This new moon asks you to do some self-inventory. Are there any hurts or resentments that are festering and in need of healing? With four planets cozied up to each other in Pisces (the Sun, Moon, Neptune, and Venus), we all have an opportunity to do some forgiveness work. First, for ourselves, and then, because of Venus’s prominent placement for this new moon, for others.
The thing about forgiveness is that it can’t be rushed or bought and sold. This is not about forcing feelings that you don’t feel. It is, however, about opening up to your connection with the universe and everything in it. The word that comes to mind is atonement. I know this word has some Judeo-Christian overlay of repentance and confessing your sins. For now, let’s set aside these definitions and focus on the word itself: at-one-ment. To me, the root of the word is recognizing your oneness with God, Spirit, however you define it. And by doing this, you recognize that any ill will towards others (or yourself), just falls by the wayside as a learning experience to help you open up to greater and greater levels of compassion.
One of the superpowers of Pisces is imagination, and this new moon asks you to tap into it to conjure up some fresh dreams to inspire and guide you. You never know when this inspiration might strike. It could be waking up from a powerful dream in the middle of the night, a random conversation or even comment, or a book that caught your fancy. The important thing to remember is to cultivate being in the receptive mode when Pisces is in town. That means opening yourself up and dialing way down any current agendas that you have to do something a certain way.
Pisces rules compassion for all that is. Compassion is a complex feeling, and one of the potentially less emphasized and less understood aspects of it is a sense of belonging. When you get in the habit of identifying as a separate self more often than not, it can cut you off from a sense of belonging with the larger universe. Of course we all need to have healthy boundaries to relate to ourselves and others. To me that is a separate issue than predominantly identifying yourself with your self, small “s.” That self includes your body type, and any roles you play in your family, work life, and with friends. These can all be wonderful facets of your life. However, when the going gets tough and the grief or pain is hard to bear, we need the connection and belonging to the big Self, the energy that connects to the energy of the universe. You aren’t meant to suffer alone. If you are feeling overwhelmed, this may be a good time to check in with your Self and establish a stronger connection to it.
Intentions: I cultivate an inner serenity, knowing that all is well. My imagination is activated, leading new and joyful views about my life. I feel a sense of universal love throughout my day. I belong and I am enough.
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