Astro-Apothecary Forecast — May 10–16

Taurus New Moon Reset

This is part of a weekly Astro-Apothecary series tracking the evolving astrological landscape and its practical application using herbs and aromatics in daily life.

A week anchored by a reset—where you decide what’s worth building, and what isn’t.

The past couple of weeks likely clarified more than expected. Not always comfortably—but clearly.

You may have seen where something isn’t sustainable, or where you’ve been operating on momentum instead of intention.

This week gives you a point to reset.

The Shift

We’re moving from awareness into decision.
From recognizing what’s off → into choosing what replaces it.

This is where things stop being observational and start becoming structural.

Current Astrological Landscape

Sun in Taurus
The focus is on stability, resources, and what can be maintained over time.

Mercury shifting from Taurus → Gemini (May 17)
Thinking is steady and practical early in the week, then becomes faster and more outward-facing.

Venus in Taurus
Relationships and finances prioritize consistency and real value.

Mars in Leo
Action is driven by desire—but this week tests whether that desire is aligned with reality.

Expanded Transit: New Moon In Taurus (May 16) 

This is the defining moment of the week.

This New Moon isn’t about starting something exciting—it’s about starting something that will last.

Taurus doesn’t move quickly, but it builds things that hold.
So the reset here is quiet, but significant.

What This Reset Is Actually About

• money and financial structure
• how you spend your time and energy
• routines that support (or drain) you
• self-worth and what you’re willing to accept
• how you show up in your work or life

This is where you decide:
what am I willing to maintain consistently?

Because anything you begin here will ask for follow-through.

What This Looks Like In Real Life

• adjusting pricing, spending, or saving habits
• committing to a routine that actually supports your energy
• choosing fewer priorities, but doing them properly
• letting go of something that costs more than it gives (both financially and energetically 
• redefining what “stability” means for you

It’s not dramatic—but it changes your trajectory.

Timing Around The New Moon

May 10 — Grounded Action
A good day to take practical steps, especially around finances or work.

May 12–14 — Conversations & Decisions
Important discussions, negotiations, or opportunities to clarify direction.

May 16 — Reset (New Moon)
Pause. Define what you’re building. Set something in motion that you can actually sustain.

May 17 — Momentum Returns
As Mercury enters Gemini, things speed up—more communication, more opportunity, more movement.

Key Weekly Tension

There’s a dynamic between:
starting fresh vs staying realistic
desire vs sustainability

You may want change—but this week asks if you’re willing to maintain what that change requires.

You Might Notice

• a strong urge to simplify your life or commitments
• clearer awareness of money, time, or energy limits
• decisions around what is “worth it”
• meaningful conversations that shape next steps
• a sense of wanting to reset—not escape, but rebuild
• a noticeable shift into faster thinking by the end of the week

Who This Week May Feel Strangest For 

Taurus
This is your reset point. The New Moon lands directly in your sign, making this personal—identity, direction, and how you’re structuring your life.

Gemini
Momentum builds at the end of the week as Mercury enters your sign. Communication, ideas, and opportunities start moving quickly.

Cancer
There’s support through your networks—conversations, connections, and relationships may open doors or offer stability.

Virgo
This energy supports learning, refinement, and professional development. There’s traction in focusing your skills or direction.

The question becomes:
What can I return to consistently without burning out?

A Good Time To: 

• reset financial habits or systems
• create or recommit to daily routines
• define clear priorities for the next month
• follow through on conversations that lead somewhere real
• let go of anything that isn’t sustainable
• prepare for increased activity and communication next week

Apothecary Support For The Week

🌿 Patchouli
For grounding into financial and physical reality.
Patchouli brings awareness to what’s tangible—money, work, and long-term stability. It supports making decisions rooted in value.

Supports: grounding, financial clarity, stability

🌿 Clary Sage
For clear, steady decision-making.
Clary Sage helps you see what’s aligned without forcing it. It supports choosing what’s right—not just what’s appealing.

Supports: clarity, discernment, perspective

🌿 Frankincense
For commitment and long-term focus.
Frankincense anchors your energy into what you’re building. It helps you stay consistent once the initial decision is made.

Supports: focus, commitment, steadiness

This blend supports using the New Moon to set something real in motion—grounded, clear, and sustainable.

This week isn’t about starting over.
It’s about starting properly.

What you choose now will ask for consistency—
so choose something you’re actually willing to stay with.

If this week’s forecast resonates with where you are right now, I’d love to have you continue following along with these weekly Astro-Apothecary updates as we move through the season ahead.

There’s a lot shifting collectively right now, and my hope is that these forecasts continue to offer a grounded way to navigate it—through both astrology and plant support.

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