Taurus New Moon on May 15, 2018--Partnerships in the Spotlight

Within the spiritual communities especially, we speak of healing our psychological wounds before engaging in a partnership. And this belief gets old after awhile for people who have been doing their emotional and spiritual work. We'll never be perfect. We are works-in-progress so when does the navel-gazing end and the relationships with others begin? How about with the Taurus New Moon on May 15?




Holding Hands and Holding Space As We Leap Forward

The odd and most noticeable aspect of the Taurus New Moon chart for May 15, 2018 is that most of the planets and asteroids appear as duets. And the ruler of the Taurus New Moon is the planet Venus which also rules partnerships, contracts, and diplomacy. This chart talks about playing nice in the sandbox we call relationships. And this could also suggest relationships with our values, our daily work, our career, our friends, and ourselves.

Remember that how we treat ourselves reflects on the way we treat others. When someone reacts to us in a disagreeable manner we often hear someone tell us not to take this personally. But it is personal. All reactions and responses are personal because the inner is reflected in the outer. Relationships are an inside job which is why the experts told us to work on our psyches before engaging with others where sabotage is likely if we partner prematurely or rush in where angels fear to tread.

However, this New Moon chart features duets and a trine between Neptune in Pisces and Jupiter in Scorpio so it's time to heal our hang-ups by how we see ourselves reflected in the other or the beloved whether that beloved shows up as God or another person. It could even show up as an animal companion for a person who does not wish to get involved with a human partnership.

The Taurus New Moon (the Moon wed to the Sun in the Sign of the Bull) gazes deeply at partnerships for the right reasons which is to develop greater compassion, kindness, generosity, and fairness. And since Jupiter in Scorpio opposes the Sun and the Moon, we could experience hearts cracking open by global or local events, especially since this energy flows into the a trine and sextile with Neptune.

But wait. Chiron at one degree Aries poses a threat since this asteroid in Aries asks us to take care of numero uno (ourselves) and become authentic at all costs. This does not bode well for people seeking diplomatic solutions or wanting to create win-win situations. Chiron has moved out of compassionate Pisces (the endpoint) into the fiery sign Aries of new beginnings. It's like we have returned to our infanthood once again. And Chiron weds Juno in this chart (remember the duets). So, if you are the woman in the partnership or the feminine energy, then there is a need to take command of your domain too.

Over in the 9th House of world affairs, Vesta teams up with Saturn in Capricorn. Also, in Capricorn at later degrees, Mars and Pluto bring in that old patriarchal energy again. So, do we join the rat race of competition and cut-throat practices or do we finally grow up and make serving the planet our number one priority? If we are not walking our true path, then accidents or injuries could occur as we run around making stuff happen. This feels like an initiation to me and it is about how we show up with partnerships.

On one hand, we must show up as complete and authentic people (let go of the masks), but on the other hand, playing nice for the sake of saving face isn't going to work. Let's get real with each other. Let's look for middle ground since the truth always lies in the middle. In a year of dualism (11), it's time to wade in the gray area a bit more.

This energy also wears a feminine signature with Venus married to Pallas in Gemini and Ceres wed to the North Node in Leo. And women as well as children, seem fired up with passion and innovative ideas. They blend science with spirituality and the arts. We no longer feel the need to compartmentalize our personal and professional lives or passions. That is because Uranus moves out of Aries into Taurus during this New Moon and conjuncts Mercury. Communication comes across as slow, methodical, and peaceful, but there's still a shake up and brain neuro-pathways fire off tangents and sudden breakthroughs with Uranus and Mercury joining forces.

Breakdown for Zodiac Signs:

Aries: What a relief to have Uranus moving out of your sign. It's time to sheath your battle sword and take a break. Take a few deep breaths and reassess your life. Better yet, go on a meditation retreat or take a serious yoga class that helps you sweat out toxins you acquired during the battles of the previous years. And if you miss having Uranus in your Sign, he returns to Aries for a brief journey from November into 2019.

Taurus: It's time for rebirth and renewal. Perhaps, you revisit a passion from your past, such as a hobby or career that you buried on your journey into spiritual wholeness. It's also time to revisit or to transform your values around partnerships. If you choose to go it alone, don't worry if others judge you. It's time for you to set your birthday intentions for the next solar cycle. Happy birthday, Taurus.

Gemini: I never recommend speaking off-the-cuff but for this New Moon cycle, you pull it off as wisdom from the cosmos pours into your thoughts, and ultimately finds peace in your heart. If you work in the media, now is a time to retreat. Your beliefs are transforming and you have grown weary from talking out two sides of your mouth to please others. However, some of you have some brilliant ideas and solutions to world problems. It's time to speak up. The world stage is your pulpit.

Cancer: With the New Moon exalted in Taurus, you want to cozy up with a partner. If you don't have a partner, face your fears and reassess your values before shacking up with the one you just met. I feel that partnership potential is stronger towards the end of May, and less so at the beginning when you feel the urge to retreat and hide out in your shell. Recover first from April's events before engaging with partners. After you feel well-rested you see more clearly and make better decisions.

Leo: Women and agriculture weigh heavily on your minds. You worry about where your food comes from, who is growing it, and the farming methods behind the food on the grocery shelves. In fact, you would rather visit the farms yourself and buy food fresh in May. If you are a Leo farmer, then toot your horn in May, especially if you grow wholesome and organic food. Eat more sunflower seeds. I see that you require the nutrients from them and Leo represents the sunflower. However, stay away from foods cooked in sunflower oil since it is not heart-healthy.

Virgo: May feels like an earthy and practical month for you with the Earth Trine between Pluto and the Sun/Moon. And several planets travel in Earth Signs (the Sun, the Moon, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, and Pluto). This marks either a good time to take a vacation to a mountain or rustic area or to launch into a new career that involves detail-oriented work or as a manager. Personally, if I were you, I would opt for the vacation in the mountains. We all like you best when you are well-rested and less critical. If you must work on vacation, do something like editing manuscripts or balancing the books. Mountain-fresh air brings you a clear mind.

Libra: You share Venus in common with Taurus, but Venusian energy of the Taurus New Moon feels sluggish to you, like you are trudging through a field of mud. Remember the scene in Bridget Jones' Baby where Bridget trudges through mud wearing high heels and white trousers? Well, that's what I see for you in May. On one hand, you desire to eat up all the beauty that surrounds you, but wear the right attire for the right environment for best results. Paint, sculpt, or create something new of lasting beauty. Or throw a dinner party and don't forget the music. Make love not war.

Scorpio: Jupiter in your sign exaggerates your in-depth approach to people's psyches. But lay off this month because your friends are tired of you psychoanalyzing them. Yeah, we all experience a Freudian slip once in a while, but a dog is just a dog, if you get my drift. Spend quality time with a partner that revolves around laughter, dancing, and good times. If you must engage with therapy, try art or music therapy. And is it possible for you to spend one month without digging into darker topics? It's spring, Scorpio, at least in the northern part of the world. And even Persephone gets her time off from the underworld. So shall you.

Sagittarius: Oh, darn, that radical Uranus is no longer firing you up with brilliant ideas. And now, that eclectic planet has moved into slow-going Taurus. You can still climb mountains and hang from cliffs if you don't mind the volcano blowing up nearby. Or perhaps, you enjoy trekking to dangerous places in the world such as pulling out a lawn chair near the San Andreas Fault. I'm not joking either. I think you secretly enjoy the adventures that Climate Change brings your way. Chase a tornado or better yet, get a job as a television reporter sent to the hot zones around the globe. That will curb your boredom brought on by too many planets transiting in Earth or Water Signs.

Capricorn: The main question you'll bring to an astrologer in May is when will this upheaval end? And for you, the upheaval began in 2008. If you are only 10, then you have only known upheaval for a decade, imagine. Those of you born in the late 1980s or early 1990s, take the brunt of Saturn, Mars, and Pluto in Capricorn. You gather the courage to build new structures in the world and you won't take no for an answer. Transformation is your middle name and you have several planets fueling your fire at this time. If you run for office now, you wear a new badge of leadership. Who knows? You might win the votes of the populace. Think Canadian Prime Minister Justine Trudeau as an example where youth meets wise authority.

Aquarius: Your planet Uranus moves into Taurus (which squares you) during this New Moon. Not only that, the Moon, the Sun, Mercury, and Uranus form a pack of dogs that threatens your freedom. While Taurus gets its cues from ancient traditions, Aquarius fuels the future with innovation especially around technology and medical breakthroughs. But consider that revisiting ancient traditions revolving around metaphysics and plant medicine brings us breakthroughs too. Don't toss out the baby and do keep some of the bathwater. Blend the past with the future to create the new now.

Pisces: Do you feel any relief handing the Piscean Age torch to the Aquarian Age? For you, this month, you grapple with religion versus spirituality. You grapple with acquiring funding for the arts and taking the arts into medicine and other types of science through metaphysics. You act as the Rainbow Bridge in more ways than one. You provide a crossroads and at the same time, remind us of Unity Consciousness where all roads intersect eventually. Much wisdom drips off your tongues and your fingers as you type the latest channel session. Don't worry Pisces, despite the changing of the ages, we still need you. Compassion is the main ingredient for the new age, otherwise, we're stuck with strange technology and spaceship sightings that grow boring too quickly.

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