Planetary Alchemy: Astrology & Magic by Sarolta
New Moon in Taurus: April 22nd, 2020

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New Moon in Taurus: I Feel the Earth Move
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020  (exact 10.26 pm edt - 03 deg 24’ Taurus)
©2020. Sarolta Gabriella DeFaltay | TheLilithZone.com

Sheltering in place during Aries season left many restless and anxious, uncertain about how to move forward. 

In TAURUS SEASON it’s best if we truly slow down, look at our deepest needs, and attune to the sensual: what FEELS right? 

This lunation is asking you to LISTEN TO YOUR BODY.

Taurus energy is sensual and tactile; ruled by Venus, Taurus season is generally a time to share the wine and welcome the season of fertility, planning ahead for the harvest to come after the creative output has been planted.

This year, Taurus season is different. Hell, EVERYTHING is different.

This New Moon is closely conjunct Uranus, the planet of disruption, change, and ultimately, liberation. 

The moon is exalted in Taurus, and basic needs and desires are at the forefront; what is your body trying to tell you? 

This is not a time for “spiritual bypassing”, whitewashing the truth in order to play nice. If you have been feeling uneasy and restless, putting off the changes you know would liberate you, now is the time to set yourself free. 

The NEW MOON always heralds a new beginning: setting intention for the waxing moon cycle, when each new moon cycle highlights a specific area for growth. 

Where does the new moon fall in your personal chart (which house)? 

The forecasts I’ve written for each sign include a special ritual for focus and manifestation: what goal are you ready to give special attention to, and what are you willing to do in order to bring that goal to fruition?
NOTE: As always, these forecasts are generalized for each of the twelve rising signs; for every individual the forecasts may be more or less favorable depending on one’s specific natal chart.

IF YOU KNOW YOUR RISING SIGN, READ THE FORECAST FOR THAT SIGN, since it is often more accurate that that of your Sun sign.

RISING SIGN:If you don’t know your rising sign, you can calculate it for free here: https://astro.com

PLANETARY HOURS:For planetary hours calculator, visit:
 https://www.lunarium.co.uk/planets/hours.jsp

ARIES
The Taurus new moon is in your second house of values and finances; what ideas do you have to make yourself more secure with the resources you have? Can you find ways to either invest what you have, or keep more of it? This is a good time for you to reassess how you spend and where … is there something you value that you’d like to save for? This is the best time all year to reassess your assets, and make the financial plan that will build your personal empire. 

You can perform your ritual on Thursday, April 30th, during a Jupiter hour, and imagine expanding your assets and attracting abundance. How would you like to experience growth? This would be a powerful time to start a side gig for a little extra income doing something you love.

TAURUS
The new moon in your sign is in your first house, representing your identity, self-image, and physical body. This is the best time all year for you to reimagine the self you project to the world, and make positive changes for setting goals for success and self-improvement. What changes could give a boost to your self-esteem? This is the time to make a commitment to yourself and imagine the blueprint of your best self that you are bringing into being.

You can perform your ritual on Friday May 1st, during a Venus hour, focusing on embodying beauty, grace, creativity, abundance, and love. Light emerald green or pink candles for Venus; write your petition as a love letter to Her, place it under the candle and keep your promise to be good to yourself.

GEMINI
This new moon highlights your unconscious self, when you can prepare all month for the next new moon in your sign when you celebrate your personal new year. This is the time when you can explore traumas from the past and let them go … expect many changes this year! Make sure, however, that any changes you are considering will pass muster with your higher philosophical ideals, otherwise you will need to change course later on. 

You can perform your ritual on Wednesday April 29th, during a Mercury hour, asking Mercury, your planetary ruler, to bring the changes you know you are ready for. What ideals spark your imagination? What ideals stir your mind and higher vision? Make an altar to Mercury and make the blueprint for the coming months ahead.

CANCER
This new moon in Taurus hits your eleventh house of friends, groups, and alliances; how can you make new contacts for networking and expanding your circle? The Moon, your planetary ruler, will be in your sign on Wednesday, April 29th; Wednesday is Mercury’s day, so you will want to do your ritual during a Mercury hour for increased contacts, effective communication, and networking.

Sunrise is always best; light an orange candle for Mercury and write your petition to Him on a small piece of paper and place it under the candle. Meditate on the outcome of what you want to create; how can you expand your circle, and create new avenues for networking? Clarify your message, what you have to share, and ask Mercury out loud the outcome you desire. 

LEO
The new moon in Taurus is in your tenth house of career and public life; opportunities for advancement or changes in career or public matters can be sought now, and by reaching out to others you can take the next step in your career path. You know what needs to be done, and now is the time to dedicate yourself to a higher vision of what success really means to you.

You can perform your ritual on Friday, May 1st during a Venus hour; not only is the Moon in your sign that day, but it is Beltane as well … this is a rare opportunity to harness these energies for love, popularity, and putting your best  out there for the world to see! Make an altar to Venus and light an emerald green or pink candle while you write your petition and dedicate yourself to the promises you make today.

VIRGO
This new moon highlights your ninth house of higher learning and philosophy, and you can feel moved to go to deeper levels of meditation and spiritual practice over the next few weeks; where do you need to go DEEPER in order to access your true power?

You can perform your ritual on Sunday, April 26th, during a solar hour; light gold or yellow candles for the Sun and envision your “inner sun” glowing brightly in your solar plexus, while you focus on clarity, strength, and personal empowerment. Write down the vision you are promising to keep as you ask for the spirit of the Sun to give you the confidence and clarity to carry out your mission.

LIBRA
Practical matters are highlighted for you this cycle with the New Moon in your 8th house; partnerships and shared assets are in the spotlight now, and you can use the current planetary energies to make shrewd decisions to invest or let go of things that are draining you financially or otherwise. 

Perform your ritual on Wednesday April 29th, the planetary day of Mercury, during a Mercury hour; light an orange candle for Mercury and write your petition to Him on a small piece of paper and place it under the candle. What clarity do you need to make the best plan for making the most of your assets? It’s time to cut loose those things that are draining you financially, emotionally, and mentally. Get clear and make it happen.

SCORPIO
This new moon is in your seventh house of relationships … what is your newest and best relationship model? With Uranus there, too, you know you are open to something new and exciting to happen in the relationship realm. Are you ready to take a leap? This is the time to ask for what you really want … what does your gut tell you about what you are settling for? Are you ready to be happy?

You can perform your ritual on Friday, May 1st during a Venus hour; light a candle on your Venus altar and ask for clarity and truth. Not only is it the day and hour of Venus, but it is Beltane as well … this is a rare opportunity to harness these energies for love in all its forms! Write down your intentions and meditate on what it would feel like to love yourself without judgment, thereby bringing all your relationships to a higher level.

SAGITTARIUS
The new moon in Taurus is in your sixth house of health, routine, habits, and daily practices; what changes can you make in your daily routine to add to your overall wellness and spiritual balance? What structure can you add to your work routine to make your efforts more effective? Are there habits you want to remove or add to your day-to-day reality? 

You can do your ritual on Saturday, April 25th during a Saturn hour (for structure and discipline); what habit or practice do you want to add to your life that will make all the difference? We all have at least one thing we just know will make our lives better. Start with that one thing, and make a vow to yourself to make your well-being the highest priority in your life. 

CAPRICORN
The Taurus new moon is in your fifth house, the house that rules artistry, creativity, romance, sexuality … and all matters of FUN! How can you free up more time for the things that make your heart sing? Now is the time to make your intentions official on how you plan to make that vision a reality.

You can do your ritual on Friday, May 1st during a Venus hour. Not only is it the day and hour of Venus, but it is Beltane as well … it is a rare opportunity to harness these energies for love in all its forms! Write a love poem to the goddess Venus and ask her out loud for your heart’s desire, and light emerald green or pink candles on an altar you create for Her. What promises are you making to yourself —and Her— today? Remember that love expands when you first love yourself enough to let it in.

AQUARIUS
This new moon in Taurus is in your fourth house of home, family, and things coming to fruition; do you have a project or goal that just needs to be finished up and put to rest? This is the month to play catch up after so many delays; what are the goals you want to accomplish for the next several months? This could be marking a time for a new home or at least a mini-makeover; making your environment a reflection of your inner changes will make all the difference for you now.

You can do your ritual on Monday, April 27th during a lunar hour, focusing on self care, creating a nurturing environment, prophetic dreams, and psychic development. Light a white or silver candle for The Moon and ask that you remember your dreams and that your dream self will give you a message; leave a notebook on your nightstand, and remember to write your dreams down as soon as you awaken and be open to inspiration!

PISCES
The Taurus new moon is in your third house of communication and learning, and you can focus now on eloquence, networking, and learning new ways to market your side gig. This is a time when you can use your words to enter new territory, explore new worlds and make new contacts. How can networking, communication, and commerce be harnessed for the best outcome in your own situation? This is the time to let yourself explore and think bigger. 

You can do your ritual on Wednesday, April 29th, during a Mercury hour, imagining new ways to expand your mind and hone your craft. Write your petition to Mercury and read it out loud, placing it under an orange candle while you make a commitment to yourself and to Him that you will do your part in granting your wish. Making the time to write daily in an unstructured format is a good way to honor your unconscious mind, giving it free rein to explore, and opening doors to true inspiration. The answer to every question is there if you know what to ask and allow yourself to go deep.

©2020. Sarolta Gabriella DeFaltay | The Lilith Zone.com
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Sarolta has been a certified astrologer, experienced tarot card reader and ordained Priestess for over 25 years. She has read thousands of charts and has worked with hundreds of clients from around the world. 

She coaches clients to articulate their life's purpose, embrace their path with confidence, clarify the essence of who they are and what they want, and help them create a plan of action to create tangible results by combining astrology, ritual, and spiritual practice.