On Sunday 17 May 2026, the Sun and Moon (the luminaries) come together to form a conjunction at 25°57′ minutes of the second sign of the zodiac, Taurus (the Bull), which is exact at 06:01AM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Please see attached chart. New moons are a time of new beginnings and planting new seeds. See below to what house (area of life) this new moon falls in in your chart, which is where the new beginning will fall for you.
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The sign of Taurus
From Sunday April 19 until Wednesday May 20, 2026 we move into the time of year where the Sun occupies the sign of Taurus. Taurus has a Fixed quality (along with Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius). The Fixed modality signifies the middle of the seasons. The Fixed energy sustains and preserves that which is initiated in the Cardinal phase. Taurus is one of the signs (along with Virgo and Capricorn) which are also associated with the Earth element concerning stability, predictability, groundedness and practicality.
Some keywords for Taurus include: patience, steadfastness, reliability, sensuality, self-indulgence. Taureans may be resilient, even stubborn and inflexible, cautious, methodical, deliberate and enjoy the sensual comforts of life (like good food and fine wine).
Mercury in Taurus
Communication planet Mercury is co-present in Taurus at the time of this new moon, so it’s a good time for ruminating, ideas, thinking and processing, slowly evaluating what we value. Be patient and grounded when making decisions to plan and build what is important to us.
Planetary ruler – Venus
Taurus is ruled by the planet Venus. Venus is associated with love, partnerships, beauty, sensuality, money, values and pleasure. Venus is in the sign of Gemini at the time of this new moon, (along with Uranus), and is making an applying sextile to Mars in Aries. This is a good time and opportunity to have the courage (Aries) to go after what we truly want and desire (Venus), or what we are curious about, which may be one or more things given Gemini’s duplicity. Try not to overthink it and just go and initiate (Mars). Artistic innovation and flashes of insight also abounds with pleasure-loving Venus and electric Uranus in Gemini. While Uranus destabilises, it is an exciting time for writers, artists and musicians or any creatives to explore new avenues for relating to and sharing their work with others.
New Moon conjunct Fixed star Algol
This new moon is also conjunction the fixed star Algol at 26 degrees of Taurus. Algol is associated with ‘losing one’s head’ which may be people going a bit crazy with all the information overload we experience these days, or leaders falling from grace – ‘heads’ of state. Interestingly, this falls on Donald Trump’s Midheaven.
Summary
This is a time to ask yourself: What is worth stabilising, and what is worth persevering for and spending time and energy on? What creates long term, durable security, and what is of value to you? Lay out a step-by-step plan to achieve success. There may also be more of a focus on purchasing high quality items, as well as a focus on finances and building wealth.
Looking after and nourishing our bodies, becoming more congruent with the rhythms of nature, staying in the present moment, cultivating peace and simplicity, and being centred regardless of any changes that are happening are also in focus for this Taurean new moon.
What house does Taurus fall in in your chart:
1st house: Self, physical body, character and the beginning of life.
2nd house: Managing physical resources and money. Our innate skills and talents, and what is of value to us.
3rd house: Siblings, learning, expressing ideas, learning, local neighbourhood and short trips.
4th house: Home and living conditions, parents, family, roots, ancestry.
5th house: Hobbies, creativity, sex, romance, children and leisure.
6th house: Day-to-day work and routines, subordinates, small pets, health – diet and exercise and illness (physical).
7th house: One-to-one relationships, marriage, partnerships; either personal or business. Other people.
8th house: Death, inheritances, other people’s money, taxes, insurance and shared resources.
9th house: Overseas travel, foreign places, foreigners and higher learning (university, religion, law, philosophies).
10th house: Career and public standing, reputation, superiors, vocation, a parent.
11th house: Networks and connections, groups, community, and friendships and alliances.
12th house: Loss, sickness (mental), places of confinement or seclusion, and enemies.
