After the eye-opening total lunar eclipse on March 3, we’re in store for something much more calm and introspective with the arrival of the new moon in Pisces on March 18. As we apply everything we’ve learned in the last month, astrologer Bérénice Delignat is here to guide us through the new moon’s energies and the ritual we’ll need to put in place for an emotional reset.
What will the new moon bring?
Delignat tells Vogue, “The new moon in Pisces opens a profoundly introspective cycle. Unlike lunations that push us to act or decide quickly, this one acts as a gentle tide, inviting us to slow down, feel, and reconnect with something larger than the mind.”
The new moon also comes at a pivotal moment in the astrological calendar: the sun entering Aries. This traditionally marks the beginning of the astrological year and is a time to connect with oneself. “The dominant energy of Pisces creates a more intuitive and emotional atmosphere,” she adds. “You may feel less analytical and more in touch with your feelings.”
Uranus in Taurus acts as a real trigger for this, as it upsets our relationship to security, habits, and the fear of scarcity. This planet of disruption pushes us to let go of attachments that no longer serve us, opening a new, freer cycle.
“There’s a silent space within each of us that already knows. A place where the soul remembers that life is not just about what we control, but also about what we choose to move through with confidence,” continues Delignat. “When we slow down enough to listen to this space, something calms. We realize that we’re not alone in carrying our lives, that the divine also works through us, often in the unseen.”
The soul needs openness, and sometimes, the greatest wisdom lies in simply trusting the path that unfolds step by step.
Which astrological signs will be impacted the most?
“The water signs—Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio—will particularly feel the emotional and intuitive intensity of this lunation,” Delignat says. “Gemini, Virgo, and Sagittarius could also experience important realizations, as this energy disrupts their usual reference points and their way of controlling situations.”
What ritual should you put in place to take advantage of these energies?
Delignat recommends taking a moment to journal about the things you’re still trying to control in your life. Then, she says, “Ask yourself honestly, ‘Is it really protecting me, or is it holding me back?’ Close your eyes for a few minutes and imagine releasing these tensions into the water…let them dissolve.”
Once that’s complete, Delignat says, “Write down a single intention for this new cycle: something simple, aligned, that brings you closer to your inner truth,” because sometimes transformation comes from what we finally agree to let go of.
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