Plant the seeds of sustainable growth with the New Moon in Taurus.

The Foundation

May 16th is a fertile, grounding New Moon in Taurus.

Taurus is measured and steady. It’s known for being stable, reasonable, and patient in nature. Taurus is grounded, practical, and determined in nature. Taurus is symbolically represented as the bull, which is very physically present and strong. Taurus is associated with dependability, material security, and sensory pleasure. It’s slow-moving and self-focused. It’s sturdy and tenacious.

Taurus is driven by material comfort and stability. Taurus is a sign and energy that is steadfast and hardworking. Taurus individuals think things through, act intentionally, and are slow to change. Because they are so anchored in self-comfort, they can be considered stubborn and headstrong, but with maturity, Taurus is a powerful manifestor and one of the most reliable, loyal, and dependable signs of the zodiac.

Taurus loves simple pleasures and beauty. Their focus on comfort means they are very sensory aware and prefer good food and quality products. In relationships, Taurus is affectionate and devoted, and provides a stabilizing energy to emotions and interactions. It’s a feminine, Earth, fixed sign, so it’s receptive and grounded.

This Taurus New Moon is a fertile opportunity for planting seeds to enhance the stability and comfort in your life. What you initiate now - through persistence and dedication - can ultimately bring more beauty and serenity into your daily rhythm. Now is the time to initiate a realistic strategy to ground your material prosperity and ease. What you initiate under this new moon has the potential to bring functional contentment and lasting value.

The Cosmic Dance

The ruler of this moon is Venus. Venus represents our desires, relationships, beauty, and love. Venus is currently in Gemini, which is curious and social. Venus in Gemini means we are open to new ideas about how to fulfill our desires and embody our values. This placement enhances our ability to perceive the practical actions necessary and make the right connections to help bring more ease and comfort into our daily lives.

This new moon is in conjunction with both Mercury and Uranus. Mercury is our perceptions, thoughts, and communications. Mercury is in Taurus, bringing insights into what we truly need materially to be comfortable and secure. It helps us to get in the right state of mind for steady development and find the resources that will sustain us.

Uranus is the shock jock of the cosmos. Uranus is electric and impulsive and loves to shake things in order to bring expansion and liberation. Uranus doesn’t shy away from chaos. In fact, it can be one of the quickest ways to bring about change, so why not? Uranus is freshly in Gemini, which is shaking things up in how we think, communicate, and exchange with one another. Uranus conjunct this new moon means that there may be unexpected breakthroughs in how we determine our material security. We may receive new, unique ideas or opportunities. We may have to rebel against our norms. We may be surprised at the liberating outcome of what we thought were stabilizing efforts.

The Taurus New Moon is also sextile to Jupiter in Cancer. Jupiter has been expanding our sense of emotional security in the sign of Cancer. The sextile with the new moon means that the actions we take to sure up our physical wellbeing and foundations will simultaneously help us to feel more emotionally anchored. This is a direct reflection of how our sense of material security directly impacts our emotional state. The more we act to reinforce our foundational needs, the more we feel available and open to share.

This moon is receiving flowing support from Pluto in Aquarius. Pluto in Aquarius is our transformational journey into higher authenticity. It’s where we are individually tapping into collective awareness to be reborn as our most unique selves. Pluto is reinforcing our determination to create serenity, beauty, and comfort. Pluto says that your authenticity will naturally help you to attract the resources you need to feel grounded and nourished.

In the background of the new moon is a Mars and Chiron conjunction in Aries. Mars is our will and vitality. It brings the drive to act. Chiron is the wound of insecurity. It’s where our individuality was considered too much or unacceptable.

Their conjunction gives us the courage to face our fears and act in our own highest interest. By centering our basic needs and desires, we give ourselves the acceptance and care we seek from others.

In summary, this Taurus new moon is a gentle yet potent opportunity to prioritize our pleasure and well-being. It’s showing us that our desire for beauty and comfort has merit and is worth pursuing. The Taurus new moon wants you to move steadily and persistently towards securing your material foundation. It calls you to align your values with your actions and transform your pain into possibility. It reminds you that this life is meant to contain peace, contentment, and delight, but it’s up to you to make them a priority in your day-to-day life.

Intentionally plant the seeds for your happiness.

Journal Prompts

1. What needs to be initiated or changed for you to be more materially secure, comfortable, and nourished?

2. What unique approach can you consider to achieve this?

3. How can you intentionally make a practice of allowing more time and space for the simple pleasures in your life?

Affirmation

Taurus is the I HAVE assertion of the zodiac. With this in mind, finish the following affirmation.

I welcome sustainable growth in (blank) area of my life. Stability, comfort, and serenity belong to me.

Rituals

Moon Water: The Moon has a rhythmic relationship with the waters of our planet and our bodies. Water facilitates connection and is the carrier of emotion.

Fill a clear jar with water and hold it in both hands as you mindfully speak your new moon affirmation or intentions to the water. Place the water outside or near a window where it can receive the moon’s presence overnight. Drink your moon water with conscious intention of bringing life and connection to the seeds you've planted with the new moon.

Earth Wisdom: Taurus is Fixed, Earth, Feminine energy. This means it is receptive, steady, and nourishing. This is a great New Moon to literally plant and grow with.

Find a flower species that is particularly appealing to you, and get some seeds. Use this flower as a symbol of what you want to bring into your life. As you plant the seeds of this flower, hold them in your hands and whisper what you desire to grow in your life. Each time you tend to these seeds, plant, and eventually flower, repeat your Taurus New Moon mantra, and be mindful of how this is growing in your life.