NEW MOON IN GEMINI
In an auspicious and healing Arabic Lunar Mansion
On June 15, we have a New Moon in the mutable air sign Gemini. Probably the most misunderstood and unfairly maligned of all the zodiac signs, Gemini’s true nature lies in the synthesis of the rational and the intuitive, not shallow gossip or flaky unpredictability. There is an element of the unexpected, because Gemini is a mutable sign, after all. But since the air element is involved (mind, words, intellect, logic), this unpredictability is more directed towards mental inspiration rather than erratic behavior or being “two-faced“. The so-called two faces really indicate the ability to hold two differing viewpoints at once without collapsing or siding with what seems (but may not truly be) right, seeing things from different angles that are equally valid, and coming to conclusions that are evidence-based instead of emotionally reactive. A potential weakness within Gemini’s nature is to become too scattered and thus unable to put the pieces together into a coherent picture, or not translate ideas into concrete form. The chatty gossip lover and unfocused scatterbrain is the lowest and least grounded manifestation of Gemini, not the default setting. This principle goes for all the zodiac sign clichés where the least balanced version was picked for commercial purposes rather than actual understanding of the signs and how they function.
What the New Moon, representing a new beginning, can show us is an area where a literal breath of fresh air comes in to dissolve old structures that no longer serve us. They can be material or mental, and even emotional. Air signs, contrary to popular astro-lore, are very much capable of feeling emotions deeply; however, they do not lose themselves in them and are able (sometimes to their detriment) to rationalize them.
The New Moon takes place in an Arabic Lunar Mansion called the Forearm or the Seed of the Branch, and is associated with Mercury. This mansion is said to be highly auspicious for love, friendship, healing, and success in trade. According to ancient texts, one should sow seeds (literally or proverbially), make a point of wearing new or different clothes and bring some fresh element into one’s life, clean oneself and seek alliances with others that are based on trust and mutual understanding.
All in all, this is a very positive “vibe“ as the New Moon is not challenged by any stressful aspects, and therefore, it makes for a beneficial time to start something new in the spirit of communication, curiosity, learning something new and seeing our lives and ourselves with fresh eyes.
General outlook for Sun, Moon and rising signs and the area of life ( = house) the lunation affects the most:
♈ Aries: 3rd house. Areas of influence: Communication, mentality, travels and means of transport (short distances), your relationship with siblings, neighbors and neighborhood
♉ Taurus: 2nd house. Areas of influence: Material and moral values, money from your own income, moveable property, any decisions/ values pertaining to saving or investing
♊ Gemini: 1st house. Areas of influence: Your identity, appearance, how others perceive you, how you present yourself to the world and approach change
♋ Cancer: 12th house. Areas of influence: Past-life or karmic realm, subconscious drives/ fears, places of isolation, tendency for self-sabotage, hidden enemies
♌ Leo: 11th house. Areas of influence: Friends, social groups including social media and your position therein, society, your wishes, hopes and ideals in life
♍ Virgo: 10th house. Areas of influence: Your career/ business, public appearance/ image, reputation, your position in the public realm in general, the fruits of your beliefs
♎ Libra: 9th house. Areas of influence: Beliefs (leading to later success), spirituality, travels far outside your known terrain, higher education (formal or not), legal dealings
♏ Scorpio: 8th house. Areas of influence: Self-transformation, “death & rebirth“, sexuality, intimacy, secrets and grief/ sorrow, shared finances, inheritance
♐ Sagittarius: 7th house. Areas of influence: Partnership (steady), marriage, known enemies, one-on-one relationships in general, also your personal vocation/ mission
♑ Capricorn: 6th house. Areas of influence: Daily habits, how you adapt to everyday reality, health & health practices, work, healing, critical thinking capabilities, body-psyche balance
♒ Aquarius: 5th house. Areas of influence: Self-esteem and -expression, creativity (career for creative professionals), relationship with children, fun in existing or non-committal relationships
♓ Pisces: 4th house. Areas of influence: Your past, family, home, childhood, your concept of home and what you’ve brought with you into adulthood from your earliest home environment
© Olivia Solner
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