New Moon in Taurus
The New Moon in Taurus occurs on Wednesday 8th May here in Eastern Australia. Do adjust for your local time.
Taurus the Bull
Traditionally Taurus energy brings stability, connection with the earth and creature comforts. This year Uranus is in Taurus and is close to the New Moon providing anything but stability to this normally comfortable energy. To take advantage of Uranus here, cast your mind around to useful changes, new ideas that you may be able to implement in your life.
Self Care
So let us focus on what will be most useful for us. Firstly, self-care. Taurus is earth energy and connects us to sensual pleasures, like tasty meals, warm, comfortable beds and relaxing body massages. While this may seem self-indulgent, we must remember that when we nurture self, and meet our needs, we are strengthened and then can support and encourage others. We can make a worthwhile contribution to our community.
So dig out and make your favourite healthy recipes or better still try something new (Uranus). Maybe for every old favourite you create, seek out something completely different to try!
Does your bed need upgrading? New mattress? New bedding? Time to try something radical? How can you ensure you are able to sleep soundly and obtain really restful sleep? Do you need to adjust your sleeping routine so that you get an extra 30 minutes (or more) every night? Remember we are part of nature. At this time of the year in the Southern hemisphere, life is withdrawing and resting more.
Massage
Do you enjoy a body massage? It can be very relaxing and allow not only toxins to be eliminated, but can leave you feeling so sensuous and relaxed.
New Projects
Next, let’s consider New Projects. You may have been imagining, or even documenting ideas for a new project or a new direction. With this New Moon, it is time to initiate that project, even just taking the first step. Uranus can give us the push we need to make it happen.
I have personal plans to use this energy, as well as the energy of Mars in my mid-heaven, to launch a fresh Yoga project which includes a refreshed website. Physical classes are challenging for me as I do not have access to appropriate facilities, but on-line yoga can be accessed by any one any time any where. The style of yoga that I teach is niche, appealing mostly to those who are really wanting to connect body, mind and soul. It is SO much more than just the physical postures. If you think that this may interest you, please let me know. My new program will focus on hormones and the over fifties!
What projects are you dreaming up?
Change Behaviours
Finally, let’s consider our willingness to change – anything! Taurus energy loves the comfort of established routines and patterns. Having a stubborn attitude to changing routines or habits that no longer serve us is not helpful for ourselves nor for those around us. Ask yourself how you can adjust your routine or your attitude to accommodate changes that benefit not only you and yours but also the wider community. Remember that there is much pressure to focus on doom and gloom – it sells news. Therefore, understand that when you create new for yourself with an expectation of positive change, you are making a contribution to evolution.
I have deliberately adjusted the radio stations and music to which I listen regularly. I am also deliberately adjusting my activities to include different groups of people to enhance my business and social connections.
What routines, habits do you need to adjust?
PLUTO IN AQUARIUS – Productive Uses of AI
Do you have an iPhone? Do you talk to Siri to activate the timer or the gate or phone calls? Or something else?
I was chatting to a young Paramedic last week and the way the conversation went, I realised that we have in our hands a powerful tool for those who live alone. We hear so many stories of older people falling. It happens. Often the phone is out of reach. But it may be within audio range! If you live alone, or know someone who does, maybe suggest that calling out to Siri for help can be viable solution. Let me know what you think!
PLUTO IN AQUARIUS – What is Truth?
Dr John Campbell publishes interesting commentary of evidence unfolding that brings a different perspective on global health. What do YOU think?
Changing Climate
In the global view, I have recently seen many more questions being asked about renewable energy (Uranus) and the climate change (Taurus) agenda that is being imposed upon the world. There are those who believe that it is a CONSENSUS of the scientific community that is promoting the cause of climate change to be the rise of CO2. Any contradictory opinions are being screened out of the mainstream news. If you consider the history of the earth actually spans aeons, there is NO evidence to support the notion that the rise in CO2 is detrimental to life. In fact the opposite is true. When CO2 is abundant, life of plants and animals is also abundant. Check out Ian Plimer’s several books on the topic. Ian is a highly qualified earth scientist who is avoided by the Mainstream Media because when he challenges them to prove that CO2 causes what they claim, they have no answer.
This video poses some interesting views. The images seem to be a little old, but then the message is disturbing.
Since the Sun provides the earth with its energy, what about the cycles of the Sun being responsible for changes on the earth? It is a FACT that solar activity has never been as frequent nor as intense as it has been in recent years. I am not a scientist, but I query what effect the number and intensity of Solar flares is having on our planet and our climate. Is it detrimental? How is it changing what happens on earth? Is it helpful? Whatever the answers, we have to adapt. There is simply no option!
Taurus and your Health
Taurus energy is about the throat, where the thyroid gland is also located. The thyroid gland governs our metabolism, how our body manages the food we eat. An overactive thyroid indicates almost frenetic energy, where you cannot sit still for any length of time and generally indicates a slender agile body. SLOW DOWN!
On the other hand, an under-active thyroid encourages you to binge watch those movies, lounging on the couch and stuffing yourself with chocolates and other foods that actually do not serve the body. The body tends to be large, carrying more weight than is healthy.
Be aware of what you eat and how you use the food you ingest! Enjoy delicious food in sensible quantities! Fresh fruit and vegetables, in moderation, are always a good choice!
Even if your thyroid has been removed, there is still a throat chakra energy centre in that part of the body.
If you are prone to throat infections due to the changing of the seasons – or any other reason – ask yourself what you need to articulate. What feelings need to be voiced? If it does not feel safe to address people directly, go and shout to the sea, the river or the forest and get rid of that angry energy. Rest the body. Drink plenty of fluids. Gargle with warm salt water frequently.
As the weather cools here in the southern hemisphere, it is tempting to stay in rather than put on a layer and go for a walk or a bike ride. Important to keep up the exercise.
There are plenty of yoga classes on my YouTube, even one for Taurus energy. These you can do at any time any place, anywhere! No excuses for not moving the body!
Planets Changing Signs
Towards the end of May, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter change signs and move into Gemini creating harmonious connection with Pluto in Aquarius and suggesting more instability and change. This change of energy into air signs signals more thinking and discussion. With Venus bringing loving energy to changing conditions and attitudes, and Jupiter stimulating optimism about social change, the end of May should be an interesting time of adjustment for many.
Retreat for Ladies Blossoming Beyond 55.
In the first weekend of December I will be joining The Three Grandmothers in conducting this four day, three night retreat in the Gold Coast Hinterland. Check out The Three Grandmothers on FaceBook. My role is to teach gentle yoga every morning. If you are interested in finding out more, please message me.