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This New Moon involves a huge amount of Air and Fire and not much Water or Earth at all! We could feel quite energised, enthusiastic and sociable, although it does help to have some earth to keep us grounded and in the real world! We are now in Gemini season, when the pace tends to pick up somewhat and we could find ourselves more mentally stimulated, communicative and engaged in life. And this New Moon involves the Sun, Moon, Mercury and Jupiter all in this lively, curious, adaptable sign, which brings a lot of Gemini! A Gemini New Moon calls for us to share ideas and perspectives with one another, to keep an open mind, to open ourselves up to new experiences and to ask questions of ourselves and others.
Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and is sitting right next to the Sun and Moon in Gemini, so we could find that we have very active minds during this New Moon, and a desire to share our thoughts with others. It is always important to be aware of how our thoughts can shape our reality, and to be mindful of our thought processes, because New Moons are a powerful time for manifestation. The conversations we have and the thoughts that race through our minds could give us clues as to what we seek and what we need to leave behind in the dark of the Moon. It could be a very chatty Moon, although it is important to watch out for gossiping, slips of the tongue, over-rationalising and skimming over the surface of things. We do have the potential to learn a lot, however, if we are open and willing. Indeed, we can learn a lot simply from watching our own thoughts!
Pluto is lending a helping hand, forming a supportive trine aspect to the Sun, Moon and Mercury. This can help us to gain psychological awareness around how we think and speak, and to transform the way we perceive things. It can also help us to better understand ourselves and others. Pluto adds some depth to this Gemini Moon, as it helps us to look beneath the surface and is not afraid to see the truth, even if it is uncomfortable. This is not the Moon for frivolous or superficial chatter! We could have some intense and penetrating conversations that could have a profound effect on us and we might also seek answers to some rather deep questions. Pluto calls for some brave, naked, honest self-enquiry, and can also reveal information of a quite exposing or revealing nature.
Mercury is also being helped out by Saturn and Neptune, both of which have recently moved into bold, brave, independent Aries. Saturn can help us to think in realistic terms and can also help us to carefully consider what we think and say. Neptune helps us to use our imaginations and can also soften the way we talk to ourselves and others, as it brings some sensitive, compassionate and empathetic energy to the picture. Mercury is certainly being highlighted during this Moon, so it is important to be aware of what we are thinking, hearing, learning and saying! Those of us with personal planets or angles around 2° of a sign will feel the thought provoking, communicative energy of Mercury the most acutely, especially in the air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) or the mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces).
Saturn will literally just have moved from Pisces, which is the last sign of the zodiac, into Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, on Sunday 25 May. Saturn is the Lord of Karma, reminding us that we reap what we sow in life, In the last few days of Saturn in Pisces, we could experience endings of some kind, or a tying up of loose ends, and could be called to let go and release people, situations, relationships, attitudes and behaviours that no longer serve us. Karmic contracts could end, and we could be called to resolve any unfinished lessons that we have been avoiding or procrastinating over. We could find ourselves having to truly look at any illusions, ideals or fantasies that are hindering us, so that we can see things as they really are rather than how we would like them to be. The veil of illusion could be pulled from our eyes, once and for all, whether we like it or not!
There can be quite a significant shift of energy when a heavyweight like Saturn moves from sensitive Pisces into brave and forthright Aries, as they are such different energies. What needs to end so a new cycle can begin? Letting go can be challenging, as can facing up to the reality of a situation and seeing something for what it truly is! And what might happen when Saturn goes into Aries? Saturn is a controlling, restricting, maturing, disciplining energy, while Aries is our impulsive nature, our instinctual will, our energy levels, our courage, our sense of identity. This could be a good combo for setting goals and slowly but surely working towards them, and it could help us to create strong boundaries and assert ourselves in healthy ways. We could be called to be truly accountable for ourselves and our actions and could be tested in this area. Saturn is the master teacher, after all!
Aries enthusiasm, energy and impulse could be curbed somewhat, or we could be called to channel it into something useful and constructive. Saturn in Aries can certainly help with self-discipline, although it is important to be aware that our courage and drive could be tested. I am reminded of a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt: “Do one thing every day that scares you”. This could be a good use of Saturn’s discipline and Aries’ courage, to be aware of how fear holds us back from doing the things we want, and how easy it is to stay within our comfort zone rather than taking a risk on life. It could be good to be aware of the last time we did something that scared us, and to contemplate how we might push ourselves out of our comfortable place and stretch our courage muscle a bit! This is how we grow.
Speaking of courage, Venus is currently in brave, direct, forthright Aries and is forming a lovely, supportive trine to Mars in creative, expressive, dramatic Leo, which was exact on 22 May but is still very strong during this Moon. The cosmic lovers are both in passionate, energetic, enthusiastic fire signs and are playing nicely with each other, which could be great for our relationships and our self-worth. We could be braver about asking for what we want in relationship and better able to be honest about our needs, passions and desires. This could be a good time for taking risks we might usually shy away from, and for being open, honest and direct with one another. Those of us with personal planets or angles between 18° and 20° of a sign will benefit most from the passionate, spirited, spontaneous energy of this combo, especially the fire signs of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.
Venus is about to join up with Chiron the Wounded Healer, exact on 1 June, which could be an opportunity for healing wounds around self-worth, relationships and our sense of self. The Aries energy can help us to work on being more direct, open and honest about our needs, which could be very healing and cathartic. Old wounds around rejection, or not being “enough”, or feeling unloved or unwanted could rise up to be healed. We could find it easier to bring any issues, insecurities and sensitivities our into the open to be aired and dealt with. This combination could help us to confront anything that might be blocking us from having healthy relationships, although we might need to be a bit brave to bring it all out into the open!
The Sabian symbol for this Moon, at 7° Gemini, is curious: “A well with bucket and rope under the shade of majestic trees”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “Man’s primordial faith in the hidden sustaining power of life. In contrast with the ambitious drive of modern man for power and wealth we now have the image of the eternal search for that which is at the root of all living processes, i.e. water. This search also demands some effort - raising the water-filled bucket – but it is a simple natural effort under the shade of trees which attest to the presence of the life-giving fluid. This presence depends on the cooperation of sky (rain) and earth (the geological formation able to hold the water), and man must develop the intuitive sense which enables him to feel this presence and to make it effectual in his daily life. He must sense the hidden reality which preserves for the use of all living organisms this gift of the “sky,” the bounteous rain. With this symbol, the power of the collective and bio-spiritual energies which sustain all earth-rooted cultures is stressed, in contrast to whatever the technological mind of man can make available to increase his personal comfort and mastery over matter. The symbol implies A FUNDAMENTAL TRUST IN AND COOPERATION WITH LIFE.”
This symbol brings a sense that we are always able to tap into and draw from the well as a source of nourishment, wisdom or knowledge. Pluto’s involvement in this Moon certainly invites us to dig deep beneath the surface, for that is where we will find the answers we seek. It could be that we receive messages, insights or new perspectives that are helpful, or we could find ourselves saying things that we have been avoiding expressing. This Moon invites us to observe our inner dialogue and be alert to the messages we send ourselves that are simply not helpful. This is a good time to talk things through with others and to see what they think, as we could gain more understanding of ourselves and life itself. Gemini asks that we be willing to have our mind changed, that we remain curious and open to other people’s points of view. In the words of George Bernard Shaw, “Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.”
Much Love
Amy
xoxo
Painting: Keep an open mind! By Olga Klimova
This New Moon involves a huge amount of Air and Fire and not much Water or Earth at all! We could feel quite energised, enthusiastic and sociable, although it does help to have some earth to keep us grounded and in the real world! We are now in Gemini season, when the pace tends to pick up somewhat and we could find ourselves more mentally stimulated, communicative and engaged in life. And this New Moon involves the Sun, Moon, Mercury and Jupiter all in this lively, curious, adaptable sign, which brings a lot of Gemini! A Gemini New Moon calls for us to share ideas and perspectives with one another, to keep an open mind, to open ourselves up to new experiences and to ask questions of ourselves and others.
Mercury is the ruler of Gemini and is sitting right next to the Sun and Moon in Gemini, so we could find that we have very active minds during this New Moon, and a desire to share our thoughts with others. It is always important to be aware of how our thoughts can shape our reality, and to be mindful of our thought processes, because New Moons are a powerful time for manifestation. The conversations we have and the thoughts that race through our minds could give us clues as to what we seek and what we need to leave behind in the dark of the Moon. It could be a very chatty Moon, although it is important to watch out for gossiping, slips of the tongue, over-rationalising and skimming over the surface of things. We do have the potential to learn a lot, however, if we are open and willing. Indeed, we can learn a lot simply from watching our own thoughts!
Pluto is lending a helping hand, forming a supportive trine aspect to the Sun, Moon and Mercury. This can help us to gain psychological awareness around how we think and speak, and to transform the way we perceive things. It can also help us to better understand ourselves and others. Pluto adds some depth to this Gemini Moon, as it helps us to look beneath the surface and is not afraid to see the truth, even if it is uncomfortable. This is not the Moon for frivolous or superficial chatter! We could have some intense and penetrating conversations that could have a profound effect on us and we might also seek answers to some rather deep questions. Pluto calls for some brave, naked, honest self-enquiry, and can also reveal information of a quite exposing or revealing nature.
Mercury is also being helped out by Saturn and Neptune, both of which have recently moved into bold, brave, independent Aries. Saturn can help us to think in realistic terms and can also help us to carefully consider what we think and say. Neptune helps us to use our imaginations and can also soften the way we talk to ourselves and others, as it brings some sensitive, compassionate and empathetic energy to the picture. Mercury is certainly being highlighted during this Moon, so it is important to be aware of what we are thinking, hearing, learning and saying! Those of us with personal planets or angles around 2° of a sign will feel the thought provoking, communicative energy of Mercury the most acutely, especially in the air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) or the mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces).
Saturn will literally just have moved from Pisces, which is the last sign of the zodiac, into Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, on Sunday 25 May. Saturn is the Lord of Karma, reminding us that we reap what we sow in life, In the last few days of Saturn in Pisces, we could experience endings of some kind, or a tying up of loose ends, and could be called to let go and release people, situations, relationships, attitudes and behaviours that no longer serve us. Karmic contracts could end, and we could be called to resolve any unfinished lessons that we have been avoiding or procrastinating over. We could find ourselves having to truly look at any illusions, ideals or fantasies that are hindering us, so that we can see things as they really are rather than how we would like them to be. The veil of illusion could be pulled from our eyes, once and for all, whether we like it or not!
There can be quite a significant shift of energy when a heavyweight like Saturn moves from sensitive Pisces into brave and forthright Aries, as they are such different energies. What needs to end so a new cycle can begin? Letting go can be challenging, as can facing up to the reality of a situation and seeing something for what it truly is! And what might happen when Saturn goes into Aries? Saturn is a controlling, restricting, maturing, disciplining energy, while Aries is our impulsive nature, our instinctual will, our energy levels, our courage, our sense of identity. This could be a good combo for setting goals and slowly but surely working towards them, and it could help us to create strong boundaries and assert ourselves in healthy ways. We could be called to be truly accountable for ourselves and our actions and could be tested in this area. Saturn is the master teacher, after all!
Aries enthusiasm, energy and impulse could be curbed somewhat, or we could be called to channel it into something useful and constructive. Saturn in Aries can certainly help with self-discipline, although it is important to be aware that our courage and drive could be tested. I am reminded of a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt: “Do one thing every day that scares you”. This could be a good use of Saturn’s discipline and Aries’ courage, to be aware of how fear holds us back from doing the things we want, and how easy it is to stay within our comfort zone rather than taking a risk on life. It could be good to be aware of the last time we did something that scared us, and to contemplate how we might push ourselves out of our comfortable place and stretch our courage muscle a bit! This is how we grow.
Speaking of courage, Venus is currently in brave, direct, forthright Aries and is forming a lovely, supportive trine to Mars in creative, expressive, dramatic Leo, which was exact on 22 May but is still very strong during this Moon. The cosmic lovers are both in passionate, energetic, enthusiastic fire signs and are playing nicely with each other, which could be great for our relationships and our self-worth. We could be braver about asking for what we want in relationship and better able to be honest about our needs, passions and desires. This could be a good time for taking risks we might usually shy away from, and for being open, honest and direct with one another. Those of us with personal planets or angles between 18° and 20° of a sign will benefit most from the passionate, spirited, spontaneous energy of this combo, especially the fire signs of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.
Venus is about to join up with Chiron the Wounded Healer, exact on 1 June, which could be an opportunity for healing wounds around self-worth, relationships and our sense of self. The Aries energy can help us to work on being more direct, open and honest about our needs, which could be very healing and cathartic. Old wounds around rejection, or not being “enough”, or feeling unloved or unwanted could rise up to be healed. We could find it easier to bring any issues, insecurities and sensitivities our into the open to be aired and dealt with. This combination could help us to confront anything that might be blocking us from having healthy relationships, although we might need to be a bit brave to bring it all out into the open!
The Sabian symbol for this Moon, at 7° Gemini, is curious: “A well with bucket and rope under the shade of majestic trees”, which Dane Rudyar describes as “Man’s primordial faith in the hidden sustaining power of life. In contrast with the ambitious drive of modern man for power and wealth we now have the image of the eternal search for that which is at the root of all living processes, i.e. water. This search also demands some effort - raising the water-filled bucket – but it is a simple natural effort under the shade of trees which attest to the presence of the life-giving fluid. This presence depends on the cooperation of sky (rain) and earth (the geological formation able to hold the water), and man must develop the intuitive sense which enables him to feel this presence and to make it effectual in his daily life. He must sense the hidden reality which preserves for the use of all living organisms this gift of the “sky,” the bounteous rain. With this symbol, the power of the collective and bio-spiritual energies which sustain all earth-rooted cultures is stressed, in contrast to whatever the technological mind of man can make available to increase his personal comfort and mastery over matter. The symbol implies A FUNDAMENTAL TRUST IN AND COOPERATION WITH LIFE.”
This symbol brings a sense that we are always able to tap into and draw from the well as a source of nourishment, wisdom or knowledge. Pluto’s involvement in this Moon certainly invites us to dig deep beneath the surface, for that is where we will find the answers we seek. It could be that we receive messages, insights or new perspectives that are helpful, or we could find ourselves saying things that we have been avoiding expressing. This Moon invites us to observe our inner dialogue and be alert to the messages we send ourselves that are simply not helpful. This is a good time to talk things through with others and to see what they think, as we could gain more understanding of ourselves and life itself. Gemini asks that we be willing to have our mind changed, that we remain curious and open to other people’s points of view. In the words of George Bernard Shaw, “Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.”
Much Love
Amy
xoxo
Painting: Keep an open mind! By Olga Klimova
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