Taurus New Moon

The Taurus New Moon brings issues of security to the fore — where it already exists in our lives and where it needs reinforcement. The sign of the Bull relates to earth, giving a strong association with the material world. Yet this may also be where we discover our greatest illusions! While grand buildings may be symbols of enormous energy, aspiration, and achievement, over time they can be destroyed — and occasionally they simply crumble, if sufficient investment, maintenance, and support have been lacking.

Illusions of security may be under greater threat in our increasingly changing world, since so much of what many took for granted — as a continuing, normal way of life — no longer exists. People have had to adjust to different ways of behaving on a daily basis and for long stretches of time, probably needing to continue to do so into the future. Taurus is the earth sign most averse to changes and adjustments, due to its “fixed” quality. In considering the various states of earth itself — the soil of our planet — we can see how this element manifests as solid ground and mountainous regions. It can take a lot for soil to be moved in such states! Maybe it is no surprise that individuals with strong Taurus planets can feel they need a blast behind them to launch them into making major changes.

It may be hard to put words around energies springing up during this period, but they need to find a route of expression, all the same. For some of us, this could emerge in a rather clumsy, awkward fashion. Just as the Bull struggles to move gently around the proverbial china shop to make progress, so at the time of this New Moon we may see us flailing around, making a bit of a mess of things at first! This is reinforced by the Moon separating from a square to Saturn — where it may have felt too restricted and serious — and applying to a square to Jupiter, where it may be over-exuberant, while trying to grow and do something positive.

Right now growth and creativity may, indeed, occur quite messily. The important thing is to embrace the Taurean urge to bring improvements in life or build on something, however messy it may be. Handling this chaotic scenario may have an emotional and physical impact on us, but it will be more tolerable if we remember we are dealing with a work in progress. We cannot paint and clean the art studio at the same time!

Background conditions may heavily influence our decisions now. Jupiter is in the last degree of Aquarius (29°45′), adding a “now or never” pressure factor. We may feel the urgency to take action, to do or say something, especially with Venus in Gemini, near Mercury and the North Node — even if we do not have the full map in front of us yet.

A wide conjunction (10° orb) of the Moon with Uranus also suggests that an unexpected opportunity could arise. We may feel ready to make a last-ditch attempt at something. Or we view ourselves as with the luck of a “rank outsider” — with a potential win against the odds. If we don’t try for the desired result, perhaps we’ll just never know if it is attainable! The opportune background adds an element of courage, helping us to venture out of old territory and into the new.

The full plan and final result may not be in our sights. The Moon’s sextile to Neptune in Pisces hints at inspiration, without clear definition. Notice that Neptune happens to be conjunct Pallas, the asteroid linked with principles and right action. Maybe we can trust those inner instincts after all and achieve something pretty special!

This article is from the Mountain Astrologer, written by Diana Collis.