16/05/2026
Cosy season is settling in here in Perth, matching the New Moon in Ta**us (Sunday, 4:01am, Perth). Ta**us, ruled by Earth, encourages us to slow down and embrace rest and comfort as the main themes. Grab a blanket and turn on the heater.
Continuing from this sense of cosiness, today’s moon energy is all about nourishing and nurturing. Allow yourself some pleasures without guilt. When you feel nourished, there is a sense of embodiment: you are in your body and feel content. You may feel the pull to return to the simple things. Strip life back and see if less is more.
A good question to ponder is, “Is this really nourishing me?”
Depending on where you are, you may notice different urges. If you are in the north, a spring clean may be in order. Here in the south, paring back to what is essential before winter might be calling.
Building on this idea of slowing down, Ta**us is asking you to soften the urgency. Life is fast-paced enough, and instant gratification is at your fingertips. What would it feel like to take the day off from technology? Read an actual paperback or colour in a picture. Go for a walk or take time to sit down and talk. Taking a day to go slow and be present might be just what you need. See what can wait until tomorrow (some things won’t wait, but you can try!).
Notice what unfolds when you embrace this slower pace. Observe what happens when you aren’t surrounded by artificial sensory overload. You might feel like creating a cocoon to nest in and rest. Maybe you are drawn to ritual and time for reflection. Go with practices that feel right today, not what you think you should be doing.
When your nourishment time ends, set clear intentions for how you want to feel moving forward. Let the feelings you’ve cultivated guide you. This or something more!