We stir the pot again.  This can be a time when we realize that the goals, we planted on new need more action from us, perhaps actions that involve breaking away.   Are there people who say they have our best interest in heart but fear us growing away from them?  Maybe we need to get help from others not the usual suspects.  Some independence may need to be exerted. 

Focus on:  How are you taking actions that support your ability to communicate?   How are you sharing your faith and hope with neighbors or siblings?  What visions did you tap on new moon that need communication now?  Where doe you need to pivot to support the new moon actions?  

Special Note

3/17: Sun conjunct Neptune.   Faith, gentle, artistic, beauty, kindness and tender can be accessed. 

3/18: Mercury conjunct North Node. Communication that leans into self-agency.  Independence that is needed will have a voice.   

3/18: Mercury enters shadow 

3/19: Sun enters Aries – Happy Spring!  8:06pm PDT

3/20: Mercury conjunct Chiron 

Gibbous Moon

March 20, 2024  

8:27pm PDT  

Gibbous:

We refine our information.  We pick and choose, we discriminate, and we organize to be ‘Virgo’ like.  We sort through details.  Have we missed something?  How are we sifting through the information?  Go back and make sure something hasn’t been neglected.  Refine our actions.  

Focus on:  How are you refining your creativity?  How are you refining your strengths?  How are you refining your passions?  How are you refining bravery?   How are you refining your self – esteem?  How are you expressing yourself and can you tap drama?  

Special focus

3/21: Sun sextile Pluto.   Art, faith, spirituality feels transformative.  New opportunities come with a shedding.  Shedding is easier to access.  

3/21: Venus conjunct Saturn.  Seriousness about love, art, money, creativity and beauty.   Hard focus on faith is encouraging.  

3/22: Mars enters Pisces

3/24: Venus sextile Jupiter.  Joy and abundances are easily tapped.   Beauty and broadening our horizon is supported.  

March 25, 2024

Full Moon

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse 

12:00am PDT

5 Libra 07   

Full Moon:  We make the needed adjustments on the things we planted. Usually, emotions are up and running and for those people who perhaps did not utilize the new moon and the rest of the waxing moon, this is when emotions can get the better of us. There can often be a big emotional break, for no other reason than to get back on track.   Some partnership will offer up some balance.  The moon is bright and full and there is no room for shadows, what is reflecting on you?  

Focus on:   What is going on with your relationships?  How are you strong in partnership?  How are you bringing your authenticity to your relationships?   Where are you caving in to others?  Is it working?    Where is peace at any cost at play?  

Special focus 

3/28: Venus sextile Uranus.  Joy and love, creativity are easy to connect.  Unique opportunity is available.   

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Disseminating

March 29, 2024

1:33am PDT       

Disseminating: Share information; find a teacher or someone who has more knowledge. Perhaps there was a big ol’ blow out on the full and one feels in need of support and help, this is the phase to reach out to one who knows more. This is when we find a rabbi or a minister or therapist who gives us more insight.   And of course, you too may be ready to teach and share your own information.  

Focus on:   How are you shared resources?  How are you sharing your ability to be intimate?  How are you sharing power that comes from some place deep within you?  How are you sharing legal, tax and sexual knowledge?   How are you sharing the power that comes from cutting a loss?  

Special focus:

4/1: Mercury retrograde 3:14pm 27 Aries 13 (See Above) 

Last Quarter Moon Phase

April 1, 2024 

8:14pm PDT    

Last Quarter moon:  Now we do the final adjustments to the seeds we planted on new. The final call, the final letters to send, we follow all the trails that came up that still make sense.  And we let the other parts lay fallow. It is a time of action but wise action.  It is a time for living “The serenity prayer” 

God, grant me the Serenity
to accept the things
I cannot change Courage to change the
things I can, and the
Wisdom to know the difference.

Focus on:

What actions are you taking that speak to your dreams but are super pragmatic?   When you are out in the world, how are you bringing your dreams and visions?   How are you presenting your inner leader to inspire trust and faith?   

Special focus 

4/3: Venus conjunct Neptune.  Money, creativity, beauty, love feel abandoned.   But is it accurate? 

4/4: Sun conjunct North Node.  Finding self.  Independence that is needed is important.   

4/4: Venus enters Aries

Balsamic Moon Phase

April 5, 2024  

6:13am PDT

Balsamic:   We let go.  By releasing we can prepare for the new.  

Focus on:  How are you releasing your wishy washiness?  How are you releasing your fear-based self?  How are you releasing the inner ‘crazy’?  How are you finding comfort in the release?  

Special focus:

4/6: Venus sextile Pluto.  Love and creativity getting a needed transformation.  It comes with some ease.  

Aries New Moon Solar Eclipse April 8 (Great American Eclipse) 11:20am PDT   19 Aries 24