The New Moon on Friday 6 May 2016 falls at 16° Taurus. It comes at an intense time of karmic repercussions with five retrograde planets at the same time. The new moon astrology shows how you can relieve any karmic tension by addressing a particular limiting circumstance in your life.

With guilt removed and increasing self-confidence, a fortunate grand trine configuration brings opportunities for personal, professional or spiritual growth. Happiness, growth and major transformations can occur through travel, career, relationships or business dealings.

New Moon Meaning

A new moon represents the end of one cycle and the beginning of a new 28 day cycle. Sun conjunct Moon means all possibilities are on the table. You can rightly put yourself in the forefront of new plans for the future. Old habits, behaviors and beliefs can be questioned as you search for new and inventive ways to make progress. This is the ideal time to make a fresh start and start writing down a to-do list.

However, the impulsive and enthusiastic nature of a new moon means that not all new projects will succeed. The influence of a new moon lasts for four weeks up to the next new moon, in this case, until the new moon on 4 June 2016.  The best time for making a fresh start and for beginning new projects is during the first two weeks of a new moon cycle. This waxing phase of the moon lasts from May 6 to the May 21 full moon.

New Moon May 2016 Astrology

The May 6 new moon at 16°41′ Taurus is not close enough to any fixed star of importance. However, it does make a fortunate grand trine configuration, shown in the chart below by the blue lines. Personal growth and transformation from Jupiter and Pluto are the theme main themes for the new moon.

Grand trine aspect patterns do indicate ease, abundance and good fortune, but also a tendency to let opportunities slip by because of simply enjoying the good times. Most astrologers agree that an associated challenging aspect is required to motivate the grand trine into action. This is exactly what the New Moon May 2016 astrology chart shows with Jupiter square Saturn in red, linked to the new moon by the green quincunx aspect from Saturn.

I will start off with the challenging aspects then show how the grand trine harnesses this energy to turn challenge into opportunity. The personal growth and transformation now comes by tacking a limiting circumstance in your life.

New Moon May 2016 Astrology

Jupiter square Saturn creates inner tension as you face criticism or limiting circumstances in your life. Structures or long-held beliefs may breakdown leaving you feeling uncertain and unsure about your future. Any area of your life that has gotten out of control or is creating this tension will be subject to the strong hand of Saturn.

You could experience financial hardship in which case you need to limit spending on luxury items or entertainment. A relationship on rocky grounds may lead to a separation or major shakeup. Events may force you to reassess previously held strong beliefs. Destructive behavior patterns such as addiction may come to an end during this period.

Jupiter retrograde and Saturn retrograde further complicate your limiting situation and suggest this may be a repeating theme in your life. This adds greater important to fixing this issue once and for all.

Until Jupiter stations direct on May 9, there are five retrograde planets, a rare event occurring only 4% of the time. This makes the world appear to slow down so you are living in a different dimension. It can indicate an increase in strange or fated events, including accidents and physical or psychological violence.

Sun quincunx Saturn creates an imbalance between your own personal goals and your responsibilities, or the limitations caused by Jupiter square Saturn. Whatever problem you have to tackle could be hurting your self-esteem or even causing an illness. The quincunx is an aspect of health imbalances and karmic rebalancing.

You may swing between sober maturity and reckless disregard as you struggle to fix whatever the problem is. There will be a repeating cycle of rising tensions then rapid release. This tension will ease as you take responsibility and admit any mistakes. This brings greater confidence and respect from others.

Sun trine Jupiter brings warm and friendly relationships with everyone. Opportunities can come in the form of personal, spiritual and material growth. Financial gains are possible, which will increase your overall net worth, and level of satisfaction and contentment. Personal and spiritual growth can come through studies and travel, anything aimed at broadening your outlook on life.

Sun trine Pluto results in intense and deep experiences. You will have greater power and influence over your own life, allowing for positive transformations. You can also exert this greater power and influence over the events in your life and over the people around you. Personal or professional problems can also be more easily resolved now.

Jupiter trine Pluto greatly increases your power and influence. You have the opportunity to use this power to positively transform your own life, your environment, and the lives of other people. You will feel in control of situations, and may find yourself in positions of power or authority in group settings. The transitions on the way could include promotion on the career, leading to increased wealth and power. Journeys made now will also greatly transform your outlook on life, and be remembered as once in a lifetime experiences.

Sun conjunct Mercury puts the focus on your thinking and communications. Expect lots of personal interaction, clearing paperwork and bills, receiving and sending letters and emails, and short trips around town. This is an ideal time to make plans and initiate business deals, bargain, and buy and sell.

Mercury retrograde lasts until May 22 and allows you to get in touch with deeply buried memories so you can heal old wounds. Old friends may reenter your life to settle old karma and allow you to move on.

If new moon May 2016 directly impacts your horoscope decan you can read about its effect in your monthly horoscope. For more detail about how it affects your natal chart see Sun Transits.

Previous Moon Phase: Full Moon April 2016
Next Moon Phase: Full Moon May 2016

New Moon May 2016 Times and Dates