The New Moon finds itself exalted in the earthy embrace of Taurus this week. This is a moment of peacefulness, ease, stability, and harmony – a time to ground ourselves in the sensual pleasures of the material world. The Moon, weaver of destiny and fortune, casts her luminous veil upon us, bestowing her gifts of comfort and embodied joy.

The heavens are alive with potent energies, for the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction still holds sway in Taurus, revolutionizing these archetypal qualities. The New Moon further amplifies and supports these vibrations, shining like a beacon of positivity and nourishment.

The luminaries also find themselves in the bound of Jupiter and the very domicile of Venus, the celestial lover herself. Venus, resplendent in her home of Taurus, stands flanking the New Moon, her radiance intertwined with the Moon’s magic. And let us not forget Jupiter, that great benefic, also gracing us with his presence, combusting with the fires of transformation.

May 13th heralds the Sun’s conjunction with revolutionary Uranus, while on the 17th, Venus herself dances with the cosmic awakener. These are powerful portents, my friends, for Venus is nearing her own death and rebirth, soon to emerge as the Evening Star – her most comfortable and radiant expression.

Indeed, both Venus and Jupiter undergo their synodic resets this month, signalling a profound shift in the values they represent – the Venusian ideals of love, beauty, and pleasure, and the Jupiterian principles of growth, abundance, and philosophy. A maturation, a blossoming, a renaissance of the most positive kind.

Now, let us turn our gaze to the rising signs and how this New Moon may touch their lives:

Aries Rising: The New Moon awakens your 2nd house of wealth, possessions and self-worth. With Venus’s blessings, reassess your values around money and material comforts. What resources truly nourish your sense of security and self-acceptance? The cosmos invites you to embody self-worth from the inside out, attracting new streams of abundance without getting seduced by empty materialism. Let this lunation be a renaissance in how you relate to your finances, possessions and inherent preciousness.

Taurus Rising: This New Moon illuminates your 1st house of identity and self-expression. With your ruling planet Venus so powerfully placed, it’s a rebirth in how you embody your truest self. What new facets of your personality are yearning to blossom? Let this lunation be an awakening of your sensual, pleasure-loving nature. Adorn yourself in luxuries that make you feel radiant.

Gemini Rising: The Moon’s blessings enter your 12th house of subconscious, secrets and spirituality. Explore the hidden depths within, releasing karmic patterns that no longer serve you. Your mind is being initiated into higher realms of metaphysical understanding. Dreams, symbols and mystical experiences help transform your philosophies.

Cancer Rising: Your 11th house of friendships, groups and social ideals is energized by this New Moon. You’re being rebirthed into a new level of connection and chosen family bonding. Let your nurturing, emotional wisdom be a beacon for those striving toward humanitarian goals. Your compassion is needed in the collective now.

Leo Rising: Focus turns to your 10th house of career, public reputation and leadership. It’s time to shine, majestic feline! With the Sun and Uranus merged ahead, radical transformations are stirring in your professional trajectory. Let this lunation be a flourishing of your self-sovereign authority and radiant charisma in the world.

Virgo Rising: The New Moon graces your 9th house of travel, higher education and exploration. Your mindset is expanding into uncharted territories, both literally and philosophically. Let this lunar energy inspire you to embrace new experiences, cultures and ideological frontiers that broaden your universal perspective. Adventure awaits!

Libra Rising: The Moon’s radiance falls upon your 8th house of intimacy, shared resources and soulful bonds. You’re being initiated into deeper levels of relating, both with others and within yourself. Metamorphose patterns that keep you from merging wholeheartedly. Let this lunation be a rebirth in how you share, connect and embrace life’s mysteries.

Scorpio Rising: Your 7th house of partnerships and committed unions is lit up by this New Moon. You’re awakening to new levels of closeness, compromise and mirroring in your one-on-one relationships. Whether romantic, business or spiritual, your soul craves more intimacy. Be open to seeing your own depths reflected back to you.

Sagittarius Rising: The New Moon blesses your 6th house of health, work and daily rituals. An opportunity arises to nurture new routines that fortify your vitality. How can you weave more pleasure into your job or wellness regimes? Let this lunar cycle inspire embodied self-care and a revitalized approach to being of service.

Capricorn Rising: Your 5th house of creativity, romance and self-expression is energized by the lunar light. It’s a rebirth in how you share your playful, pleasure-loving side with the world. Have you been suppressing your inner child? This lunation awakens your appetite for fun, passion projects and falling in love again.

Aquarius Rising: The nurturing New Moon flows into your 4th house of home, family and roots. You’re being called to anchor more fully into your domestic foundations and ancestral lineage. Let this lunar cycle be one of nourishing your inner sense of security and belonging, tending to your household with love.

Pisces Rising: Your 3rd house of communication, local community and mental rhythms is illuminated. It’s time to express yourself with more clarity and heart-centered wisdom. Let your voice be a conduit for cosmic understanding in your daily interactions. This lunation inspires a harmonious mindset.