May 16, 2026 at 1:01 pm PT is a new Moon in Taurus. Earth sign Taurus rules the 2nd house of wealth, possessions, and the material realm including the beauty and abundance of Mother Nature. Very fortunate is that the Moon is exalted in Taurus, the best sign for the Moon. The new Moon, Sun, and Mercury all in Taurus for appreciation of art, beauty, and creativity but also to focus on the earthly matters of money and finances. Contact me for your tarot reading or astrology forecast for this new astrological cycle.
The new Moon begins the lunar month of the Water Snake. Wise and reflective Water Snake brings opportunities to coil up, contemplate, and rest during this active Fire Horse year. Water Snake lunar month is ideal to take a break from the Horse race to focus on your health, to eat well, and create beauty in your surroundings. Helpful is that Chiron, the asteroid of health and healing, is conjunct Mars in rulership sign Aries bringing fresh energy for nurturing and self care.
There will still be much action and activity during this Water Snake month. The new Moon, Sun, and Mercury blend with Uranus that brings a desire for freedom, self expression, and change in life patterns, even reconsidering your career path. Unique mental stimulation with new world views and philosophies can bring innovative ideas, but can also bring scattered thinking. Just don’t let emotional rashness based on current information lead the way in this Fire Horse year.
Fortunately, Mercury and Uranus trine Pluto in Aquarius. Fresh mental activity can bring greater understanding. You can see what is imbalanced, then adjust to maintain a comprehensive world view. There is not a sense of loss if restrictive structures break down, but a widened perception and sense of rebirth, of shedding your skin that is the theme of this Snake month. Plus there can be a realistic review and balance of finances under the influence of Pluto.
Creating peace of mind and new perspectives is for all, and is most transformational for Earth signs Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn and those born in Ox, Snake, Monkey, and Phoenix (Rooster) years.
Happy new Moon,
Susan
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