Pisces New Moon, 2025
(Originally published on 2/27/2025)
Hi friends,
Tonight we will have a new moon in Pisces. It will be exact at 4:45 pm pacific time, so try to do your moon rituals this evening or tomorrow morning. I apologize for always being a little late to sending these; this time it’s not because I procrastinated but because I wrote prompts that are entirely too long. Ridiculously too long. Please enjoy.
This moon should offer us a moment of optimism. Mercury and Jupiter are in each other’s houses, where they individually wouldn’t have any fun, but they’re supporting each other right now. This moon, closely aspecting Jupiter, will ask us to take that hint about mutual support — and in that action I think we can find a kinder outlook. Let’s remember to lean on each other, and be open to being supported by our friends and their wonderful talents. This opportunity will not arise inside of us, but instead we will need to be looking for it. There is also an aspect to Mars happening, and we may find it easy to fight, so keep aware of what is coming up for you and know that you can choose to be gentle.
At this moment, we are between retrogrades. Mars has just officially turned his ship around, though he is still not yet moving. He is still in that same spot he’s been in for the last few weeks. And Venus is paused now too, hanging for a moment at ten degrees of Aries before she sets off for her 40 days of backwards motion.
A note on retrogrades before I keep rambling. When a planet retrogrades, it means that it will travel through a particular area of the sky three times: once before the retrograde, once during the retrograde, and once again when it starts moving forward again. This is why we think of retrogrades as a time where we feel indecisive, when we are looking backwards: it’s because we are literally doing the same thing a few times before we can move on with our lives, and going over things that are in the past that we otherwise could have left in the past.
The way this plays out in our lives definitely varies by planet and by where the retrograde is happening in the signs and in our personal charts. But I suspect the distinctions will be muddy this time around, since they are all overlapping in the first few months of this year. Because while we wrap up the last third of Mars’s retrograde cycle and begin the second phase of Venus’s, Mercury is beginning the first phase. So there are a ton of things we are doubting right now, and more to come. It’s a good time to practice tolerating the feeling of not knowing the answer to a problem.
I’m curious how your Mars retrograde has been. Have you had any big deliberations about endings or fights? Have you had any men from your past pop up again out of nowhere? Please tell me all about it.
Not to be a huge bummer, but I would not be a good astrologer to you if I did not remind you: while we are in Venus retrograde, delete your dating apps. Do not begin a new romantic partnership (unless you like being with someone wrong for you, that’s not my business). And, now that we are beginning Mercury’s retrograde cycle, do not make travel plans. Preferably, do not travel. And have a backup plan or get things done early for any important moments where you will rely on technology.
We have a lot of intense astrology happening this year, but the most immediately disruptive stuff is going down in March and April. On top of these retrogrades, we enter eclipse season soon. Shoutout to all my mutable sign risings; Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces — the nodes enter our most influential houses this year, which means they become more important to us personally. And congratulations to my cardinal sign rising friends; Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn — you survived your intense eclipse seasons!
With all this intensity and confusion, we have to remember to be kind. Be soft. Remember that literally everyone is going through this. Whatever these transits are making for you, they are making something equally weird for your neighbor. So it might be nice to invite them to dinner. It will remind both of you that you are not alone.
Okay. Enough of my soapbox. Let’s talk about some moon wish prompts. These are a lot more in-depth than usual, so they’re also a lot more copy-paste than usual. I only have so much brain space. I hope you can forgive me.
Let’s use this new moon to check in about what Jupiter has brought us in the last year, what Mars has made us question, revisit, and cut out, and what this Venus retrograde could hold for us.
As always, these prompts are organized by rising signs. Keep in mind, whatever you wish for, that this is a Pisces moon, and it’s a great time to ask for endings, for spiritual clarity, and for emotional understanding. If your natal moon is in Pisces, wish for anything and everything. To make a moon wish, write a letter addressed to the moon and tell her your intentions, ask for her help, tell her how this help would make you feel, and thank her. When I really need a wish to come true, I read my letter out loud, preferably outside, and spend time visualizing and really feeling my feelings about it.
Aries - From May 2024 to June 2025, Jupiter is offering you a big-picture understanding and a life-expanding opportunity in the realm of your day to day routine. You may have a sibling, neighbor, or metamour who has been really showing up for you. This new moon is plucking at that thread in your life, asking for a new event to unfold in this story. Shape that event by asking the moon for what you need to happen. With the Mars retrograde (12/6/24 to 2/23/25), you have had some doubts, fights, and renegotiations in your love life, your creative life, and at home. Whatever has unfolded with this transit is now starting to feel resolved and you will need to move forward with whatever decisions you have made. This new moon, ask to be shown the gift that this time has given you. Soon, we will begin the Venus retrograde, and shadows, secrets, and doubts from your past may show up. Brace yourself for some deja vu. Your perspective on life might feel in doubt. You might find yourself digging through an old box of clothes or jewelry. Now is a time to wonder, what would you like to rediscover about yourself? What would you like to let go of?
Taurus - From May 2024 to June 2025, Jupiter is offering you a big-picture understanding and a life-expanding opportunity in the realm of your material resources. You may have experienced an expanded ability to feel how worthy you are, how valuable you are. This new moon is plucking at that thread in your life, asking for a new event to unfold in this story. Shape that event by asking the moon for what you need to happen. With the Mars retrograde (12/6/24 to 2/23/25), you have had some doubts, fights, and renegotiations in your home and in your relationships with siblings, neighbors, and metamours. Whatever has unfolded with this transit is now starting to feel resolved and you will need to move forward with whatever decisions you have made. This new moon, ask to be shown the gift that this time has given you. Soon, we will begin the Venus retrograde, and friends, dreams, and secrets from your past may show up. You might find yourself wondering where you really belong. Now is a time to wonder, what would you like to rediscover about your social life? What could you let go of that would benefit your mental health?
Gemini - From May 2024 to June 2025, Jupiter is offering you a big-picture understanding and a life-expanding opportunity in how you see the world around you. You may have experienced an expanded ability to see things for how they are, to perceive with generosity, and to begin new ventures. This new moon is plucking at that thread in your life, asking for a new event to unfold in this story. Shape that event by asking the moon for what you need to happen. With the Mars retrograde (12/6/24 to 2/23/25), you have had some doubts, fights, and renegotiations in your relationships with siblings, neighbors, and metamours, and you may have felt some pressure in your access to material resources and self worth. Whatever has unfolded with this transit is now starting to feel resolved and you will need to move forward with whatever decisions you have made. This new moon, ask to be shown the gift that this time has given you. Soon, we will begin the Venus retrograde, and you may start to rethink your membership in certain groups, and if you really desire to achieve certain dreams. You might find yourself wondering if your loyalty is in the right place in terms of your career. Now is a time to wonder, what would you like to rediscover about your life goals? What could you let go of that would benefit your social life?
Cancer - From May 2024 to June 2025, Jupiter is offering you a big-picture understanding and a life-expanding opportunity to better be with your own shadows. You may have experienced an expanded ability to hold your own doubts with kindness, and to see the silver lining in devastating news. This new moon is plucking at that thread in your life, asking for a new event to unfold in this story. Shape that event by asking the moon for what you need to happen. With the Mars retrograde (12/6/24 to 2/23/25), you have had some doubts, fights, and renegotiations in regards to your access to material resources and self worth, and you may have had some flashbacks to how previous versions of you navigated the world. Whatever has unfolded with this transit is now starting to feel resolved and you will need to move forward with whatever decisions you have made. This new moon, ask to be shown the gift that this time has given you. Soon, we will begin the Venus retrograde, and you may start to rethink the exact path of your career, and the big beliefs that you hold about the world and your life. You may start wondering if you need to go back to school, and you may get bitten by the travel bug. Now is a time to ask, what would you like to rediscover about your life philosophy? What could you let go of that would benefit the way you show up in your public life?
Leo - From May 2024 to June 2025, Jupiter is offering you a big-picture understanding and a life-expanding opportunity to dream and expand your life horizons. You may have experienced an expanded ability to believe in your own possibilities, and to see the good in each group and organization you need to support. This new moon is plucking at that thread in your life, asking for a new event to unfold in this story. Shape that event by asking the moon for what you need to happen. With the Mars retrograde (12/6/24 to 2/23/25), you have had some doubts, fights, and renegotiations with your own shadow self, and you may have had some flashbacks to how previous versions of you navigated the world. Whatever has unfolded with this transit is now starting to feel resolved and you will need to move forward with whatever decisions you have made. This new moon, ask to be shown the gift that this time has given you. Soon, we will begin the Venus retrograde, and you may start to rethink the ways that you rely on others to support you, and the big beliefs you hold about the world and your life. You may start wondering if you need to go back to school, and you may get bitten by the travel bug. Now is a time to ask, what would you like to rediscover about your life philosophy? What could you let go of that would benefit your mutual relationships?
Virgo - From May 2024 to June 2025, Jupiter is offering you a big-picture understanding and a life-expanding opportunity to build your career, reputation, and public life. You may have been offered help in starting a new venture or advice that helped you make a critical decision about this aspect of your life, and if you accepted what was offered you have probably benefited. This new moon is plucking at that thread in your life, asking for a new event to unfold in this story. Shape that event by asking the moon for what you need to happen. With the Mars retrograde (12/6/24 to 2/23/25), you have had some doubts, fights, and renegotiations in your social life. It’s possible that you have made a big decision about your own dreams, and rediscovered a secret you had been keeping from yourself. Whatever has unfolded with this transit is now starting to feel resolved and you will need to move forward with whatever decisions you have made. This new moon, ask to be shown the gift that this time has given you. Soon, we will begin the Venus retrograde, and you may start to wish to withdraw, and rethink the ways that you rely on others to support you. Now is a time to ask, what would you like to rediscover about the ways you connect with others? What sense of debt are you holding that you could benefit from letting go of?
Libra - From May 2024 to June 2025, Jupiter is offering you a big-picture understanding of the things you really believe about the world and life. You may have gone on, or planned, an international trip. You may be making moves to go back to school. This new moon is plucking at that thread in your life, asking for a new event to unfold in this story. Shape that event by asking the moon for what you need to happen. With the Mars retrograde (12/6/24 to 2/23/25), you have had some doubts, fights, and renegotiations about your career and your social life. It’s possible that you have made a big decision about your own dreams. It’s also possible you’ve had a rough time at work and have had to make some difficult decisions. Whatever has unfolded with this transit is now starting to feel resolved and you will need to move forward with whatever decisions you have made. This new moon, ask to be shown the gift that this time has given you. Soon, we will begin the Venus retrograde, and you will probably encounter old problems in your mutual relationships. You may also start to feel pangs from old injuries. Now is a time to ask, what would you like to rediscover about the ways you connect with others? What is an expectation, of yourself or others, that you could let go of?
Scorpio - From May 2024 to June 2025, Jupiter is offering you a big-picture understanding of the ways other people are supporting you. You may have come into an inheritance of some kind. You also could have seen a generous side to death. This new moon is plucking at that thread in your life, asking for a new event to unfold in this story. Shape that event by asking the moon for what you need to happen. With the Mars retrograde (12/6/24 to 2/23/25), you have had some doubts, fights, and renegotiations about your career and your philosophies. An old problem may have come up at work or school, and you had to take time to deliberate how you would respond. You may have had to cancel a trip. Whatever has unfolded with this transit is now starting to feel resolved and you will need to move forward with whatever decisions you have made. This new moon, ask to be shown the gift that this time has given you. Soon, we will begin the Venus retrograde, and you will probably feel some old feelings come up in your romantic relationships. Now is a time to ask, what would you like to rediscover about the ways you connect with your art? What do you really value about your own body?
Sagittarius - From May 2024 to June 2025, Jupiter is offering you a big-picture understanding of your mutual relationships. You may have found a new partner in romance or business. This new moon is plucking at that thread in your life, asking for a new event to unfold in this story. Shape that event by asking the moon for what you need to happen. With the Mars retrograde (12/6/24 to 2/23/25), you have had some doubts, fights, and renegotiations about the ways you are supported by your relationships. An old problem may have resurfaced that has made you question what you really believe. You may have had to cancel a trip. Whatever has unfolded with this transit is now starting to feel resolved and you will need to move forward with whatever decisions you have made. This new moon, ask to be shown the gift that this time has given you. Soon, we will begin the Venus retrograde, and you will probably feel some old feelings come up about your home, your art, and your romantic relationships. Now is a time to ask, what would you like to rediscover about the ways you connect with your art? What do you need from your home life that would help you feel valued?
Capricorn - From May 2024 to June 2025, Jupiter is offering you a big-picture understanding and life-expanding opportunity in the realm of your physical health. It is likely that you have noticed this in your ability to do your work. You may have gained some subordinates at work that have allowed you to save your energy, or you have discovered a new insight that has expanded your capacities. This new moon is plucking at that thread in your life, asking for a new event to unfold in this story. Shape that event by asking the moon for what you need to happen. With the Mars retrograde (12/6/24 to 2/23/25), you have had some doubts, fights, and renegotiations about your mutual relationships. Old marital or business problems that you thought were solved may have come up. You may have had to fight about what you will inherit. Whatever has unfolded with this transit is now starting to feel resolved and you will need to move forward with whatever decisions you have made. This new moon, ask to be shown the gift that this time has given you. Soon, we will begin the Venus retrograde, and you will probably feel some old feelings come up about your home and your routines. You may find that your sister or a woman in your neighborhood brings up an old question. Now is a time to ask, what would you like to reconsider about the ways you are living out your day-to-day life? What do you need from your home life that would help you feel valued?
Aquarius - From May 2024 to June 2025, Jupiter is offering you a big-picture understanding and life-expanding opportunity in the realm of your art and your romantic relationships. Have you accepted his offer? This new moon is plucking at that thread in your life, asking for a new event to unfold in this story. Shape that event by asking the moon for what you need. With the Mars retrograde (12/6/24 to 2/23/25), you have had some doubts, fights, and renegotiations about your mutual relationships, and it’s likely that these have shown up in your work life. Old marital or business problems that you thought were solved may have come up. Old dilemmas with your physical health may have taken a new turn. Whatever has unfolded with this transit is now starting to feel resolved and you will need to move forward with whatever decisions you have made. This new moon, ask to be shown the gift that this time has given you. Soon, we will begin the Venus retrograde, and you will probably feel some old feelings come up about your routines and your material security. You may find that your sister or a woman in your neighborhood brings up an old question. Now is a time to ask, what would you like to reconsider about how you are supporting yourself? What do you need from your day-to-day life that would help you feel valued?
Pisces - From May 2024 to June 2025, Jupiter is offering you a big-picture understanding and life-expanding opportunity in the realm of your home and family life. You may have been given something that has made your home more comfortable, or someone you live with got a big raise. What generosity have you offered yourself lately that would bring you comfort at home? This new moon is plucking at that thread in your life, asking for a new event to unfold in this story. Shape that event by asking the moon for what you need. With the Mars retrograde (12/6/24 to 2/23/25), you have had some doubts, fights, and renegotiations concerning your work life, and it is likely that these problems have affected your romantic relationships as well. Old dilemmas with your physical health may have taken a new turn. Whatever has unfolded with this transit is now starting to feel resolved and you will need to move forward with whatever decisions you have made. This new moon, ask to be shown the gift that this time has given you. Soon, we will begin the Venus retrograde, and you will probably feel some old feelings come up about your material security. You may find that you start to see the world through the eyes of a younger version of yourself. Now is a time to ask, what would you like to reconsider about how you are supporting yourself? What can a change in perspective provide for your well-being?
Thanks for reading!
Sending you so much love.
Until next time,
Alanna
P.S. - Thanks for scrolling all the way to the end. You’re a real pal. Now that you’re here, let me tell you about what I’ve been working on the last month or so.
If you know me, you know that I want astrology to be my “real” career. It feels like my home and my calling. I love sitting with folks and talking about their hopes and dreams and memories and meanings.
So I’m trying to make the next step into that part of my life, which means publishing a website. But it’s intimidating! It’s really hard to come up with words perfect enough to really represent how I feel about this work. And worse, I can’t settle on a name for my practice. I’m sitting with two options that feel close but not quite right: Sacred Shadow, and Steady Hand.
I say all this to ask for some friendly peer pressure—can you reply to this email and tell me to just go for it? Maybe give me your advice on which name is better (or suggest a secret third thing)? Tell me that imposter syndrome is nonsense?
Thanks :)