TAURUS New Moon– 2025

By Tracy Cook

Where should my focus be during this next 29-day cycle? 

When we draft a chart for the new moon, we get a sense of the energy that will be up for processing for the next 29 days.  

Okay what is this cycle about?    In this extraordinary astrological time, we need to stay connected to earth and groundedness.   This is the 29-day lunar cycle to find sure and steadiness even if you are changing it in real time.  

Taurus New Moon

April 27, 2025

12:31pm PDT 

7 Taurus 46

Welcome to Taurus Lunar Month.   

We are in the first earth sign of the zodiac and perhaps this year more than other years we really benefit from the grounding of Taurus considering that was a ruckus action packed fiery Aries cycle that we just completed.   We began to feel the energy shift when the Sun moved into Taurus on April 19 but now, we launch the actual Taurus lunar 29-day cycle for more opportunities to get earthbound.  

In this lunar month we lean into practicality.   The energy that ran through us last month in all our ‘get-up-and-go-ness’ transforms now into, “I’m going to stand here and build something strong.”    In Taurus we want to do our task the way we want to do it.  For 29 days, values are front and center, such as love, beauty, art and money.   We seek it in self and others.   If we have been distracted on any of those matters, now we funnel our energy towards them.   

In the Taurus 29-day cycle we are long on: 

Loyalty

Dependability

Disciplined 

Focus

Patience

Tolerance 

Predictability

Art 

Loving

In Taurus cycle we slow down.  We are pragmatic.  We aren’t into nuance, we want every action and thought to be obvious and make practical sense.   If anyone comes at us too fast, we’ll back up and are less inclined to give them what they want.  We do not trust their speed.   We find our inner bull.   Sure, and steady while eating the clover in the field.    That’s our preference in Taurus cycle.   

That’s the preference but the chart for the Taurus New Moon and the planetary aspects suggests there are hurdles to just going along and chewing our clover.   But in the face of the hurdles there are as well, opportunities.  

Mars & Pluto 

A few hours before the New Moon, Mars in Leo perfected an opposition with Pluto in Aquarius.   This was the third time we had this aspect in the last six months (Nov & Jan).    Now, on the new moon, the Sun and the Moon create a T square of tension with Mars and Pluto suggesting we could feel anger (Mars) and fear (Pluto) both conscious and unconscious around the new moon.   With Taurus we could feel threatened like a bull if someone is getting too close or is a threat to our property.  A wire could be tripped which appears as a threat to our money, or those we love.  Because it is a T square, we may at first not be sure what is the best action to take.    Our ego (Leo) may think we need to fight this battle head on, while another part of us feels it is not just good enough to fight, we want to transform this issue forever and that an abstract solution (Aquarius) may need us to dig deeper and ask, “Why am I here again?”   Taurus who is loath to change, may have to admit it is time to tackle something in a different way.  

Because the aspect is in the new moon chart there is an element of this T Square process influencing the whole 29-day lunar month.    Situations could come up that are obvious, and we tackle it.  Or it may be that the less evolved Taurus traits pop up to get our attention.   Feelings of resentment, obstinance, jealousy or just stuck ness are pings informing us that we need to fix something.   The answer could be reaching out to others (Aquarius), share our fear and see if there is some group thought that can help resolve the issue.  Remember practicality will be part of the solution.  And building from the ground up is perfect Taurus.   The question is if Taurus and Leo can let others in or a new abstract thought in which can help solve the problem in a new way?  

Venus & Saturn & Mars & Uranus 

Venus the ruling planet of Taurus is getting our attention.  She is up to all kinds of important actions this cycle. 

On April 24^th, three days before the new moon Venus formed her last conjunction with Saturn in Pisces.   Next spring when they line up for their annual encounter Saturn will be in Aries.   So, this is the last hurrah in Pisces between Venus who loves love and will do about anything it can for love learns a lesson from Saturn the taskmaster who moves us from hearts and flowers to an executive suite, a studio, hospital wing, or hands us a shovel and puts us in a ditch.  In other words, we show up and do some kind of work out of and for love.    Pisces is artistic and this is a great aspect to finally get the work in making a dream a reality.   It may not be completed this month, but real work can begin that will head towards that accomplishment.   

Adding to this influence, Venus exits Pisces on April 30, re-enters Aries which it left during the retrograde on March 27.   Once in Aries, Venus heads for a trine with her best buddy Mars on May 22 which again gets Venus up off her satin settee and she calls on Mars for an important assist as they help build her dreams a reality.   

On May 2 Venus conjuncts Neptune which will be noteworthy and perhaps give us a hint about Neptune’s new journey in Aries.  Watch the news around things we value and certainly money could be in the headlines.   Also headlines on May 6 could speak of some kind of universal healing when Venus sextiles Pluto.   This aspect happens a couple times a year but given we are still at the beginning of Pluto’s journey in Aquarius May 6 may be informative and again, accent on values like love, beauty, money and creativity. 

Additionally, Venus’ sextile with Uranus exact on April 20, but  still in effect in the chart, ripens this lunar month for out of the blue opportunities that may seem odd and weird but could be part of the bigger story of strengthening our values and our creativity down the road.  

And finally, Venus exits her shadow on May 15 and this long journey that began in January finally wraps.   Thank god.  

Saturn enters Aries

May 24, 2025

8:35pm PDT 

7/12:         Saturn station retrograde 2 Aries 10

9/1:           Saturn re-enters Pisces 

11/27:       Saturn station direct 25 Pisces 09

2/13/26:   Saturn re-enters Pisces 

2/16/26:   Saturn conjunct Neptune 00 Aries 46

And here we are.   Another piece of the puzzle is put in place that makes 2025/26 an extraordinary astrological year.   Once Saturn exits Pisces and enters Aries on May 24th it will head for a conjunction with Neptune at zero Aries.   This conjunction will be felt long before its exact date of Feb 20, 2026.  In July it will get super close and despite a retrograde of both planets, they never get that far from each other even when they both return to Pisces in the fall.   

In some form or another we will see the themes of the conjunction revealed all year.   What makes this year different than the usual thirty year event when that Saturn/Neptune conjunct, is that they have not formed a conjunction at zero Aries at any time in the last five thousand years.   So, we have no historical references.   We may have only our intuition to guide us and perhaps that is why we spent March and April with Mercury and Venus going back and forth over zero Aries and late Pisces multiple times.  What did we learn about our intuition?   How did it sharpen up?   What is it telling us now?  What prompts did we feel about new beginnings?  Saturn at zero Aries is telling everyone, “I’ve brought my tools, let’s get to work.”  

I have been writing a lot about Saturn/Neptune a lot for the last year, and last month’s Aries report I was very detailed.   Having said that I think it is good for readers to get other points of view on this extraordinary period.  Many astrologers have thoughtful takes on this period.  Astrologers like Jessica Adams and Lady Cazimi are worth reading.  

Pluto Retrograde 

Jan 10, 2025     Pluto enters shadow (1 AQ22)

May 4, 2025     Pluto retrograde (3 AQ 49) 8:27am PDT

Oct 13, 2025      Pluto station direct (1 AQ 22) 

Feb 4, 2026       Pluto leaves shadow (3 AQ 49) 

Once year Pluto stations retrograde for five months.   This is the first retrograde by Pluto in Aquarius where it will NOT return to Capricorn.   It is all Aquarius.   As an outer planet, Pluto speaks to global experiences and humanity as a mass.   In Aquarius we are in a period of deconstruction especially how we socialize.  Pluto is about power, and Aquarius is about people.   Concentration of power that does not help the people will be perceived as a threat and obstacle to greater good and there will no doubt, be a desire to take it down in order to rebuild it.  

As intense as Pluto is and it is…. there is some optimism around Pluto in Aquarius this summer during its retrograde.  Again I have written a lot about the trines and sextiles in previous reports.  But in a thumbnail sketch,  in July, Uranus the planet of change and revolution will enter Gemini which is the most clever and dexterous sign of all. Uranus in super smart Gemini will begin a long dance with Pluto of a harmonious trine along with Neptune who will be in sextile with both planets between 2 and 8 degrees of Gemini, Aquarius and Aries.   This is not a short period, it is an influence between 2025-2028, with primary intensity in the summers.  The potential of breakthroughs and new ways of doing things in almost every field of humanity is suggesting a new Epoch unfolding equal to man getting on horse for the first time, man harnessing fire, the introduction of the wheel and man in flight.  Are you gulping?  You should be because this is just that extraordinary.   We are in a new era.  What it will be, is still to be seen but we are there.  

Note:  We may get informed by Saturn when it moves out of Pisces and into Aries at the end of May who also will be in sextile with Pluto.   Saturn is closer to earth than Pluto, Uranus and Neptune so it may speak right away to practical application of something new.   The aspect will be exact on March 26, 2026 but all eyes are upon Saturn now as it begins its dialogue with Pluto.    We all need to wear Tshirts that say, “Watch this Space”  

Flying Straight 

Since April 12 when Venus stationed direct all of our planets are in forward motion.  This is a decent runway of forward motion by the planets that rule our communication, values and action.     Brain. Heart. Fierceness free of retrograde lessons.     To that we should all say, phew! 

This ride continues until May 4^th when Pluto retrogrades.   As for the personal planets they continue to be forward motion until July when Mercury will retrograde.   Let’s enjoy this nice window.  

Our 2025 Landscape Era 

As a reminder here’s what is in our 2025 

Mar 30:     Neptune first ingress into Aries (14-year transit)

May 24:    Saturn first ingress into Aries (2.5-year transit)

June 9:      Jupiter enters Cancer (1 year transit) 

July 7:       Uranus first ingress into Gemini (7-year transit)

August 7-9 Kite Aspect.  Uranus, Neptune and Pluto trine & sextile each other.  Great flow.  Saturn conjunct Neptune (close not exact).  Mars oppose Saturn.   

In conclusion:  

We welcome the emphasis on practicality and being patient, it is nice to slow down.  However, we are not static in this month.  There is movement under our feet the key is for us to respond in a practical manner and use our intuition.   We are all heading somewhere but maybe it is good to go barefoot and feel the grass.    The earth is talking to us.  

The 8 phases

The 29-day lunar month is divided into eight phases.   Each phase has its own energy and expression and lasts three days.  I break down the phases for each month and I also lay out the astrological aspects that are unfolding during that phase (most of which I provide background on in my report above).    Because the moon moves so quickly, I do not provide the aspects of the moon unless we are in an extra charged up period.  For daily lunar aspects I suggest going to Café Astrology and search ‘this week in astrology’.   I also recommend Honeycomb Collective for your own personal astro almanac.  Not too expensive and you will be using it all year. ????  

Taurus New Moon 

April 27, 2025

12:31 pm PDT

7 Taurus 46

New moon: Plant seeds, make calls, activate, start projects.   Activate something that will ideally lead you to more results.  This is the phase where INTENT is critical.  Even if the results are not immediate, the intent is there.  You may not have all the answers or road map, but you should put out your Intent.

This focus:    How are being practical?  If something is in your face and needs your attention, how are you being pragmatic about the solution?    We are not into airy fairy we are into being real.   Get barefoot and feel the land underneath if you need some grounding.   You got this.  

Planetary notes:

4/30: Venus re-enters Aries (see above) 

Crescent Moon Phase

April 30, 2025

5:32pm pm PDT

Crescent:  We will receive information, we will research a bit more, perhaps get feedback on stuff that we planted on new.  Perhaps get some information that will help down the road on a seed we planted a while ago.  We can collect some data now.  Even if you think you are not getting information, stop, and re-look at everything.  Who called you?  Even the silliest things when they come up during Crescent are noteworthy.  A parking ticket.  An argument with a spouse?  A refund check from the phone company?  No matter how mundane it arrives, consider it as message.  How can this information help you?

Focus on: What are you learning about your siblings?  How is your neighborhood and neighbors informing you?  What does gossip feel like to hear?   What are you learning about facts when they are changing on the ground?  What are you learning about the value of pivoting?  

Planetary notes: 

5/1: Mars exits shadow.  Hurray.  Seriously, hurray.   

5/2: Venus conjunct Neptune (see above) 

First Quarter Moon 

May 4, 2025 

6:51am PDT 

First quarter: We do more actions based on the information that we just received.  Or we feel our instincts guide us on something.  We pursue again. What hurdles have popped up involving the seeds you planted on new moon?    We make another call, or we see someone. We mail something.  We stir the pot again.  This can be a time when we realize that the goals, we planted on new need more action from us, perhaps actions that involve breaking away.   Are there people who say they have our best interest in heart but fear us growing away from them?  Maybe we need to get help from others not the usual suspects.  Some independence may need to be exerted.   

Focus on:   What actions are you taking that are tapping your passions?   How are you exhibiting strength and or courage?   Where are you showing your bravery?   Where and how are you putting yourself out there?   What does it feel like to be a ‘star’?   even if it is just for an hour?

Planetary Notes:

5/4: Pluto station retrograde 3 AQ 49 (see above) 

5/5: Mercury sextile Jupiter (22 GE 19).  Thoughts and communication fun and spirited along with novel and unique.   “Foreign” thinking informs us. 

5/6: Venus sextile Pluto (3 AQ 49) Healing, values forward (see above)

5/6: Mercury conjunction Chiron (24 AR 25)  Deep wounds around communication and thinking may be in our awareness.  How can we heal it? 

Gibbous Moon

May 8, 2025

6:35am PDT 

Gibbous:

We refine our information.  We pick and choose, we discriminate, and we organize to be ‘Virgo’ like.  We sort through details.  Have we missed something?  How are we sifting through the information?  Go back and make sure something hasn’t been neglected.  Refine our actions.   How are we perfecting our goals? 

Focus on:

What are your relationships telling you? Where are you out of balance?   What has been taking up too much of your energy?  What shifts do you need to make to find equilibrium?   What practicality needs to be tapped within partnerships? 

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Planetary Notes:  

None. 

May 12, 2025

Full Moon – Scorpio 

9:55am PDT

22 Scorpio 12

Full Moon:  We make the needed adjustments on the things we planted. Usually, emotions are up and running and for those people who perhaps did not utilize the new moon and the rest of the waxing moon, this is when emotions can get the better of us. There can often be a big emotional break, for no other reason than to get back on track.   Some partnership will offer up some balance.  The moon is bright and full and there is no room for shadows, what is reflecting on you?  

Focus on:   What needs to be released for new to be born?  What is clogging up your systems?  What is dead?  How are you letting it go? Where is a source of power that needs your attention?   What is buried deep in you that is motivating your psyche?   Is it helpful?  

Planetary Notes:  

5/10: Mercury enters Taurus.  We are clear all the retrograde. Our thinking is slows down and is deliberate for two weeks. 

5/12: Mercury square Pluto (3 AQ 48) Stuck thinking is in our face.  Get help from others.  Group thought brings novel solutions. 

5/15: Sun sextile North Node (25 PI 23) Practical application to mystical thoughts is highlighted. 

5/15: Venus exits shadow (10 AR 50) Hurray!  (see above) 

Disseminating

May 16, 2025

10:28am PDT 

Disseminating: Reflect on what has transpired this month and earlier.  What have you learned?   How can you share some of your knowledge?  What past experiences are you sharing?  Are you in the need to teach?  Or is it find a teacher?   Maybe we find a rabbi or a minister or therapist who gives us more insight.   

Focus on:   What have you learned about systems?  How have you experienced navigating something big? How are you sharing your knowledge?  Or who is sharing their knowledge about navigation with you?   What business acumen have you learned?  Where are you seeking knowledge that elevates your career?  How are you helping others boost their careers? 

Planetary Notes:

5/17: Sun conjunction Uranus.  Last one in Taurus in our lifetime! Novel, creative, innovative actions come to light.  How to take the inspiration and apply it for needed change.  

5/17: Mercury square Mars (13 LEO 53) Tongues are sharp.  Thinking and conversation that sounds like war.  What is the practical approach to all that heat? 

5/20: Sun sextile Saturn (29 PI 37) Humanity gets hope.  It may be small but it is big enough to see and for others to draft on the uplift.  Spirit is talking to us.  

Last Quarter Moon Phase

May 20, 4:58am PDT 

Last Quarter moon:  Now we do the final adjustments to the seeds we planted on new. The final call, the final letters to send, we follow all the trails that came up that still make sense.  And we let the other parts lay fallow. It is a time of action but wise action.  It is a time for living “The serenity prayer” 

God, grant me the Serenity
to accept the things
I cannot change Courage to change the
things I can, and the
Wisdom to know the difference.

Focus on:

What final actions are you taking that speak to what came up at the new moon that involve or need friends?   How are the groups of people you align yourself bring more stability to your life?    When you look at any block to more stability what group can you seek out to help shift from the hurdles?   

Planetary Notes: 

5/20: Sun enters Gemini 

5/22: Venus trine Mars (15 Leo 59) Ah,together again, love and action working side by side.  Get up and do something important for you.  If it speaks to your values, do it!  

5/22:  Sun sextile Neptune (1 Aries 40) Sprit and metaphysics benefit by a practical application and today we see an opportunity to do it.  

5/23: Mercury sextile N. Node (25 PI 01) Healing our thoughts around faith, spirit and the great unknown along with the people who are so hard to embrace as part of humanity. 

Balsamic Moon Phase

May 23, 2025

3:15pm PDT 

Balsamic:   We let go.  By releasing we can prepare for the new.  

Focus on:  How are you releasing anger?  How are you releasing self-centeredness? How are you releasing “I”?   How are you releasing the need for self agency and independency?   

Planetary Notes:

5/24: Saturn enter Aries (see above)

5/24: Mercury conjunct Uranus (27 Taurus 42) Brilliant and innovative thinking that has practical application! 

5/25: Mercury enter Gemini.   Our thoughts and communication are moving at light speed.  Our ability to pivot is supporting anything we need to adjust. 

5/25: Mercury sextile Saturn (00 Aries 04) Independence of thought brings novelty and innovation.   

5/26: Mercury sextile Neptune (1 Aries 46) Faith and spirit support new journeys that start with fresh thinking.  

Gemini New Moon May 26 8:02 pm PDT (6 Taurus 05)