Softening Into the Flow: Lessons From the Pisces Lunation & Venus Retrograde
As I sit to write this, my 8-month-old daughter is sleeping in my arms—snotty 🤧 and snuggly 🥰 as can be.
Was this my vision for my weekend? Not exactly.
I mean, in part, yes. We’re still very much in the snuggle-to-sleep phase, but the snotty part has added a whole other layer. She has her first cold, and while I have so many things I want to accomplish, her dad is sick too. So, everyone needs me even more than usual.
Now… my Aries Moon? It has a hard time with this. I want to get things done! 💥 But I also have a Pisces Ascendant, and with this recent Pisces New Moon (February 27) landing in my first house, I’m taking the hint.
Instead of pushing through in frustration, I’m leaning in.
I’m softening. 🌊
I’m staying compassionate. 💗
And we’re healing. 🌿
Where I might usually try to gently stretch my baby’s comfort zone, I’m fully surrendering to what she needs.
This doesn’t mean I’m totally throwing out what I need too (which can happen with Pisces energy), but I’m embracing this as an opportunity for deeper connection, patience, and trust.
And as Brett (her dad) was thanking me this morning for taking care of them, I found myself saying:
"You’re welcome! But I’m really not just doing it for you. I’m doing it for us—because your well-being is our well-being. We’re all connected!"
I wasn’t just saying it—I felt it. That’s the Pisces flow.
The Lesson of the Pisces Lunation: Interconnection & Trust
Pisces reminds us that we are all connected.
This Pisces lunation invites us to:
Soften and surrender to the present moment.
Be of service in ways that feel aligned, not self-sacrificial.
Trust that what helps one person helps the whole.
Pisces also teaches us to keep faith and hope alive. Even when things feel uncertain, this is a time to lean on spiritual practices, tap into intuition, and contribute our vision to humanity’s collective cauldron.
How This Pisces New Moon Affects You (By Rising Sign)
This Pisces New Moon is deeply personal for everyone, but its impact depends on where it lands in your chart. Look to your rising sign for the most accurate insight into where you’re being invited to surrender, dream, and reset.
♓ Pisces Rising (1st House):
A personal rebirth—shedding the old & stepping into a new version of you.
This New Moon marks a fresh start in your identity, appearance, and how you present yourself to the world. Who are you when you stop trying to fit expectations? Set intentions around self-discovery, confidence, and personal reinvention.
🔹 What to do: Let go of limiting self-perceptions. Reimagine yourself.
♈ Aries Rising (12th House):
Intuition is calling—are you listening?
This New Moon stirs your unconscious mind, dreams, and spiritual awareness. It’s a time of deep rest, release, and surrender. Let go of emotional baggage and trust your intuition. Pay attention to dreams and synchronicities—they hold guidance.
🔹 What to do: Meditate, journal, or retreat. Let go of what drains you.
♉ Taurus Rising (11th House):
Reignite an old dream—community & vision matter now.
This New Moon activates your friendships, networks, and long-term aspirations. Have your goals shifted? Are you craving deeper connections? It’s time to let go of social circles that don’t align with your soul and call in new opportunities.
🔹 What to do: Set intentions around your ideal community. Dream big for the future.
♊ Gemini Rising (10th House):
A dream career move—what legacy are you building?
This New Moon opens the door to new professional possibilities. If your career lacks meaning, now’s the time to reconnect with a calling that feeds your soul. A new path may be emerging—trust the process.
🔹 What to do: Set career intentions that align with your deeper purpose.
♋ Cancer Rising (9th House):
Expand your mind—your next big adventure is waiting.
This New Moon awakens your thirst for knowledge, travel, or spiritual growth. Have you been craving something bigger? Whether it’s enrolling in a course, planning a trip, or deepening your spiritual practice—follow what lights you up.
🔹 What to do: Say yes to learning, exploring, and expanding your worldview.
♌ Leo Rising (8th House):
Trust, intimacy & transformation—what’s ready to shift?
This New Moon asks you to let go of control and embrace deep emotional or financial shifts. Old wounds around trust, vulnerability, or money may surface for healing. The more you surrender, the more powerful your transformation.
🔹 What to do: Release emotional baggage. Strengthen intimate connections.
♍ Virgo Rising (7th House):
A fresh start in relationships—commit or release?
This New Moon highlights your partnerships—romantic, business, and close connections. If something isn’t aligned, it may be time to let it go. If you’re craving deeper intimacy, set intentions for soulful, supportive relationships.
🔹 What to do: Be honest about what you need in relationships.
♎ Libra Rising (6th House):
Reset your daily life—work, wellness & balance matter now.
This New Moon shifts your routines, health, and work habits. If you've been feeling drained, it’s time to infuse your daily life with more flow and meaning. Your body may also be asking for rest or nourishment.
🔹 What to do: Make small, soulful shifts in your health & work-life balance.
♏ Scorpio Rising (5th House):
Creative breakthroughs & heart-centered joy.
This New Moon awakens your creative spirit, romantic life, and sense of play. If life has felt heavy, reconnect with what lights you up. Whether it’s art, music, passion projects, or romance—this is about creating for the joy of it.
🔹 What to do: Let yourself play, express, and enjoy life without pressure.
♐ Sagittarius Rising (4th House):
Home, roots & emotional healing—where do you belong?
This New Moon brings fresh energy to your home and family life. Whether it’s a move, a shift in family dynamics, or emotional healing, you're being called to nurture your foundation. Let go of past wounds and create a home that feels like a sanctuary.
🔹 What to do: Declutter, reflect, or reconnect with family.
♑ Capricorn Rising (3rd House):
Rethinking your voice—how do you express your truth?
This New Moon activates your communication, writing, and learning. Is there something you need to say? A message to share? This is the perfect time to refine your voice and align your words with your soul’s truth.
🔹 What to do: Write, speak, or start that creative project you’ve been putting off.
♒ Aquarius Rising (2nd House):
Money, self-worth & values—aligning with what truly matters.
This New Moon resets your financial mindset and sense of personal value. Are you earning in a way that feels fulfilling? Are you underselling yourself? It’s time to clear financial fears and call in abundance.
🔹 What to do: Set intentions around earning, saving, and honoring your worth.
This is the time to dream, and really nurture and refine that dream into form. It’s not about passive fantasizing—it’s unfolding in a sea of bold moves, reality checks, and portals of change.
The next few weeks bring emotional highs, sobering truths, deep reassessments in love and values, and a turning point that could shape your path forward.
Venus Retrograde in Aries
Venus retrograde happens only once every 18 months, making it rare and significant. This particular retrograde is powerful because:
Aries is bold, action-oriented, and independent—but Venus retrograde asks us to pause before charging ahead.
Venus rules love, relationships, self-worth, and money—and all of these areas are up for review.
This Venus retrograde is an invitation to slow down and reevaluate:
🔹 Your Relationships – Are you showing up authentically? Are your connections balanced, or do old patterns need to be addressed?
🔹 Your Self-Worth – Do you truly value yourself? Where have you been seeking external validation instead of standing in your own worth?
🔹 Your Desires & Passions – Are you still pursuing what lights you up, or have you been caught up in someone else’s expectations?
🔹 Your Finances & Resources – Are your money habits aligned with your long-term goals? What financial patterns are surfacing for review?
Venus will dip back into Pisces on March 22, softening the intensity and bringing an opportunity for deep emotional healing. Where Aries is bold and assertive, Pisces is gentle and surrendering. This shift invites us to release old wounds, forgive, and trust the bigger picture—especially in love and self-worth.
By the time Venus stations direct on April 13, we’ll be clearer on what we truly value and ready to move forward with renewed confidence and alignment.
Eclipse Season Is Around the Corner—Are You Ready?
This Pisces moon cycle isn’t just about dreams and intuition—it’s also the start of eclipse season (hello, accelerated change! 🌑). And with the Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo on March 12, the universe is asking for serious spring cleaning.
Virgo energy craves clarity, action, and tangible results. If you want the dream, you have to clear what’s blocking it. This eclipse will shine a light on what’s been holding you back—whether you’ve been avoiding something, overcomplicating things, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you.
🔹 Work-life balance, health, and daily routines need your attention.
🔹 Your sacred practices need consistency—are you showing up for yourself?
🔹 This is your wake-up call: Pisces invites you to dream, but Virgo demands a plan.
Everything happening now is preparing us for major energetic shifts in the months ahead.
If you’re feeling called to navigate this phase with more intention, I’m considering leading a small group through a mind-body-spirit reset during the Virgo Lunar Eclipse. If that speaks to you, let me know! 🌙✨
Final Thoughts
Remember—when things slow down, it’s not forever. I know that in our fast-paced world, slowing down can feel uncomfortable. But this energy has a purpose.
When we work with it instead of against it, we find flow, resilience, and—ironically—the ability to move forward even more powerfully when the time comes.
So if life feels slow, heavy, or uncertain right now… trust the timing. There’s wisdom in the pause.
Want to Work With This Energy More Deeply? Here Are a Few Ways:
✨ Curious about what 2025 has in store? Check out my article on the astrology of the year ahead. Read it here.
🌙 Want to gather in person? If you're near Lafayette, CA, join me for my Mama Moon Workshop on March 8th—a special gathering to connect with your own moon sign.
🔮 Ready for a deeper look at your year? My Power Year Sessions are still available for a little while longer. Learn more here.
🌑 Interested in an Eclipse Reset? I’m considering leading a small group through a mind-body-spirit reset during the upcoming Virgo Total Lunar Eclipse (March 12!). If that’s something you’d be into, let me know!
✨ How is this Pisces season and Venus retrograde energy landing for you? Drop a comment below—I’d love to hear what’s coming up for you!