This New Moon in Pisces occurs at 3:46pm EST (8:46 pm GMT) at 14 degrees. New moons signify a new cycle, new beginnings, and rebirth. This new moon will highlight the Piscean qualities of imagination and enlightenment. Pisces also invites us to dream a little further beyond ourselves, forgiving others who may have wronged us (and perhaps even forgiving ourselves for past hurts or mistakes). Saturn Retrograde in Libra also makes a quincunx to the New Moon, signifying that perhaps you need to make some changes before you can move on to dreaming up what the future holds. During this Pisces New Moon, Mars, Mercury, Uranus, Chiron, and the sun are also transiting through Pisces, making

Pisces, The Fish February 18 to March 20 Modality: Mutable Element: Water Ruler: Neptune Keywords: Creative, romantic, sensitive, self-indulgent, lazy, intuitive, dreamy, artistic, sympathetic As a Pisces you are flexible and adapting to just about any situation (though this can be both a positive and a negative). Sensitive and compassionate, you take pains to ensure the welfare of others, though sometimes to the detriment to your own welfare. You have great creativity, which can manifest itself in any number of ways, from art to ideas. You inspire others. You are idealistic and trusting, looking for the best in everyone; just be careful not to be taken advantage of. The home

Chiron is often noted in astrological charts and forecasts. He is not a planet, a star, or a node of the Moon. So who is he? And what power does he wield over our charts? In Greek mythology, Chiron was a centaur, a breed of beings that were half man, half horse. They were known for being raucous and overly indulgent; however, Chiron was known conversely as being intelligent and civilized. He was a noted astrologer, healer, and oracle. It is said that Chiron sacrificed his life so that mankind could obtain the use of fire. Being the son of Cronus, a Titan, he was allegedly immortal. There are varying accounts of his death, but all include an arrow poisoned with the blood of the Hydra.

This New Moon in Aquarius occurs on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at 9:31 pm EST (Thursday, February 3 at 2:31 GMT). New Moons are a time of fresh starts and new beginnings, and there will be a focus on the high-tech, intellectual, and humanitarian. Perhaps now is the time to begin planning for the arrival of your new iPhone, deciding on a new class to take in the spring, or beginning new work with a charity or other organization.  The Sun, the Moon, and Mars are in Aquarius, letting us be a little daring and step outside of our intellectual and humanitarian comfort zones. Mercury will remain in Aquarius through the end of the month, making our journey to discover new things and ideas