The sun and moon come together in the archetype of the sensualist. With 6 planets in Taurus (sun, moon, Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus, and the north node) the theme of creating serenity and ease in our lives is highlighted. Taurus is associated with our values, self-worth, slow and sustainable movement/action, our body and inner instincts.
As symbolized by the bull, Taurus relies on it’s inner instincts or inner voice to lead the way. In order to hear the whisper our of inner voice, spending time in silence is necessary. Just as the bull is in its most relaxed state basking in the sun and grazing in the grass, we benefit from spending time in the silence of nature to tune into our inner guidance.
This lunation is governed by Venus, the goddess of love, beauty and peace. Venus speaks to what we value and the creation of balance and beauty in our lives. With Venus currently in Cancer, creating that which brings us comfort is being emphasized; the thread that ties Cancer and Taurus together is creating comfort and security in one’s life.
The moon is exalted in the sign of Taurus as it brings a grounding presence to the emotional nature of the moon. This lunation is sweetly supported by Neptune in Pisces and Mars in Cancer. Neptune represents our dreams, visions, and inspiration while Mars represents our courage and drive. With Venus and Mars both in Cancer paired by the grounding and fertile energy of Taurus, this speaks to nurturing (Cancer) the soil (Taurus) of that which we are inspired (Neptune in Pisces) to bring to life.
With Jupiter’s recent ingress into Taurus, the belief that we are both worthy and capable of creating ease and stability in our lives is accentuated for the next year (as Jupiter will remain in Taurus through May 25 of next year). In the process of making this tangible, we can look to the the bull for wisdom as it shows us that steady and sustainable movement, tending to our bodies through plenty of rest and nourishment, and listening to our inner voice or instincts to lead the way is essential.
Reflections:
New moon symbolize new beginnings, what new beginning or intention(s) do you want to nurture and nourish?
What brings you ease, peace, and comfort? And how can you invite or create more of that into your life/environment(s)?
Take a few deep breaths and close your eyes. In this silence, can you tune into your inner voice for guidance?
Aspects: Moon sextile Mars and Neptune; trine Pluto
