New Moon in Taurus

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Dear beautiful reader,

On Wednesday 8th at 4:21 am BST we have our New Moon in Taurus “peaking” for a new lunar cycle to begin however, the New Moon phase begins a few days before and post so you can feel the energy shifting and building.

This auspicious timing makes this New Moon our foundation point for the coming months.

What is a New Moon?

A New Moon happens once a month and can be used as a comic gift, a reset if you will, aiding you to check in with yourself. Checking in with any intentions you would like to grow in relation to your goals and dreams, or perhaps any new habits you would like to develop this is the time to honour these callings as she moves towards her fullness so do the seeds you wish to grow.

As we are human beings and created with 70% of water, it is only normal for us to feel the effects of the Moon closely, just like the tides. We are all so unique and different that a Moon cycle will affect us differently along with our cycles. As the New Moon is the dark side of the Moon, it is common to feel a little more introspective, wanting to retreat, be at home in your comfies, and watch TV or perhaps read and meditate. But once the New Moon grows into her full brightness so does our energy and feelings and wanting to be more out in the public space. So allowing yourself the time and honour needs is perfectly okay, often this is frowned upon in a fast-paced life but connecting back to our natural rhythms is so important.

In ancient times, the Moon was observed to change over a 29-day period that coincided with a woman's reproductive cycle. The ancients observed how the moon affected the tides and by tracking it alongside the sun, they developed calendars to predict agricultural rhythms. The Sun was the life-giving force, but the Moon played an important role in predicting rainfall. In this way, the moon inspired culture for the ancients, when hunter and gatherers established civilisations centred on planting and harvesting.

By connecting back to our ancient ways of being and living closer to the rhythms of nature we can connect better to ourselves.

In astrology, the Moon is associated with the subconscious and our instinctive, unconscious behaviour. Its cycles can be used to blend both the tangible and intangible. Working with lunar cycles allows us to intentionally engage our feeling nature, and how it unconsciously helps us with the law of attraction. Just like dreams, what cannot be accomplished during the day can be given over to our larger bodies while we sleep and rest in the evenings.

Your action will be sealed into the energy of the New Moon, helping you to stay the course for a long time to come.

What to expect from this New Moon in Taurus?

This New Moon in Taurus is taking on the energy of the bull which it is represented by and its planet ruler, Venus. This is a beautiful and grounding energy we are in, and you may have noticed a subtle shift of feeling more grounded and perhaps moving at a slower pace. Inviting yourself to relax a little more, perhaps go inwards and spend some more time in what feeds your soul.

The bull is an animal that symbolises strength, tenacity, patience, friendship, leadership, and sensuality. It is a beautiful animal that is nourished by the earth of green grass, grazing and savouring every bite, taking its time knowing it has all the time to do so and does not rush the experiences.

This is an extremely grounding energy and one that you can embody by spending more time in nature with trees and grounding your feet into the earth, really visualising your roots coming through and connecting to Mother Nature. Allowing yourself to feel the support of Mother Nature and all that she can provide for you.

Thinking about these elements of the bull, how could you embody the art of slowing down and savouring the moment? Are you stuck in the mode of needing to be on the go all time? Perhaps not switching off and living in the moment? Begin to connect to how you could allow yourself the time and grace to slow down and see how much you can gain from doing so. Sometimes, resting and nourishing yourself is the most important thing you can do, to truly relax the nervous system and allow yourself to surrender.

When you work hard and dedicate yourself, you need this time to slow down and rejuvenate. It’s finding the balance between the two that this Taurus energy can do for you.

If we tune into the Taurus ruling planet, Venus, we see beauty, passion, sensuality, luxury, a love of life and creativity. How are you able to bring these qualities into your daily life? We often get stuck into routines and the mundane that we forget to prioritise these things, but they are so important to our wellbeing.

We are more than the vessels we live in, we are beautiful souls and within us is the wanting to connect to ancient ways of being - connecting and admiring the beauty of nature, the beauty within us, the magic of being creative and where it can lead to. The joy that comes when we connect to this.

Think about how you can bring beauty into your home? Fresh flowers, foraging and picking greenery from outside and bringing it into your home. There is something magical about connecting to the beauty and nature with our hands and bringing that sense of magic into your home. Taurus understands the need for grounding and beauty so bringing these elements into your home is so important and can help to elevate your sense of grounding.

Think about the characteristics of Venus and how you can be more compassionate, kind, and loving to yourself? Nice warm baths with beautiful aromas of essential oils, candles, flower petals. Really integrating that sense of self love and treating yourself like a beautiful piece of artwork. There is nothing wrong with this and allow yourself over this New Moon to bask in all that you are and all that can be.

After the energetic heaviness of the past couple of months, it's time to allow those new frequencies to shine. Upgrading and letting go of the heaviness and start paying more attention to the beauty around you, it can be found anywhere and makes life so much more enjoyable.

What else to expect this New Moon?

Jupiter, the planet of expansion and abundance is also very close to this New Moon which is amplifying the Jupiter- Uranus conjunction we had a few weeks ago which begins a new 14 year cycle. So this is a time of saying goodbye to the old and welcome in the new. You may not know what this means, but surrender and let go of the need to control things and see what will open up.

Perhaps it’s an old version of yourself that is time to say goodbye to, know that’s okay and give thanks and gratitude to the parts of you that are being left behind as your step up into a new way of being. Of endless possibilities.

This New Moon in Taurus is very grounding and gentle, kind and loving to support you in what you wish to grow over the coming weeks to six months (when we have the Taurus Full Moon).

Allow yourself the grace to slow down and connect back to your centre and take in the simple joys of life and all that it can offer you when you slow down and notice the beauty.

To honour the New Moon here are a few ideas:

●      Sit in meditation and connect to, Selena the Goddess of the Moon, and give gratitude for all the wisdom she provides, the life she gives, and how her cycles help us to grow and co-create our dreams and goals.

●      Journaling whatever comes up for you in a nice quiet space

●      Writing a list of gratitude for that you have

●      Make a note of the dreams you are having as they may provide some insights for you

●      Planting intentions of what you wish to bring in over the coming weeks and months

●      A nice soothing bath with candles, rose petals, essential oils to soothe the body and relax

●      Charge your crystals up at night on a window sill or outside, or in the Earth

●      Make some Moon water with an intention placed underneath for your own personal use

Much love and gratitude, whatever you choose to do to honour this New Moon, enjoy it and send much love and New Moon blessings to you,

Assunta xx

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About Assunta French

Assunta French is a Reiki healer, Sound healer, and Astrologer passionate about spiritual growth and holistic wellbeing. After experiencing her own awakening, she trained across modalities to help others heal. She has a deep passion for working with the stars and planets for personal expansion and growth. Today she offers Astrology readings to her clients and hosts regular astrology-themed workshops and events.

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