New Moon in Taurus 2026: Building a Life That Feels Good to Live
The New Moon in Taurus arrives on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 3:01 PM Central Time at 25° Taurus, inviting us to slow down, reconnect with our bodies, and plant seeds for a life rooted in abundance, security, and self-worth.
This is one of the most sensual and grounding lunations of the year.
It feels like warm earth beneath your feet.
A glass of wine at sunset.
Fresh flowers on the table.
The smell of spring.
And the deep exhale your body takes when it finally realizes:
“I am safe.”
As a Venus-ruled earth sign, Taurus reminds us that abundance is about much more than money. It is about creating a life that feels beautiful to live - one that nourishes your body, supports your nervous system, and reflects what you truly value.
🌿 What the New Moon in Taurus Represents
New Moons are cosmic planting seasons.
They mark the beginning of a new lunar cycle and invite us to set intentions, release what no longer aligns, and consciously co-create with the universe.
Because this New Moon is in Taurus, the seeds we are planting revolve around:
Money and abundance
Self-worth and personal value
Stability and security
Pleasure and sensuality
The body and nervous system
Long-term goals
What we truly value
Taurus teaches us that our energy is currency.
Our time is currency.
Our attention is currency.
And where we spend them reveals what we value most.
✨ Reflection Questions for the Taurus New Moon
As you prepare for this New Moon, ask yourself:
What truly makes me feel safe?
Where am I investing my time, energy, and money?
Does my life reflect what matters most to me?
What am I ready to cultivate over the next six months?
My favorite question for this lunation is:
What is one simple upgrade that would bring more pleasure and practicality into my life right now?
🌱 Intentions to Set Under This New Moon
The most powerful intentions are often simple and sustainable.
Your “upgrade” might look like:
Organizing your finances
Replacing something worn out
Creating a nourishing morning routine
Investing in your business
Buying quality over quantity
Scheduling time to rest
Cooking wholesome meals
Beautifying your home
Spending more time in nature
Taurus loves what is enduring.
Not rushed.
Not flashy.
But deeply rooted and built to last.
Because what is the point of building a life if you never allow yourself to savor it?
⚡ Uranus in Gemini: A Glimpse of the Future
This New Moon is especially significant because it is the first Taurus New Moon in seven years with Uranus no longer fully in Taurus.
Since 2018, Uranus has been shaking up our relationship with security, money, values, and self-worth.
Many of us have been rebuilding our foundations from the ground up.
Now, as Uranus begins its journey through Gemini, this New Moon acts as a bridge between the stability we have cultivated and the future that is beginning to unfold.
You may receive:
Sudden insights
Innovative ideas
New perspectives
Exciting opportunities
A desire to simplify and streamline
Taurus can resist change, but Uranus reminds us that growth often requires fresh approaches.
Your nervous system is safe to expand.
🍷 Taurus New Moon Wine & Snack Pairing
Taurus is ruled by Venus, making this the perfect New Moon to indulge your senses.
I’m also including my Taurus New Moon wine pairing and dip recipe to inspire a ritual that feels both grounded and indulgent.
Click the image to watch my new moon wine pairing video
Let this be a night of devotion to the life you are consciously creating.
🌿 Taurus New Moon Ritual Ideas
Honor this New Moon by:
Reviewing your finances and long-term goals
Auditing where your time and energy are going
Reconnecting with your body
Indulging your senses
Spending time outdoors
Writing your intentions
Planting physical seeds in the earth
As a symbolic gesture, write your intentions on paper, speak them aloud, and bury them in the soil as an offering to the earth.
Trust that with patience, consistency, and devotion, what you plant now will blossom in divine timing.
Check in with your intentions every two months and revisit them under the Taurus Full Moon six months from now.
🌕 Abundance Is a Way of Living
Taurus reminds us that abundance is not solely measured by what is in our bank account.
It is reflected in how safe we feel in our bodies, how aligned our routines are, and how deeply we allow ourselves to enjoy the life we are building.
This New Moon invites you to slow down, simplify, and create a foundation that supports both your pleasure and your priorities.
One step.
One choice.
One seed at a time.
🎙️ Listen to the Full Podcast Episode
For a deeper dive into the astrology and rituals of this lunation, tune into the Bellastrology Podcast.
🔮 Work With Ashley
If you’re ready to use astrology as a practical tool for self-understanding and intentional living, I would love to work with you.
• Inner Orbit – My monthly astrology membership
• Private Astrology Readings – Available virtually and in person in the Brainerd Lakes Area
• New Moon & Full Moon Sound Baths at Divine North
• Astrology Nights with Ashley at Divine North
May this Taurus New Moon help you plant seeds of abundance, self-worth, and sustainable growth.
May you trust what is taking root.
And may you create a life that feels as beautiful as it is meaningful.
Happy New Moon,
