Taurus New Moon 27th April 2025
New Moon in Taurus 27th April 20:31 BST
Full Moon in Scorpio 12th May
The New Moon is at 7 degrees of Taurus. This degree is associated with the energy of Libra – the other Venus ruled sign of the zodiac. This suggests that the New Moon is not just activating our inner Taurean desire for the sense of possession for the sake of it. This New Moon poses a gentle question – where in our lives do we already have beauty and balance?
A Taurus New Moon represents determination. This lunation offers us focus to cultivate and grow the intentions we set into something which can truly touch our soul.
The energy of this New Moon is focused at the peak of a T Square aspect pattern. On lots of astrological software, this aspect pattern can appear like a red flag. But red flags do not always indicate an unfixable problem. We live in a culture where we pathologise so much. We only have to let the algorithm show us a few videos to end up down a rabbit hole which only echoes back our own fears. In reality, most problems we face become much bigger than they need to because they remain hidden, unconscious. The moment we become aware of what needs to change, the process begins. That is the power of human consciousness.
The Ascendant at the time of this lunation is in Scorpio. Committed to bringing out the truth, the cosmos is demanding raw, vulnerable honesty from us. This is a moment to recognise our own ‘red flags’. To acknowledge our wounds and to mark them as areas which require protection. The energy of the cosmos this year feels like a wave which is continually building. We are all, collectively, holding our breath and waiting for a release. But this New Moon is a point to ground yourself. To remind yourself of your connection to this planet and to connect to the physical earth and allow it to hold you.
This Moon in Taurus supports us to see our own red flags and by taking hold of them, they can become white. Instead of a problem we can acknowledge trauma, and pain, and hold up these memories in the name of peace. All of us live through difficult times and fight emotional battles. We learn ways to cope through adversity which sometimes leave us with unhealthy patterns of behaving and connecting. A red flag says ‘don’t go there – it’s too dangerous.’ But we are all responsible for spotting these markers in our own psyche and choosing to be brave enough to go there. To heal, to transform, to choose peace.
Connecting to Mars in Leo and Pluto in Aquarius, the conjunct Sun and Moon anchor this conflicting energy and act as a reminder of our power to choose peace. Mars and Pluto oppose each other directly just a few hours before this New Moon. Although, these are both planetary indicators for war, each of these celestial bodies have the ability to bring about enormous positive change too. What have we all learned over the last few months about the cost of battle? What is worth fighting for? The luminaries joining together in determined Taurus, at such a diplomatic degree of the sign, is a sound indicator for reciprocal healing.
Mars is not just opposing Pluto but also within an orb of harmonious connection to Venus, the ruling planet of this lunation. Venus, in turn, has just conjoined to wise Saturn in Pisces. Wisdom. Self-compassion. Gentle restraint. Allowing the flow of change.
Jupiter in Gemini makes a positive sextile connection to Chiron in Aries. This amplifies our ability to see what needs to be healed now and requires us to choose to begin anew. In a Square aspect to the North Node in Pisces, a challenge prompts us to push for deep, spiritual healing.
Short guided meditation:
Within you is a steady rhythm. Your heart beating, your lungs expanding and releasing. Your own body is amazing. No matter what you are facing, this beat continues. Sometimes it may speed up to match the world around you. Take a moment now to come back to what is natural to you. To find your own sense of peace. Connect to your own beat now. Notice, with a little thank you, your beating heart. Take your time. Bring your attention to your heart and allow it to feel however you find it. Notice as you do, the air in your lungs.
Don’t think too much about how you are breathing, just notice that you are. Take your attention to each breath as it comes in. Watch where it goes. How deep or shallow. Without judging. Just take it as you find it. It is a gift. As you breathe in, if you like, you can say thank you. As you let go, say thank you again.
Even if you have felt tense and tight, like you are holding on too tightly, your body knows how to let go and release. If you listen, your body leads the way. Connect back to yourself and remember how to be. Every breath that comes goes again. Each time it is released it is replaced. There is nothing to fear. This rhythm continues. Every time. Without thinking. Your inner rhythm sustains you. It is simple. It is beautiful. It is yours. It keeps you safe. You are safe. You are whole. You are divinely protected. There is nothing you need which you do not already have. Just like your breath comes and goes, and your heart keeps beating, abundance is always with you. The Taurus New Moon sustains you and holds you steady.
New Moon Blessing
May you stand steady and grounded and feel the support of the earth beneath you.
Jemima Cainer
www.jcainer.com
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