Creating personal rituals, engaging in our yoga practice, returning to a sacred place and finding creative or poetic outlets satisfy these intrinsic needs. Take the time to listen to what is within and find the right way to satiate your spiritual side.

Allow for some creative and individual expression here as an exploration of the internal landscape has no boundaries or rules, so you must not be surprised by what you find.

Be careful in this time not to numb out or go adrift in order to avoid the calling. These are classic Pisces pitfalls. Consuming drugs or alcohol, engaging in martyrdom or ignoring the issues glosses over what is really necessary at the time and does not solve the problem. Pushing away your deeper needs is a dangerous business, as that type of repression undoubtedly arises more fiercely in the future. An interesting aspect to the new moon with oppositional forces (Jupiter and Saturn) ask us to think outside the box and expand our faith and awareness in order to get this very important work done. There is a smoothly supported aspect to Pluto that encourages your ability to transform yourself and eliminate what is no longer necessary to find the fullest expression of your spiritual self.

There is a great potential that your core wound is touched at this time and something about that very old hurt triggers the need for this deep spiritual exploration. Let it happen. This can propel you into a profound awakening under this influence. While it isn’t without sacrifice, what you must let go of is necessary to thrive and open to your truest, fullest manifestation of being.

Alchemical Ritual for Pisces New Moon:

Pisces is a water sign portrayed by two swimming fish. This displays the fluidity of emotions and incredible, empathic sensitivity that is second nature to Pisces. All these feelings can be overwhelming without the right outlet to deal with them. This ritual aids in allowing you to make your way through the emotional turmoil that occurs in deep spiritual exploration in order to feel fully what is alive within you and bring it to a balanced, integrated state.

This ritual requires water. If possible, take a bath before the ritual to immerse yourself in the natural element of Pisces. You may fill a sacred cup or vessel with water and place it in your ritual space. Gather your favorite crystals (Aquamarine, Amethyst or Lapis Lazuli are good choices if you have them) and a candle or two in front of you. Use sage, sweet grass or palo santo to cleanse yourself and the space by casting the smoke over yourself and encircling your own body three times. Find a symbol that activate you spiritually and makes you feel connected to source. This can be anything—a religious icon or relic, a picture or an object. Light your candles, sit comfortably in your space and hold the symbol as you close the eyes and say the following invocation:

May the highest qualities of Pisces and this New Moon allow me to transcend all that holds me back from my highest spiritual connection and my deepest soul purpose.

Spend a few moments in quiet contemplation as you absorb the connection to source inspired by the invocation and ritual. Feel what comes up from inside you as you clear your mind and allow your soul to communicate your highest needs. Be delighted at what arises. As you receive insights, place the ring finger (or first finger) of your right hand into the water you’ve place in the ritual space and anoint yourself with it by lightly touching your forehead, your sternal notch at the base of the throat, and your heart. Do this as many times as necessary.

When your ritual feels complete, bring your hands to prayer at your heart, chant Om three times, and snuff the candles. Anoint your symbol with the sacred water and place it somewhere that you see it everyday in order to be reminded of the connection you have cultivated in this ritual. Let it be a reminder of how to connect to your source, and also, of how connected you are at all times.

By Alanna Kaivalya

Alanna believes Yoga is for everyone and each student can develop the self-empowerment needed to embark on a personal journey to meaningful transformation. On this principle she founded The Kaivalya Yoga Method, a fresh take on yoga emphasizing the individual path while honoring tradition. Teaching students since 2001, teachers since 2003, Alanna has written and developed teacher trainings worldwide for top studios and independently. In January she debuted a comprehensive 200hr-online teacher training with YogaDownload. She holds a Ph.D. in Mythological Studies with an Emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, has authored numerous articles and two books: Myths of the Asanas, an accessible practitioner’s guide to stories behind beloved poses; Sacred Sound, a yoga “hymnal,” illustrating the role of chant and mantra in modern practice. Look for her third book, Yoga Beyond the Mat, in Autumn 2016.She lives in New York City with Roxy the Wonderdog.

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