Cosmic Cadence | Taurus New Moon Forecast for April 27, 2025

How could we describe a Taurus Moon? Comfortable? Grounded? Sensual? These are the traits we typically expect during the season of the Bull. But this year’s New Moon in Taurus brings a very different energy.

With Mars and Pluto pressing in from two directions, this Moon may push you to make moves before you feel entirely ready. It’s not a time to snooze through the energy — it’s a time to get honest, strategic, and clear.

Want to dive into the details? Read on!

About the New Moon in Taurus

The annual Taurus New Moon occurs between April 19 and May 20. From the point of view of the Northern Hemisphere, Spring is in full bloom. Pollen fills the air, and birds chirp their mating songs. Life Force thrums through the Earth. No surprise then that Taurus is earthy and sensual.

The Moon’s exalted here, savoring the beauty and comfort the season brings. But, since the Moon is stronger than the Sun here, our emotions and desires are leading the way. Emotions are embodied. Paradoxically, they move slower and faster than thought. So, you’ll need to slow down so you can make sure all the parts of you are heard and on the same page.

The secret to success under a Taurus New Moon? Easy. Slow down and smell the roses. While you're at it, check in with yourself. Your inner voice may hold the answers you’ve been searching for. There’s no shame in waiting. Life is not a race; it’s a journey.

If you want to learn more about the Zodiac sign Taurus, check out my post on how to Make the Most of Taurus Season.

Now let’s get into what sets this Taurus New Moon apart from those in other years...

2025 Taurus New Moon Astrological Data

• Date & Time: Sunday, April 27, 2025 @ 7:30 p.m. Eastern U.S.
• Moon Zodiac Sign: Taurus
• Moon Speed: Fast (Supermoon)
• Moon Declination: In bounds
• Lunar Mansion: 3 Al Thurayya (nickname: The Lady)
• Aspects to the Sun/Moon: Square Mars in Leo and Pluto in Aquarius
• Moon’s Ruler: Venus in Pisces
• Aspects to the Moon’s Ruler: Venus conjunct Saturn in Pisces
• Other Considerations: Mars trine Neptune in Aries, Neptune sextile Pluto, nothing retrograde

2025 Taurus New Moon Horoscope

The New Moon continues to shine a spotlight on the tense tug-of-war between a fired-up Mars in Leo and the lord of the underworld himself, Pluto. Now that Pluto has moved into Aquarius, we’re being called into 20+ years of exploring the shadow side of technology and ideology. Mars’ agitating influence at the New Moon seeds brash and self-centered action into the mix. Some may find themselves facing a situation where they must choose between their desire for self-expression and a community of beliefs they hold dear.

There may not be much time to think through such situations, either. The April 2025 New Moon is moving faster than usual, as it approaches its closest distance to Earth. Tides run higher — and so does our need to get moving. Going with your gut just feels right, and you may want to follow it (even if you look back and discover it wasn’t the best move after all). When in doubt, get a second opinion from a trusted friend with a more objective point of view.

There’s also a little extra cosmic help to keep things from spinning out of control — if you ask for it. This New Moon falls in Lunar Mansion 3, Al Thurayya. I’ve nicknamed it the Lady, because it’s a fortunate time to receive blessings, good fortune, and support. Ask the Lady for what you need, and open your heart to receive it.

Meanwhile, the Moon’s ruler, Venus, is savoring her final days in Pisces. Here, her peace-loving, conflict-averse nature is welcomed. Even though she’s just walked away from a rendezvous with dour Saturn, she’s still feeling grounded and satisfied. Don’t hold your breath, though — the good vibes won’t last long. Just a few days after the lunation, she returns to demanding Aries. Perhaps the memory of her vacation will take the edge off over the next few weeks.

In other cosmic news, Mars is also conversing with dreamy Neptune in his fiery abode, Aries. Neptune now has 14 years to explore how to embrace bold visions and trust his gut instincts. Mars’ meetup with him at this New Moon may bring a little taste of what’s to come.

And speaking of longer cycles, Neptune and Pluto are now 80 years into their century-long will-they-or-won’t-they flirtation. These two slow-moving planets have been traveling roughly in sextile since the 1940s — long enough that almost everyone alive today was born immersed in this energy. It’s engendered a fascination with understanding how things work, which has fueled the exponential growth of science, technology, and globalization. We’ve got 20 more years before the brakes kick in and a new kind of phase begins. It’s too far in the future to predict, but it’s worth keeping in the back of your mind.

Best Approach to the 2025 Taurus New Moon

This New Moon isn’t soft and sleepy — it’s brisk, bold, and full of friction. You might feel an inner urgency to act, even if the path ahead isn’t clear. With Mars and Pluto agitating the lunation, your choices could have ripple effects, especially where pride, power, or group dynamics are involved. That doesn’t mean don’t act — it means pause, consider your strategy, and don’t be afraid to ask for outside input. Despite the harsher energy, this Moon still opens a window for real-world support and blessings, especially if you’re willing to name what you need. Be direct. Be thoughtful. Then move.

"We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world."

Helen Keller