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Lunar Placement

New Moon in Taurus

Classical astrology meaning for the new moon when it occurs in Taurus - a Earth Fixed sign ruled by Venus.

At a glance

What new moon in Taurus emphasizes

This page combines the lunar phase with a earth, fixed sign ruled by Venus, so the doctrine is more specific than a generic phase page.

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Last Quarter in Pisces

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Next occurrence

May 16, 2026

Exact astronomical moment: May 16, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC

Moon in Taurus

Exalted

Moon is exalted in Taurus — honored and potent, treated as a highly distinguished guest.

Sign profile

Earth / Fixed

The Bull. Taurus stabilizes, gathers, and preserves. It is fertile, material, and concerned with continuity, endurance, and possession.

Visual geometry

New Moon in Taurus

The visual geometry stays fixed by phase, while the sign changes the atmosphere and expression.

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Sun in Taurus.

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Moon in Taurus during the new moon.

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Next New Moon in Taurus

May 16, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC

New Moon in Taurus, with the Sun in Taurus.

Why Taurus changes this New Moon

Taurus is earth and fixed, ruled by Venus. That means the new moon does not land in an abstract way: it is filtered through the bull. taurus stabilizes, gathers, and preserves. it is fertile, material, and concerned with continuity, endurance, and possession.

Lunar condition in this sign

The Moon is exalted in Taurus, so the lunation inherits a more sharply defined lunar condition than it would in a peregrine sign.

Sun-Moon geometry

A new moon in Taurus means the Sun is in Taurus. The page therefore combines the Moon's phase doctrine with the zodiacal atmosphere of Taurus and the implied solar counter-sign that completes the lunation.

The New Moon - Classical Doctrine

The New Moon marks the conjunction of the Sun and Moon, the moment when the Moon is rendered invisible, consumed by the Sun's rays and stripped of reflected light. Classical astrologers considered the Moon in this condition to be at its weakest: combust, without influence, and incapable of reflecting the solar light that gives it power.

Combustion and the Dark Moon

When the Moon is within 8 deg of the Sun, classical doctrine holds it to be combust - debilitated by proximity to the solar fire. At the exact New Moon, the Moon is cazimi (within 17 arcminutes), which some classical authors treat as strength rather than weakness. The two conditions bracket the conjunction itself.

Elections and the New Moon

Classical electional doctrine cautions against beginning important matters under a New Moon: the Moon's lack of light suggests hidden impediments, incomplete information, and matters that will not come fully to fruition. Traditional authors often prefer to wait until the Moon is past the Sun and increasing in light before acting.

Moon in Taurus - Classical Doctrine

When Moon occupies Taurus, lunar instinct is stabilized through Venusian earth and the Moon's exaltation. Traditional authors treat this placement as steady, fertile, materially responsive, and more durable in its attachments than most lunar positions.

Element

Earth

Modality

Fixed

Ruler

Venus

Classical Sources

Primary-source passages from the Hermetikon archive on the new moon and Moon in Taurus.

Cover of A Manual of Astrology

A Manual of Astrology

Raphael (Robert Cross Smith)
1828
"At the time of conjunction , or when she is between the earth and the sun, or the new moon , she is then invisible to the earth, because her enlightened side is then turned towards the sun, and her dark side towards the earth"
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Cover of A Manual of Astrology

A Manual of Astrology

Raphael (Robert Cross Smith)
1828
"of the infant year, is to be considered as of particular and essential force in Astrological knowledge. In former times, this lunation was with much pomp and solemnity observed as a festival, especially in the remoter ages, and by the ancient nations.—It was celebrated by the Israelites, as well as by the Pagans (which is evident from the 20th chapter of the first book of Samuel) and kept once in a year with extraordinary ceremonies. Although these superstitious observances are happily no more, yet the efficacy of the planetary motions at the New Moon, nearest to the vernal equinox , cannot be denied, and in all cases the student must well observe the horoscope for that lunation; and by examining the various configurations formed by the active or passive stars, and Astral significators, joined to the effects denoted in the vernal ingress, he will be enabled to arrive at the most perfect conclusions, relative to the destiny of that nation, for which his calculations are made"
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Cover of Astrology for All

Astrology for All

Alan Leo (William Frederick Allan)
1899
"THE MOON IN TAURUS. ☽ in ♉. This person is quiet and unimpulsive; persistent, determined, and not to be thwarted in his aims. Somewhat hopeful, ambitious, and desirous of excelling. Follows established customs and is conservative by nature, resisting change and outside influences. This lunar position gains friends and favours the acquisition of money, houses, or land. It also favours occupations of the nature of the earthy element; dealing in land, houses, heavy goods, old established businesses; succeeding to the father's business; gain or inheritance from a parent. Sometimes the occupation may be one considered low-class, plebeian, or unpopular, involving secrecy or mystery; but it will generally be remunerative, and the native will prosper financially. This position is favourable for occupations dealing with water and liquids, and for living near rivers or on the coast; also slightly good for money derived from companies, wholesale trading, associations, societies, etc. It is favourable for singing, music, painting; for gaining friends and for joining societies. The native is somewhat sensuous and materialistic, though sociable and of good disposition"
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Cover of Clavis Astrologiae Elimata

Clavis Astrologiae Elimata

Henry Coley
1669
"The Moon in Taurus , gives a well compacted Body, of a middle stature, rather inclinable to brevity) a corpulent strong Body, of no clear Complection, a sad brown, or black Hair; but a Person of a gentle disposition, and obliging temper, a sober carriage and deportment, just in all his Actions, and consequently gains respect from all (or most) persons"
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Cover of The Message of the Stars

The Message of the Stars

Max Heindel
1913
"The Moon, being the planet of fecundity, is exalted in this exceedingly fruitful sign; hence people with the Moon in Taurus, have large families, particularly if the configuration is in the Sth House, for that designates children"
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Sources on New Moon in Taurus

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Manual of Astrology

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Tetrabiblos

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Astrology for All

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Clavis Astrologiae Elimata

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The Message of the Stars

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Authors cited here

Claudius Ptolemy

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Alan Leo (William Frederick Allan)

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Henry Coley

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Max Heindel

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New Moon in Taurus - FAQ

What does New Moon in Taurus mean in astrology?

The New Moon in Taurus combines the new moon's the moon conjoins the sun, becoming invisible and combust with the qualities of Taurus - a Earth Fixed sign ruled by Venus. When Moon occupies Taurus, lunar instinct is stabilized through Venusian earth and the Moon's exaltation. Traditional authors treat this placement as steady, fertile, materially responsive, and more durable in its attachments than most lunar positions.

When is the next New Moon in Taurus?

The next New Moon in Taurus occurs on May 16, 2026.

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