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Astro New Moon in Taurus

15-16 May 2026 @21:01 GMT

Hail & Welcome all benevolent beings & cosmic adventurers to ASTRO: New Moon in Taurus 2026. At last, the 2nd sign of the zodiac takes its humble turn in Moon time cycle. Even if it feels a little late to the Taurus season, We will feel into all this sensual sign has to offer us. That steady hoof & heartbeat which resonates through all of us, the ages & generations, through each of our lineages, to us, our Mother planet & reciprocally back & forth through each of our guides & ancestors. This Moon brings a great joy of understanding, nurturing & respect for all we have on this amazing journey of life. I suspect you can tell that a Taurus New Moon is one of my favourites to feel into because of all it has to offer us in so many different ways. We may all be wanting to take that sigh of relief after the tumultuous Aries moon & super stelliums’ chaotic energies of the past lunation.

Of course this is how I am feeling about this lunation. How will you feel into this new cycle’s flow?

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New moon conjunct Sun in Taurus. The Moon & Sun are in the same sign, complimenting each other. New Moon is the time for new beginnings & signifies an end to the Aries moon cycle & a new beginning of the Taurus moon cycle. It gives us a burst of energy and resourcefulness in addition to emotional balance, quite the opposite of full moon aspect. New Moon is an excellent time for fresh starts, beginning a new project, reassessing old habits & making the necessary changes. This New Moon phase is in Taurus, the sign of the Bull, allowing us to tap into what we want that fulfils us & gives us a sense of security. Time to get out of the mental head-space which the last few cycles have had us in & into a more easy-going heart space.

Taurus is earthy, grounded, stable, dependable & strong. Its ruler is Venus who governs harmony, love, beauty & finances, so these areas will be highlighted with this moon phase. There is something quite exceptional about Taurus’ influence, something gentle, patient, generous & sensual. As the 2nd sign of the Zodiac, it is fixed & able to keep up momentum. Taurus offers laid back energy, rather than panic mode. This is a moon of self- love as much as any other love. A moon when you can treat yourself & not feel guilty of selfishness. Be mindful not to overindulge, one of Taurus’ not so good traits. Taurus New Moon is asking us to pay attention to ourselves, to retreat & allow energy restoration within. We will use these energies as a power up for what is to come. We are being encouraged to allow these energies to flow to where they are needed most, rather than directing the force to where we think it is necessary. It is time to get out of the head & into the heartspace. Find our centre & ground, walk barefoot on the ground, sand, grass, allowing ourselves to feel into, open & welcome the current of creativity & intuitive energies to flow through us unconditionally. New Moon Taurus is a good time to reflect on & commit to our personal goals, to enjoy the simple pleasures life offers us such as, good food, getting out into nature, re-evaluating how we feel about our safety & security & what works harmoniously for us. There is also energy which will offer us the chance to make important changes in our lives, make solid plans for sowing seeds for reaping abundance later in the year. This is a great time to reassess our relationships to money & the material, ultimately helping us to uncover what it is that makes us really happy & content. Plans & lists are a strong influence on how we can vision a new way to do the things we have wanted to or have already begun. Helping ourselves to see how far we have come thus far & how much we have learned to take us to the next phase of our journeying.

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We have been experiencing tumultuous energies within Aries season. This New Taurus Moon is an anchor of sorts, as it is the first super new moon since the energies of the past lunar phase. As the chaos settles, we gain clarity, a new perspective emerges, new vibrations felt into. This new moon is here to guide us to balance & steady how we have exited the Aries season. Taurus wants us to find balance & steadiness. Feel into areas of discomfort, as these are indicators of lack of’s & insecurities. Paying attention to these areas can only aid in self-awareness, personal growth & balance:

Ask

Where do I feel most insecure & How can I create more security in my life?

Which area’s of my life lack safety & assurance?

Where are my insecurities playing out right now which are harmful or damaging?

How can I help myself to feel more invulnerable in my life?

This is a time to truly ground oneself to connect to a state of least resistance. This is a time to recalibrate ourselves with the vibration of abundance, we truly wish to generate & project. We are being encouraged to work on the areas we find most difficult to deal with on a daily basis & welcome in any helpful advice we can use for our own empowerment & comfort. This is our helping hand to better confidence & knowledge that we are in a much better place of control over issues which may have had control over us. We’re switching it round for our own benefit. Be aware of stubbornness or stubborn areas as this is also one of those not-so-great Taurus qualities, which tends to pop up when we feel to hold onto something which may not be of any good for us.

Ask

What gives me true comfort in my life?

What can I do to allow help & support I need into my life, to flow with ease?

Where do I feel stuck or a stubbornness in an area of life & how can I find a new release for it?

Taurus Moon cycle highlights the tangible. It likes to make things from those ideas & motions which contain some reality & material. Now is a great time for planting, literally & metaphysically. Energy flows where focus goes. Be patient & ready, because whatever we put our energy into now has the potential to flow effortlessly in abundance toward us. Having said that, all seeds need time to germinate & reach for the Sun out of the darkened soil. So, ground & practice patience as all good things take time to come to fruition. We reap what we sow, so think before acting. Take it slow & steady, as Taurus does. Money isn’t everything but we may be feeling the need to take stock of where our finances may be leaking funds, making lists & refunnelling those funds into our lives in a more practical way is being encouraged.

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Venus is the ruling planet of Taurus & together they bring us the realisation that pleasure is not just important but vital to our enjoyment of life itself. Taurus rules the 5 senses, so its really a ‘feel into’ it kind of phase for all of us. Remembering the tangible at this time, we can ask ourselves what sight, smell, sound, taste or feeling we have that reminds us of our utmost & happiest memories around abundance, safety & security. We need to discover where we can find that solace & create that space in our lives for this to be our reality, because enjoyment is essential to our comfort & wellbeing. In addition, our energy is also being called into question. If you have been feeling depleted, now is a good time to re-evaluate where you put your energy, basing that notion on redirecting it toward ourselves for more creative endeavours. This may become part of a new self-care practice, which will need time & repetition to become the norm.

Feel into these Venusian-Taurean qualities to revitalise life. Find the joy in the little things you may have overlooked or taken for granted. Beauty lies in the simplest of places. We are all entitled to happiness & abundance, whether we tell ourselves this or not. It is time to know your worth;

Ask:

How can I bring more pleasure into my life?

What have I been rejecting, which might bring me happiness, security, success & abundance?

What are my thoughts surrounding abundance? If negative, how can I flip that notion?

Planetary influences

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So, after the great line up we witnessed & endured last phase, we are now entering into a mindful state or new practices on how we think & feel because of Taurus energies & prompts, but also due to the shift the Sun makes into Gemini, very shortly. The planets are aligning again to bring us more influence…

Mercury & Uranus conjunct Sun & Moon:

The Sun & Moon are conjunct in Taurus for the New Moon phase. This means they will be working in harmony with eachother:-

Sun is our ego, outer personality & image

Moon our intuition, past, nurturing, emotions, inner thoughts

Mercury is conjunct Sun & Moon in Taurus

Mercury rules communications, travel, learning, contracts & business. Through the light of Taurus, there should be a steady, even flow to all transactions even the energetic ones. Travel & learning is favoured to be of the slow, methodical kind. Pleasurable experiences can arise from this aspect, if we allow them.

Uranus in  in Gemini conjunct Sun & Moon in Taurus.

Uranus rules progress & change, brings unexpected surprises & breakthroughs. Through the light of Gemini, we could see a level of communication which is truly emotionally in tune, engaging & liberating. However, Uranus can also bring a recklessness, distraction & complete overwhelm. Best to keep an eye on these emotions whilst in communication mode. Remain as open minded & adaptable as possible.

Finding & remaining in our calm, grounded state this phase, the next couple of weeks will come & go with a steadiness & beauty that brings pleasure to our endeavours. The alternative seems more reactive & overwhelming. Find your peace my friends.

That is all for this Astro article. Please join me again for an Astro: Full Moon article on or around 31st May 2026, where we will be discovering all that Sagittarius Full Moon brings to our cosmic cauldrons. Enjoy the journeying over the next 2 weeks.

In gratitude, love, light & all betwixt

Sheela

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