This Week Features A New Moon In Taurus — Here's What To Know + How To Work With It

If the past couple of months have felt like a whirlwind of confusion and backpedaling, you'll be happy to know this month's new moon is going to feel like hitting the "reset" button. Finally!

May's new moon is in the sign of grounded and stabilizing Taurus. It will be exact on Tuesday, May 7, at 11:22 p.m. EDT, and according to astrology expert and author of Astrology SOS, Imani Quinn, it's the moment we've all been waiting for.

After all, we did just come out of eclipse season and Mercury retrograde last month, not to mention the Scorpio full moon two weeks ago.

As Quinn explains, all of that was like a final purge, and now that we've been able to shed some baggage and get clearer on our larger vision, it's time to bring it to life.

"Taurus season is a time where we can start to see those seeds blossom," Quinn tells mindbodygreen, adding, "It's an earth sign focused on tangible outcomes and abundance of all kinds—and it's ruled by Venus, so you may feel the need to indulge and let yourself enjoy the luxuries of life, as well as enjoying your loved ones."

With all that said, this new moon is a great time to not only set intentions but really "put your money where your mouth is when it comes to accomplishing goals," Quinn explains. "The universe is really helping us along our path moving forward right now. That's what this moment is about," she says.

In terms of what else is going on in the skies, a few other planetary players are in Taurus as well: Venus, Jupiter, and Uranus, to be precise.

And with the planet of love and the planet of luck linking up with this new moon, Quinn notes, "It's really adding some extra love and forward momentum when thinking about love, when thinking about money, when thinking about luck—and just being able to push things forward in our lives that we want to manifest."

One final thing to be aware of? Pluto, the planet of destruction but also transformation, just went retrograde on May 2.

When it comes to working with the energy of the moon, Quinn always takes into account the element of the astrological sign it's in. In this case, the moon is in earthy Taurus.

So, she recommends, consider connecting with nature through a little plant magic. As you tend to your plant, think of what you're manifesting or an intention you have going forward.

Yes, self-care is a ritual in and of itself! And no sign knows that better than luxury-loving Taurus.

As Quinn tells mindbodygreen, giving yourself a spa day, either the night of the new moon or in the days before or after, is a great way to lean into this loving energy.

After a heavy couple of months, this Taurus new moon is the breath of fresh air we've all been waiting for.