New Moon in March
Next March New Moon
in Pisces, 17°36′
March New Moon Dates, 2026–2029
Times are in your time zone, or in US Eastern Time if your time zone cannot be read. Years and months follow US Eastern Time; where your date differs, the Eastern date is in parentheses.
| Year | Date and time | Sign |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Pisces 28°30′ | |
| 2027 | Pisces 17°36′ | |
| 2028 | Aries 6°06′ | |
| 2029 | Pisces 24°54′ |
New Moon in Pisces
The last New Moon before the zodiac begins again falls in Pisces, and its tone is quiet, dreamy and reflective. It arrives between mid-February and the March equinox, at the tail end of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. This is a lunation for rest, imagination and compassion, and for intentions that come from intuition rather than strategy.
What the Pisces New Moon is about
Jupiter is the traditional ruler of Pisces and Neptune the modern one, and together they shape a sign of empathy, spirituality, art and surrender. A New Moon here invites you to dream, heal and connect with something larger than everyday concerns. It also marks a pause between endings and the fresh start that follows when the Sun moves on.
Intentions set now are often softer than at other times of year. Instead of measurable targets, you might commit to a daily practice of meditation, a creative project that has no deadline, or a way of forgiving someone, including yourself. Trust what you feel even when you cannot fully explain it. There is no need to rush; clarity often comes slowly at this New Moon.
Tender, porous feelings
Feelings are amplified. You may feel tired, emotional or more easily affected by other people's moods, and vivid dreams are common. Boundaries can blur, so you might take on others' worries without noticing. Plenty of sleep and quiet time help you stay balanced.
Watch for escapism. The temptation to avoid problems through screens, alcohol or daydreaming is strong, and confusion about plans or details is more likely. If a detail matters, check it twice. Gentle structure and time near water can help you stay grounded without losing the inspiration.
Intentions for a Pisces New Moon
Soul-nourishing intentions suit this lunation. Start a meditation or prayer practice, return to music or painting, volunteer, or commit to more rest. Letting go of guilt, healing an old wound, and learning to protect your energy while staying compassionate are all fitting aims. Kindness toward yourself counts as real progress here.
Write the intention in a way that feels poetic rather than technical. Pisces responds to images and feelings, so a picture or a few lines of verse may hold your aim better than a list.
Rituals
Take a long bath or swim, and imagine the water washing away what you are ready to release.
Spend twenty minutes in silent meditation or prayer before writing your intention.
Write down a dream you remember, and note any feeling or image that connects to your intention.
Create something without judging it, such as a sketch, a poem or a short melody.
Journal prompts
What am I ready to forgive, in others or in myself?
Where do I lose myself in other people's feelings?
What does my intuition keep telling me that I keep ignoring?
What would rest look like if I truly allowed it?
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the March new moon?
The date moves from year to year. The next March new moon is shown at the top of this page, and the table lists every March new moon through 2029, all in your time zone. If the page cannot read your time zone, times appear in US Eastern Time (EST or EDT). Years and months follow US Eastern Time, so where your date differs, the Eastern date is added in parentheses. In a year with two new moons in March, both dates are listed.
What zodiac sign is the March new moon in?
A new moon happens when the Moon lines up with the Sun, so it always falls in the same sign as the Sun. The Sun moves into the next sign partway through every month, so a March new moon lands in one of two signs depending on the year. The sign for each year is in the table on this page.
What does the new moon mean in astrology?
The new moon opens the lunar cycle. The Moon is dark and the sky is quiet, and astrologers treat these days as a time to set intentions, start small and plant ideas that can grow over the following weeks. The sign of the new moon colors which kind of beginning feels natural.