New Moon in Taurus: Meaning, Intentions and Ritual Ideas

A New Moon in Taurus happens when the Moon and the Sun are together in the sign of comfort and values, usually between late April and late May. It is a slow, steady new moon: a time to plant seeds that will take time to grow.

The theme of a New Moon in Taurus

Taurus is about the body, money, pleasure and patience. A new moon here supports building security, caring for your body and choosing what you truly value. Progress is gradual, and it lasts.

Intentions that suit a New Moon in Taurus

• Create a simple budget or a savings habit
• Start a routine that looks after your body
• Spend time in nature, and plant something
• Choose quality over quantity in what you buy and do

A simple ritual

Light a candle and hold something that feels solid, such as a stone or a cup of tea. Write down one thing you want to grow in the next three months, and one small daily action that supports it. Place the paper under a plant or on a shelf in your kitchen.

Journal questions

• What do I value most?
• What makes me feel secure?
• What small daily habit would support my goals?

How a New Moon in Taurus can feel

A new moon in Taurus feels slower and calmer. You may want comfort, good food and quiet. The energy suits steady building more than quick starts, and it can feel like a deep breath.

What to avoid

• Staying put out of habit when you want a change
• Setting an intention only about comfort
• Overspending on a new beginning

New Moon in Taurus for each zodiac sign

A new moon opens a different area of life for each sign. Read the line for your rising sign first, because it shows where the new beginning falls in your chart, and then the line for your Sun sign. If you do not know your rising sign, your Sun sign is a good place to start.

• Aries: A strong moment for money and values. Set a realistic saving or earning goal, and begin it with one clear step.
• Taurus: A fresh start in how you look after yourself. Choose a steady habit for your body and your appearance.
• Gemini: A quiet renewal of your sense of security. Rest in nature and begin to trust yourself.
• Cancer: Find loyal friends and useful groups. Invest your time in people who are steady.
• Leo: A steady new step in your career. Build one thing that will still be there in a year.
• Virgo: A practical start for study or travel. Save for it, and choose something you will really finish.
• Libra: A new approach to shared money. Set up a joint plan, or review insurance and debts calmly.
• Scorpio: A relationship begins on solid ground. Talk about what stability means to each of you.
• Sagittarius: Build a routine that lasts. Start with food, sleep and a simple daily rhythm.
• Capricorn: A slow, sensual start in romance and creativity. Enjoy something beautiful, and let a connection ripen.
• Aquarius: A new start for home. Make your space more comfortable, or begin a long-term family or property plan.
• Pisces: Begin a calm, steady kind of communication. Learn a skill slowly, or write down your plan before you share it.

Next dates

The next New Moons in Taurus fall on May 6, 2027 and on April 24, 2028. Dates are given in UTC and may differ by one day in your time zone. See the full list in the moon calendar for 2027. The opposite phase is the Full Moon in Scorpio.

New Moon in Taurus and the Destiny Matrix

In tarot astrology, Taurus is linked with the Hierophant, and in the Destiny Matrix, energy 5 is the Hierophant. For abundance and growth, read about the Empress, and calculate your Destiny Matrix.