New Moon in Gemini
Friday, May 26, 2006
10:25pm PDT
5º degrees 48' minutes


Gemini rules information: its gathering and dispensation. Gemini represents knowledge of the material, relative plane of existence, which is made up of binary information bits; a digital landscape of 0's and 1's. Gemini rules the mind and our thought processes. This is the New Moon for all of us to reclaim our mental space, to set limits on what gets our attention, and to carefully examine how our current diet of information is affecting our lives. As you may have noticed, our world is suffering from a bad case of close-mindedness fueled by fear. Concurrently, we are also suffering from information overload. Our lives have become a roller coaster of good news one day, bad news the next and a constant need to deal with the ensuing manic reactions that follow both extremes.

On this New Moon we can work toward opening the mind to a diverse range of ideas, while maintaining a self, rooted in a calm center. With Sun/Moon/Mercury in Gemini, and Neptune, Pluto, and Chiron moving retrograde, our awareness should be inner-directed and focused on the connection between the transcendent and the intellect. It should become evident that the quality and depth of our thoughts depends largely upon how close their source is to the transcendent. Mercury in Gemini quickens the pace with which we learn, thereby opening us to a wider circle of knowledge. Gemini's symbol is the twins, but they are not identical; they represent the broad spectrum of experience and therefore oppose one another. However, since they arise from the same source, at their core, they are the identical. This essential nature of the interplay of the opposites is symbolized beautifully by the sextile from Uranus (awakening) in Pisces (interconnectivity of all things) to Mercury in Gemini. That which appears different on the surface, is sourced in a fundamental sameness.

Gemini with its love of communication makes this New Moon a good one to work on opening up around areas of our lives that have been mired in conflict and misunderstanding. The Mercury opposition to Pluto in Sagittarius makes this the right time to question and transform old beliefs through dialogue. We can talk about it. We can find the right words. We can be inspired to open up to others without fear of reprisal. We can relax and let our words be a force for healing. Mars in Cancer and Venus in Aries will help by lightening our hearts and bringinging compassion and love to our speech and actions.

Gemini is best symbolized by flexibility, changeability, and adaptation, and this is the New Moon to cultivate these qualities and incorporate them into our daily lives. Fear makes us stiffen up and go rigid. When strong winds and hard rains come, the supple trees bend and sway with the each gust. It is only the hardened, stiff trees that break and fall. When we harden our hearts and minds, plant our feet and become immovable, we set ourselves up for failure. To survive the gusts of hatred and fear, we must open our minds and create useful dialogue.

As you know, all New Moons are a time to initiate new goals, ideas, and desires. Mercury, Gemini's ruler, shows itself in our thoughts, ideas, and our ability to learn. Gemini rules the gathering of knowledge, an inherently open-systems process, that requires us to reach far and wide to get as much data as possible, even opening our minds to perspectives we might normally dismiss. If you are in a researching phase, this is the time to get help and gather as much information as you can about new endeavors. The New Moon in Gemini calls on each of us to open up, talk about it (whatever it is), and open ourselves to feedback.

This is the New Moon to work on your communication skills. Learning how to communicate effectively creates successful relationships: especially with Mercury in Gemini, and Venus/Saturn in Cancer and Mars in Pisces. Open yourself to the perspective of the other. What harm would it do if you chose to see the other side or walked a mile in someone else's shoes? We must all find a way to talk through our disagreements. Walking away in anger never solves anything. Learn to recognize your anger: stop, stay, be quiet, and then speak from a calm rationality and not from the rage.

This is the right New Moon to communicate your wishes, dreams and desires to those who can aid your progress. The truth is, no one does it completely alone and learning to ask for help at the right time is one of life's hardest lessons. Over the next two weeks as the Moon waxes to fullness, try to really hear what those around you have to say about your wishes, and take their advice to heart. Honest and clear communication is a two-way street and the best way to achieve a successful outcome for all.

Of course for those of you who make your living in the communications/publishing field, this is the best time to initiate new projects in film, video, TV, publishing, and writing. Deal with your fear and just get the work out there! One last thing, Gemini rules change.

This is the best night to work on managing your fear of change. Everything changes; it is the nature of Maya, the field of relativity. When we ride the changes and make surfing the waves of change a vehicle for success, we actualize the highest expression of Gemini. This is the New Moon to celebrate the power knowledge holds to broaden our perspective and open our minds!

Blessings! Linda    

hi Linda,
that was an inspiring post!  tell  me are all NEw Moons associated with positive changes?

Well as much as I have heard, the time between a New Moon & a Full Moon is always associated with positive changes & the time between a Full Moon & a New Moon is always associated with negative changes.

i dont know y i always associated new movie with darkness.. but now what u says seems sensible. wud like to know more about this.

Well......I guess it depends on the person you ask and more importantly on the cultural and religious beliefs. To me, waning moon does not signify any negative changes. It is more like ya know getting rid of the clutter and assessing what you have done and get rid of the negative parts of it. Like, nothing that anything done in waning moon will bring disastrous results.

Waxing is a perfect time to start new projects.inspirations
Waning to assess them and get rid of negative energy/influence and work on the positive, make plans etc....

The thing about new moon with darkness is probably another way of thinking about it, some think during waxing your brain and self is turned on the outside world..mudane and materialistic i mean..(which is seen as darkness) and then during waning you take time to look within you and how you influence the world around you (awakening)

But, it of course depends on the person you ask! I use the first more often...I don't like being pessimistic or negative LOL...