May 11, 2021 — The Taurus New Moon arrives on Tuesday, at 11:59am Pacific Time, opening the eclipse portal. The first eclipse of the season arrives in two weeks. With this New Moon, we begin a six-week period of karmic compression, when our timelines speed up and events occur that trigger powerful lessons.

Since the Scorpio Full Moon two weeks ago, we’ve undergone deep work around our self-worth and relationships, excavating old material that’s still blocking us from realizing our dreams and higher potentials. Now, we can root into anchors inside ourselves, discovering our true value, which comes only from within. We can reconnect with our bodies and experience the profundity that arises when we engage fully in simplicity—stretching, going on long walks, taking baths, eating good food, and placing our hands on our hearts and bellies.

Jupiter moves into Pisces in a couple of days, increasing the possibility for manifestation. Intentions we set now will soon expand into beautiful fruition. For now, we can slow down and pay attention to what we yearn for, appreciating who we are while releasing our insecurities.

What blocks us from believing that we can experience deep, lasting fulfillment? How can we let that go?

Meanwhile, Mars in Cancer is in perfect square to Chiron, activating our vulnerabilities and emotional triggers in the background. We are seeing exactly where we feel the most unsure of ourselves and ready to become defensive porcupines. Luckily, on Wednesday, Mars sextiles Uranus, liberating us from any pain or uncertainty that’s arising now.

Before this happens, we can take the time to drop into our bodies and notice where we are holding tension. We can appreciate our shakiness and forgive our lashing out. Soon enough, Jupiter will lead us through the waters of Pisces, helping us soften our hearts and forgive ourselves and others. The more we acknowledge our wounds and demon nows, the more Jupiter can help us heal moving forward.

TAURUS NEW MOON ASPIRATION

On this Taurus New Moon, may we drop our anchors into our own core, feeling our true worthiness, which radiates from within. May we feel our vulnerability and wounding as we set our intentions, trusting that all is okay—that joy, peace, and ease will carry us into the next chapter.

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