RASA School of Astrology Learn The Language of the Stars!
Editor: Robin Armstrong
2025-08-23
Pisces New Moon
Southern Hemisphere
About this Newsletter:
All of the symbols in this newsletter refer to the moment of the New Moon.
Twelve hours earlier or later and most of these symbols will change.
Each symbol reveals something relevant to the meaning of the moment.
The moon phase and pattern type will have a longer span of influence,
but their effects will still be profound for that day.
This is a beautiful example of the scope and depth of astrological insights.
The effects of the moment of the new moon will be expressed across the entire month ahead.
The new moon represents the seed moment of the month.
If you can tune into or capture the implications of the seed moment,
You will be powerfully aligned with for the entire month ahead.
Most of these symbols have great depth with significant personal implications.
Tuning into them will allow you to master the month.
These symbols come from a degree of the zodiac and a line of the I Ching hexagrams.
There are 360 different sets of symbols.
In the newsletter the symbols apply to the meaning of the New Moon and the degree it is in.
A similar compilation of symbols can be done for the position of each planet or sensitive point in a horoscope.
There are 360 degrees in the university of life.
The New Moon
When your feelings about the past, memories, and your sense of security
conjunct or meet up with
Your confidence, purposefulness, and your hopes for the future
A profound impression is made.
A note on the harp of the soul.
A seed moment in celestial manifestation.
The Horoscope for the New Moon is for the exact moment of the New Moon.
There are no houses in this chart because the Moon is in all 12 houses at the same time when viewed globally. So this is the true New Moon chart for anywhere on earth. You can add the houses to it according to where you live.
Most computer printouts will draw the horoscope with the houses as appropriate for where you are on the planet. This was not done here in order to focus on things valid for everyone on the planet.
New Moons are the peak points of subjective impressionability in the month.
Receptivity to core insights and to God, are accentuated.
Chanting (or even drumming) on a New Moon will give an extra vitality to your efforts over the following month,
until the next New Moon.
A holy environment and spiritual companions are a great blessing.
The New Moon accumulates and reflects on all of the experiences of the past month. On the New Moon the conglomerate of experiences past, creates a high tide of intuitive impressions. At the moment the Moon meets the Sun, light is shone on these impressions creating a new sense of purpose. It is the Sun than effects the Moon.
From our worldly consciousness we cannot see the combination or aggregate of memories, but we can certainly feel it.
Unfortunately our habit patterns are too gross or physical to allow us to attune to this phenomenon consciously, but we certainly can feel it.
Only the initiate or one established in spiritual disciplines can clearly witness the New Moon within.
For all of the symbolism and associations given here for the new moon, there are also equivalent symbols and associations to each planet or factor in an individual horoscope.
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Zodiac Pattern Types
THE SEE–SAW TYPE:
Two planets on one side with eight on the other, three on one side with seven on the other, four on one side with six on the other, five on one side with five on the other;
…… there must be two empty areas that divide the chart in half. You can draw a line through the two empty areas–right across the chart and going through the centre. One area must be a square or larger, and the other area must be a sextile or larger. If the large empty area is a square, then the other empty area must be larger than a sextile.
The See-saw type is sensitive to both sides of any situation. You will be continuously challenged to empower one side or the other. As soon as one side predominates, the other will make demands. You live in a world of polarities and conflicts. You are capable of a vast understanding but too often waste your energies by being incorrectly aligned.
WANING CRESCENT MOON PHASE
45° – 0°, 3 1/2 to 0 days before the New Moon.
This is the last phase of the lunar cycle before the new moon. It is often called the balsamic moon phase and it lasts for three and one half days from the crescent to the new moon. The light finally disappears into the mystery of silence and darkness. Completion becomes important. Your own projections seem to disappear in the vastness of all that is happening around you.
You are searching for something new but are unsure of how to end the old attachments. Your awareness of others begins to lose relevance as you approach renewal. Try to understand what needs to be left behind. This should be a daily meditation. You have the uncanny ability to know when anything is ending or about to fall apart. Unfortunately it is not usually wise to tell others about it. They would probably consider you to be too negative. You need to learn why things come to an end. It is important for you to mind your own business or you will keep seeing everything that is going to collapse on everyone. Learn to look within for the new vision. Trust silence. Take steps to move towards your vision. Be very selective. Listen and wait.
Often people will not appreciate you until you have gone. Try to insure that your influence is a positive one. Watch what you say. Often you will seem overwhelmed by useless or futile commitments. Do not try to save face. Be honest and let go.
The quality of ending will directly effect the nature of the new beginning just about to come. So be wise. No doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. It may not make sense to others but if you trust your conscience, you will see the way. Hold on to your principles. Do not make promises that you cannot keep, especially long term promises.
You have the tendency to lose yourself in others only to be left very insecure when they do not have the answers. You want to become completely involved with someone. You will constantly search for or wonder about the ultimate love of your life. Often you will feel that what you have is not enough, and then you will wonder why you bother to stay within it.
You are looking for completion and fulfillment and are not likely to embrace freedom comfortably. You want to burn your past for future goals. It is amazing though how long you can procrastinate and wait. You want to help but often do not know what to do. You will probably not bother until somebody else cares.
A little encouragement can have profound effects. To attract positive feedback you must be positive towards others. If you must end a situation, it is important for the reason to be correct, otherwise your problems will reoccur in the new arena.
THE WAXING NEW MOON PHASE
O°- 45°, 0 to 3 1/2 days after the New Moon.
This is the beginning of the lunar cycle and lasts for three and one half days. The light is emerging gently. From the depths of the darkest moment up to the first slim crescent of light, and a little farther until the crescent is smiling brightly.
This is a highly intuitive time filled with deep impressions and new beginnings. This is a time of seed moments and powerful insights. There is a predominant undercurrent of anxious anticipation. A new moon cycle is born.
Born under this phase you need to feel that your life is just beginning to open up. The challenge is subjective: are you prepared to advance your own cause? You should readily adjust your lifestyle to support any new sense of direction that you feel is emerging within you. You will be constantly having to make new starts in life. You will be sensitive to new beginnings and uncertain about your present surroundings. You are inclined to leave old attachments and memories behind. You want to move forward towards your goals and will be frustrated by any setbacks.
When you begin a project it is important to advance with care and gentleness. Make sure that you nurture and protect the germinating seed; ie. the new you. It is usually easier for you to do things than to talk about them. Remember that you do not have to achieve everything right away, but it is important for you to feel that you are advancing toward your goals.
You are the kind of person who plants ideas in the minds of others. You will reach out and impress others subtly. You will always be able to sense the new path that should be taken. As long as you are moving along this path you will feel relatively secure. Worries and problems will surface when you crystallize or stop growing. Do not look back or hold on to the past. Nurture the light within. Protect your own development and do not throw your good ideas out to fools who will not appreciate them. Neither should you follow the dreams of others. Trust your own inner sense of direction. Whenever you can make the effort to be creative, you should. Do not try to explain the process, just do it! Consistent effort will accumulate. Reach out. Rely on your instincts. Grow. Break out of old patterns. Move on. Move on. New beginnings always seem small against the vastness of life around you, none-the-less every journey starts with one small step. Try to find friends who will support and acknowledge your efforts. Always be cautious about what you say. Words can come back to haunt you.
You will always be trying to start something. Make certain that you take time to water the flowers and plants in your garden of hopes and dreams. The end does not always justify the means so make your daily life creative. Take time to smell the flowers along your path. You will be able to draw encouragement and inspiration by listening to birds singing.
DAYLIGHT IS INCREASING = Momentum towards freedom
MORE DARKNESS THAN DAYLIGHT = Belonging predominates
MUTABLE = Adaptable, perceptive, manipulative.
WATER = Emotional, impressionable, sensual, judgmental.
FEMININE = Reflective.
RULED BY = JUPITER: needs principles, tends to exaggerate.
KEYNOTE: = “I believe”
PART OF BODY = Feet and toes.
COLOUR = Purple-red, crimson.
GEMS = Chrysolite, moonstone, amethyst, topaz.
METALS = Tin
HERBS = Asparagus, sage, leeks, nutmeg, rosehips, bilberries, meadowsweet, lungwort, Irish moss, seaweed, rhubarb, strawberries, and mulberries.
Some Pisces Considerations:
Pisces is a Mutable sign.
This makes it perceptive and adaptable.
Opportunities for adventure arise.
There is much to perceive and much to manipulate.
One can easily get pulled into complications
Or be overwhelmed by expectations.
It will be difficult for you to live up to both your own and other people’s expectations.
Life will often seem unfair and inconsiderate.
Strive for self-reliance. Increase faith.
Diminish guilt.
Pisces is ruled by Jupiter.
One’s understanding will condition one’s actions
And determine the results.
Hold to your moral principles and beliefs.
Kindness and compassion will lead to fulfillment.
Degeneration and corruption will have its appropriate consequences.
The challenge is to remain without blame.
This is the trigram of the Clinging Fire.
This is the light or last phase of Winter.
Light is increasing
But darkness maintains its dominance.
Freedoms are increasing
But responsibilities must be taken care of first.
This is a time of personal sacrifice.
One should cling to what is right
And avoid unworthy company.
To maintain personal clarity
One must let go of bad habits and personal dependencies.
This is the Eightfold Path of Right Action.
One is advised to maintain peaceful and honourable conduct.
Do not destroy life.
Do not steal. Avoid all dishonest dealings.
One should avoid improper sexual intercourse.
One should try to help others to maintain these same standards.
Pentans
Pentans are five degree divisions of the Zodiac in which the zodiac repeats itself creating a sub-level of meaning. Sub-pentans divide each 10 degrees of the zodiac into 12 sub-sub-signs adding a third level of meaning. The Zodiac sign is the Main Theme, The Pentan is the Special Focus and the Sub-Pentan is the Intimate Detail.
To Understand Pentans watch this video: (Click on the title Pentans)
Zodiac Faces
Today we see
the Face of Moderation
Aries: The call for moderation is a challenge to your natural enthusiasm. It will not be easy for you to abide by it. Save your best energy for another day. Pay attention to the right approach.
Taurus: This will be a day of moderation. Relax and enjoy yourself. You will encounter kindness rather than stress. If you have to be aggressive to do something, then it may not be worth doing.
Gemini: Be careful who you show favouritism to. If you ignore someone, they will have their feelings hurt and you will live to regret it! Remember that humour should not be at anyone’s personal expense
Cancer: Your reactions today will be anything but moderate. You will be contradicted one minute and ignored the next. Do not ask for or expect personal considerations. Don’t overreact.
Leo: Good vibrations! Your initiatives will meet with a positive response. Be active and encourage others in their endeavours. When good ideas surface you would be wise to act on them right away.
Virgo: You will have to be moderate in your demands on others today, if you wish to avoid direct opposition. Not everyone will see things the same way as you. Agree to differ
Libra: Choose your words carefully or you will encounter an unpleasant response. The more that you rush the greater will be the chance of error and of mechanical problems. Do not trust your impulses. Strive to be moderate.
Scorpio: Still waters run deep. Someone will prove to be very supportive. If you are sincere in your heart, you will win the consideration others. Actions will speak louder than words.
Sagittarius: A new enthusiasm is emerging. Go with the flow but do not be quick to make promises. Minimize voicing your opinions and you will minimize the number of complications you have to deal with.
Capricorn: A good defence will your best offence. You will be caught between opposing forces. Try to moderate but do not choose sides. If you are properly organized, you will be able to make progress. It is hard to find good help when you need it.
Aquarius: If you can temper your sense of authority and smile when you talk, you will improve your effect on others. It is not only what you do that counts but much will depend on the style with which you do it
Pisces: You will have a tendency to rush to get things done today. Try to moderate your inclination to speed. This promises to be a good day if you don’t spoil it by going to extremes.
Hexagram Degrees
00 Pisces 23
Main Theme:
PIS 00°-01° (IC) THE FAMILY,THE CLAN: W.37, Line 6: Active.
Special Focus:
00° 20’-00° 30’ Pis (Li IC-lvl2) RETREAT: W.33, Line 3: Firm.
Intimate Detail:
00° 21’ 40”-00° 23’ 20” Pis (Ar IC-lvl3) LIMITATION: W.60, Line 2: Projective.
Main Theme
37: THE FAMILY, THE CLAN
(Alternative Name: Consideration)
THE SEQUENCE:
Zodiac:………..00° – 06° Pisces
Calendar:………Northern Hemisphere: Feb 19 to Feb 25 approx.
…………………….Southern Hemisphere: Aug 23 to Aug 29 approx.
House 1:……….60° – 66° rising from IC
Time of day:….04:00 to 04:24 AM (Local Mean Time or Sun Dial time)
Aspect:……….60° – 66° Waxing (Sextile Separating)
Moon Phase:.. Waxing Crescent Moon Phase (45° – 90°)
………………..(3 ½ to 7 days after the New Moon).
ABOVE AND BELOW:
Wood above, fire below.
The wind will fan the flames.
The pot will heat properly.
The meal will soon be ready.
Gentleness without, clarity within.
Encouragement will succeed where criticism will not.
THE IMAGE:
Wind keeps the fire burning.
If difficulties arise
Be gracious.
Accept the help that comes.
Two can accomplish more than one.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Gentleness without, clarity within.
Time demands and critical expectations.
One sees what must be done
But harbours doubts and worries.
Encouraging words will attract helpers.
Resistance will be overcome through gentleness.
Difficulties will be resolved through teamwork.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The second daughter to the first daughter.
The second daughter sees what to avoid.
The first daughter sees what needs to be done.
The second daughter will need to be watched
If the job is to be done properly.
The second daughter can avoid an argument
But cannot win one.
What is right for the family will determine the outcome.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
00-06PI: 37. The Family
Light is increasing
But there are still dangers from wind and snow.
One looks for more warmth and anticipates spring.
There are still many obligations to take care of.
Life will be simpler if one avoids inappropriate behaviour
And is considerate of others.
Be content to share what you have.
THE LINES
Nine in the sixth place: (00° – 01° Pisces)
One eats too fast and too much!
One helps oneself to more and forgets to give thanks.
One even spills food.
Sleep will not be good tonight.
…..The sixth place: 00° – 01° Pisces: 33. Retreat
…..Creative restraint.
…..Retreat from indulgences.
…..Do not encourage what is unworthy.
……….Nine in the sixth place:
……….After dinner,
……….One must be reminded to help with the cleaning up.
……….Small humiliation.
……….No blame.
Technical Considerations of Line 6:
Solid in an even place
Inappropriate action
Firmness at the wrong time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 11 and 12)
No Holding Together
No Correspondence
Trigrams of Influence:
Upper Primary
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Sixth Place:
Special Focus
33. RETREAT
(Alternative Name: Victory of the Dark)
ABOVE AND BELOW:
Heaven above, the mountain below.
Light above, stillness below.
Strength without, patience within.
Firm in stillness
A sage waits for a vision.
THE IMAGE:
Light on the mountain.
At the summit,
One observes.
A sage on the mountain,
Who sees what others cannot.
A breakthrough in solitude.
One cannot stay here forever.
The way home becomes apparent.
Rest before you start.
THE JUDGEMENT:
One pauses
In the hustle and bustle of life.
One feels a need for inner tranquility and peace.
One breathes deeply
And takes a calm approach to time demands.
In the world one is active everywhere.
At home one rests and contemplates.
Understanding will not come from action.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The third son to the father.
The third son is slow to act. The father acts quickly.
The third son measures the effect before he speaks.
The father speaks freely.
The third son rests content. The father will force issues.
The third son will not respond quickly to his father.
He is uncertain of his capacity.
The father would like to see more confidence.
The third son will wait for his father’s attention.
The father is not always sensitive and can be aloof.
The third son is patient.
He will ask before he acts,
Or wait to be told what to do.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
00-06 LI: 33. Retreat
Great changes. Darkness ascends.
If you want something, don’t just sit there
And wait for someone to get it for you.
Get it yourself.
One actively pursues what one values
Even if one must spend some time alone in the process.
If the way before one is blocked
One must retreat and wait for a more agreeable time.
Wait for the vision, and then wait no longer.
If one can see it, one can do it.
THE LINES
Nine in the third place: (02° – 03° Libra)
Movements of the mind.
Silence is challenged.
One moves higher on the mountain
And strives for greater insights.
Progress is made.
…..The third place: 02° – 03° Libra: 60. Limitation
…..Critical thoughts and overindulgence
…..Will limit progress.
…..Do not explain!
…..Do not talk!
…..Silence is golden.
……….Nine in the third place:
……….Firm in duty.
……….One actively helps when the need arises.
……….Nothing is left undone.
……….Still there is a greater mystery.
……….One works hard on self-improvement.
Technical Considerations of Line 3:
Solid in an odd place
Appropriate action
Firmness at the right time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 5 and 6)
Holding Together with appropriate energy below.
(Astrological note: Appropriate reinforcement from Houses 3 and 4)
No Correspondence
Trigrams of Influence:
Lower Primary Lower Nuclear Upper Nuclear
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Third Place:
Intimate Detail
60: LIMITATION
(Alternative Name: Difficulties with Pleasure)
ABOVE AND BELOW:
A storm above the lake.
To persevere would be dangerous.
Even the river bank is dangerous to traverse.
Danger above, pleasure below.
One needs to be discriminating
About the depths of one’s indulgences.
Joy should not come at someone else’s expense.
THE IMAGE:
Dangerous waters.
Too much fun will attract danger.
Caution is needed concerning what goes into the mouth and what comes out,
Choose your activities well.
Be cautious about the company you keep.
Inconsiderate people will invite disaster.
It will be easy to attract bad people,
But it will be very difficult to get rid of them.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Discrimination without, pleasure within.
Not everything that is enjoyable is worthy.
To impose personal preferences will only make matters worse.
There is much that needs to be done.
This is not the time for frivolity.
Too much of anything will spoil it.
To laugh without consideration.
To indulge without sharing.
What good can come of this?
Overindulgence will have dangerous consequences.
To take on more than one can accomplish
Or to do less than one is capable of
Will have dire consequences.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The third daughter to the second son.
She laughs. He will criticize.
She throws herself into the game of life.
He tends to brood and disassociate.
He will impose limits on her enthusiasm.
Her playfulness will rarely find approval.
She pushes the limits of what is right,
He will be blamed.
She says what she should not.
He says what he does not want to say.
Silence would be an improvement.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
12-18 AR: 60. Limitation
Dangerous impulse.
One puts one’s own ideas first
And moves forward at any cost.
One steps on the sensitivities of others And even threatens their security
THE LINES
Nine in the second place: (13° – 14° Aries)
One comes with confidence
And is ready to play.
Enthusiasm exceeds its proper limits.
Someone takes offence.
…..The second place: 13° – 14° Aries: 43. Breakthrough, Resoluteness
…..Creative breakthrough.
…..One pushes forward
…..With confidence and encouraging words.
……….Nine in the second place:
……….Firm where one should be receptive.
……….One moves impulsively.
……….Integrity is diminished.
……….Others are shocked.
……….They will not help.
……….They may go out of their way to hinder.
……….Misfortune.
Technical Considerations of Line 2:
Solid in an even place
Inappropriate action
Firmness at the wrong time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 3 and 4)
Holding Together with inappropriate energy above.
(Astrological note: Inappropriate reinforcement from Houses 5 and 6)
No Correspondence
Trigrams of Influence:
Upper Primary
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Second Place:
Aspect Hexagrams
Stars By Degree
Earth Zodiac
Light of Qabalah in this Degree
Light of Qabalah in this Degree
Light of Qabalah in this Degree
Ancestors by Degree
Movement by Degree
Drumming by Degree
Drumming by Degree
This hexagram reveals the drum rhythm by degree. Play this on your own or in a drum circle for the New Moon. Tune into the seed moment of the month. The Base at the red dot should be played louder!
Melodies (Scales) by Degree
Each degree has a very special melody or scale. You can play this with any instrument and tune into the feelings of this New Moon.
Watch the video:
PIS 00°-01° (IC) THE FAMILY,THE CLAN: W.37, Line 6: Active.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDI32mZkXh4
Chanting by Degrees
Chanting on the New Moon evokes a very special presence.
It is one of the most powerful and sensitive times to chant.
Chanting by Degrees
Chanting by Degrees
This is the Chant for the New Moon in Cancer at 04Can08. By chanting you will tune into the essence of this New Moon in Gemini.
——— 5 minutes of call and response chanting
——— 1 minute of continuous chanting
Watch the video:
PIS 00°-01° (IC) THE FAMILY,THE CLAN: W.37, Line 6: Active.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDI32mZkXh4
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I Ching Links
How to use your horoscope to access the I Ching. The 64 Hexagrams as a Zodiac of 64 divisions.
The relationship of the three main cycles: the year (sun), the month (moon) and the day (earth) to both the I Ching and astrology.
A site about the I Ching with a good history, and instructions about how to divine a hexagram using yarrow stalks, coins or dice. The mystical Great Treatise that explains the inner depths of the I Ching is also here.
A new interpretation of the I Ching Hexagrams. References to the Superior Man have been removed. In its place the accentuation is on the individual. One does this, one does that, one remains free of blame!
https://www.i-ching-changes.com
A collection of cosmic connections to the I Ching. How numbers, the Kabbalah, and the seven rays relate to the I Ching, and to many other systems of understanding.
The Eight Trigrams of Earlier and Later Heaven and their relationship to Astrology.
On this site you will find applications of the I Ching to rhythm, melody and to chanting.
This takes the I Ching interpretations beyond the realm of words.
http://www.musicofthespheres.net
This website has mystical musical insights.
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