New moons, as their name suggests, are all about newness: new beginnings! Fresh starts! New opportunities! Each time a new moon hits, it’s a great time to begin working on something new, to sow seeds with the expectation that the fruit will come later on (on the full moon, perhaps). To mark the new moon, it’s worth setting intentions for the month ahead, writing out exactly what you’ll be focusing on in the coming weeks.

This new moon is in Taurus, a sign associated with dedication, endurance and being grounded. Taurus is also associated with comfort, luxury and decadence. That means that any projects you start around these themes will essentially be supercharged. Let’s say you want to give your living space a plush makeover or invest time and effort in a work project that will pay off with monetary rewards down the line – these are both ideal to get started with this new moon.

What May’s new moon in Taurus means for you