The Six-Month Soul Journey from Pisces New Moon to Lunar Eclipse
- Paul Heath
- Sep 6
- 12 min read
Updated: Sep 7
February 27, 2025 → September 7, 2025
The Mythic Arc: From Illusion to True Fulfillment
This six-month journey represents a profound soul initiation—from the mystical seeding of the New Moon in Pisces (February 27, 2025) to the karmic reckoning of the Total Lunar Eclipse in Pisces (September 7, 2025). This is not merely an astrological cycle, but a spiritual pilgrimage from illusion to true fulfillment, guided by the archetype of the seeker who walks away from what no longer serves to find their soul's authentic calling.
Phase I: The Initiation - New Moon in Pisces (February 27, 2025)
The Cosmic Seeding at 9° Pisces
The journey began with an extraordinary celestial gathering: Neptune, the North Node, Mercury, Saturn, the Sun, and Moon all congregated in the mystical waters of Pisces. This configuration, squared by Jupiter, created a portal for spiritual rebirth and authentic intention-setting.
The Eight of Cups Gateway
At 9° Pisces, this New Moon corresponded to the Eight of Cups in tarot—the pilgrim walking away from cups (emotional attachments) that once brought satisfaction but now feel hollow. This lunar seeding asked a fundamental question: What dreams are worth keeping, and what illusions must dissolve?
Venus Retrograde Preparation
Two days after the New Moon, Venus stationed retrograde in Aries, preparing to journey back into Pisces where it would meet Neptune, Saturn, and the North Node—a cosmic reunion that would reshape our understanding of love, values, and spiritual connection.
Key Themes Initiated:
Spiritual Rebirth: A time to turn inward and connect with your inner self
Mythic Visioning: Dreaming bigger while releasing the need for control
Eclipse Portal Opening: A fated window of destiny activation
Surrendering to Flow: Trusting intuition over logic
Karmic Reset Preparation: Setting intentions for authentic fulfillment
Phase II: The Descent - Venus Retrograde & Saturn's Return (March-July 2025)
The Underworld Passage
This phase represented the mythic descent—a period of reassessment, mourning, and recalibration. Venus retrograded back into Pisces, creating intimate conjunctions with Neptune (illusion/inspiration), Saturn (reality/limitation), and the North Node (destiny/dharma).
Saturn's Karmic Checkpoint
Saturn retrograded back into Pisces, approaching the critical 29th degree—the anaretic degree of completion and crisis. This movement demanded accountability for how we've handled Piscean themes: escapism, denial, spiritual bypassing, or confusion.
Jupiter's Mythic Support
From its exalted position in Cancer, Jupiter formed supportive trines to the North Node in Pisces, offering mythic encouragement and protection during this vulnerable passage.
The Mars-Jupiter Square Dynamic
The separating square between Mars in Libra and Jupiter in Cancer created background tension between:
Emotional depth vs. diplomatic harmony
Personal needs vs. collective ideals
Protective instincts vs. relational balance
Archetypal Themes:
Venus Retrograde Revision: Reassessing values, relationships, and worth
Saturn's Reality Check: Facing consequences of spiritual bypassing
Jupiter's Blessing: Divine protection during vulnerable transformation
Karmic Clearing: Releasing outdated emotional patterns
Phase III: The Culmination - Pisces Lunar Eclipse (September 7, 2025)
The Nine of Cups Revelation at 15° Pisces
The eclipse occurs at 15° Pisces, corresponding to the Nine of Cups—the "Wish Card" of emotional fulfillment. However, under eclipse shadow, this card asks: Is your satisfaction authentic, or built on illusion?
The Cosmic Configuration
Moon at 15° Pisces: In Jupiter's bounds, dignified and supported
Sun at 15° Virgo: In Venus's bounds, demanding practical discernment
Saturn at 29° Pisces: At the critical degree, final karmic reckoning
Venus in Leo: Speaking up for the Sun with warmth and creativity
Jupiter in Cancer: Exalted, supporting the North Node and destiny
The Eclipse Mirror Effect
This eclipse serves as the mirror reflection of February's New Moon:
February: Eight of Cups (walking away from illusion)
September: Nine of Cups (testing the authenticity of fulfillment)
The question transforms from "What must I release?" to "Is what I've built truly fulfilling my soul?"
Numerological Significance (15/6)
The degree 15 reduces to 6—the number of harmony, responsibility, and conscious choice. This connects to the Lovers archetype in tarot,
Phase IV: Universal Themes and Collective Healing
The Great Sorting
This six-month period functioned as a cosmic sorting mechanism, separating:
Authentic dreams from fantasy projections
Soul-aligned relationships from convenience connections
Meaningful work from ego-driven ambition
Spiritual truth from spiritual bypassing
The Venus-Saturn Integration
The conjunction of Venus retrograde with Saturn in Pisces created opportunities to:
Mature our capacity for love beyond projection and need
Ground our spiritual ideals in practical service
Release relationships that inhibit authentic growth
Establish boundaries that protect our spiritual well-being
The Jupiter Blessing
Jupiter's exalted position in Cancer provided:
Divine protection during vulnerable passages
Emotional wisdom to navigate family and security issues
Abundant support for those aligned with destiny
Healing energy for ancestral and childhood wounds
Phase VI: Eclipse Integration and Soul Emergence
The Threshold Moment
The September 7 eclipse represents a threshold moment—a portal between who you were and who you're becoming. Saturn at 29° Pisces ensures that only authentic achievements and relationships survive this passage.
Questions for Soul Reflection
The eclipse asks each of us to honestly evaluate:
Are you living in authentic fulfillment, or comfortable illusion?
Which relationships support your soul's growth versus ego's comfort?
How have your spiritual ideals manifested in practical service?
What patterns from the past six months need refinement or release?
Where do you need more discernment between dreams and fantasy?
The Venus in Leo Message
With Venus in Leo at the time of eclipse, there's a call to speak up for the Sun—to advocate for authentic self-expression and creative truth, even when it challenges established patterns or expectations.
Phase VII: Practical Guidance for Eclipse Integration
Pre-Eclipse Preparation (Late August - Early September)
Review Your February Intentions: What seeds were planted? What has grown?
Honor Your Venus Retrograde Learnings: How have your values evolved?
Acknowledge Saturn's Lessons: What boundaries and structures have you established?
Celebrate Jupiter's Blessings: Where has divine support manifested?
Eclipse Window Actions (September 7-8)
Trust Your Intuitive Knowing: Pisces Moon supports deep wisdom
Apply Practical Discernment: Virgo Sun demands honest assessment
Release False Comforts: Saturn at 29° strips away illusions
Choose Authentic Fulfillment: Nine of Cups tests your true satisfaction
Speak Your Truth: Venus in Leo supports courageous self-expression
Post-Eclipse Integration (September-February 2026)
Implement New Structures: Ground your insights in daily practice
Continue the Refinement: Eclipse effects unfold over six months
Serve Your Authentic Purpose: Channel wisdom into meaningful contribution
Maintain Healthy Boundaries: Honor Saturn's lessons about sustainable giving
The Six-Month Soul Journey by Rising Sign
This transformative passage from February's Pisces New Moon to September's Pisces Lunar Eclipse created a unique initiation for each rising sign. The journey began with the Eight of Cups energy (walking away from illusion) and culminates with the Nine of Cups test (authentic fulfillment vs. false satisfaction). Here's how this mythic arc unfolded for your rising sign:
Aries Rising: The Mystic's Descent (12th House Journey)
February Initiation: The New Moon in your 12th house of spirituality and hidden realms seeded a profound inner awakening. You were called to dissolve old spiritual frameworks and confront unconscious patterns that had been running your life from the shadows.
Mid-Journey Transformation: Venus retrograde in your 12th house brought up hidden grief, unresolved karma, and spiritual illusions that needed clearing. This was your time in the cosmic wilderness—facing fears, releasing victim consciousness, and discovering your inner guru.
Eclipse Culmination: The September eclipse in your 12th house brings the ultimate soul reckoning. What spiritual practices truly serve you versus what's just spiritual escapism? This eclipse reveals your authentic mystical nature and demands you step into spiritual leadership, not spiritual seeking.
Key Themes: Surrendering control, healing ancestral patterns, developing genuine spiritual authority, releasing martyrdom and victim stories.
Eclipse Question: "What hidden fear or spiritual illusion must I finally release to claim my authentic power?"
Taurus Rising: The Community Alchemist (11th House Journey)
February Initiation: The New Moon activated your 11th house of friendships and collective dreams. You began questioning whether your social circles and future aspirations truly reflected your evolved values or were based on security and comfort.
Mid-Journey Transformation: Venus retrograde in your 11th house forced a complete reassessment of your community and long-term goals. Some friendships dissolved while soul family connections deepened. Your vision for the future became more aligned with your authentic self.
Eclipse Culmination: The September eclipse in your 11th house brings legacy activation and soul tribe confirmation. You're being called to step into leadership within your community and align your long-term goals with your spiritual purpose, not just material security.
Key Themes: Upgrading social circles, aligning with soul family, transforming relationship to group dynamics, evolving beyond people-pleasing.
Eclipse Question: "Which friendships and future goals truly support my soul's evolution versus my ego's comfort?"
Gemini Rising: The Authentic Leader (10th House Journey)
February Initiation: The New Moon in your 10th house of career and public image began dissolving false professional identities and inauthentic ambitions. You were called to vision a career path that serves your soul, not just your need for recognition.
Mid-Journey Transformation: Venus retrograde in your 10th house brought a complete revision of your public image and professional relationships. You had to face where you'd been performing instead of being authentic in your career and leadership roles.
Eclipse Culmination: The September eclipse in your 10th house brings your destiny call and legacy ignition. You're being asked to claim your authentic authority and step into a leadership role that serves the collective, not just your personal advancement.
Key Themes: Releasing performative leadership, embracing authentic authority, aligning career with soul purpose, transforming relationship to success.
Eclipse Question: "What authentic contribution is my soul calling me to make in the world, beyond ego recognition?"
Cancer Rising: The Wisdom Keeper (9th House Journey)
February Initiation: The New Moon in your 9th house of higher wisdom and belief systems initiated a profound expansion of your spiritual and philosophical understanding. Old belief systems that felt too small began dissolving.
Mid-Journey Transformation: Venus retrograde in your 9th house brought you back to fundamental questions about meaning, purpose, and truth. You may have revisited teachers, belief systems, or spiritual practices to discern what still served your growth.
Eclipse Culmination: The September eclipse in your 9th house reveals your role as a wisdom keeper and spiritual teacher. Your beliefs have been tested and refined, and now you're ready to share your truth and guide others on their spiritual journeys.
Key Themes: Evolving belief systems, integrating spiritual wisdom, stepping into teaching roles, releasing dogmatic thinking.
Eclipse Question: "What spiritual truth has emerged from this journey that I'm now ready to teach or share with others?"
Leo Rising: The Sacred Transformer (8th House Journey)
February Initiation: The New Moon in your 8th house of transformation and shared resources initiated an intense emotional and psychological descent. You were called to face your deepest fears around intimacy, power, and transformation.
Mid-Journey Transformation: Venus retrograde in your 8th house brought up intense relational karma and forced you to examine your patterns around control, dependency, and emotional manipulation. This was a time of deep catharsis and rebirth.
Eclipse Culmination: The September eclipse in your 8th house brings the ultimate ritual mourning and rebirth. You're emerging from this underworld journey with authentic power and the ability to facilitate transformation in others.
Key Themes: Releasing control dramas, healing from betrayal or loss, transforming relationship to power, embracing authentic vulnerability.
Eclipse Question: "What aspect of my old identity must die completely for my authentic self to be fully reborn?"
Virgo Rising: The Relationship Mirror (7th House Journey)
February Initiation: The New Moon in your 7th house of partnerships began dissolving relationship patterns based on projection, codependency, or external validation. You were called to discover what authentic partnership looks like.
Mid-Journey Transformation: Venus retrograde in your 7th house brought intense relationship karma to the surface. You had to face where you'd been giving your power away or trying to complete yourself through others.
Eclipse Culmination: The September eclipse in your 7th house brings the ultimate relationship reckoning and soul mirror activation. You're being called to relate from wholeness rather than need, and to attract partnerships that support your spiritual growth.
Key Themes: Healing codependency, attracting conscious partnerships, releasing projection patterns, developing healthy boundaries.
Eclipse Question: "How can I relate to others from my authentic wholeness rather than from need or projection?"
Libra Rising: The Sacred Servant (6th House Journey)
February Initiation: The New Moon in your 6th house of health and service initiated a complete reorganization of your daily routines and work life. You were called to align your service with your spiritual purpose rather than obligation or people-pleasing.
Mid-Journey Transformation: Venus retrograde in your 6th house forced you to examine whether your health practices and work routines truly served your well-being or were forms of self-punishment or perfectionism.
Eclipse Culmination: The September eclipse in your 6th house brings sacred routine activation and healing ignition. You're being called to serve from joy and authentic care rather than duty or martyrdom.
Key Themes: Transforming work into sacred service, healing perfectionism, creating sustainable routines, releasing martyrdom patterns.
Eclipse Question: "How can my daily work and service become expressions of love rather than obligations or burdens?"
Scorpio Rising: The Creative Phoenix (5th House Journey)
February Initiation: The New Moon in your 5th house of creativity and self-expression initiated a renaissance of your authentic creative and romantic life. You were called to reconnect with your inner child and creative essence.
Mid-Journey Transformation: Venus retrograde in your 5th house brought up old wounds around creativity, self-expression, and romantic love. You had to face where fear or past trauma had shut down your natural joy and creative flow.
Eclipse Culmination: The September eclipse in your 5th house brings creative climax and heart ignition. You're emerging with a renewed capacity for joy, authentic self-expression, and heart-centered creativity.
Key Themes: Healing creative blocks, opening to authentic joy, transforming relationship to pleasure, releasing performance anxiety.
Eclipse Question: "What authentic creative expression or form of joy is ready to emerge from my transformed heart?"
Sagittarius Rising: The Emotional Alchemist (4th House Journey)
February Initiation: The New Moon in your 4th house of home and emotional foundations initiated deep ancestral healing and emotional root work. You were called to transform your relationship with family patterns and emotional security.
Mid-Journey Transformation: Venus retrograde in your 4th house brought up family karma, childhood wounds, and inherited emotional patterns that needed healing. This was a time of deep emotional archaeology and family system healing.
Eclipse Culmination: The September eclipse in your 4th house brings ancestral reckoning and emotional rebirth. You're establishing new emotional foundations based on self-nurturing and authentic security rather than external validation.
Key Themes: Healing family patterns, creating authentic security, transforming emotional foundations, releasing inherited trauma.
Eclipse Question: "What family pattern or emotional wound am I finally ready to heal so I can create authentic emotional security?"
Capricorn Rising: The Authentic Communicator (3rd House Journey)
February Initiation: The New Moon in your 3rd house of communication and mindset began transforming how you think, speak, and connect with others. You were called to find your authentic voice beyond social conditioning.
Mid-Journey Transformation: Venus retrograde in your 3rd house forced you to examine whether your communication patterns truly reflected your inner truth or were based on others' expectations and social programming.
Eclipse Culmination: The September eclipse in your 3rd house brings message ignition and soul speech activation. You're being called to speak your truth with both wisdom and compassion, becoming a bridge between worlds.
Key Themes: Finding authentic voice, healing communication wounds, transforming thought patterns, releasing people-pleasing in communication.
Eclipse Question: "What essential truth or message is my soul calling me to communicate more authentically in the world?"
Aquarius Rising: The Worth Revolutionary (2nd House Journey)
February Initiation: The New Moon in your 2nd house of self-worth and resources initiated a complete revaluation of your relationship with money, possessions, and personal value. You were called to discover worth beyond external achievements.
Mid-Journey Transformation: Venus retrograde in your 2nd house brought up deep issues around self-worth, financial security, and your relationship with material resources. You had to face where you'd been seeking worth through external validation.
Eclipse Culmination: The September eclipse in your 2nd house brings worth ignition and resource reckoning. You're discovering that your true value comes from your authentic being, not from what you do or own.
Key Themes: Revolutionizing self-worth, healing money wounds, discovering intrinsic value, releasing worth based on achievement.
Eclipse Question: "What is my authentic worth beyond my achievements, possessions, or others' validation?"
Pisces Rising: The Soul Sovereign (1st House Journey)
February Initiation: The New Moon in your 1st house of identity was the most personal and powerful initiation of all. You began dissolving false identities and victim consciousness to discover your authentic self beyond others' projections.
Mid-Journey Transformation: Venus retrograde in your 1st house brought intense self-examination and identity crisis. You had to face where you'd been living others' expectations of you rather than your authentic truth.
Eclipse Culmination: The September eclipse in your 1st house brings soul emergence and mythic coronation. You're being reborn as your authentic self—no longer the victim of circumstances but the sovereign creator of your reality.
Key Themes: Identity rebirth, releasing victim consciousness, claiming authentic power, dissolving others' projections.
Eclipse Question: "Who am I when I'm no longer living to meet others' expectations or trying to be who I think I should be?"
Conclusion: From Seeker to Servant of Truth
This six-month journey represents a profound initiation from spiritual seeking to authentic serving. The path began with the Eight of Cups question—"What must I walk away from?"—and arrives at the Nine of Cups revelation—"What truly fulfills my soul?"
The eclipse doesn't mark an ending, but a graduation—from unconscious participation in spiritual concepts to conscious embodiment of spiritual truth. The dreams seeded in February's mystical waters are now ready to be refined, organized, and offered in service to a world hungry for authentic wisdom.
Those who have navigated this passage with integrity will find themselves standing at a new threshold, no longer seeking fulfillment outside themselves, but recognizing their capacity to be vessels of the very fulfillment they once sought. The pilgrim has returned from the journey, not empty-handed, but carrying the pearl of great price—the knowledge of their own authentic worth and purpose.
The circle completes itself, but the spiral continues upward.
KNOW THYSELF
BALANCE YOUR ENERGY
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