New Moon in Taurus
Written by Lorenzo Jones: Astrologer, Numerologist, and member of Core Confidence Lifestyle
New Moon in Taurus May 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST
New Moon in Taurus at 25 degrees
This New Moon in Taurus at 25 degrees is asking us, “Do you know your worth?” In this cycle of new beginnings and awarenesses, the Moon sits in the sign of its exaltation. This position of exaltation is a level of recognition, an elevation of status. The season of Taurus is like an award ceremony for the Moon. At 25 degrees, this is time to look at, “Who am I?” A lot of times we push so hard to improve and make things so much better that we miss who we are in the moment. If we’re constantly pushing towards the next achievement, when do we take time to appreciate the current accomplishment. This New Moon energy is encouraging us to take a top-down review, and then a bottom-up review of ourselves. The journey may not be complete, but we can take the time to enjoy the experiences along the way. This is where we look at the union of moments. How each piece of this journey has been a building block in crafting the masterpiece of self. We are all abstract works of art. Honor yourself during this New Moon. Take time to be comfortable in who you are and enjoy the luxury of self.
Aspects to Look Out for
Mercury in Taurus at 28 degrees conjunct New Moon
Mercury in Taurus at 28 degrees is conjunct or connected to the New Moon. The energies of Mercury, Moon, and Sun are working together in unison. This connection brings together the conscious mind (Mercury), subconscious mind (Moon), and self-expression (Sun). With these energies aligned, it merges who we desire to be, how to process it, then express or convey that image to our immediate environment in a continuous flow. Mercury at 28 degrees is grounding how we feel about ourselves. It assists in bringing internal resolve to the questions, “Who am I, what do I have, and how do I feel?” Here at 28 degrees, Mercury has kind of resolve that will help it build confidence moving forward.
Mutual reception of Venus and Mercury
Venus in Gemini and Mercury in Taurus have what’s called a mutual reception in astrology. This means that they sit in each other’s sign at the same time. This is like letting a monarch rule your land while you rule over theirs. The keys of the castle have been exchanged and even some tips on how to handle the natives have been left. Mercury and Venus aren’t strangers to the current elements they’re in, but the nuance is something to adjust to. Venus helps Mercury adjust to the slower pace of Taurus and can assist with Mercury focusing its attention on one problem at time. Mercury can aid Venus in being a little more malleable, allowing the refined planet to be a little more or less defined when needed.
Jupiter in Cancer at 21 degrees sextile New Moon
Jupiter in Cancer is in the last leg of their exaltation tour. Jupiter in Cancer has been playing the role of mentor, big brother, and counselor to name a few. Jupiter has lent their support to assist us in learning how to take care of ourselves and feel better about ourselves. Here at 21 degrees, it is bringing the lesson of compassionate understanding. It is teaching us how to empathize with others and imagine what it is like to walk in their shoes. The sextile to the New Moon in Taurus creates the opportunity to shift our internal lens from microscopic to macroscopic. Our viewpoints have been isolated to specific incidents or accomplishments. This aspect helps shift our vantage point to see a larger picture. When we travel, we notice how we pass one mile marker at a time. When we look at the map, we realize the extent of our voyage.
Venus at 27 degrees Gemini sextile Mars conjunct Chiron in Aries at 28 degrees
Venus in Gemini brings balance and refinement to thought, communication, and community. This energy is about creating connection, and the mutable energy of Gemini generates a diverse pool of connection for the social planet. At 27 degrees, Venus is able to tap into multiple aspects of self and utilize that energy to form bonds on several different social levels. This placement can also pique interest in one expanding their language base.
The Mars/Chiron conjunction is drawing focus toward healing and moving forward. At 28 degrees, there is an intuitive belief along with an inner knowing that we can push through the pain and continue. The energy of this placement is “developing a way forward despite of.” The healing self here shifts to mental and spiritual, because the body will do what mind believes. The sextile aspect here creates the opportunity to expand oneself by opening one to the idea that, “I am more than just this.” You begin to see how you fit into alternative areas of life. Then you begin to modify the narrative of who you are or who you think you are supposed to be. The energy of this aspect also opens one to the idea of creating a community or multiple communities of people who can relate to them. Allow the energy of new beginnings to forge pathways to the person you are yet to become.
Lorenzo Jones