If you’re feeling like the tone of the moment is particularly frenetic or heightened emotionally, you’re far from alone, and you’re in tune with a thrilling highlight of Pisces season: the empathic, imaginative, psychic energy-fueling Pisces new moon. This is potentially one of the best new moons of the year to manifest something you’ve been dreaming of, an intention that makes your heart race.  

Falling on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 7:45 p.m. ET/4:45 p.m. PT, the new moon in Pisces is co-ruled by Neptune, the planet of dreams and spirituality, and Jupiter, the planet of luck, abundance and expansion. Together, the Fish’s rulers set an ethereal, whimsical, healing, personal growth-spurring vibe you can harness to plant seeds that could blossom into a reality you never thought possible. Here, all you need to know about this potentially magical event so you can make the most of it, based on your zodiac sign.

What is a new moon?

The new moon occurs once — and occasionally, twice — a month when the moon and the sun land at the same spot in the zodiac (for example, this month, they will meet at 9 degrees of Pisces). Because the two luminaries are so close, the sun’s vibrant light doesn’t reflect off of the moon at all, and from our point of view on Earth, the moon’s form is concealed. For that reason, you can think of a new moon as a blank canvas on which you can paint your vision for the future. And you can take advantage of new moon energy by getting clear on and setting those goals for four days before and after the event occurs. 

In astrology, the moon colors your emotions, intuition and nurturing style as well as how you want to be nurtured. When it’s new, you could feel an amplified sense of possibility, anticipation and emotional self-awareness. New moons also present a chance to plant seeds that you can watch grow over the following two weeks (up until the next full moon, which, this time, falls on Thursday, March 13-Friday, March 14 depending on your time zone and is also a powerful lunar eclipse) and the following six months (when we’ll experience the corresponding full moon, which in this case will also be a thrilling lunar eclipse on Sunday, September 7).

What is the new moon in Pisces?

At least once a month, a new moon opens the door for you to set a powerful intention that you’ll work toward transforming into your reality over the following two weeks to six months. Because February’s new moon falls in the deeply emotional, compassionate, dreamy water sign Pisces, the lunar event is very much about getting centered on your heart’s greatest desires, feeling at peace emotionally and allowing yourself to throw on a pair of rose-colored glasses to idealize and imagine what you want a major next chapter of your life to look like. As one of the mutable signs, the heartfelt Fish is known for being adaptable but also struggling with being resolute or concrete, but with so many luminaries and planets in the sign right now — not only the sun and moon but Saturn, Mercury, the north node and Neptune — there’s a powerful wave of Piscean energy urging you to manifest from a more creative, spiritual place than one based in cold, hard facts. Pisces is also associated with the Twelfth House of Spirituality, which deals with psychological well-being and sits opposite the Sixth House of Health, so self-care, especially the practices that benefit your mind and emotions, will be particularly integral to crossing the finish line on whatever goal you set now.  

The February 2025 Pisces new moon may set the stage for a wild, life-altering ride 

This is an especially impactful and potentially game-changing new moon, because the intentions you set will be coming to fruition around the time of two lunar eclipses: the lunar eclipse in Virgo on March 13-14 and the lunar eclipse in Pisces on September 7. Lunar eclipses bring stunning shifts and catapult us into the future. If you look back at some of the most ground-shattering moments of your life (think: a big breakup, a major move, getting an amazing job offer), you’ll likely find that they occurred around the time of an eclipse that interacted closely with your natal chart. And eclipses’ energy is so intense, the best thing you can do is sit back and let it roll through, like a storm. But because this new moon doesn’t happen to be an eclipse itself, it’s like a last hurrah for intention-setting and manifesting ahead of 2025’s first eclipse season, which lasts until late April. 

You’ll be itching to follow your heart and make a bold move

The new moon squares off against Jupiter, the planet of expansion and abundance, in Gemini, a fellow mutable sign, which speaks to bolstered optimism as well as the risk of taking on more than you can reasonably handle. At the same time, the moon will form a harmonizing trine to go-getter Mars — now direct in Cancer, a fellow, deeply feeling water sign. In turn, you’ll be more in tune with your desires and fired up to go to bat to ensure that they’re fulfilled. This emotionally-charged link-up lays the groundwork for being bolder and more direct, especially when you’re allowing your most heartfelt needs to drive your actions. 

Here, how the February 2025 Pisces new moon will affect you based on your sign. (Be sure to read both your sun and your rising sign if you know it. If you don’t, you can find it in your birth chart or by using this CafeAstrology calculator.)

Aries 

Falling in your spirituality zone, this new moon could feel a bit sleepier than you’d prefer. You feel like laying low now, which is definitely out of character for you, but there’s a lot to be learned and earned from doing exactly that. You’ll find that taking a time-out from your usual grind allows you to nurture your emotional and psychological well-being and imagination, leading to potentially pinpointing a heartfelt dream you’re psyched to pursue. Tapping into your intuition is the key to making your vision real. 

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Taurus 

Community, friendships and serving as part of a team are all major themes for you around this new moon, because it falls in your networking and long-term wishes sector. Whether you’ve been wanting to feel more connected to friends or colleagues, to initiate an ambitious team project or to join a collaborative effort with like-minded people, this is your green light to do exactly that. You may be surprised just how comfortable you are with diving into a game plan that’s lacking hard and fast parameters, but this move could be integral to making a long-held aspiration a reality. 

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Gemini 

This new moon inspires you to set an intention related to your professional path, because it falls in your career zone. You’ve likely been dreaming of stepping out of your comfort zone and into a new position of authority or making your mark publicly in some way, and you have a clear runway for pursuing this vision now. You’ll feel empowered and enthusiastic about what the future holds when you make a play for more responsibility or a promotion. Because the moon trines Mars in your money zone, a surge of confidence could also positively impact your bottom line.

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Cancer 

This new moon was made for dreaming up and taking steps toward manifesting an adventure that feels almost too wild, because it falls in your higher learning sector. You’ve been managing a surge of restlessness with so many celestial bodies in this zone lately, and now, you have the wind in your sails for setting a goal that will require a leap of faith. Maybe you’re flirting with the idea of taking a long-distance trip or honing a skill set that would ultimately help you advance your career. You might also be craving the opportunity to meet people outside your typical circle and to have eye-opening experiences. Now’s your chance to channel all that musing into your everyday life, especially with the moon trining go-getter Mars in your sign. 

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Leo 

This new moon brings your attention to your closest relationships and what you need to feel comfortable, secure and connected with your significant other or someone else near and dear, because it falls in your intimacy and joint resources zone. With the sun, your ruler, here since mid-February, you’re no stranger to the themes that this season brings up for you. Now you can get clear on what you want the coming months — and years — to look like for you and someone special. Think about shared aspirations and financial goals you’d like to hit the gas on, then let your imagination run wild.

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Virgo 

2025 is full of thrilling lunar action for you, Virgo, with three of the four eclipses hitting your sign or your partnership zone — which is where this new moon falls, too. Think of it as an initial invitation to envision the ideal next chapter within your one-on-one relationships, whether romantic, platonic or professional. Consider your sense of self and how current or future partnerships could further support that, and what you can bring to the table when you pair up, too. You may be nervous about letting your heart have more of a say than your mind for a change, but it’ll be worth it to open yourself up to a beautiful new era. 

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Libra 

Your everyday hustle and health are on your mind now, because the new moon falls in your routine and wellness zone, nudging you to let yourself imagine a gratifying new version of your day-to-day. You’ve likely been running a mile a minute lately given so much celestial action in this part of your chart, but now you’re driven to think about what commitments could fall by the wayside in order for you to feel more balanced — something that’s especially important for your well-being as the sign of the Scales. With your ruling planet, romantic Venus, about to go retrograde, don’t hesitate to take your time to land on the strategy that feels best emotionally.

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Scorpio 

Pisces season is always one of the most magical moments of the year for you, given all the action in your romance and self-expression zone, and the energy around this new moon is bound to have you feeling more empowered to own your voice. You could be recognized for a creative endeavor or driven to tap into your artistic impulses in a new way. And there’s a lot to be said for using this new moon to share your most heartfelt desires and prioritize an eye-opening experience with a significant other or someone special, thanks to the moon’s sync-up with sexy Mars in your adventure zone, too.

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Sagittarius 

You can kick off a new chapter related to your home life, have a poignant conversation with a loved one or take steps to heal old wounds that have been gnawing at your inner peace now, because this new moon falls in your home zone, which also involves your inner, emotional world. Even if you’re not quite ready to make your vision real right now, you have the green light to dream big. And putting in the work to nurture one-on-one bonds could also be a key focus now, given the moon’s square to your ruler, expansive Jupiter, in your partnership zone. 

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Capricorn 

With this new moon falling in your communication zone, you’ll be envisioning ways you can satiate your amplified appetite for learning and connection. This is a wonderful time to sign up for continuing education, host a brainstorm with colleagues or get together with friends. Your cerebral energy is off-the-charts now, and you’re more apt to express what’s on your mind, which could lead to lively, fulfilling conversations in the short term and potentially very gratifying collaborations with your social circle in the long run. The only issue is that, especially with the moon squaring Jupiter in your routine zone, you could be tempted to bite off more than you can chew, so you’ll do well to stick to your go-to measured approach.

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Aquarius 

Falling in your money zone, this new moon sets the stage for you to set an ambitious financial goal. You might be ready to bring your skills to the table in a new way on the job. Or you’ll throw your hat in the ring for an exciting earning opportunity that pops up out of the blue, thanks to messenger Mercury in this zone also happens to be forming a friendly sextile to your ruler, game-changing Uranus, around the time of the new moon. Tapping into your self-worth and ensuring any invitation you receive aligns with your values will ensure you’re right on track to getting the best results. 

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Pisces 

Welcome to your annual new moon, Pisces! With your season in full swing, and so many planets in your sign, this new moon is one of your best opportunities all year to zero in on a vision of the future you’re determined to manifest. Don’t shy away from allowing your intuition, heart and imagination to take the reins, because that’s exactly what this moment was made for. By being true to yourself, you’ll know how you want to proceed, plus you can work with a surge of assertive energy — courtesy of Mars finally moving forward in your self-expression zone — to get the ball rolling. An unexpected, positive conversation or news could serve to boost your self-assuredness, as well, thanks to messenger Mercury in your sign syncing with electrifying Uranus in your communication sector.

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