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The Misunderstanding of the Gemini Twins.

I have a special air of I-know-what-I'm-talkin-bout with this email because my sun is in Gemini. For those of you who don't understand the sun, moon, rising, and all that, that just means I was born during Gemini season, which makes me a Gemini. Now, while you're reading or listening to this, picture me slumped over with my hands out towards you because your girl is ti-red – Geminis are the most misunderstood zodiac of all. 

This is a very strong time, and I don't want you to get pulled in by the misconceptions and waste the energy of this precious dark moon, so let's break this down. Let's get into this New Moon in Gemini and how we can effectively utilize the cosmic energy all around us to heal what's revealed, and pivot forward into total mind, body, soul wellness.

As mentioned, the moon is dark and renewed in the air sign Gemini. Ruled by Mercury, it governs everything communication, versatility, rapid thoughts, and wittiness – truly fabulous spirits who are usually the life of the party. Because it's symbol is the twins, people loooove to say that Geminis are moody, two-faced, and crazy. I grew up hearing this most of my life, and although I wanted to revolt and say how much it's not true, some of it does hold weight but uses the wrong terms.

Gemini being characterized by its twins is no mistake. For the next few weeks you could feel scattered, and pulled in two different directions like you don't know where to go with all of the rambling thoughts in your head. Or...you could find your footing, starting with the guidance I'm providing you with here. 

During this time, it's important that we use the symbol of the Gemini twins as a guide for best practices: 

Twin One: Represents your physical self, creative, chatty, and expressive as ever, getting closer to the people who nurture you and your growth, adapting to the times by making the best of what you have while taking it one day at a time. 

Twin Two: Represents the time and space spent fostering a deeper connection with yourself, re-examining your experiences to understand their position in your evolution, holding yourself accountable for self-disengagements while working on expressing yourself from your core and not your ego.

Again, these are best practices. Will it be difficult to manage the hypothetical moon twins that are already swirling around your life? Probably...but not if we make self-awareness a priority. This is something to highlight as the following planets are playing a major role in cosmic activity right now. Here's what's going on and how we can use them as a tool so we aren't made into a fool (#BARS): 

Gemini's ruling planet Mercury makes a conjunction to Venus Retrograde, also in Gemini. As you may recall from previous emails, Venus Rx is here to guide us back to ourselves so we can re-examine our connections, finally let go of lingering disconnections, and renew our mental, physical, and spiritual bonds with ourselves. Astrologer Chani Nicholas describes it best, calling Mercury a megaphone to Venus' intimate thoughts. Don't get caught actin' a damn fool like Lana Del Rey did this week, coupling your insecurities with judgment and putting it on display for the whole Universe. 

Instead, pay attention to what surfaces right now. You're not wrong in the way you feel, but you don't need to share everything you're processing just yet. Don't cheat yourself out of a deep, productive internal conversation.

Saturn, who is also retrograde, is also very active right now. In my last email, I told you that Saturn reminds us of the importance of returning to ourselves for optimal alignment and stability. This is good news! We can count on tapping into Saturn's energy to help us continue processing and progressing, but in less of an emotional way (Venus) and in more practical ways.

All in all, there isn't anything to roll your eyes at or disengage with. On the contrary, cosmic currents are moving us is to lock in and take notice of the opportunities the Universe has gifted us for true, deep healing. 

Uncomfortable with what's going on in your life right now? That's the point. To be so uncomfortable that you get up and act on manifesting a life that feels like everything you've ever wanted. There's nothing wrong with being in the clouds with Gemini-esque daydreams about a brighter future, but know that if you can dream it, you can do it. 

With that very corny line, I'm out. Make sure to check out the journal prompts and New Moon intentions I created for this very powerful time. Don't let it go to waste. 𓁿 MS.

1. What feelings and narratives are coming to the surface? Where do they come from? 
    
2. What do I feel the urge to speak about publicly? Have I processed it fully? Am I processing from my heart and soul or from my ego?
    
3. What comes up as I re-examine my connection to my mind, body, and spirit?

The New Moon in Gemini goes exact on:

Wednesday, May 22

1:38 PM EST | 10:38 PM PST

If you're in another time zone, click here for your location.

If you want to set intentions with a New Moon Ritual, you have until Monday, May 25 at 1:38 PM EST | 10:38 PM PST to use the most potent moon energy.

• "As the New Moon falls in Gemini, the sign of the twins, we may feel pulled in two directions. We may feel our heart wanting to go one way, and our mind wanting to go the other. Or, we may simply feel a sense of confusion, a sense of loss or even hopelessness. The dark night of the New Moon can seem endless, but the light will always return." 
  
  "The Gemini New Moon may make us feel that we have been buried in the darkness, but that only means we are on a journey of finding our way to a new light." –  Forever Conscious
   
• "With Mercury and Gemini, there is a tendency to be scattered, since everything looks and sound so interesting. Since Gemini is a mutable air sign, it generates wind and movement. Gemini encourages us to take short trips or deep breaths. The trick is to stay centered. So don't forget to breathe!" – Wisdom of Astrology
   
• "There is SO MUCH GEMINI in the new moon chart. Not just the Sun and Moon but also Mercury (the ruler of the new moon in his own sign), Venus who is retrograde and the asteroid Goddess vesta. So much focus in Gemini can make the mind very active and life super busy! It can also exacerbate tendencies to jump all over the place, have nervous tension or anxiety and be up in the head disconnected from the body and our emotions." – Divine Harmony

• "Think of this as an expression moon and a good time to reflect on what you have not been able to express, what you wish you had expressed and what you wish to express. If old issues surface around your relationship with your expression, take this opportunity to move them on out." 
  
  "Work with air and your breath by breathing in and opening your lungs to inspiration and breathing out a new expression of yourself. You can also breathe in courage and power and breathe out any doubt, shame or inhibition around your personal creative expression." – The Power Path
   
• "At the time of the New Moon, the Sun and Moon are in harmonious trine aspect to Saturn, which should help us feel more stable emotionally. And, with Saturn in socially-conscious Aquarius, this aspect is very forward-looking, supporting the creation of new, more progressive forms." 
  
  "And, remember that Venus is currently retrograde. This means that throughout our new lunar cycle, we will likely be revisiting relationship issues from the past, especially those that involve communication and truth-telling. We will also be expending mental energy reviewing our use of resources, both monetary and environmental." – NorthPoint Journal
   
• "At the upcoming Gemini New Moon, we’re all invited to engage with higher wisdom. Yet we’re also cautioned to avoid making false or dangerous missteps. The trick is to distinguish between the two, in a time when many feel trapped and things are crumbling around us." 
  
  "Brilliant, creative ideas – perhaps rooted in the past – will be swirling about. Stay grounded so you can become a lightning rod for them." – Moon Circles
  
   

• I flow with the energy of recalibration being surged through the Universe right now.
   
• I am aligned with a life of abundance and compassion. 
   
• I transmute the pain attached to my experiences and connect their placement in my life with my evolution. 
   
• I give my mind, body, and soul grace through my journey. 
   
• I transform the aspects of my mental, physical, and spiritual self that keep me latched onto fear, insecurity, and disconnection. I am connected to the Universe, therefore I already have the guidance I need to excel on my path.
   
• I trust the inner workings of the Universe. I question nothing because I am infinitely blessed with opportunities beyond my human dreams.

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