J-Ma’s Moon Influences
NEW MOON IN TAURUS
SUNDAY, MAY 17th 2015
9:13pm {pacific time}
★ALL New Moons have the strongest effect on us 3 days prior and up to 3 days after ★
The Moon is New in Taurus, the Bull, on Sunday, May 17th, at 9:13pm {pacific time}
New Moons are a time of starting over, new beginnings, taking action steps towards your dreams and goals, creating and renewal!
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New Moons are always about New Beginnings and taking action steps towards your dreams. This Moon is at 26° degrees of Taurus and connected to our Sun in Taurus. Taurus energy is all about determination, patience, logic, physical pleasures, reliability and sometimes jealousy, stubbornness, and stagnancy. Taurus is a peace loving sign that will work hard to attain material wealth to enjoy the pleasures in life. They crave a beautiful life & beautiful things. They enjoy good music, good food, nature and home.
With Taurean energy there is great emphasis on value. Being of value and finding what is of value in your life is directly related to your self-worth. You are slowly but surely taking steps and making progress, but your work can feel frustrated with the moon in slow moving Taurus, conjunct action-oriented mars in Gemini-who wants to get things moving- and opposing success-oriented Saturn in Sagittarius. Plus, Saturn is retrograde and has been moving backwards since March. Saturn retrograde is taking you on a journey within to review your long term commitments, projects and goals and any internal limitations or constrictions that have been holding you back.
You CAN create wealth and material comforts in a way that is in line with what makes you most content. It’s time to get CLEAR with your finances, set realistic goals, and take practical steps towards what you want to create for yourself financially and materially. To take a look at your chart and find out what part of your life this new moon will affect you can book a private consultation
What do you value most in your life?
Are your efforts in alignment with your highest truth and values?
Where have you gotten off track and need to slow down to redirect and begin anew?
Affirmation:
“I have clear thinking regarding money, leading to my handling my resources in ways that are in my overall best interests.”
“I easily find myself creating financial independence in a happy way!”
MERCURY GOES RETROGRADE the day after this New Moon, May 19th, and we are already feeling its effects. Our efforts are frustrated with the moon {emotions} so close to mars {anger/frustration} we can easily become agitated and harsh in speech and action. Mars is in Gemini and that means abruptness or anger in communications. Taurus would prefer to speak & act kindly and rationally, so you can use the peace loving energy that’s available if you stay conscious.
All of this combined with moving into our Universal MOON PERIOD, on Tuesday, May 12th, we MUST listen, be patient and SLOW DOWN. The ONLY way to make progress at this New Moon is to resist any need to push. Take a step back, practice awareness amidst all of this mental confusion and use the resourceful, steady energy of the bull.
“Saturn is also opposing (180°) both the Sun and Moon during this New Moon. Oppositions can produce challenges, and when Saturn is involved, we may encounter obstacles to our plans. This can include blocked feelings or challenges with authority figures. Using the patience provided by the Sun and Moon in Taurus will go a long way now. Also, you may feel discouraged or pessimistic, have self-doubts, or feel lethargic. This is just further evidence that this is a good time to focus inward and engage in some Taurean self-care rather than trying to push past external restrictions that are unmovable at the present time.” ~Anne Reith
Though it may feel challenging to make much progress, you can feel productive and of value if you focus on each small step. Take your time. When you choose to do something ask yourself if it fits in with your life now and who you’ve become. If the answer is no, then determine where you need to make a change, redirect, and take a new step in a new direction.
Enjoy each step and moment of the process. That’s what life is about. Take it all in. Stop and breathe in the fresh air, feel the breeze in your hair, feel the sunlight on your skin, smell the roses, watch the clouds float by and change shape, listen to the birds twerp, watch the sun rise and set. Appreciate your loved ones. Watch them move, listen to what they’re saying, remember why you love them. Cherish each kiss, each embrace. Enjoy your food, chew each bite, be grateful for the nourishment it gives your body. Thank your body for being there for you. Find the VALUE in every little thing. Take in each and every physical sensation, moment, person and experience. See the world through NEW eyes.
Affirmation:
“I enjoy and appreciate my life. I count my blessings and feel thankful for the good things that are in my life.”
Remember WHY you are working so hard, what and who you are working for. That is what makes life worth living and things worth having. Get clear and re-do what needs to be re-done so that you can build a SOLID foundation that is worth working for. Stay persistent and dependable but flexible and you WILL accomplish your goals. Just remember to ENJOY THE RIDE. Appreciation will help you to realize you are already there.
Affirmation:
“I easily find myself taking the time to build solid foundations that I can depend on in every area of my life.”
LOVE
At the time of the New Moon Venus {planet of Love} is in the sign of Cancer. It is opposing Pluto and trine Neptune. This makes for a heavy dose of romantic dreams. We are flying high in fantasy about what love and family life could be like. But, Venus’s opposition to Pluto could rain on your fantastic dreams bringing a strong influence of jealousy and control. There is an underlying dissatisfaction in regards to love and pleasure. Hidden impulses and desires could erupt causing some emotional intensity. Pay attention to what lies beneath to understand where these emotions and impulses are coming from. If you are feeling overly intense, bringing up things from the past and acting on old patterns that are no longer helpful, STOP before you make things worse. See how you can transform any inner conflicts and find COMPROMISE with your partner and loved ones. The more you take some time to understand where these strong feelings are coming from and you acknowledge them, the better you can resolve any issues that arise.
If single, you may find yourself acting on hidden desires more than usual. Feeling driven to experiment with different relationships to express the passion you are feeling now OR you could avoid them all together if fears come up regarding repeating old patterns.
You will be drawn to the parental type that is sentimental, passionate, and you feel you can count on emotionally.
HEALTH
Yoga Exercise: Taurus is connected to the neck, throat and thyroid. So to keep this area healthy here is some Throat Brushing & Neck Stretching exercises.
Throat Brushing -Take the 3 fingers on your right hand {pointer, middle & ring fingers}. Lift your chin slightly and bring the fingers to your chin and brush in a downward motion along the neck, from the chin toward the collar bone & clavicle.
Neck Stretches
1. Then, seated tall with a long spine and relaxed shoulders, draw your chin up and then hugging it down towards the chest. 3x each
2. Turn your chin towards your right shoulder, as far as you are able, then over towards your left. 3x each
3. Then draw your right ear towards your right shoulder {opening the sides of your neck} then left ear towards left shoulder. 3x each
4. Then circle your head all the way around. Start by bringing right ear to right shoulder and then allowing the head to circle back and all the way around to the left shoulder, then falling forward, chin towards the chest and back around to the right. 3x each {repeat head circles in opposite direction 3x each}
BENEFITS: Throat brushing gives you the ability to use your authentic voice and communicating effectively & freely. Keeping the neck open and soft allows you to see in all directions and avoid the inflexibility of the Taurean nature. By keeping the neck open you also help to prevent neck pain, heart attack & stroke.
Affirmation:
“Total healing occurs in the area of my throat, voice, neck, and thyroid.”
LESSON
★ Get realistic about your finances and goals
★ Make sure what you’re working towards brings you contentment
★ Find pleasure in every step
★ Get clear on what you value
★ When irritation and anger arise, slow down and use logic
★ Be steady, reliable and patient but not stubborn. Stay flexible
WHAT PART OF YOUR LIFE WILL THIS NEW MOON HAVE THE MOST INFLUENCE OVER?
ARIES- Values, Self-Worth, Material Possessions & Money Earned
TAURUS- Self, Life Force, Personality & Image
GEMINI- Dreams, Wishes, Subconscious Mind, & Karma
CANCER- Community, Friends, Hopes, & Groups
LEO- Career, Life Direction, Public Reputation, & the Father
VIRGO- Higher Mind, Philosophy, Foreigners/Foreign Land & Metaphysics
LIBRA- Death & Rebirth, Transformation, Intensity, Secrets, Inheritance, Joint Finances & Sex
SCORPIO- Relationships, Marriage & Business Partnerships & Legal Contracts
SAGITTARIUS- Health, Daily Responsibilities, Work & Co-workers
CAPRICORN- Fun, Love, Creativity & Children
AQUARIUS- Home, Family, Roots, Internal World, & the Mother
PISCES- Learning, Teaching, Communication & Networking
© Written by Jordan Macbeth, Cosmic Consultant/Coach, Naam Yoga Therapist & Yoga Instructor
Some information taken from:
http://www.AnneReith.com
New Moon Astrology, Jan Spiller
Thank you once again, my friend, for all the delicious information about the upcoming New Moon. I appreciate you and all the work you do to share your knowledge and insight. I love it!!!!
You are welcome Mary! Glad you are finding it helpful. xo