On April 28, 2025 (3:31 AM, Philippine Time), a NEW MOON happens in the realm of FIXED EARTH: TAURUS, the steadfast sign of THE BULL!
The New Moon marks the beginning of a fresh lunar cycle, making it the perfect time for new beginnings. It’s an opportunity to set intentions, start fresh, and lay the groundwork for what you want to achieve in the coming weeks!
A quiet, star-filled night welcomes us once again, dear reader, as Luna catches up with her beloved Sun in a loving embrace that marks this month’s New Moon — this time in Taurus, the sign of stability and sensuality.
Outside of her home sign of Cancer, the Moon is happiest here in the Taurean kingdom, allowing for louder expressions of physical affection and comfort. Here, the Moon finds joy in life’s simple luxuries — a cozy blanket, a good meal, a favorite show on TV, the warmth of a familiar place. Tending to our need for comfort now isn’t indulgence — it’s a way of honoring our emotional well-being. At the same time, however, this lunation also whispers of patience, grounded growth, and emotional realignment, offering us space to build, root, and set intentions from the heart.
Taurus, the sign of nature’s rhythms and enduring strength, encourages us to slow down, so we can appreciate the simple pleasures of life. Under this lunation, we are invited to cultivate and reconnect with what is truly grounded and lasting. Taurus teaches us the art of patience, the beauty of consistency, and the sacredness of the tangible world. It reminds us that true value lies not in fleeting excitement, but in what is built carefully over time — love, loyalty, security, and peace.
Like the steady pulse of the earth itself, Taurus energy calls us to root deeply, so we can truly savor what nourishes us. In a world that often chases speed and excess, Taurus stands firm, offering the profound lesson that enduring joy is found in simplicity, presence, and devotion to what truly matters.
As with all New Moons, we are graced with the energy of new beginnings, wherever this lands in our charts. Also, we are encouraged to plant seeds of intention with steady hands and open hearts — whether it’s strengthening our financial foundations, nurturing our relationships, or simply reconnecting with the beauty of the natural world. This New Moon calls for dedication, gratitude, and trust in the slow but steady progress quietly taking root.
Not all Taurus New Moons are alike, dear reader — like all lunations, the Moon’s energy is shaped by the conversations it shares with other planets. As always, let’s dive right in to investigate:
MARS and PLUTO
Square with MARS: The Moon’s faint square to fiery Mars stirs restlessness and impatience. Mars, the planet of action and assertion, urges us to act swiftly, but Taurus teaches us that true progress is built steadily, not hastily. There may be an inner push-pull between the urge to charge ahead and the wisdom of patience. Emotions could flare, dear reader, especially if we feel blocked or slowed down.
Square with PLUTO: Meanwhile, the Moon’s distant square to transformative Pluto intensifies our emotional undercurrents. Pluto, the planet of power, control, and deep transformation, brings hidden feelings to the surface. Power struggles, possessiveness, or fear of change may rise, challenging our desire for peace. Yet Pluto also offers profound regeneration, urging us to release what no longer serves our growth and to rebuild on stronger, more authentic foundations.
This New Moon in Taurus asks us to navigate the tension between the need for security and the forces pushing for transformation. Mars reminds us to act with courage but not recklessness; Pluto challenges us to embrace deep change without clinging to the old. The key to working with this lunation is knowing when to stand firm and when to surrender — when to hold on to our values and when to evolve beyond old limitations.
These next couple of weeks offer a chance to renew our commitment to what truly matters, to shed outdated fears, and to move forward — perhaps not perfectly, but steadily — with patience, with hope, and most importantly, with heart. ❤️
Which area of your life is renewed by this persistent New Moon in Taurus?
Check your rising sign below, to find out!
ARIES RISING: Finances and self-worth — Money, personal finances, wealth, income, cash flow, savings, personal resources, possessions, self-worth, financial security, and object attachment.
TAURUS RISING: Self and self-presentation! — Changes and improvements in physique, new personal goals, confidence, authentic self-expression, and your physical body.
GEMINI RISING: Rest and contemplation — Spirituality, letting go, planning a new frontier, solitude, peace of mind, secrets, hidden information, hidden situations, far away/foreign lands, endings, and tying up loose ends.
CANCER RISING: Social networks and friendships — Peers, community, groups and organizations, advocacies, social reform, politics, future plans, hopes and wishes, accumulations, and gains.
LEO RISING: Career and reputation — Improvement of profession, public achievement, public life, ambitions, parents especially the mother, public status, general life direction.
VIRGO RISING: Travel and higher learning — Foreigners, going back to school, the pursuit of higher education, the higher mind, religion and churches, publishing, teaching, philosophy, mentors, and belief systems.
LIBRA RISING: Shared finances and deep bonds — Joint ventures, business partnerships, joint accounts, shared resources, investments, inheritance, mutual funds, stock market, merging of assets, reminders of mortality, deep change.
SCORPIO RISING: Partnerships and one-on-one bonds — Committed relationships, marriages, marriage proposals, legal matters, lawsuits or filing of cases, client relationships, long-term partners, and contracts.
SAGITTARIUS RISING: Daily routines and health — Schedule, habits, mind-body connection, volunteering, service, practicing a craft, perfecting a technique, workplace dynamics, co-workers, everyday errands, and pets.
CAPRICORN RISING: Romance and creativity — Romantic prospects, love life, children and kids in general, fertility, creativity, creative self-expression, entrepreneurship, pleasure, fun, artistry, performance, and creative partners.
AQUARIUS RISING: Family and home — Home life, parents especially the father, ancestry and roots, family history, properties, residential areas, land, private life, and emotional foundations.
PISCES RISING: Communication and learning — Siblings, cousins, extended relatives, automobiles, local transportation, out-of-town trips, neighbors, webinars, short-term courses, accreditations, your immediate environment, specialized skill sets.
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