The New Moon falls on Tuesday May 15th at 7:48 A.M. EDT at 24 degrees Taurus 36 minutes. Taurus controls the 2nd house in astrology. That means that it rules financial issues and values. It is through our 2nd house and its ruler that we identify how the individual relates to these matters and what the underlying value system the person has, what price they put on life’s issues and what significance they give to many subjects.

Normally the Taurus New Moon each year is a moment when we all will examine what we consider most valuable and often make some changes to reflect those values. Usually these are slight alterations in how we view things. But today we are experiencing the entrance of Uranus, planet of sudden, unpredictable and radial change, into this fixed earth sign only hours after the New Moon. This is a moment in our individual and collective history that will have profound effects on the direction of our lives. Now the changes will be more radical.

Whenever there is an outer planet transit there is usually a faster moving inner planet that acts as the trigger for an event or beginning of a period of action or change. This New Moon will be that trigger. Issues will move quickly and there will be sudden, unexpected and radical changes in our society and our collective values. Some world events will be surprising and we will experience “future shock” as things change in a fundamental and drastically unexpected way.

In our personal lives this is a time to examine your own values and see if they still are valid and suit your present situation and your plans. If changes need to be made it would be best to address them face on and not try to avoid them or pretend that the status quo is just fine. It may be, but it may not be. And it’s up to you to see the truth.