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NEW MOON IN TAURUS
SYDNEY: 4:59 am, May 12
NEW YORK: 2:59 pm, May 11
LONDON: 7:59 pm, May 11
LOS ANGELES: 11:59 am, May 11
Whenever there is a new moon, both the sun and moon sit side-by-side in the same zodiac sign, so the hosting sign is emphasised - twice! May’s new moon in Taurus brings a heavy focus on all that the steadfast Bull stands for.Pragmatic, measured and anchored are this new moon's buzzwords.
La Luna in Taurus motivates you to be sensible in all you do. It leads from the head. Don't be surprised if you get the urge to comb through receipts and double-check your credit card statements, just to make sure you’re on top of your finances! Yep, sometimes the Universe calls you to address mundane duties, and this is one of those times. During this new moon, cross your i’s and dot your t’s too. Soon we’ll be entering Mercury’s retrograde, making it wise to get practical affairs in order. Sort through neglected paperwork, pay outstanding bills and tick off overdue tasks.
Emotionally speaking, this isn’t the time to run off with the fairies. Be down-to-earth, plain-speaking and reliable in all your relationships. And expect the same in return.
It’s worth noting that this new moon’s planetary ruler in flirty Gemini wants to shake off responsibility, preferring instead to paint the town red with your girl tribe. Don’t be surprised if your inner rebel shouts, “I’m ditching boring stuff to have fun!” By all means, listen to Venus, but after your night out, reset your priorities and do what needs to be done.
La Luna in an earth sign marks a beautiful opportunity to practise grounding techniques. Do whatever suits you, but simply getting out into nature is a great start. Hug a tree or pick some pretty flowers. ‘Earth' your energy by ripping off your socks to walk barefoot in the grass or plonk yourself down with as much of your body touching the surface of the earth as possible. Sitting in the sand or digging in the garden also get the cosmic thumbs up this new moon.
What’s your fave grounding practice?
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About Natasha Weber, the author:
Astrotash, Natasha Weber PMAAAC, MAFA
A self-confessed astrology nerd, Astrotash is the resident astrologer for myBody+Soul,Australia’s #1 health and wellness site. She writes horoscopes for Mamamia and has presented on radio and podcast shows, such as Sivana and Healthy-ish. Astrotash has appeared on Sunrise morning show and is also a guest speaker at the Soul Star Festival.
Motivated to build a bridge between sun-sign columns and the ancient science behind our celestial movements, Astrotash aims to bring deeper personal awareness through the lens of astrology. When she’s not reading the stars, you’ll find her in downward dog, ‘earthing’ in the Australian bush or dancing up a storm at Zumba.
Astrotash is accredited by the Australian Academy of Astrology and Cosmobiology and a member of the American Federation of Astrologers. Her articles have appeared inThought Catalogue, Out of Office New Yorkand Today’s Astrologer, in addition to international publications across the globe. She continues to research, present and publish, and is an active member of the following astrological organisations:
• Australian Academy of Astrology and Cosmobiology
• American Federation of Astrologers
• Federation of Australian Astrologer.