New Moon @ 21 degrees Taurus 18'

12:00 PM PDT

3:00 PM EDT

This month's New Moon in tropical Taurus restarts the lunar cycle and acts as a symbolic transition point for the first eclipse season and second Mercury retrograde cycle of 2021. Keeping things slow and simple is good advice before the potentially more erratic archetypal field we're heading into.

The Taurus archetype connects us to the inner animal, the earth, and eternal stillness. Consider simple ways to cultivate joy, relaxation, self-care, or pleasure. Also, consider that whatever is emerging now might require careful thought, consideration, and patience to enact or come to decisiveness.

Mercury will turn retrograde at the end of the month, and beyond this New Moon will be two eclipses (total lunar eclipse May 26 and annular solar eclipse June 10). Dramatic shifts in attitude, plans, or perception are likely over the next month, so move ahead carefully, mindfully, and gradually.

The New Moon vibes naturally draw us inward and internal, and Taurus emphasizes the moment and maintaining a simple focus. Yet, Venus, the New Moon ruler, is now in Gemini along with Mercury. There could be some tension between the body and mind, the intention to expand outward conflicting with a more sluggish response on the material plane.

The Gemini archetype will eventually come to predominate, so take this time to rest up and recharge before the acceleration of eclipse season and detours of Mercury retrograde take hold. With the New Moon square the Jupiter/Saturn midpoint, this can be an excellent time to take the initiative in carefully plotting ahead and assessing benefits versus risks of various situations.

Neptune's sextile to the New Moon stimulates creativity, inspiration, and interest in the numinous/mystical. With Neptune exciting this Taurus lunation, we might note a greater desire to engage in the moment through contemplation, meditation, or a deeper connection to whatever we're engaged with.

Lastly, as you step ahead of this New Moon, look for ways to simplify all that you're presently taking on. That's what Taurus does best, and in this potent Taurus moment, we can unburden ourselves slightly by finding an easier path to follow. The following weeks will give us a lot more time to reconsider, unpack, and meander. Take your time for now.