New moon
New moon in Taurus
Exact on Thursday 2 May 2030, 14:12 UTC, which is in your time zone. The Moon stands at 12°14′ Taurus, together with the Sun, 405,530 km from Earth.
A new moon in Taurus is exact on 2 May 2030 at 14:12 UTC, with the Sun and Moon at 12°14'. The Moon is 405,530 km away and there is no eclipse. Pluto squares the lunation within just 0.2 degrees, Mars is conjunct at 5.7 degrees, and Mercury and Jupiter are retrograde.
Taurus is the fixed earth sign ruled by Venus, and the tradition ties it to comfort, resources, steadiness and what we value. Astrologers read a Taurus new moon as a time to plant something slow and practical. A precise square from Pluto is often taken to press on questions of security and control, while Mars adds drive. A practical suggestion: pick one daily habit that keeps you grounded, such as a regular meal or a walk, and give it a fixed place in the week.
Planets close to this lunation
- Mars opposite, within 5.3°
- Pluto square, within 0.2°
Measured at 00:00 UTC on the day of the phase.
By sign
Where it falls for you
| Sun sign | House | This new moon falls on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aries | second | money, possessions, values | |
| Taurus | first | self, body, how you come across | |
| Gemini | twelfth | rest, privacy, what happens behind the scenes | |
| Cancer | eleventh | friends, groups, plans | |
| Leo | tenth | career and public role | |
| Virgo | ninth | travel, study, beliefs | |
| Libra | eighth | shared money, intimacy, endings | |
| Scorpio | seventh | partners and one-to-one relationships | |
| Sagittarius | sixth | daily work, routines, health | |
| Capricorn | fifth | romance, play, children, creative work | |
| Aquarius | fourth | home, family, roots | |
| Pisces | third | conversations, siblings, short trips | |
Whole-sign houses counted from the Sun sign, the convention behind every Sun-sign horoscope. Your rising sign gives a more personal count: draw your chart.