TAURUS NEW MOON May 18, 2015 + A TIME TO MATERIALIZE

TAURUS+NEW+MOON=TIME TO MATERIALIZE

The forward thrust of last month's ARIES New Moon slows down - fiery energy condenses and coalesces into matter. We have entered the sensuous earthy realm of TAURUS. The New Moon taking place on May18 is a time to reset our intention for our trail of new moons.

ENERGY ---> MATTER

Taurus is about connecting to our needs and resources and finding ways to materialize and manifest in our lives. Keeping the flame of our inner fire and initial drive (Aries) alive, we become aware of our basic needs and develop grounded resources to manifest in the physical realm (Taurus).

 We can ask ourselves:

- What do I need to materialize now in my life?
- What do I need to manifest in the physical plane?
- How can I do this in a way that celebrates life in me, those around me and in the environment?
- Am I honoring the joy of sensuality in my life?
- Am I taking care of my basic needs, food, lodging, money, clothes, the basics?

Enjoy!

***Just a note to say this is a general overview and in order to go deeper I would need to see where this new moon is positioned in your individual natal chart and what planets, if any, are connected to it. This gives more complexity and a personal context for each person to work with.

FULL MOON, May 3, 2015 + SCORPIO - TAURUS AXIS

SCORPIO = I TRANSFORM + TAURUS = I MATERIALIZE

This SCORPIO FULL MOON takes place on May 3, 2015 at 11:42 pm EST on the Scorpio - Taurus Axis and its effect can be felt for 3 days.

The powerful FULL MOON in SCORPIO receives its light from the SUN in TAURUS and has been celebrated for millennia as the Buddha Full Moon and the Wesak Festival - the time of the birth and enlightenment of the Buddha (who is believed to have six planets in Taurus).

In Celtic spirituality it is the celebration of BELTAINE, the liminal midpoint between the Spring equinox and the Summer Solstice (in the Northern hemisphere), a time when fertility and sexuality are celebrated, a time when the veil between the worlds is believed to become thinner.

The Moon in astrology relates to our emotional world, our feelings and inner sensitivity. Scorpio relates to the unconscious, our shadow material and our deep secrets. At this full moon light is cast on our scorpio themes making them more visible and bringing what is hidden up to the surface. Some say it is a time to face the dragon and walk through fear into fertile landscape. I would add that it is a time to let go of what you no longer need, such as thought patterns that put you down, or relationships that hold you back. And to embrace the healthy, renewal of life.

This year the axis of Moon in Scorpio opposite Sun in Taurus (time of the full moon) is connected to Jupiter (expansion) in Leo (self-expression) and Pluto (power and transformation) in Capricorn. This adds a layer of correlations to this Scorpio full moon. As you release the patterns and habits you no longer need, and move through any residual or intense emotional pain, you are also stepping into the light of your true self-expression. As you shine with inner confidence you show the world and those around you your talents and your sincere, inspirational thoughts (Jupiter / Leo).

Some Scorpio related themes you can delve into:

-What secret can you unearth at this time and see in a new light?

-Are you a control freak in any area of your life?

-Issues of trust and betrayal - who can you really trust?

-Make a plan to repay your debt - debt drains your energy.

-Clear up a misunderstanding with a friend.

-Start dancing and rock the pelvis.