We've Got A New Moon & Solar Eclipse Coming This Weekend — Here's How To Handle It

The new moon will peak in the sky this Saturday at 4:42 p.m. EDT, with a solar eclipse following just 15 minutes later. Solar eclipses occur when the new moon passes between the sun and Earth during its orbit, blocking out the sun (either totally, or partially—and in this case it's a partial eclipse).

This new moon falls in the sign of Taurus, which we'll get into more later. And in terms of the eclipse, it's going to intensify the themes of new moons: beginnings, intention setting, and starting fresh.

With the moon (which deals with our emotions and subconscious) blocking out the more "conscious" or logical energy of the sun, we can expect emotions to run high, potentially overshadowing our thinking minds with more feeling.

Between the new moon and the solar eclipse, there are a couple of ways to approach the impending energy of this weekend, and in the weeks following.

For one thing, Taurean themes include pleasure, money, self-care, and sensuality. If any of those areas of your life need a revamp, this new moon is the perfect time to do so—whether it's planning an extra-special date night, giving yourself a personal spa day, or connecting with nature.

And given that the solar eclipse is going to intensify new beginnings, be sure to take some time to map out your intentions, asking yourself what you want to start and/or work toward. Solar eclipses are also known to spur spontaneous change, so be on the lookout for opportunities, too.