Astro: New Moon in Taurus
19-20 May 2023 @ 16:53 UTC
All hail & welcome to New Moon in Taurus in May 2023. At last the 2nd sign of the zodiac takes its humble turn in New phase Moon time, where we will feel into all this sensual sign has to offer us. That steady hoof to the heartbeat of the Grandmother drum which resonates through all of us, time immemorial, through the ages & generations, through each of our lineages & to us, through our Mother planet, to us & reciprocally back & forth through each of our guides & ancestors. Oh Great joy of understanding, nurturing & respect for all we have on this amazing journeying 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. Of course this is how I am feeling about this lunation. How will you feel into this new phase’s flow?
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. It gives us a burst of energy & 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.
Taurus is earthy, grounded, stable, dependable & strong. Its ruler is Venus who governs harmony, love & 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 be guilty of selfishness, but be careful not to overindulge, one of Taurus’ not so good traits. Taurus New Moon is asking us to pay attention to ourselves, to 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. Its 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 & welcome the current of creativity & intuitive energies to flow through us unconditionally. New Moon Taurus is a good time to reflect on our personal goals, to enjoy the simple pleasures life offers us such as, good food, getting out into nature, evaluating our safety & security & what works harmoniously for us. There is also a potent Taurean energy which will offer us the chance to make important changes in our lives, make solid plans for sowing seeds of abundance & reassess our relationships to money & the material, ultimately helping us to uncover what it is that makes us really happy & content.
We have been experiencing tumultuous energies within eclipse season. This New Taurus Moon is our stabilizer, as the first ‘regular’ new moon since the eclipse energies of the past couple of months. 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 eclipse stage. 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:
Ask
How can I create more security in my life?
Which area’s of my life lack safety & assurance?
Where are my insecurities which are harmful or damaging playing out right now?
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 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 utilise 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.
Ask
What gives me comfort in my life?
What can I do to allow the help & support I need into my life, with ease & flow?
Planetary influences
Jupiter moves into Taurus - Planet of opportunities, luck & expansion moves into the sign of steadiness, finances & love. These are the areas that will be highlighted by this planetary shift. Steady growth is written in the stars during the next year.
Pluto moves into Aquarius - Planet of transformation, healing, crisis & rebirth in the sign of innovation & thinking outside the box. These are highlighted areas. growth & transformation are key to this aspect.
Both of these planets can be destructive as well as expansive. They are both at 0° of the signs they are in, which indicates karmic balance & creation. Together they are a formidable duo creating a portal of energy which has the potential to help manifest, transform & create - what new vision will you manifest for life, moving forward? This aspect will help us to visualise beyond anything we have felt or seen before, so be open to its coercion as it will be a super boost of energy to willpower & purpose.
New Moon sextile Mars in Cancer -
New Moon Sextile Neptune in Pisces -
These aspects give us a super boost to what is already happening with Jupiter. Mars helps us to take our energy & drive to another level.
This is a really good time to use our imagination, compassion, creativity & intuition.
Well as short & sweet as this article is, it still gives us an offering of goodness after all the chaotic vibes around eclipse. Make the most of this time & enjoy the rest & grounding. Go to nature, she does answer our call & revives us as we need it. Show gratitude for what we already have & that which is making itself known to us.
A deep bow to our Mother Earth for her life giving sustenance & free counselling service!
I am grateful for your presence & thank you for journeying with me. Please join me again on or around Full Moon on 4-5 June 2023. Bright blessings to you all for the next few weeks of journeying. I look forward to our next cosmic adventure.
In love, light & all betwixt
Sheela
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Credits
Adhar, S, 2021 . https://ancientfootprints.wixsite.com/ancientfootprints
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