New Moon in Taurus | May 8
New Moon in Taurus
May 8, 11:21 AM Bali time
Los Angeles: May 7 20:21
New York: May 7 23:21
London: May 8 04:21
Sydney: May 8 13:21
Keywords: Ahhhh comfortable!
“If you do what you love, you're going to work your butt off every day.” - Johny Hendricks
On May 8, we will have our annual New Moon in Taurus. New ideas that we have to set in place and ground. The time to move is upon us, to create a strong plan for true independence and self-reliance. Our hero’s journey gets a burst of motivated determination in the midst of high friction energy. We remember to prioritize needs then wants, and take time to feel gratitude for the simple, wholesome pleasures we enjoy, and appreciate nature. Money can’t buy happiness but it can buy good meals, a comfortable home, and time to relax with loved ones.
Taurus, a Fixed Earth sign, is the second sign of the zodiac, symbolized by the stubborn bull that exhibits stamina and determination. Ruled by Venus, Taurus enjoys the finer things in the material world, and the Moon finds comfort here, feeling particularly special. However, the mood is shifting gears, so we must remember the sense of secure stability we feel in our bodies here, so we can recall what it's all for.
And what does the sky advise about this Taurus New Moon of 2024? This lunation, we are invited to dream big yet remain firmly grounded in what we decide we need and make a realistic plan to achieve it. Immediately after, we will be reminded of the inspiration or sudden information drop we just had. We are facing a big challenge, yet the universe is also providing help, so we have to be alert and take that step.
Preparation, research, and truth will be offered to unbury the hidden; face it all now. We can use our brains to struggle against past disappointments, old debts, and the unknown obstacles. We create a new future with a push, and there is plenty of energy, especially in our thoughts and words. So rather than get into fights, or drown in fear, or shame, we must be focused. Our thoughts are fast, and we’ve understood some things in the last couple of weeks. We can see clearly now.
This lunation is also a sweet, calm break after all the stress we’ve been through. The sudden opportunities and 'aha' moments we just had did cause some stress and needed work. So, this is a really nice time to enjoy the pleasures of life, to remember what it’s all for, to relax, and to recharge.
This month is hugely important in 2024 as it is filled with significant energies, starting our plan for the new and choosing to move towards what will last a very long time.
Spring is finally here, so dig in patiently and get ready to innovate. Radiantly Alive!
Sabian Symbol Taurus 19: a newly formed continent. James Burgess describes this as pure receptivity. When the mind is open, then spirit can enter. “Pure receptivity that sponsors spiritual breakthrough”.
Parivrtta Sukhasana: Grounded Neck Twist.
Taurus rules the neck, larynx, throat, vocal cords, thyroid gland, tonsils, and Adam's apple.
Give these a little extra love this lunation.
“There comes a time in your life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh. Forget the bad and focus on the good. Love the people who treat you right, pray for the ones who do not. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is a part of life, getting back up is living.” ― José N. Harris