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EcoAstrology: Taurus New Moon
Every flower blooms in its own time. — Ken Petti
All the flowers of tomorrow are in the seeds of today. — Indian Proverb
Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light. — Theodore Roethke
April 26: 3rd Mars opposite Pluto (4º Leo-Aquarius)
April 27: New Moon 12:30 PM PDT (8º Taurus)
May 2: Venus conjunct Neptune (1º Aries)
May 4: Pluto Rx (4º Aquarius)
May 5: Ceres conjunct North Node (27º Pisces)
April 25, 2025
Dear Friends,
Remember that everything changes. Remember that the “news” presents a tiny fraction of what is happening on Earth. Remember that we have everything we need inside of us. Remember that we were born for these times, and that we are not alone, that there are millions of light workers and countless transcendent beings assisting humanity’s evolution. Remember that we are midwifing the birth of a new paradigm, a new age, a new world.
We are finally emerging from the wake of the two powerful eclipses, and until May 4, all of the planets are in forward motion, quickening the release of old patterns and structures, as well as facilitating more rapid manifestation. Four celestial energies remain in Pisces (Ceres, the Lunar North Node, Saturn, and Venus, urging us to surrender, trust, and follow our heart, while four others are in Aries (Neptune, Mercury, Chiron, Eris), boosting our courage, initiative, and ingenuity. All this requires that we be as honest, kind, and grounded as possible.
The next new moon, which forms on April 27 at 8º Taurus, highlights the first earth sign in the zodiac, which signifies how we relate to the physical plane — from how we value our body and self worth to how we handle money and resources. Depicted by The Bull, an ancient symbol of the Great Goddess, Taurus seeks to honor spirit in form, recognizing the material world as expressions of the divine, and our body as a sacred vessel for our spirit. Where Taurus falls in our chart describes where we aspire to establish our own values and what brings us pleasure, peace, and security.
Venus, the ruler of Taurus, is approaching its third conjunction with Neptune, inspiring compassion, intuition, and creativity. Venus represents earthly desires, while Neptune, its higher octave, seeks the divine, the sacred, the transcendent, perceiving life through the eyes of the heart. Both Venus and her Greek counterpart Aphrodite have mythic connections with the sea, Neptune’s archetypal domain. In ancient times Aphrodite was widely worshipped as a goddess of the sea, and her genesis involved emerging from the sea as well.
Taurus and Venus essentially deal with what makes us happy. The World Happiness Report, which has assessed data from 147 countries yearly since 2012, measures six factors: GDP per capita (standard of living), healthy life expectancy, having someone to count on, having a sense of freedom to make key life decisions, average frequency of donations, and perceptions of corruption in government and business.
For the eighth year in a row, Finland was named the happiest country in the world, following by Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, and the Netherlands. Two Latin American countries, Costa Rica and Mexico entered the top 10 for the first time, with Mexico leaping from 25th to 10th place. Australia ranked 11th, New Zealand 12th, Canada 18th, the United Kingdom 23rd, and the United States 24th, all of which dropped in rank. Afghanistan once again was last. To read the 2025 World Happiness Report click here.
Lindsey Galloway, in her recent BBC article entitled Why Icelanders Are Happier Than Ever, suggests that the secret of the Icelander’s happiness lies in their deep connection with nature. She quotes Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir, the author of InnSæi: Heal, Revive and Reset with the Icelandic Art of Intuition, who postulates a direct connection between living in an unpredictable natural environment and developing an inner sense of direction. Innsæi translates as “the sea within, the world beyond words… it also means ‘to see from the inside out,’ … having a strong inner compass that enables us to navigate the ocean of life and the world we live in…” That ability to “see from the inside out,” becomes ever more essential for all of us in times of instability and rapid change. For more on why Iceland is one of the few places in the world where happiness is rising, click here.
The archetypal energies of Venus and the divine feminine are emphasized this year in a number of ways. Because of its recent retrograde passage (March 1 - April 12), Venus doubles its time in Pisces, triples its time Aries, makes three conjunctions with Saturn in Pisces (January 18, April 7, April 24) and three with Neptune (February 1, March 27, May 2). Reflecting on these dates may provide important insights and messages from our higher self.
Venus re-enters Aries on April 30, and on May 13 crosses 9º Aries, the degree of the March 29 solar eclipse, re-activating its cosmic directives to be brave, trust our inner guidance, and act on our heart’s desires. How have our priorities changed since March 1st? What are we being called towards now?
Mars makes its third of three oppositions with Pluto the day before this new moon, spotlighting how we currently deal with anger and fear, power and control. Mars represents our masculine, assertive energy — our passion, courage, and how we handle conflict, while Pluto symbolizes our evolutionary edges, where we face our worst fears, bring light to the dark, and realize deeper truths. As the higher octave of Mars, Pluto teaches that true power and wealth comes from within, through integrating our shadow and transforming unconscious patterns. Any aspect between Mars and Pluto can trigger suppressed emotions and old programming, making it vital to double check our motivation and resolve emotional backlogs.
The first opposition between Mars and Pluto occurred on November 3 at 29º Cancer-Capricorn, and the second on January 3 at 1º Leo-Aquarius (see my October 30 2024 and December 28, 2024 forecasts). Their third opposition forms a T-square to this new moon in Taurus, impelling us to re-evaluate our priorities and strategies. What makes us feel rich? How could we create more time and space for what we love? Where do we tend to underestimate ourselves?
This is the second of six supermoons in 2025, where the Moon is at perigee, the closest point in its orbit to the Earth, intensifying the gravitational forces on tides, tectonic plates, and our emotional bodies as well. Unlike a super full moon, which appears larger and brighter due to its greater proximity, we can’t see a super new moon, or any new moon; as the Moon rises and sets with the Sun, it becomes temporarily invisible, except during a solar eclipse, when the Moon transits across face of the Sun. But we still feel its gravitational and energetic effects.
Hamal at 8º00’ Taurus conjoins this new moon, adding its celestial energies. Hamal is the brightest star in the constellation of Aries, the 50th brightest star in the sky, and one of the 58 bright stars used in navigation. In ancient times Hamal marked the northern spring equinox. Located on the head of the Ram, it adds to the cautionary message of the Mars-Pluto-New Moon T-square to use our strength wisely, take time to clarify intentions, and respond rather than react.
Whenever a planet turns retrograde or direct, it appears to hover around the same degree for several weeks, intensifying its archetypal energies. May 4 Pluto stations retrograde at 3º49’, turns direct on October 13 at 1º22’ Aquarius, and once again reaches 3º49’ Aquarius on February 4, 2026.
While retrograde in Aquarius, Pluto directs us to reassess how we relate to our friends, our group associations, and how we use technology. Pluto impels us to look at the shadow side of Aquarius — group think and herd mentality, where we unconsciously internalize the opinions of others and go along with the crowd to avoid ridicule or rejection, being canceled or ghosted. During stressful times, we are more likely to acquiesce to others without thinking critically, making us more susceptible to manipulation and control. What social norms do we need to question? Where do we need to follow less and think more for ourselves? What friendships or groups have we outgrown?
While technology has enabled us to reach more people and information than ever before, it has also facilitated an increasing disconnect from the physical world and from each other. How can we use our electronic devises and social media to create more connection and community, rather than more divisiveness and alienation? For empowering suggestions, read How to Break Free From Herd Mentality by Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries here and Paul Kingsnorth’s The Universal: Four Questions Concerning The Internet, Part One here.
May 5 Dwarf planet Ceres conjoins the North Node at 27º Pisces, adding to this new moon’s message to connect more with Mother Nature and upgrade how we care for our body, heart, and soul. Known to the ancient Greeks as Demeter (da mater, meaning “Earth Mother”), Ceres’ mythology stems back to the Great Goddess venerated in matriarchal times, symbolizing our connection to the Nature, nourishment, and the natural cycles of life, death, and rebirth. While Ceres conjoins the North Node every 4-5 years, their last rendezvous in Pisces occurred on February 12, 2007 (16º22’). What was important back then? What are we longing for now?
Altogether, these alignments urge us to take extra good care of ourselves, focus with what really matters, and use our power wisely: “… When the world feeds you thoughts of hatred, division, fear, and upset, don't ask, "What should they do?" but" rather, "What can I do?" "What can I do in this moment, right here and now, to create more love in my life?" Then do it. Can you say a quick prayer? Admire the sunset? Clean out your junk drawer, your pockets, or your purse?… the vibration of creation does not require you to want something grand in order to tap into its flow. It only requires your sincere intention to create something loving —be it thought or thing, in the here and now… You become the change and the solution rather than remaining tethered to the problem… You can squander your lives trying to tear down those with whom you disagree or you can put your time to good use by empowering those you love… Choose love, dear friends. Choose life. Choose creation over destruction. You will be the ones who benefit from such endeavors, and your world will benefit as well. You are here to call light into form.… With each small, simple creation, you enter the eternal stream, and this, dear ones is where you find your greatest power and joy. (Ann and the Angels; full message available here.)
Namaste,
Stephanie Austin
www.EcoAstrology.com
PO Box 1853 Port Townsend, WA 98368
Stephanie Austin M.A. is a full time astrologer specializing in life purpose, career, and relationship readings since 1986. She also teaches astrology, and wrote the New and Full Moon column for the Mountain Astrologer magazine for 15 years. Her background includes a bachelor's degree in Psychology, a master's in Consciousness Studies, and a lifelong involvement with meditation, Nature, and healing. For information on her forecasts, sessions, classes, and eBooks click here.
