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Under the influence of this New Moon, the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, the North Node, and Vesta are in Gemini … so I think it’s a safe assessment that we have a lot of Gemini energy right now!
All aspects must be considered within the context of a full chart to be understood fully. Nothing happens in isolation. Astrological aspects are not sound-bites that can be watered down or reduced to memes (even though memes can be helpful in understanding them!). Lunations, in particular, are best understood within the context of an entire lunar cycle—the rhythm of the moon. This lunar cycle begins with Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Pluto retrograde. It will culminate with a lunar eclipse in Sagittarius (the first of a series of three eclipses in three different signs) and its release will bring the onset of a Mercury Retrograde. It is introducing us to the next cycle, which begins on the Summer Solstice with a solar eclipse in Cancer and brings the conclusion of Venus’ retrograde a few days later.
Under the influence of this New Moon, Venus and Mercury are conjunct—bringing messages about what and how one loves, what and how one communicates with those they love, and how one attracts and connects in one’s immediate environment (both online and offline). Neptune in Pisces is square Venus and Mercury (a challenging aspect) and Mars is squaring the Moon (conjunct the Sun, as is always the case during a New Moon). This means that the two most mutable signs of the Zodiac are squaring off, challenging each other. So … expect CHANGE—and with all this Mercurial energy, expect it to happen quite quickly … especially since this lunar cycle is the official opening of eclipse season.
As is always the case—as above, so below. As without, so within. All of the change happening externally is likely to and meant to facilitate internal change. Allow these energies to change you and make you more flexible than you’ve ever been before. Allow them to make you more flexible about your own beliefs and systems. Allow yourself to find new ways and levels of supporting yourself. Change your understanding of what it means to care for yourself. Be RADICAL in your care for yourself—especially in terms of how you communicate with yourself, how you relate with others, and how you allow others to relate with you. The flexibility you’re being called to manifest under the influence of this moon is less about how you change to accommodate others or how you expect others to change to accommodate you. This is about how YOU are willing to change so that YOU can accommodate YOU. What does your body/mind/spirit need right now to feel supported? What does real connection feel like right now? What ideas and ideals do you need to shift so that you can set boundaries that allow you to maintain healthy connections with people?
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Gemini energy is quick and detail-oriented. One of the shadows of this energy is gossip and wasting time bitching about/being distracted by what other people are saying and doing, rather than focusing on one’s own life, one’s own growth, and one’s own responsibilities. This energy is really potent right now, which is understandable as people grow weary after months of physical distance and disconnection—which have very real health consequences. But just because it’s understandable doesn’t mean it’s acceptable—and it definitely isn’t going to make anything in your life better. Despite what some might believe and how all might feel at one time or another, gossiping with one person is not a healthy form of connection with another! Similarly to cheating (and it could be argued that gossip is a form of cheating)--it’s safe to assume that anyone willing to gossip with you is also willing to gossip about you. So, if you find yourself spiraling downward into this type of behavior, stop yourself and ask what you could be focusing upon that would get you closer to what you want and need right now.
This is a great weekend to allow focusing on what you want to be what you’re doing. Again – Gemini is a quick energy that likes to move around and be busy because its mind is always moving so quickly. But rather than waste your energy just doing things to do them, find stillness in your body and channel all of that mental energy into using this moon for manifestation. Move intentionally. Move your mind intentionally. If you have 18 internet search tabs open on your computer, make every single one of those searches intentional and focused specifically on what you want, instead of simply allowing the algorithm to lead you aimlessly, which will disrupt and distract you from what you want to create. Mars in Pisces and Uranus in Taurus are in a fantastic aspect under the influence of this New Moon. Mars in Pisces can sometimes take the circuitous route … Nonetheless, this combination can give you a new sense of your worth, offer you the motivation and energy to move towards your dreams with a sense of ease, and even facilitate breakthroughs in your finances.
With Jupiter and Saturn in retrograde, you have more power than ever to apply mental self-control as a way of internally expanding what you believe is possible for you in your life moving forward. With Venus in Retrograde, you have an enhanced capacity to attract what you desire from the receptivity you can embody from the inside. But it will require embodying that receptivity, because manifestation happens when you control your mind enough so that the body can find both relaxation and stimulation. So many Gemini dualities …
With all of this Gemini and Pisces energy being activated (also stay-at-home orders, pandemics, stress), the body could feel a bit ignored or at least in a less-than-optimal state. These are both energies that can ignore the body as well as wreak havoc on the body—Gemini through overthinking, anxiety, nervousness, and emotional stress; Pisces through over-spiritualizing and over-consumption of food, alcohol, and drugs. So, even though this is definitely a time to find stillness in your body, it’s also a great time to MOVE your body—especially through dance and cardio exercises—so that you can find stillness. Creating art, poetry, and music of all kinds is also recommended under this energy and you’re likely to benefit MOST from creating art, poetry, and music that also correspond with what you seek to create and the seeds you’re planting under the influence of this New Moon. Gemini energy has a tendency to talk a lot and say very little—but it’s a fun energy, so people listen anyway. Pisces energy also talks a lot, but often dwells in very deep spaces and can be ignored, even though it’s saying a lot! A square is always an opportunity for two energies to integrate into a new form. This weekend, how can you communicate in a way that’s both fun and meaningful (extra points if you can be concise!!!). Most importantly, how can you communicate in a way that’s radically compassionate and accepting towards yourself and those you encounter?
This time matters – make it count!!!
Gemini New Moon Blessings!
<3, Hilary