New Moon In Taurus
There is a New Moon Today! What seeds are you ready to plant and grow in your life? If they are seeds of self love, you are in tune with the pulse of the universe!
The New Moon will be at 3 degrees of Taurus on April, 22nd at 10:25 pm EDT
The New Moon occurs each month when the Sun and Moon are at the exact same place in the sky. When these bodies occupy the same position in a particular sign the core energies of that sign are emphasized in our life experiences. It is also a time when we can access that energy and bring it into our lives. Any New Moon is a time of beginnings. It’s a time when you can conceive of something and make concrete plans for it to grow.
The New Moon in Taurus is a time for committed self love in very practical forms. It’s the time for demonstrating your faith in yourself even if you are not where you want to be currently. Do you know any Taurus Individuals? Have you ever noticed how, no matter what else is going on around them, they are always clear about what their plan of action is? You might make a bunch of suggestions to them about what they should do, but they just shake their heads, in a non committal way, and say “we’ll see”. That’s code for, “you can do what you want, I already know what I’m doing.” And you can’t change their minds, because the seed has already been planted. This is the kind of commitment to valuing self that is available to all the rest of us during this Taurus New Moon. If we take responsibility for our own lives and commit to focusing on what makes us feel good inside, then we are using the energy the universe is providing to move forward.
The Sun has now left impulsive, excited Aries for the more deliberate and cautious energy of Taurus. The Moon is said to be exalted (or operating at its best) here. Taurus is where the changeable Moon can settle in and feel the satisfaction which comes from being rooted in what is familiar, comforting and enduring. And while for many this can mean a need to be surrounded by things you can touch and feel, the deeper meaning here can be found by going IN and becoming clear about the qualities in your life that you love and want to grow. The focus is not yet on reaching the goal, but making one and deciding that you are worth seeing the process to attaining it through to the end, despite any obstacles on your path.
Yes, there will be obstacles. The New Moon is conjunct Uranus and it squares Saturn in Aquarius. This means that there is a tremendous sense of push and pull in the atmosphere. Self doubt can plaque you at this time. There may also be institutional challenges to face. Many are having to decide whether to stay rooted at home and continue to focus on inner activities or go back into an increasingly upsetting world where changes are happening so fast that it’s not clear where anyone actually stands. This is a characteristic of Uranus, the planet of disruptive change. The responsibilities of dealing with change can challenge us to let go of some of our cherished comforts while we also attempt to persevere in what we know is right. Aquarius is the sign of futuristic ideas and Saturn there in difficult aspect to the New Moon forces us all to think long term but also stay real about where we are now. Uranus, on the other hand, is calling us to make an important breakthrough in some area where we know we have been stuck.
One way to address these contentious energies is through leaning into Venus, the ruler of this Taurus New Moon. Venus is in the changeable air sign of Gemini. So, if you know you need to learn new skills in order to reach your dreams, take steps to learn them now, in the face of uncertainty. You will be showing that you believe in your own worth AND in your ability to adapt to these difficult, changing times.
Plant your seeds, nurture them with committed self love, communicate with someone who understands what you are going through and write a new story of who you will become!
Namaste,
