Shimmering Shadows | New Moon in Pisces 9°40'
In the darkest night sky, when the moon retreats from view, a profound invitation awaits. The New Moon in Pisces arrives not as an absence, but as a canvas of infinite possibility—a sacred moment where shimmering shadows dance at the edge of manifestation.
The Pisces Stellium: A Convergence of Cosmic Currents
This New Moon occurs within an unprecedented alignment of six celestial bodies in Pisces: the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Saturn, North Node, and Neptune. The Sun and Moon at 9° Pisces initiate the cycle, followed by Saturn (20°), Mercury (24°), the North Node (27°), and Neptune (28°), creating a cascading activation of the sign’s spiritual and creative potential.
It is a New Moon carrying and conjuring the symbol of the Leviathan’s Lure—an ancient sea creature whose song vibrates through oceanic trenches, awakening slumbering potentials in those brave enough to descend. The Leviathan embodies the transformative power of plunging into shadowy depths where light cannot penetrate.
To heed the Leviathan’s call is to embrace “creative drowning”—allowing ego structures to dissolve so deeper intelligence can surface. Mercury’s conjunction with Saturn here acts as a pearl-making mechanism: irritations become wisdom when wrapped in patient contemplation, while the North Node with Neptune are infusing it with the promise of the future.
Dissolution and Becoming
This lunation marks both a culmination of Piscean themes—intuition, surrender, and collective unity—and a gateway into an 18-month eclipse cycle that will redefine spiritual and creative paradigms.
What are you willing to dissolve to become who you're meant to be?
Aries Rising - 12th House - New intentions and goals around spirituality, subconscious patterns, and hidden aspects of self. Releasing and overcoming self-sabotaging behaviors or limiting beliefs. Consider how these relate to your daily routines, health, and work habits.
Taurus Rising - 11th House - Focus on friendships, community involvement, and long-term aspirations. Set intentions for group collaborations and social networks. Consider how your personal values align with your social circles.
Gemini Rising - 10th House - Career goals and public image are highlighted. Set intentions for professional growth and leadership roles. Consider how you can balance your career ambitions with personal life and self-expression.
Cancer Rising - 9th House - Expansion through higher learning, travel, or spiritual pursuits. Set intentions for broadening your horizons and exploring new philosophies. Consider how these relate to your local environment and communication style.
Leo Rising - 8th House - Transformation in shared resources, intimacy, and psychological depth. Set intentions around financial partnerships or emotional vulnerability. Consider how these relate to your personal values and self-worth.
Virgo Rising - 7th House - Focus on partnerships, both personal and professional. Set intentions for improving relationships and collaboration. Consider how these intentions balance with your personal identity and self-expression.
Libra Rising - 6th House - Daily routines, health, and service to others are highlighted. Set intentions for improving work habits and wellness practices. Consider how these relate to your subconscious patterns and need for rest.
Scorpio Rising - 5th House - Creativity, romance, and self-expression are emphasized. Set intentions for pursuing passions and joyful experiences. Consider how these relate to your social networks and long-term goals.
Sagittarius Rising - 4th House - Focus on home, family, and emotional foundations. Set intentions for creating a nurturing environment and exploring your roots. Consider how these relate to your career and public image.
Capricorn Rising - 3rd House - Communication, learning, and local environment are highlighted. Set intentions for improving your communication skills and exploring your immediate surroundings. Consider how these relate to your broader life philosophy.
Aquarius Rising - 2nd House - Personal resources, values, and self-worth are emphasized. Set intentions for financial goals and building self-esteem. Consider how these relate to shared resources and deeper transformations.
Pisces Rising - 1st House - Personal identity, self-image, and new beginnings are highlighted. Set intentions for self-improvement and asserting your needs. Consider how these relate to your relationships and how others perceive you
Sacred Surrender
Trust the water to carry you. Trust the darkness that nurtures new beginnings. Trust the shimmering shadows that guide you toward what your soul already knows. Don't rush to answer the question of this New Moon. It is not an energy that likes to be defined, but one that likes to interact. Try filling in the poem below instead and create your Pisces New Moon mantra to carry you through eclipse season. The words should be inspired by the Pisces area of your natal chart (check above based on your Rising sign), or not.
SHIMMERING SHADOWS
In the (time of day)'s (adjective) embrace,
my shadow (verb)s, a (adjective) grace.
It (verb)s the (noun)s I've left unsaid,
(verb)ing truths I've always (verb)ed.
What (noun)s do you hide in your depths so (adjective)?
What (emotion) lies in your silent caress?
Shadow mine, we're (adjective) and (adjective),
In this dance of light, forever (something).
I am a Scorpio Rising and here's my poem centered around 5th House themes of creativity.
SHIMMERING SHADOWS
In the midnight's velvet embrace,
my shadow stirs, a whimsical grace.
It whispers the stories I've left unsaid,
weaving truths I've always feared.
What dreams do you hide in your depths so vast?
What inspiration lies in your silent cast?
Shadow mine, we're lyrical and true,
In this dance of light, forever new.
The Cosmic Promise
As we navigate the months ahead, let us remember the lessons of the shimmering shadows. In the interplay of light and dark, we find our truest selves—complex, multifaceted beings capable of profound transformation. The shadows we encounter are not our enemies, but our guides; and if you look with your heart you'll notice they're shimmering.
Image credits: Alex Alemany, Mediterraneo (1943)