At 11:22 PM EST, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, the New Moon (and Sun) will be at 18 degrees of Taurus. Taurus’ Guide is Venus and she is also in Taurus. Jupiter and Uranus are just beginning to separate from their conjunction…in Taurus. I mean, it’s hella optimistic. Use the energy of the new moon to grow your holdings, increase your bank account and share your prosperity with someone who needs it.
The moon is super comfy in Taurus. Here we are, on day one of the next lunar month and the moon is telling us to just enjoy the natural blessings provided to us by mother earth. Walk barefoot in the forest. Sleep outside. Weed the garden. Snack from the garden. Definitely have sex in the garden, not that I need to tell the witches that. Hey Girl Hey!! to all the Faeries on Short Mountain. Rub the Honza Rock for me.
Listen to your bodies. Give them treats and massages and hot waters and somatic yoga and all the things. This is an earthy and grounded next chapter, so think practically and slowly. Don’t worry about what it’s gonna take to build your empire. What is the one next thing that you need to do?
New moons are the beginnings of a six month cycle that will culminate at the full moon in Taurus during Scorpio season. Oh, astrology is all about cycles, honey. There are about a hundred happening at any given time. Jupiter and Uranus just had their new moon phase, in Taurus, so be encouraged to think big and color outside the lines. Anytime two planets come together in a conjunction, they are beginning a new cycle. So, what does that mean for you? Well, depending on your rising sign, the new cycle will begin in one of the 12 houses of your chart. So go find 18 degrees of Taurus in your chart right now. I’ll wait…….
If you are a Taurus Rising, all this juicy fertility is going down in your first house. Jupiter is hitting you with a solid birthday blessing. My birthday wish for you is that you are feeling well-resourced and capable. You got this. If you have any birthday wishes, speak or write them clearly. Mercury in Taurus is the perfect fertilizer for your birthday blessings. You have everything you need, and more.
If you are an Aries Rising, I call your attention to your 2nd house….I feel you, Aries. Uranus has been moving through your 2nd house for about five years, trying to get you to revolutionize your money-making endeavors. Entrepreneurs, step up. There are so many resources out here to help you get your freedom on. Working for someone else is so 20th century. Aries, repeat after me. I AM the shit. Let’s get financially free.
Pisces Rising, Join me in your 3rd where Taurus New Moon's influence on the third house invites you to tap into your inner wisdom and communicate with intention. It's like the universe is nudging you to take a moment, to pause and truly consider the weight of your words before letting them fly. It's a beautiful opportunity to express ourselves with honesty and clarity, recognizing the power and influence our words carry in shaping our reality and the world around us.
Aquarius Rising, the Taurus new moon is moving through your fourth house of home and family. Let yourself luxuriate in your squishy and gooey feelings for a change. You can be your authentic self around your (chosen) peeps. It’s ok if you’re feeling like a homebody. Take time to love your home with some ritualistic spring cleaning. Let it know how grateful you are to be housed. And if someone is harboring you, make sure they know how much you appreciate them.
Capricorn, The fifth house is where we allow the world to experience our awesomeness. Cap, you rarely need advice when it comes to getting your work done. Let this new moon in Taurus remind you that it doesn’t all have to get done today. You’re shiny. We see you. Recommit to your work schedule. Get up early and tend to your body before starting work. Miracle Morning, anyone?
Sagittarius, your Taurus blessings are occurring in your sixth house of daily ritual and bodily health. So, let’s clean out the fridge and fill it with healthy goodness. Take one solid step towards supporting your good health this Spring and Summer. What’s your favorite healthy recipe to make? Practice it. What’s your favorite naughty recipe? Maybe there is a way to make a veggie or vegan version.
Scorpio, this New Moon encourages you to be vulnerable with those you hold dear. You embrace the opportunity to communicate openly and honestly with your partners, knowing that true intimacy comes from sharing your authentic self. As the Taurus New Moon graces your seventh house, you set your intentions with clarity and conviction, knowing that your relationships have the power to bring joy, fulfillment, and growth into your life.
Libra, In the fertile soil of the eighth house, your intentions take root with unwavering determination. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, you embrace the opportunity to transform your life from the inside out. This New Moon encourages you to trust in the process of regeneration, to embrace the darkness as a sacred space for growth and renewal. As far as lovers, choose those whose eyes you actually want to stare into.
Virgo, With the New Moon in Taurus illuminating your ninth house, you feel a deep longing to explore the world around you. Whatever you’ve been studying, keep going. Whatever you’ve been writing, keep going! Push your comfort zones and try to enjoy the ride and be grateful for the ability to grow, grow, grow. It’s good to be alive!!
Leo, It is so sexy to see a boss bitch at the top of her game. Your professionalism is on display right now, Sis. You are more than ready. You’ve been growing your brand for a minute now, so just keep doing what you’re doing. Write the scripts, Paint the Murals. The people are noticing. The Taurus new moon is in the 10th house of your career. Be grateful that folks are interested in what you got going on. And if things are moving slower than you would like, consider this, you’re roots are growing.
Cancer, when the Taurus New Moon graces your eleventh house, it's like a gathering of kindred spirits under the soft glow of the night sky, inviting you to connect with your community and embrace the power of collective intention. Picture this: the lunar energy infuses your social circle with a sense of camaraderie and solidarity, guiding you to come together in pursuit of shared dreams and aspirations.
Gemini, when the Taurus New Moon graces your twelfth house, it's like slipping into the serene depths of your subconscious, inviting you to journey inward and explore the hidden realms of your soul. The lunar energy enrobes you in a cocoon of tranquility and introspection, guiding you to release what no longer serves you and embrace the beauty of surrender. Let go of any ick. Pissed off at a friend, what would forgiveness cost you? The 12th house is where compassion and grace live. Lucky you, Gem, you’re being born again.