PISCES, the sign of The Fishes, represents a state of being that can elude clear definition.
It is at the
same time both fluid and formless, profound and capricious. It is as
vast and eternal as the ocean, but as intangible and ephemeral as the
fog. It cares deeply for others, feels a connection with all life, and
yet needs personal space and privacy.
As
the twelfth sign of the zodiac, Pisces marks the ending of a cycle. The
month that the Sun travels through Pisces each year represents a time
of completion, where we are meant to release, forgive, find closure, and
surrender what has been, in preparation for the astrological New Year
that begins at the March
Equinox.
THESE PISCEAN QUALITIES and
directives are all enhanced this coming week, as the Sun, Venus, and
Neptune travel closely together in Pisces. When the Sun exactly conjoins
Neptune on Wednesday, our emotional and spiritual sensitivity
increases, and
we can more easily express compassion and selflessness. The humility and
patience that are characteristic of Pisces may be a helpful
counter-balance to the mentally stimulating and potentially
argumentative Mercury-Eris sextile that also perfects on that day.
Once
the Moon enters Pisces on Thursday, March 11, at 6:44 a.m. PST (2:44
p.m. GMT), there will be four planets plus the asteroid Pallas Athene in
the twelfth sign. This overload of planets in Pisces will further
increase our emotional and psychic sensitivity, so be sure to give
yourself some of the space and privacy that the sign requires.
OUR CAPACITY for
sympathy and our desire to be of service is heightened with all this
Pisces influence, but so is a tendency to go into self-sacrifice or
martyrdom. Balance and self-awareness are key in this regard. This
will be especially important to remember as we move into the last half
of the week, with Venus being exactly conjunct Neptune on Saturday.
There
are many benefits of this Venus-Neptune conjunction: personal
relationships can be enhanced, as we can deepen our intuitive
understanding of another person and our ability to trust on a soul
level. Our creativity and imagination are also heightened, helping us
create mystical and magical works of art. And, taken on a purely
spiritual level,
this alignment can help us grow in our relationship with our Higher Self
or a spiritual guide.
But, there are some hazards to be aware of as we navigate the energies this week.
DISCERNMENT SKILLS may not be very acute when we're "under the influence" of Pisces and Neptune. It
can be easy to overidealize a loved one, or to not see them clearly. We
may ignore red flags in a relationship, or convince ourselves that we
should forgive "just one more time." The danger here is that of taking
on a rescuer or victim role, perhaps because we can see a loved one's
soul and know that they really are good at heart.
And,
with Venus representing money issues, we may overspend because we
overestimate the value of something. If possible, delay any commitments
of the heart or pocketbook until we are clear of any fog that may be
wafting across our path this week.
BE ESPECIALLY AWARE
of any tendency to try to take on another's pain, in the hope that it
will help them in some way. Many times, even though we want to "make"
the other person feel better, what serves the highest good is to
simply hold a compassionate space for them while they feel and move
through their pain.
If
you start to feel overwhelmed, or get an intuitive feeling that
something "isn't quite right," it is usually a sign that you are doing
more than what is best for you, which means you are also doing more than
what is best for the other person. That which is truly for the Highest
Good is for the highest good for all. If an action depletes your energy,
it is actually inhibiting another's growth potential as well.
LUNA'S INGRESS into Pisces on Thursday sets the scene for a "cazimi" New Moon on Saturday. The lunation occurs on March 13 at 2:21 a.m. PST (10:21 a.m. GMT), when the Sun and Moon conjoin at 23°03´ Pisces.
The astro.com website explains that when another planet is within 17 arc minutes of the Sun, it is called cazimi and "is
in a position of the greatest accidental strength imaginable." A
cazimi Moon is said to increase intuition and beneficial outcomes, with
its effects being the strongest for 30 minutes before and 30 minutes
after the exact Sun-Moon alignment. If you plan to do a ritual for this
new lunar cycle, see how it feels to do it within a half hour on either
side of the exact lunation.
AT THE TIME
of the New Moon, the Sun and Moon are positioned at the midpoint
between Saturn and Uranus, triggering the effects of the Saturn-Uranus
square. Because of this activation, we might "expect" unexpected or
disruptive events to occur, ones that
will have ripple effects over the next four weeks.
These
events are likely woven into the lessons described by the Sabian symbol
for the New Moon, which occurs in the twenty-fourth degree of Pisces:
"On a small island surrounded by the vast expanse of the sea, people are seen living in close interaction: The
need to consciously accept one’s own personal limitations in order to
concentrate one’s energies and to live a centered and fulfilled life."
IT IS AMAZING how
well this image describes our current situation! The global pandemic
continues to limit our activities, but we can see that higher purposes
in this situation might be to help us "concentrate our energies and live
a more centered
and fulfilled life." At the same time, it is difficult for most of us to
"consciously accept" limitations that we feel are mandated by others,
and thus the Saturn-Uranus reactivity is triggered as individuals rebel
against restriction. However, we are "living in close interaction," so
each person's choices and actions do affect the whole. We are
individuals, yes, but we are learning through this pandemic that no one
is an island.
Astrologer Dane Rudhyar's interpretation of this Sabian symbol explains:
"The
first duty of any man or woman is to be truly what he or she is as an
individual. But this individual has a particular dharma — a place and
function in a vaster whole. The island’s inhabitants get subsistence
from the sea, and in time learn to navigate this sea and interact with
other islanders — and all eventually will come to realize their
oneness within the whole Earth, which includes everything."
Awareness of the interconnectedness of all life is a very Piscean lesson — one we are asked to embrace this week and beyond.
IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS THIS WEEK: Your
sense of personal identity continues to morph this year, especially as
manifested through your relationships or your creative expressions.
There is a surreal quality to life that will serve you, as it helps you
allow the tides to come in and go out. You are learning to trust the
process, to trust the universe,
and to be more in sync with your own spiritual purposes in life. You may
be especially sensitive to those in need this year, and motivated even
more than usual by your compassion and a need to be of service to the
greater good. (Solar Return Sun conjunct Venus,
conjunct Neptune)
In Gratitude and Light,
Pam
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