On March 19th, the new moon rises in Pisces. And just one day later on March 20th, spring officially begins. This is both the spring equinox and the astrological new year, so we are standing at a turning point. The season of reflection and depth makes way for integration and action. Water transforms into fire. Here’s what the energy of the new moon in Pisces and the coming month may hold for your sign.
The energy of the new moon in Pisces
Pisces is one of the three water signs (together with Cancer and Scorpio). In both astrology and tarot, the water element symbolises our feelings and intuition. Pisces is dreamy, spiritual and deeply sensitive. It carries the grief and the joy of the world as if it were its own. And in doing so, it points to what it’s really all about: oneness. And how everything in life is connected at its core.
And apparently, there’s been something here for us to learn. Because alongside the Pisces season, Mercury also went retrograde in Pisces on February 26th. Mercury is the planet of communication, thinking and learning, so we’ve had plenty of opportunities to reconnect with our spiritual and intuitive nature and to get honest about what truly matters to us. Our values, and how we live and share them with the world around us.
Pisces is also about truth. It shines light on the root of what no longer works, with the intention of getting your heart, mind and actions back into alignment. The message of Pisces is to radically follow your own truth, in unconditional love for yourself and in genuine connection with others and with life itself.
To dare to live with a deep trust in something that goes beyond what the mind can grasp. That can feel incredibly scary, especially when your heart knows but the outside world hasn’t caught up yet. You’re being asked to let go without a guarantee of what comes next. It asks us to become very still and very intentional, to take each step with care while the path simultaneously unfolds beneath our feet.
In times of transformation like this, boundaries blur and identities built on untruths begin to crumble. That’s what heart-energy does, and why it’s so powerful. Earth signs especially (Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn) may have felt particularly challenged over the past weeks, because letting go of the practicality of things goes against their nature. But honestly, it applies to most of us. Our brains are wired for survival and seek safety above all else. Our hearts want to live, beyond the edges of the comfort zone, into the unknown world of magic, synchronicity, expansion and the intangible. Into simply being yourself. From love, truth and joy.
The Pisces energy invites us to question what certainty actually means, in a physical world that is constantly changing. Once we see through that illusion, we can begin to detach from the fear that has been keeping us stuck.
The end as the start of a new beginning
Pisces carries enormous potential because, as the last sign of the zodiac, it holds all the lessons of every sign before it. It symbolises growth, and then the softening of that growth into oneness. This is the real work. This new moon offers us one last great invitation to go deep and honest within, before Aries season begins, Mercury turns direct on March 20th, and a new cycle starts. A cycle that transforms water into fire, reflection into action. And if we enter it having truly cleared things internally, with head, heart and body in alignment, we can begin to create a life that actually matches who we are and what we’re here to live.
Oh, and one more thing: Pisces holds an enormous amount of creative power and healing energy. Writing, drawing, making music, expressing yourself in whatever way feels true is one of the most healing ways to share and celebrate your light with the world.
New Moon in Pisces Horoscope & Tarotscope
Aries
Theme: Spirituality & the subconscious | Tarot card: Temperance
You might already be itching to go, because your season is right around the corner and it probably feels like coming home. But first, you’re being asked to take stock. Where are you experiencing disharmony? Choosing patience over speed right now ensures the foundation you’re building on is real. Let your intuition guide you, and trust that when you live from a place of deeper meaning, time and deadlines lose their grip. Sometimes you move faster by following your heart than by getting distracted with a dozen side activities. Temperance carries something celestial, and those wings say it all. Dare to transcend the mind, embody your mysticism, and use your fire to burn away what’s no longer true. Spread your wings and fly.
Taurus
Theme: Social networks & friendships | Tarot card: Eight of Pentacles
This new moon in Pisces asks you to be mindful of where your energy goes. You are a hard and reliable worker, and you carry an enormous potential to make things real. Chances are the Eight of Pentacles is already well underway. But stay honest with yourself about where your attention is going. As a natural giver, it’s especially important that your relationships and friendships are in harmony, so you can keep showing up for yourself too. If you’ve been working hard on your personal projects and sometimes doubt yourself or the process, know that you’re further along than you think. Things are unfolding exactly as they should. Practice makes perfect. Keep going at your own pace, take good care of yourself, and surround yourself with people, places and activities that truly appreciate and celebrate your presence
Gemini
Theme: Career & work | Tarot card: Queen of Cups
How are things on the inside, dear Gemini? While this new moon in Pisces falls in your house of career and work, the Queen of Cups asks you clearly: stay connected to your feelings and your intuition. You’ve likely already made great strides here over the past weeks. Now it’s time to embody that sensitive side of yourself even more fully, and to start seeing it as the strength it is, maybe even in a professional context. Instead of getting lost in the noise of external expectations or the doubts your head keeps throwing at you, the practice for this coming month is to stand firmly in your feminine energy. Trust it deeply. The water energy right now is completely in your favour. The sun also came through strongly for you, Gemini. Maybe it’s time to seek out some sunlight, or to embrace the light that’s already within you.
Cancer
Theme: Philosophy, travel & expansion | Tarot card: Eight of Swords
There’s a good chance you’re on the edge of a significant change, whether that’s happening on the inside, in your outer world, or both. Or perhaps you feel ready to move forward but find yourself trapped in a web of confusion, thoughts or fear. The way out is simpler than it looks: what does your heart say? With Aries season approaching, a whole new cycle is waiting for you. Turn your attention away from the noise of other people’s expectations and bring it back to your own heart. That’s the key to unlocking a completely new journey. Shower yourself in love, softness and trust. As a fellow water sign, your intuition is especially strong right now. Dare to trust it. That doesn’t mean the doubts will disappear entirely, but if you choose love at every small step forward, the coming weeks hold the potential for a completely new beginning. That cage was an illusion all along.
Leo
Theme: Transformation | Tarot card: The Hermit
The fiery start of the astrological new year can wait just a little longer, dear Leo. Even though you might already feel the coming weeks heating up in your element, a beautiful period of transformation is presenting itself first. The Hermit asks you to turn inward, to connect with your deep inner wisdom and shine light on the things that are still living in the dark. You cannot build on untruths, Leo. And you wouldn’t want to. Your nature is to be completely free and to celebrate life fully. So look honestly at what still needs clearing, and bring it to the light. It’s also possible that you simply need a real pause. The past period may have been a lot. That asks for integration. Breathe, allow yourself a slower tempo, and trust that everything you clear now raises the quality of your life in ways you’ll feel for a long time.
Virgo
Theme: Friendships & relationships | Tarot card: Ace of Swords
There’s a lot of clarity in the air for you at the start of this astrological new year. The Pisces energy may have done you good. Even if the past weeks didn’t always feel comfortable, things are likely falling into place, or are about to. This is a fertile time for making decisions, finding a new focus and gaining fresh perspective. The fiery Aries energy supports you in that. In the area of intimacy and relationships, you’re also being asked to hold onto that clarity. Be sensitive to yourself and those around you, and be intentional about who and what you want to take with you into this entirely new cycle. Look back at the lessons you’ve already gathered. How do you want to live from this new energy?
Libra
Theme: Health & daily life | Tarot card: Queen of Wands
Head, heart and action are blooming together for you in the coming weeks, dear Libra. You’ve likely learned a great deal during this Pisces season, and there’s an enormous power and wisdom ready to be tapped into. Your intuition is especially strong right now. The Aries energy will help fan your inner fire, and the spring equinox sets something in motion, not just outside but within you too. With the Queen of Wands, both your masculine and feminine energies are in balance, which is a beautiful thing for a Libra. Stay open to change, because the coming weeks hold the potential for significant shifts born from choices that come from an honest and passionate heart.
Scorpio
Theme: Expression & creativity | Tarot card: Wheel of Fortune
There’s no clearer symbol of a new cycle beginning than the Wheel of Fortune at the start of Aries season, and this card came through with real force. You’ve likely spent the past weeks in deep reflection and self-inquiry, and now you’re genuinely ready for integration and change. Even though change isn’t always easy, Pisces reminds us of that deeper truth: everything moves in cycles, and this one is turning in your favour. There’s also real momentum in this energy. Your passions can now be carried by fire. This is a beautiful month for self-expression, in whatever form feels most alive.
Sagittarius
Theme: Home & family | Tarot card: Three of Pentacles
The energy in the coming weeks may draw your focus toward your home base, dear Sagittarius. If you have projects in the pipeline, this is a great time to prepare and lay the groundwork, ideally in a way that serves you for the rest of the year. Think in possibilities, and ask for help where needed. Being open about what you need isn’t weakness, it’s how you build something real, together. Stay true to your own talents along the way; that’s what gives both you and others the space to show up authentically and find joy in the process. Ideas and inspiration can really flourish right now, so make good use of them, dear Sagittarius, and start building a future that’s genuinely yours.
Capricorn
Theme: Communication | Tarot card: Four of Swords
This new moon in Pisces is a quiet invitation to rest, dear Capricorn. Especially if the past weeks have been full or intense, integration is more important than action right now. Because this new moon falls in your house of communication, it may mean being honest about what you need, both with yourself and with others. Give yourself a mini-sabbatical, a gentle detox for mind and body. Meditation and nourishing food are genuinely good ideas right now. And remember, nothing is forever. By turning inward now, you’re creating fertile ground for everything that’s coming next.
Aquarius
Theme: Possessions & values | Tarot card: Two of Wands
The number two is all about choice and direction, and that’s exactly what’s being asked of you right now, dear Aquarius. The Two of Wands invites you to take a step back, gain some perspective and recalibrate. Which patterns or distractions are pulling you away from what actually matters? Look at your values from a place of truth and stillness: what do you have, what do you want to protect, and where are you headed? Don’t get pulled back into old habits. The clarity you gather now becomes the foundation for conscious, aligned choices in the cycle ahead.
Pisces
Theme: Identity | Tarot card: Page of Pentacles
The new moon is in your sign. This is your moment, dear Pisces. And the Page of Pentacles brings a very clear message: something new is beginning. A new project, a new chapter, a new version of yourself. This is a time of reinvention, of revisiting and reshaping what your life looks and feels like. What do you actually need to step into this new direction? Begin with small steps, be patient with yourself, and stay open to what presents itself. Learning is allowed to be fun right now, so approach it with curiosity rather than pressure. The world is waiting for what only you can bring.
*Used card deck: Ethereal Visions by artist Matt Hughes
