New Moon in Taurus

On May 19, 2023, we'll experience a Taurus New Moon.

Which means we've come once again full circle to a new lunation (aka lunar cycle). The beginning and the end of each moon cycle, new moons are a time for rest, introspection, intention, and releasing whatever you don't want to take with you into the next moon cycle.

With the sun and moon conjunct (ie close to the same degree and minute of the same Zodiac Sign--in this case, coming together at the exact same degree and minute), our inner and outer selves are coming into alignment and agreement to work together as one. 

Since the sun and moon are in Taurus, the days around this new moon are a great time for you to curl up in a cozy blanket and/or do something that increases your sense of self-worth. Releasing false notions about your value. Working in the garden. Setting intentions for your money and a new budget. Surrounding yourself with beautiful things. Embracing all of your emotions as beautiful and valuable.

A few other ways to connect with Taurus energy:

• Play in dirt or lay in the grass
• Eat food that tastes amazing, smell your favorite smells, listen to your favorite music. Basically, thrill as many of your senses as possible.
• Take a look at your budget and make some adjustments that will contribute to greater financial stability
• Go have super sensual, consensual sex and admire your body and your partner's body
• Ask people you love and/or respect to tell you something they admire about you
• Tell someone else something you admire about them.
• Get comfortable and cozy (whatever that looks like for you personally! Maybe put on your favorite sweats and drink something warm while you watch a movie that you find beautiful or comforting)

Now, let's break down this Taurus New Moon further:

Sun: outer-self, external focus

in Taurus: material worth, self-esteem, stability, practicality, pleasure, personal finances and resources, sustaining and maintaining, groundedness

is working as one with

Moon: emotions, inner-self, intuitive focus

also in Taurus: material worth, self-esteem, stability, practicality, pleasure, personal finances and resources, sustaining and maintaining, groundedness

which looks like an opportunity to release what no longer serves you in how you approach your self-worth, finances, sensuality, and practicality. It’s also a chance to grow more connected with your own senses and more stable and grounded through the intentions you set at this time.

To support you in the beautiful, even luxurious invitation of this new moon, here are some meditative journaling prompts:

Meditative Journaling Prompts for Taurus New Moon

• In what ways am I being called to surrender outdated beliefs around my value?
• What would it take for me to thoroughly enjoy being in my own body exactly as it is right now?
• What financial intentions will I commit to today?
• What feelings of lack or scarcity would I love to release today?
• What structures, routines, or habits could I dissolve or evolve in order to feel a greater sense of self-worth and self-love?
• What if I allowed myself to view all of my emotions as worthwhile and beautiful? What would it take for me to do so?

Through light and shadow,

Kayelee