Taurus New Moon Miniscopes
Taurus New
Moon Miniscopes
Cultivating Abundance.
The New Moon in Taurus falls at 21º on May 11th at 2:59 PM EST. As we prepare for the end of Taurus Season, we are gifted with a New Moon that can cleanse and nurture the wounds we faced at the Full Moon in Scorpio. Our Garden of Eden is restored, and we find the snake did not damn us. Instead, it opened the door to see reality, no matter how harsh. This New Moon comes linking arms with Lilith and touching on Neptune and reaching out to Pluto. This time, we are no longer limited by fear. Instead, we see that we can expand and push beyond the restrictions that were originally placed upon us. Where we walk, flowers bloom. Our roots are solid, and now we reach for the highest heavens.
The Moon is exalted in Taurus, working at its best. Emotionally, we are grounded yet receptive – nourishing the Earth like a river flowing through the valley. Where the water touches, all is refreshed, restored, and renewed. Venus is the leader of this lunation, wandering through Gemini, yet feeling rather neutral, leaving room for flexibility. Mars and Uranus speak to one another, bringing the action to our intentions and surprising us with how quickly our trees bear fruit for us to eat. Our hard work is paying off, and perhaps, we can rest our heads in the grass and feel the warm Sun on our faces.
Saturn is stabilizing us, this time with no restraint, as it works with Mercury in mutable Gemini. This meeting of planets will leave us with no shortage of ideas, riffing off of the Mars/Uranus harmony – a stark contrast to the experience we had with the recent Full Moon. Life feels more in flow, leading us to listen to the breeze through the trees and taste the sweetness in the Spring air once more. No New Moon will harbor pure manifestation better than this one. Seek pleasure and joy, and from this, abundance will follow.
If you have any personal planets in your chart at 17º to 25º, you will feel the effects of this New Moon the most. Especially those with strong Fixed placements. So, let’s break this down by sign!
Note: Venus is the ruler of this New Moon. It will be in Gemini, reminding us to be flexible with our perspectives! Value comes from learning and understanding, not rigidity.
ARIES TO CANCER
Aries & Aries Rising
We are entering a pivotal time, this is the last New Moon before the eclipse season starts and Mercury turns retrograde. So, turn your attention to planting what you can, if you can. This New Moon is in your 2nd House, so focus can be turned toward resources for you. Are you being valued for your work? What is your compensation like, even outside of income? Some of you may be looking for a raise, promotion or a change to you financial picture. Use this New Moon to push that forward for you. The Moon is exalted in Taurus, so it is working at its best! Remain grounded in your approach, but charge ahead knowing that you can grow an abundant garden from all that you decide to plant. The Sun and Moon work well with Neptune and Pluto, giving you the chance to see through the dark. Whatever came up at the Full Moon on April 26th is in the past now. Time to move forward more confidently. Pluto is in your 10th House, so career efforts are being applauded right now. Venus is the leader of this New Moon, sitting in your 3rd House. You have to be your own advocate with this positioning. If you have something to say, the words won’t escape you, especially with Mercury in this house, as well! Mercury will actually be helpful, working with Saturn to stabilize your ideas and make any contract you sign long-lasting. Mercury/Saturn aspects are about longevity and bringing structure to our thoughts! So, don’t hold back now. Build out a plan and stick to it! With Saturn in your 11th House, friends seem to be at your aid! They will be the grounding support you need, especially in the continued building of your self-confidence with this New Moon’s emphasis on your 2nd House. Mars, your ruler, is still slowly moving through Cancer, but it will receive a jolt of energy from Uranus! This sextile will bring swift action for you! Always expect the unexpected with Uranus aspects! Use this New Moon to make moves in your income, sense of self-worth and build a stronger sense of value in yourself and what you believe.
Taurus & Taurus Rising
Happy New Moon, Taurus! This one can be golden for you! It falls in your sign, and the Moon LOVES being in your sign. It stabilizes the fluctuating energy of the Moon and taps into its nourishing abilities. Right now, what you should be looking to nourish is yourself. This lunation falls in your 1st House, bringing you back to your place in this world. Who are you? What do you want? You have been dealing with squares all year long from Saturn and Uranus in your sign, so you may have been shedding old skin in order to release what isn’t working for you. This New Moon will give you a chance to find what WILL work for you. You get to decide how you live your life and make strides in building up new you. Now is the time to be unapologetically yourself. Celebrate your individuality. Take pride in where you are right now. Neptune and Pluto will be playing nicely with the Sun and Moon, so you may find that you are willing to lean into this transformation more than you have in the past. It doesn’t feel as exhausting or jolting, but more natural for you. You are embracing a sense of rebirth and expansion. Venus, your ruler, is the leader of this New Moon. It will be hanging out in Gemini, moving through your 2nd House. Venus is making sure that you are getting what your say in what you are worth. There is no wavering confidence now. You are being asked to be flexible with your resources, but more communicative in your needs. Mercury is here too, working with Saturn in your 10th House. So, it seems that the pressure may be on at work, but it does come with boost of compensation. You may not have asked for the responsibility, but Saturn keeps pushing you more and more with your career to see what you are willing to take on. The way to alleviate the pressure is to speak up. Mars in your 3rd House reinforces this more and more. Words matter now, and Mars’ connection to Uranus will have you shocking people with what you have to say. It will bring revelations and realizations! Use this New Moon to stand in your power and be yourself wholly.
Gemini & Gemini Rising
Gemini, take time to rest. Please! We are heading into your season shortly, where eclipses and the Mercury Retrograde await us. So, you will have a very full plate coming soon. This New Moon is perfectly positioned in your 12th House, so right now is not the time to step out into the spotlight. Work quietly behind the scenes and slow down. You are tuning inward and focused on preserving your energy. You know you will be expending a lot soon. The 12th House can bring insights that we were not privy to before. So, you may discover information that was hidden from view. Now is a time to listen to your intuition and focus on how to best navigate quietly. Luckily, the Sun and Moon will be in good angle to Neptune and Pluto, so it seems that you will be allowed to rest. Work may be more creative or inspiring than normal, thus feeling less pressured than normal. With Pluto’s influence, you may find that you can have important breakthroughs in the areas of your own healing and self-understanding. Venus is the leader of this New Moon, and it hanging out in your sign! Your charm factor is turned all the way up right now! Actually, even though that 12th House is being illuminated, a part of you really wants to step out right now. This is all due to Venus, and its ability to make you feel seen and appreciated. Mercury is also in your sign (and it will be for a while). Mercury is making sure you have no shortage of ideas! It is reaching out to Saturn which is hanging around your 9th House. Saturn is bringing structure to your expansive ways. You may be thinking about the future, and the Mercury/Saturn trine will make sure you are able to set realistic goals for yourself. If you are considering a certificate or going back to school, this could be a good time to get applications in. Mars is moving through your 2nd House, so you may be working hard to bring money in. It will be reaching out to Uranus, so you may receive an unexpected amount of money or even a small bonus for your efforts and hard work! If you work for yourself, you may find that this time is surprisingly lucrative. Whatever happens, just make sure you are making rest your main focus. This New Moon is coming in to help you prepare for the next few weeks. So, slow down while you have the chance. The pace is about to pick up really quickly for you.
Cancer & Cancer Rising
We enter the abundant New Moon in Taurus, where you will have endless support. With this lunation hanging out in your 11th House, you will be looking at your connections and friends as a way to help you move ahead. You may even just want to catch up with people, feeling a little more social than normal. The Moon, your ruler, will be in exaltation, bringing you emotional grounding. You are realizing that community is becoming increasingly important to you, and you may be trying to find where you want to align yourself. Budding friendships become lasting ones, and old friends are showing up left and right. Bask in this! People are showing you love, and you deserve that. With Neptune and Pluto in the mix, it seems that support reaches out beyond friends. There is a sense of expansion and growth that is being activated with Neptune in your 9th House. The community you are looking for may be more spiritual or academic. Maybe people who can help you shift your perspective. Pluto in your 7th is bringing this even into your one-on-one relationships. You are finding that fostering real intimacy with others can be rewarding, more than it ever has been. Venus and Mercury are hanging out in your 12th House, so a part of you really is seeking some solitude, even with all of this social activity that is flurrying around you. Mercury reaches out to Saturn in your 8th House. You can make great strides in your closest relationships, and even more with the relationship you have with yourself. What you once feared is no longer holding you back. Instead, it is motivation to make important moves. Anything you act on now will be long-lasting. If you are looking for a line of credit, mortgage or any money outside of your normal income, this aspect will help you. This idea of action is a theme for you, especially as you have Mars moving through your sign. It will touch upon Uranus giving you a jolt of energy that you were missing from before. There is ingenuity in your ideas. Don’t stop now. Keep pushing through. Use this New Moon to cultivate community and lean into your support system. From that, all else will blossom.
LEO TO SCORPIO
Leo & Leo Rising
This season has had you working hard! This New Moon will bring you to new heights! It falls in your 10th House, so you have the chance to plant seeds in your career or make important moves in your life. You are becoming more aware of your direction and what you want! With the Moon in exaltation, you are fully supported in your efforts, too! Nothing is in vain. The right people are taking notice. If you do change jobs or careers, you may find that your work day will transform entirely with Pluto in positive angle to this New Moon. Perhaps that is what you want, too! Neptune’s influence may allow for more creativity in your work, as well. It seems that whatever the changes are, they seem beneficial to you in the long run! So start sending out applications if you want to advance! Alternatively, you may decide to take the leap and work for yourself (if you don’t already). If so, business will be good and keep you moving! Venus, the leader of this New Moon, will be hanging out in your 11th House. You may make these changes through connections you have in the industry. Venus will also give you the charm needed to make new friends and important contacts! So, start putting yourself out there more, even on the internet to meet new people! Mercury is here too, working well with Saturn. Friends made are ones that last a long time for you. Saturn may even make a friend turn into something more. Saturn is in your 7th House, so it will be emphasizing your relationships. If you are attached, you can strengthen your bond with your partner. They are showing up for you in a stable way. Saturn’s tour here has been difficult as you may have lost close people in your life, but know that Saturn’s purpose is to build quality not quantity. Only surround yourself with people who deserve your generosity and attention. Mars is working in Cancer, sitting behind your sign. So, you may be actively trying to tie up loose ends. Your next moves may feel a bit unclear to you, but you are getting there. You know that there is still work to do. You will be finishing up a project and planning until Mars moves into Leo on June 11th. So continue along and know your time is coming. Use this New Moon to focus on your career path. If you want to make a change, plant those seeds and use your connections to help you!
Virgo & Virgo Rising
You are reaching new heights! You have recently taken a leap of faith, and you know that there is no way you can go back now! With this New Moon in your 9th House, you are actively growing and trying new things! You are taking the experience you have had and applying it future forward. Now is a time to be bold and optimistic about the journey that lies ahead. The Moon will make sure that you are grounded in your approach, but still open to the beautiful changes that life can bring! Flexible structures. Pluto is helpful now, so by tapping into your creativity and sense of play, you can transform your life entirely. It important to know that life can be work AND play. Not one or the other. You have a key player in your life that is inspiring you. Don’t take this for granted. They are your cheerleader! They want to see you succeed as much as you want to. Venus leads this New Moon, hanging out in your 10th House. It is giving you a taste of what is to come in your work life. You are feeling so satisfied in accomplishments. Venus will bring a renewed sense of self-confidence in your abilities and place in this world. Lean into it. Mercury will be here too, working with Saturn in your 6th House. So, decisions made surrounding your career will have lasting impacts. It will require you to make major adjustments to your daily life and routines, but that work will be worth the reward in the end. Plan out your ideas around your next steps in your work life and stick to them. Mars is in your 11th House, showing you that friends are energizing you. Uranus will touch on Mars in particular, so one friend will really go out of their way to show up for you. They will make sure that they connect you to all the right people to set your ideas into motion. The light is green, Virgo. Use this New Moon to see that life holds endless possibilities. There are no limitations when you choose to expand beyond every horizon and know that the future lies in your hands.
Libra & Libra Rising
If life has been feeling a bit heavy, know that you can make changes that will allow you to heal, release and transform. This New Moon impacts your 8th House, so you can have your attention on your intimate world. You are seeking to hide away a bit or lie low. You feel that you’ve been taking on a lot lately. Recuperation is important at this New Moon. The Moon will be in a Venus-ruled sign like yours. So, it will feel nice and allow you to take stock in your deepest desires. The Moon in Taurus wants you to really forge that intimate relationship with yourself. Shed, release and shed again. Touch your vulnerabilities and love them, wholly. Pluto will be reinforcing this message from your 4th House. It will deeply impact you emotionally when you take this time to turn inward. It what you have needed. Stop trying to push yourself with everything else. Take a second and just be. Venus is in Gemini, along with Mercury, hanging out in your 9th House. It is important to recognize where you feel valued. If you are looking to apply to schools or for any financial aid, this New Moon will be helpful for you. Mercury will be reaching out to Saturn in your 5th House. Part of the process of letting go is also making time to enjoy life. Shedding old skin isn’t always so shadowed. It can bring more clarity to what actually brings you pleasure. It reminds you of what is important to you and makes your motivations a priority. It isn’t selfish to seek happiness. It is human. If you are trying for a baby, this New Moon can be helpful thanks to Saturn! Mars is touring your 10th House, so work has been busy – and even that is an understatement. You may feel like your efforts are not being recognized, but this New Moon will bring a surprise that will show you otherwise. Use this lunation to focus on getting initiate with yourself or a partner. Work on shedding old skin and recuperation. You doing the work for what the New Moon eclipse in a month will bring.
Scorpio & Scorpio Rising
How are you relating to others in your life? This New Moon will turn your attention to close one-one-one relationships in your life. Some of you may forge a new important relationship in your life, others may be letting go of someone who doesn’t serve you. Regardless, your role is becoming more clear. Understanding your boundaries and seeing how you fit into the picture will be impertinent. With the Moon exalted, it seems that sharing a part of your life with others can be very reassuring and grounding. You don’t need to be mysterious all the time. Find even just a few people you trust and open up. Receptivity is huge now. Pluto, your modern ruler, is working well with this New Moon from your 3rd House. Your words hold power, and it feeds into your relationships in a very positive way. Don’t perpetuate anxiety when you can really transform your vision of yourself just in simply communicating what is going on in your head with others. Venus is in Gemini, sitting in your 8th House. So, we are doing a little heart healing now. The Full Moon on April 26th brought so much at once to your attention, so we are working through it all and feeling in a much better place now. Mercury is here too, working with Saturn in your 4th House. There is security in the intimate relationships you have cultivated and continue to cultivate. The ones that you focus on and put your attention into will be around for a long time, and those relationships only contribute to building a bigger safety net for yourself. You are making a home for yourself, in a way you never have before. Mars, your traditional ruler, is in a fellow water sign! Mars is traveling in your 9th House, bringing motivation for growth and change. It seems that this is spurred by a close relationship with Mars’ harmonious aspect to Uranus in your 7th House. You may even surprise yourself of what you are capable of doing when you finally let go and take that leap of faith for yourself. Use this New Moon to build and establish boundaries in your relationships. Also work on cultivating stronger foundations in those relationships. They are important to your expansion.
SAGITTARIUS TO PISCES
Sagittarius & Sagittarius Rising
Your day to day life has likely changed immensely in the past month or so. You are finally trying to find your sense of routine now. This New Moon highlights your 6th House. You have found some clarity around a health issue or are making important changes to your diet and rituals in your life. Whatever you being is going to be super helpful for you. You may not even realize how badly you needed this change. The important part will be stick to the new plan! Some of you may be looking for work, and this New Moon will be able support you in this effort, as well. So, put your resume out there! Pluto’s positive aspect to this New Moon will make sure that the money that comes from this change will ensure you are comfortable. You are not one that always focuses on the materialism, but you do know that you deserve to be compensated for your hard work. So, owning this will be deeply transformative for your self-worth! Venus is the leader of this New Moon, working in your 7th House. Energy focused on your relationships is reciprocated. The eclipses have been highlighting you vs others, so you have been trying to make changes in the role you play with those close to you. Venus will help you stand your ground without upsetting anyone else. Mercury is here too. It is being stabilized by Saturn in your 3rd House. Communication is key in setting your boundaries. What you say is important, and those close in your life need to hear it. Don’t be afraid to bring an ending to someone or something that does not work for you. Speak up and let people know when you are at your max capacity. They aren’t mind-readers. You make the rules. You will be respected just simply be stating your needs. Mars is touring your 8th House, so you are actively healing through old wounds that may be surfacing. It feels like you are trying to let go of a power struggle or a sense of share ownership. What belongs to you and what doesn’t? Luckily, Uranus will show up to provide you with the clarity you have been seeking! Use this New Moon to turn your attention to your work, health and everyday life. If you need to make a change or want to more flexibility, make it happen!
Capricorn & Capricorn Rising
It is time to restore your sense of optimism! This New Moon comes in to remind you that life can be fun and playful! It will fall in your 5th House, so it is high time to kick back and really give yourself a break! Creatively, you could be on fire! This New Moon will bring you a surge of energy and keep the ideas flowing!! You could be growing a deeper relationship with a romantic interest or even your own sense of self-expression. Some of you may have your minds on children, this New Moon is excellent for all things related to kids! Even tapping into your own inner-child! Really, with the 5th House, we learn that the world is our oyster, and we can manifest our heart’s desires. But that is the thing, it must be from the HEART. You have to be confident and bold in your intentions and actions! Pluto, in your sign, will be well aligned to this New Moon! So anything you begin can be immensely transformative to you! You are shedding who you were to become who you have always dreamed of. Even if it doesn’t seem so prevalent to you now. The transformation may be slow, but it doesn’t mean it won’t be impactful. If you were ever looking for a reason to do something, let this be it! Venus is the ruler of this New Moon, hanging out in your 6th House. This creating more ease to your day-to-day life. If you want to focus on your health at all, let Venus help you! Mercury will be here too, but also working positively with Saturn in your 2nd House. You have been changing your perception around self-worth and income. Mercury will inspire you to start a side business or seek out new work opportunities for yourself. If you make any changes to your income, it will be long-term. So, pay attention to the commitments you decide to take on. If you are given added responsibility in your current role, ask for you just compensation. If you work for yourself, you may attract new clients that will be with you for a long time. Think quality in your work above all else. Mars is in your 7th House, so close relationships have been active for you. If you are attached, you may be making new commitments with them and taking things to the next level. Some of you may be trying to forge new business relationships, alternatively. Uranus will be helpful to Mars now. So, it all feels meant to be! You are surprised by the impact that others have one your success and how much they want to help you! Align yourself with people who motivate you. Use this New Moon to lean into the pleasure aspect of life and make more room for play!
Aquarius & Aquarius Rising
Your attention will be on home, family and safety now. You may be looking to reconnect with family or search for a place to call home. This New Moon will bring you exactly what you are looking for. With the Moon in exaltation, you are fully supported. If you want to buy, sell or rent, start the process and watch how quickly a place will fall into your lap! Alternatively, some of you may redecorate or reorganize around the house. Some of you may also have family now on the mind, more than you have in the past. Roots and your emotional well-being fall on this 4th House attention. So, you could be trying to stay a bit a more private. This will benefit you as you sort out your own feelings or next steps. Make sure you are replenishing your well when you can. Venus is the leader of this New Moon, moving through your 5th House. So, you may be searching for ways to monetize your creative projects! Others may be looking to start a new relationship since Venus is turning up the charm for you! Mercury is in your 5th House too, so your creative ideas seems endless. It will be working with Saturn in your sign. So, make sure the ideas you have are being put to use for your own growth. You can make important long-term decisions that will help you. Saturn has been making you work hard to find what is important to you. Almost on a journey of self-discovery, it has given you a new perspective on how you view your innate talents. Mars is moving through your 6th House, so something with your health could crop up around this New Moon. You could also just be really busy, since the 6th House does impact your everyday life. Try to find that balance between work and rest. If you are going too hard, it will negatively impact you. So, make sure Mars’ energy is being put to good use by helping you define better routines. Use this New Moon to focus on your emotional well-being, your family and roots. If you want to do anything around the home or with home-related projects, this is your opportunity!
Pisces & Pisces Rising
Your head is filled with so many great ideas! This New Moon will be falling in your 3rd House, so you will want to share everything you have going on in your mind. This is fantastic! Share away! Your words are important and those close to you will want to know what you are thinking. Additionally, you may find that you are just communicating more in general! You seem to be on the top of people’s minds, and your phone will be buzzing non-stop with people reaching out! This can be fun, so long as you manage your time! This New Moon will also have you looking to set a plan in motion. If you have a writing project you want to work on, then go for it! Really there is no shortage of support here, as the Moon is exalted and will make sure that you anything you want to do will take flight. Pluto will be helpful from your 11th House and Neptune will be wrapping its arms around you. So, lean into this energy and feel inspired! Venus is the leader of this New Moon. It will be in your 4th house, reminding you to take some time away when its warranted. Like I said, you will be busy with so many people needing your attention, that you may seek those moments of solace. Mercury is in your 4th House, as well. It seems that you may also be making a decision around your home. Saturn is helpful to Mercury. If you are trying to buy or rent, then things will fall into place. Saturn says the process may take some time, but it will be a long-term investment. Alternatively, Mercury and Saturn’s impact may be more emotional and internal You could be working through some unsettled emotions and finding clarity. If you need to have important conversations with family, this New Moon could be help you. You will find the right words. Mars is in a Water sign, giving you much needed motivation and energy. It is touring your 5th House, so you could be creatively charged! Uranus is sending an electric shock from your 3rd House, so you could even have a stroke of genius! Now is the time for action! Mars and Uranus will have you positively jolted with energy! Use this New Moon to share, learn and integrate! Speak your ideas into existence and use your words as a spell! Don’t just think about things, make them happen!
New Moon Note
Happy New Moon, everyone! This New Moon feels receptive, and there is softer energy than the Full Moon we had two weeks ago. Use this New Moon to set your intentions before the retrograde and eclipse season begins!
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