🌙 Flower moon: a new moon is coming your way
Plus intro to the Lunar Journaling Kit Vol. 3
Happy Saturday dear ones! In this letter, I’ll be introducing…
🌙 The moon cycle ahead and seasonal energetics
♉ Current zodiac sign season: Embracing Taurus Season
🌓 Moon Phases dates
🔮Archetypal energy: the Butterfly
🎁 The Lunar Journaling Kit, Vol. 3 series
📖 A moon cycle is coming our way
As we continue our course in the wheel of cycles, almost reaching May, we enter The Flower Moon Cycle, traditionally occurring in May, which is named for the abundance of flowers blooming across the Northern Hemisphere.
It is the moon that ushers in the fullness of Spring, marking a time of intensified growth, fertility, and life force. This moon cycle amplifies the energies of creation and abundance, and a time to watch our dreams and intentions blossom and take root. This moon cycle, combining the energy of Spring’s renewal with the deep-rooted stability of Taurus, is one of growth, transformation, and the emergence of new possibilities. Whether you’re starting a new project, nurturing an existing goal, or cultivating new habits, this cycle encourages you to create with both patience and intention.
The Flower Moon represents a time when we can fully witness the power of manifestation. This period is all about trusting that the efforts and energy we’ve invested in our dreams so far will start to unfold. Even more, this moon cycle speaks to the beauty of creation, especially when we allow ourselves to be guided by our instincts, desires, and the natural flow of things. By aligning with this energy, we begin to see the world and our lives unfold with more clarity and beauty.
This period emphasizes the importance of continuing to nurture what we have started and aligning with the rhythms of nature for personal transformation.
The new moon in Taurus marks the beginning of this powerful moon cycle: Taurus, an Earth sign ruled by Venus, brings themes of groundedness, material security, beauty, and sensual pleasure.
The full moon in Scorpio will bring a surge of emotional intensity, transformation, and illumination. Scorpio energy digs deep, uncovering hidden truths and encouraging us to embrace the power of transformation.
♉Taurus Season
When Taurus season begins, the Sun enters the sign of the Bull, and the energetic focus shifts from the fiery, quick-paced nature of Aries into a more measured, persistent, and grounded flow. Taurus represents the material world, and it’s here that we begin to form the foundations of our physical reality, cultivating what we want to grow, nurture, and sustain over the long term.
Taurus Season enhances this moon cycle with themes of stability, practicality, and pleasure. As the sun moves through Taurus, we feel a strong call to slow down, reconnect with nature, and enjoy the sensual pleasures of life. This energy is about rooting deeply into our values and desires, creating a sense of security, and building solid foundations. With its earthy energy, Taurus teaches us to be patient and methodical in our pursuits, focusing on the long-term rather than the immediate. It’s a wonderful time to prioritize self-care and create the physical and emotional space to nurture our growth.
🌙 Moon Phases dates & other important celestial events
🌑New Moon: April 27th in Taurus at 19:30 (ut/gmt time)
🌓First Quarter Moon: May 04 in Leo
🌕Full Moon Lunar Eclipse: May 12 in Scorpio at 16:55 (ut/gmt time)
🌗Last Quarter Moon: May 20 in Aquarius/Pisces
🌚Last moon cycle day: May 26th
Pluto retrograde
Pluto retrograde in the sign of Aquarius starts on May 4th, the same day as the Moon finds itself in the first quarter phase, which is a beautiful invitation for reassessment and deep internal transformation both on the collective and individual levels. This energy asks us to reflect on the ongoing evolution of our societal structures, technology, and human connection.
When Pluto goes retrograde, it prompts us to examine the deeper layers of our lives, those areas we often overlook or that require a more profound shift. Pluto’s energy represents transformation, and while it often brings upheaval and release, during its retrograde period, it encourages us to look within before taking any external action. Retrogrades typically cause things to slow down and move inward, providing an opportunity for reflection, reassessment, and healing. This retrograde is the perfect time to examine the unseen forces at play in our lives and in society, and Aquarius urges us to ask big questions about how we want the future to unfold.
Saturn in Aries
On May 24th, with just a few days left in this moon cycle, Saturn moves into Aries. Saturn’s transit through Aries will last for approximately two and a half years, from May 2025 until February 2028, and during this time, we will collectively and individually be asked to take ownership of our lives and chart our own course. Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, is all about new beginnings, individuality, and assertive action, and Saturn’s presence in this sign will help us solidify these qualities into tangible, long-lasting structures.
Saturn is often known for its challenging and restraining energy, but this is balanced with its role as the teacher and builder, helping us create something that stands the test of time. This energy will bring challenges that push us to take responsibility for our lives, but these challenges will also help us discover our inner strength, independence, and sense of purpose.
🔮Archetypal energy: the butterfly
The butterfly is the archetype for this moon cycle, symbolizing transformation, rebirth, and beauty. Just like the butterfly begins as a caterpillar, going through a period of introspection and growth, this cycle invites us to embrace change. It’s a time to shed our old skin, move through the cocoon of transformation, and emerge into something new and beautiful. The butterfly teaches us to be gentle with ourselves during this period of change and reminds us that transformation is a natural and inevitable process. Embrace the beauty of this cycle as you grow into the next version of yourself.
🎁 The Lunar Journaling Kit, Vol. 3
The Lunar Journaling Kit, Vol. 3 is an A4 9-page pdf file journaling kit created specifically for the next moon cycle, and therefore unique at its core and it’s FREE 😍
As I mentioned in my previous moon series letter, I took some powerful pages from my own moon cycle journal, which I create every mo(o)nth for myself, and assembled this journaling kit as a token of appreciation to all subscribers.
This lunar kit explores:
The energetics of this specific moon cycle, from April 27th, to May 26th, 2025
Tracking our personal energies, mood, and more with the moon wheel
A place to collage our inner landscapes during the Taurus new moon
Specific journaling prompts for the Taurus new moon
Setting intentions for this moon cycle
A place to collage our inner landscapes during the Scorpio full moon
Specific journaling prompts for the Scorpio full moon
Feeling the full moon deeply
A Spring stationary page
This is an easy yet powerful way to get you started with your cyclical living journey and your personal magic.
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📩 The Lunar Journaling Kit, Vol. 4, will be available on May 25th, 2025
I hope this letter has inspired you not only to reconnect with yourself and the power of nature but also to make something that feels good and meaningful for you.
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🖊️ Also, feel free to share your dreams and intentions for this moon cycle in the comment section!
🌬️ Sending you magic & healing your way,
-Vane
*all typos in this email are on purpose
All for the butterfly energy 🦋✨