New Moon in Gemini 15th June 03:54 BST Full Moon in Capricorn 30th June
This New Moon in Gemini fosters fun, laughter, lightness and connectivity that allows information to be shared. What looks easy on the surface has surprising power and depth. A New Moon in Gemini presents an opportunity for details to be identified, named, communicated and connected into a picture of better understanding.
Uranus, the higher octave of Mercury, ruler of this lunation is also in Gemini. At the time of this New Moon, this rebellious planetary ruler of shocks and surprises makes a trine to Pluto, powerful breaker of taboo, which is in Aquarius. They say that great minds think alike but brilliance requires growth. Real development and learning arrives through challenges. These air signs can be contrary. Gemini’s energy asks why like a small child until things make sense. Aquarius demands kindness and fairness for all – even if that means using an unconventional formula. Radical plans erupt under this energy as big ideas focused on universal truth restructure what it is to be human.
The truth of what underpins the connections between us feels clearer. Authentic communication and raw honesty allow for like minds to find one another and to seize the power that comes from an open hive mind.
Venus, the planet of love, has just entered Leo and is still within orb of conjunction to Jupiter, the amplifier of the zodiac, which is travelling more slowly out from the sign of caring Cancer. Pluto in Aquarius opposing Venus poses a tense question by the cosmos. Where are we allowing our commitment to our own pride to get in the way of truth which could truly free us?
In Leo, a fire sign of loyalty, nobility as well as creative drama, Venus finds passion and takes on a joyful flair but loyalty and self-interest can distract us from what is really happening.
A T-square across the chart of this lunation suggests that new starts and relationships will be deeply healing. Chiron now sits at the final degree of Aries and reaches across in a square aspect to both Venus and Pluto, suggesting understanding comes from looking back at what has been in order to better understand what needs to come next.
The glitter and glamour of Venus in Leo is softened with support from Jupiter in Cancer. This energy allows for compassion to inspire realistic compromise that nurtures new growth. Change is inevitable. Learning too. This lunation is a reminder of the importance of play within this process. Playful energy heals our inner child. Laughter, fun and freedom to express ourselves becomes of utmost importance. Jupiter lends generosity and blessings for intentions set beneath this New Moon.
A harmonious trine also connects Venus to Neptune, the planetary representation of her higher octave. The fire energy of Aries and Leo is channelled across the chart and focused into compassion so powerful and brave that it transcends the barriers of disagreement. The cusp of the 7th house, which rules relationships with others, sits in Sagittarius. Being brave enough to be real and vulnerable allows relationships to light us up. When we find people who reciprocate acceptance and celebration, we are reminded of how powerful our presence here is. Every interaction has infinite potential to inspire hope. Humanity and spirituality leap hand in hand to the fire of an exciting new future.
Mercury, the planetary ruler of this lunation, sits at 18 degrees of Cancer and sextiles Mars in grounded Taurus. Intentions and commitments made now have real substance. Mars steadies the pace while Mercury supports conversations and connections that nourish our wishes for the New Moon.
Guided Meditation
Find a comfortable position for your body. Notice the chatter in your mind. The pace of your thoughts… Don’t try to switch them off. Let them run on. You don’t have to react to them. The story being told isn’t as important as it sounds. You are what matters. Draw your attention away from what you are thinking and instead, focus on what you feel. Where in your body feels tired? What is sore and in need of rest? Where do you have energy reserves bubbling which could be tapped into something positive? Don’t judge how you find yourself. Just practice, bit by bit, finding and accepting yourself as you are. As you breathe and settle into that self-acceptance, notice your heart and the rhythm of your breath. Loyal companions beating and breathing for you.
With every breath in, let yourself feel moved to consider what inspires you. What fills you up with joy? What brings you delight and lightness? As you breathe out, let go of a piece of you that has been trying to please somebody else.
Know that you have all the time in the world. You are right where you need to be, on the path that was meant for you. Keep breathing and allow your mind to go wherever it pleases. Let yourself envision a future which is filled with beauty. Where you are enveloped in love and supported with the safety you need to grow. Trust in the changes you sense now. Know that you have everything you need for the journey ahead and have faith that the horizon you are approaching will light you up.
New Moon Blessing
May this New Moon in Gemini bless you with the connections you need. May you feel supported and safe, free to feel inspired and delighted by life. May you be surprised with how easily you find joy and laughter.