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New Moon in Taurus

New Moon at 29° Taurus, June 14th 2026

🌑 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗠𝗢𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗔𝗨𝗥𝗨𝗦 (𝗠𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗔 𝗡𝗔𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗔) “This New Moon is asking us to purify the motive beneath the search. In the sidereal zodiac, the Sun and Moon meet at the final degree of Taurus, within 𝗠𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗮 — the searching star.

This is not simply another New Moon. It happens at the very edge of Taurus, right before the Moon moves into Gemini. This can create a feeling that something is changing, something is coming, or something is slowly being revealed, but we may not fully understand it yet.
This New Moon begins at a doorway.
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𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗛𝗜 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧
In Vedic astrology, this doorway is called 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗵𝗶. Sandhi means “joining” or “junction.” It is the sensitive place where one sign is ending and another sign is beginning.
The Moon is moving from Taurus into Gemini, but it remains in Mrigashira Nakshatra for a while because Mrigashira itself crosses the Taurus–Gemini boundary. This is important because the searching star continues across the doorway.
Taurus is connected with security, stability, the body, food, money, beauty and what we hold onto. Gemini is connected with communication, movement, information, curiosity and the restless activity of the mind.
Sandhi is the sacred doorway between what is dissolving and what is still forming.
About 17 minutes after the New Moon, the Moon moves into Gemini, where Mercury is already waiting in its own sign. This brings a blessing. Mercury can help translate confusion into understanding. It can help us find the right words, the right message, the right conversation or the right insight at the right time.
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⚖️ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚
This New Moon contains both pressure and blessing.
Yes, we are moving through a powerful 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗮 pattern, where the classical planets are gathered on one side of the sky between Rahu and Ketu. This can reflect a world temporarily feeling off balance. It can create karmic pressure, collective intensity, sudden events and the feeling that humanity is moving through a narrow corridor of destiny.
But this is only one side of the chart.
Mercury is strong in Gemini, bringing intelligence, communication and understanding. Jupiter is exalted in Cancer, offering wisdom, protection, faith and emotional maturity. Venus joins exalted Jupiter in Cancer, bringing love, compassion, devotion, creativity and healing of the heart.
So while Kala Sarpa may describe the pressure of the times, the rest of the chart shows that we are not without guidance, support or grace.
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🦌 𝗠𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗔 — 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥
Mrigashira means “the head of the deer.” The deer represents the restless search for fulfillment.
In the Vedic story of Mrigashira, Prajapati, the creator, becomes overwhelmed by desire and begins chasing the feminine creative force in the form of a deer. The deer represents the thing we believe will finally satisfy us, complete us or give us the nectar of life.
This is where the story becomes very human.
We all chase something.
We may chase love, security, money, beauty, success, knowledge, spiritual truth, another relationship, another country, another message or another sign from the universe.
But when desire becomes unconscious, the search can become endless.
This is where Rudra appears. Rudra releases the arrow that cuts through the distortion. This arrow is the moment of truth. It stops the endless chase and asks the deeper question:
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿?
The soul is searching for Soma, the nectar of life, but the search must be purified. We may think we are chasing a person, a place, an answer or an opportunity, but often we are really searching for the feeling we believe those things will give us.
During this New Moon, the Sun and Moon join in Mrigashira, making this search emotional, internal and deeply personal. The real question is not only, “What do I want?” The deeper question is, “Why am I chasing it?”
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☯️ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗜 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗚𝗘
The I Ching message for this New Moon came through as 𝗛𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝟮𝟮 — 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 / 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆, changing into 𝗛𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝟱𝟯 — 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
This is beautifully aligned with the astrology. Hexagram 22 reminds us that beauty, desire and appearance must be connected to truth. Something may look beautiful, exciting or attractive, but we still must ask whether it truly nourishes the soul.
Hexagram 53 teaches patience. The real path develops gradually. Not everything needs to be forced, rushed or figured out all at once.
The I Ching is saying: do not chase the appearance of fulfillment. Return to what is real. Do not rush the answer. Let the path mature.
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🌑 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗪 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗘
The shadow side of Mrigashira is endless searching. The deer keeps running. The mind keeps looking. The heart keeps believing the answer is just beyond the next person, the next message, the next relationship, the next opportunity or the next sign.
This can create a pattern of chasing and never knowing when to stop. We may continue pursuing something long after it has stopped nourishing us, simply because the nervous system has become addicted to the search itself.
This is why discernment is so important under this New Moon.
Sometimes the most spiritual thing we can do is recognize when the search has become a distraction from the deeper healing that is trying to happen within us.
The energy and Shakti of this New Moon is to purify the motive beneath the search.

🌙 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀.
𝗕𝘆 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗮 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝗵𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗮

We are in the last quarter of the Moon this week – a time of reflection and quiet. We have a few days to wrap up loose ends, get organized, finish things, pay debts and simply rest. I always equate the dark of the Moon with the hours before dawn; the hush over the land. It’s the time of Magick and vivid dreaming.

Mercury in Gemini is in his element. It’s an excellent time for Mercury Magick. Our minds are honed, and we can wield the sword of truth. Socializing, writing, studying and communication are highlighted for the next month. Commerce and negotiation are also able to move forward after being stuck since last Fall.

Gemini is associated with the lungs, bronchial system, shoulders, arms, hands, and nervous system, as well as the mental circuitry that keeps us connected, curious, and moving. When Gemini energy is balanced, it supports learning, adaptability, responsiveness, and quick thinking. When it is overloaded, it can show up as nervous agitation, scattered attention, shallow breathing, tension through the shoulders, difficulty switching off, and the feeling of being mentally “on” all the time.

This month, the invitation is simple: do not wait until your nervous system is fried before deciding it deserves support.” – Dev Patel

CURRENTLY:
Sun at 0° Gemini
Mercury at 23° Gemini
Venus at 6° Cancer
Mars at 24° Aries
Jupiter at 1° Cancer
Saturn 18° Pisces
Uranus at 7° Taurus
Neptune at 9° Pisces (rulership)
Pluto retrograde at 10° Capricorn
North Node at 8° Aquarius

Dark of the Moon

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Dark of the Moon.
New Moon in Gemini this Sunday, June 2nd.
Mercury at 10 Gemini (in it’s rulership! VERY strong).
Mars at 7 Cancer (in it’s fall; no Mars Magick).
Venus at 13 Taurus (rulership; VERY strong).
Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto retrograde.

We are in the last quarter of the Moon this week – a time of reflection and quiet. We have a few days to wrap up loose ends, get organized, finish things, pay debts and simply rest. I always equate the dark of the Moon with the hours before dawn; the hush over the land. It’s the time of Magick and vivid dreaming.

Mercury in Gemini is in his element. It’s an excellent time for Mercury Magick. Our minds are honed, and we can wield the sword of truth. Socializing, writing, studying and communication are highlighted for the next month. Commerce and negotiation are also able to move forward after being stuck since last Fall.

Venus in Taurus is another strong placement, and fortifies nature, beauty, style, art and the power of women. What do you love doing with your time, are you willing to commit to it and make it a permanent part of your life’s foundation? Let your heart guide you to a higher vision for yourself.

Mars in Cancer means the planet is in it’s “fall” – it’s energy and expression is severely limited. Actions (especially attacks) will lack teeth and will fizzle out. It’s challenging to make headway when Mars is in Cancer, so focus on nurturing yourself and your home instead. With the North Node in Cancer right now, vulnerability is highlighted. Express yourself respectfully. The actions of men are diminished with Mars in Cancer. Seek out nurturing. ❤

Saturn and Pluto retrograding and conjunct through Capricorn. We are in the midst of deep, cathartic changes within ourselves, and outwardly in our society. This change will be in motion for the next couple of years, and will send us in a more mature and sustainable direction. We all need to take the focus off of others, or our outward experiences, and commit to doing our inner work. And with the North Node in Cancer, this inner work needs to happen in a loving and nurturing way.

Pluto brings up power struggles, catharsis, research, healing and our toxic energy. With Pluto’s power we can heal our toxic wounds and regenerate ourselves like the Phoenix.
Saturn wants us to grow up and face our problems like adults. It rules responsibility, discipline, commitment, stability, karma, and hard work. Face your fears and do the work you’ve been putting off. If you do this, Saturn will support you and give you the strength you need to move forward in your life.

Saturn conjunct Pluto will be exact in January 2020. You have until then to figure out who you’d like to be in the new age that’s dawning.  Pluto is evolution, and Saturn is structure. The two of them are meeting in a specific corner of your chart, helping you rebirth yourself. Who would you like to be?

Week of February 4th

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Monday, Feb. 4th: New Moon in Aquarius at 1:04pm Pacific.

Currently:
Mercury and Lilith in Aquarius (strong)
Venus in Capricorn (diminished)
Mars in Aries, close to Uranus (strong)
Jupiter in Sagittarius (strong)
Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn (strong)
North Node in Cancer

Monday, Feb. 4: New Moon in Aquarius – new beginnings for the next month. We are refreshed! The goals you set today will come to fruition this August. Think about networking, the groups you are involved with, and the gains you’d like to make. Set goals around activating and expressing your personal form of genius. Everyone has something they can do REALLY well. Let your originality and unique nature shine.

Aquarius means: freedom, vision, independence, the FUTURE, eccentricity, social circle, original ideas, technology, the intellectual, the humanitarian, the big picture and the community. It is the sharpened mind in touch with higher frequencies.

Tuesday, Feb. 5: Lots of good, fresh energy can be accessed early on, but prepare for daydreams, intuitiveness and creativity as the Moon enters the watery dreaminess of Pisces at sunset. Good evening for spiritual or occult activities.

Wed. Feb 6: Float through dreams and visions today and let go of being overly productive. Stay cozy and spiritually connected. Try not to overindulge, or do it without the guilt 🙂 Negotiations could be hard to define, so do that tomorrow or Friday.

Thurs. Feb. 7: Moon square Jupiter today. Our minds are finding relief from the Pisces fog, as the Moon moves towards Aries. Jupiter helps you expand your habits towards reaching your goals. Focus today on where you’re headed, and put some energy towards it.

Friday, Feb. 8: Moon into Aries gives us some vitality! It’s on a direct intercept with Mars and Uranus though, which could lead to a combustible weekend. The Moon will be squaring Venus and Saturn in Capricorn today, giving everything the weight of REALITY. Not the best date night.

Saturday, Feb. 9: Moon trines Jupiter in Sagittarius today! We have a day of expansive moods and celebration. Might not get a lot done. This is a day for FUN.

Mercury entering Pisces until April 16th. This puts Mercury into its Fall – i.e. the sharpness of our minds is diminished, and we turn towards our imaginations. The next month is a time for visioning, self expression and creative writing. Careful not to go too far out into fantasy and delusion! Keep the ground under your feet.

Week of January 7th

cap1New Moon in Capricorn last Saturday.
Mercury in Capricorn (weakened).
Venus in Sagittarius (neutral).
Mars in Aries (strong).
Jupiter in Sagittarius (strong).
Saturn in Capricorn until March 2020 (rulership).
Uranus now Direct in Aries (strong).

The New Moon Eclipse last Saturday activated the South Node (the past). This represents personal gifts in our lives that we have already mastered. The North Node is our nature, or obvious personality, and where we have natural talent. With this New Moon, the corner of your chart containing Capricorn will be going through a change. A new door will open, influenced by the house placement and any aspects.

Saturn (reality) and Pluto (the soul’s evolution) in Capricorn are going to effect the South Node (the past) during the eclipses this year. Saturn, and Capricorn, are about mastery and responsibility. With the South Node there, we will be tested to see if we have truly mastered the lessons of our pasts, or we will be tested with the same old situations until we are done.
Where do you want to be by the time Saturn leaves Capricorn?

Mercury isn’t thrilled with being in Capricorn. Mercury wants to be zing-y, but Capricorn is cautious and sure-footed. Communication is slowing down for a few weeks.

Mars has gone into his rulership in Aries (finally!! Yay!!), after months of going backwards and slogging through Pisces. Our plans are now in direct, confident motion. This happened on New Year’s Day too, so the fresh, new Mars energy is invigorating 2019 in general 🙂

MONDAY, January 7th: Moon in Aquarius. Focus is on groups, humanitarian ideals and teamwork. Uranus is still stationing (standing still) in Aries, so there could be unexpected events or revelations coming from left field. Listen for new ideas and revelations from your inner voice.
Uranus stationary direct in late Aries can bring unexpected shocks, liberating surprises, fresh vision and new ways to utilize technology. Independence, spontaneity and a break from routine are common themes. Where can you bring more freedom into your life? Do something different.
Venus enters Sagittarius during Monday’s pre-dawn hours, bringing faith, luck, truth and exploration to the arena of Love. We immediately feel more optimistic, sociable and generous in the areas of art and romance.

TUESDAY, January 8th: Moon in Aquarius. Mercury squares Mars at 2:00am, but influences the day. Stay away from confronting, debating or negotiating with anyone today. It’s a good day for writing or getting organized though.

WEDNESDAY, January 9th: Pisces Moon. Daydream and fantasize today. Facts will slip through your fingers. Today we survive using our intuition. Seek solitude, quiet, healing and music.

THURSDAY, Jan. 10th: Pisces Moon. Quiet day. Meditate, daydream, create visions and art.

FRIDAY, Jan. 11th: Moon void-of-course in Pisces all day. Don’t commit to or sign anything. A day of relaxation. Sun conjunct Pluto helps you update your life vision. The will to power or to defend against it can quickly turn violent. Avoid arguments. Sexual preoccupation and obsession is possible, as is suspicion and paranoia. Fun can be had by exploring the psyche sexually and otherwise for catharsis. What stands in your way right now? What outdated attitudes and perspectives can you release?

SATURDAY, Jan. 12th: Moon in Aries (meeting up with Mars). You’ll probably feel a lot of energy, drive and excitement today! Make good use of it, but avoid headstrong behavior.

 

Week of November 19th

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–  “Dance in the country” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Nov. 15th: Mars in Pisces.
Nov. 16th: Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius, and Venus Direct in Libra.

Monday, Nov. 19th: Moon in Aries, Sun in Scorpio. There’s potential for headstrong behavior today. If it’s hard to gain traction on a project, focus instead on clarifying your vision. Moon/Sun are in Mars-ruled signs, but Mars itself is in Pisces. Mars doesn’t like slogging around in Pisces. Avoid being passive-aggressive when you don’t get your way. Notice if you’re lost in fantasies, guilt trips, gossiping or grudges, and try to be present with unconscious motivations. The desire to escape your life through drinking, drugs, sugar or shopping is a common theme this week.

Tuesday, Nov. 20th: Moon into Taurus at 3:43pm Pacific, Sun in Scorpio. Moon in Taurus (exalted) helps everybody calm down. Enjoy nature and sensual delights today, but avoid intensity in relationships.

Wednesday, Nov. 21st: Moon in Taurus, Sun in Scorpio. Another nature/food day! Excellent date night, or to do anything creative and artistic. Mars and Jupiter will both be amplifying the Full Moon in Gemini tomorrow, but you can feel it now.

Thursday, Nov. 22nd: Moon void all day in Taurus (8:10pm into Gemini).
FULL MOON at 9:39pm. Sun into Sagittarius. THANKSGIVING.
With the Full Moon today and Neptune stationing Direct Saturday, try not to drink too much. Watch a movie or play board games to cool down family tensions. Also, follow traditions today – don’t do anything risky or spontaneous.

Friday, Nov. 23rd: Full Moon in Gemini, Sun in Sagittarius. Should be a chatty and sociable day.

Saturday, Nov. 24th: Moon in Gemini; Neptune Direct in Pisces 5:08pm. When Neptune is stationing Direct, things are not what they appear to be. Try to keep your feet on the ground today. Huge spiritual breakthroughs and revelations are possible.

The thing to remember with Mercury Retrograde is to slow down a little bit. It’s never a good idea to lie or be covert in your actions, but it’s really something to avoid right now.  Don’t conceal anything.

Early/middle November is a powerful time. When the Sun is in Scorpio we are in the Underworld, the spirit world is close and the invisibles are active. The Scorpio Sun is sacred to the dark goddess Hecate, who stands at the crossroads with her torches, scissors and three black hounds; she helps you release your old life. She is the Goddess of Witchcraft, Night, Magick, Dogs and herbalism. She protects people on the fringes – those who rebel against societies norms and follow their own drum beat. She will help you see the truth, which can be jarring but liberating. She is known as Phosphorus, the Torch Bearer and Venus as the Morning Star. Inner seeing is key. Your inner navigation system is more accurate than what’s on the screen.