Gemini Triplettes
I never thought I would be SO happy to see the Gemini season. Usually, it's too stimulating for my liking but after a month of Taurus, personal values & bullheadedness being the theme for the past month, it's certainly a refresher to enter flirty, quick & silly Gemini. The Sun entered the sign of the twins Sunday night and Mercury lead the way out of earthy territory on Saturday. Gemini is an airy sign, a lot more lighthearted than Taurus which means that conversations should lighten. And since The twins' ruler is Mercury, words will be less murky, however backwards they might exit your mouth. Gemini's almost always in a hurry...to get to the next thing and to gather as much information as possible so he can be the first one "in the know" and show it off by dispensing that information.
Mercury, The Sun and then comes the NEW MOON in Gemini! It's a lot of information being transmitted through this "No" moon. The new moon is dark and cannot be seen but it's a good time for planting seeds, especially in regards to seeing (seeding)things in a new way. Thinking should be WAY outside of the box during this new moon because Mercury and Uranus cause a buzz that has a lot of mental energy which could burn itself out quickly. Mercury's been in the spotlight for a while now -- making hits all last week, so any new ideas or suggestions that came along are infused with a new brilliance; the metaphorical light bulb that points the way out of old viewpoints. The New moon isn't exact until Friday night but the influence of "mind over matter" has a three day window extending from Thursday to Sunday. Chuck the useless data out the window and realize that HOW you think really does shape your reality. And be sure to get your phone and car maintenance accomplished early in the week.
On Monday, Neptune goes retrograde for several months. Neptune, the destroyer and redeemer rules Pisces. While this outer planet is retrograde, the redemption happens on the inside and this turning point could make for a fuzzy day. If you have a moment or two...or three...to daydream, take the opportunity. Morning is a good time for solid conversations while Mercury talks solidly with Saturn, but Neptune stationing conflicts with Saturn's need for structure on such a foggy day. Luckily Mercury can mediate and hopefully keep us from making any detrimental mistakes in detail-oriented tasks.
An Aries moon Mon-Wed gives us firey fuel, but Hasty words and impulsive behavior are risky on Tuesday as Venus and MArs square each other. This is an awkward stance since Venus, a relatively passive planet is wearing the garb of the Warrior while Mars, an aggressive planet is in passive Cancer. Use this time to make changes in your personal relationships at home or at the office or both. This is a workable combo, but flexibility is key.
As Venus is finishing up her sojourn in Aries, she links up with Pluto under a Taurus moon for a power lunch on Thursday. Pluto is power and Venus makes it easier to launch new ideas, especially with the back light of the triplettes (Sun, Mercury, New Moon) in Gemini. Pluto is power and Venus+Pluto=Money. So plant those seeds and grow yourself a magical beanstalk! It may just lead you straight to God, whatever you consider that to be.
Saturday offers the tools needed to put to use the new inspirations from the night before. The Sun sextiles Saturn which means we can focus and get things in order, size things up and get to work on whatever your new idea is becoming. Sunday night looks to be extremely creative while Mercury (what a stage-hog!) has a lengthy conversation with artsy Neptune about how to take our creative selves to the next level.
Now let me tell you a little story about Gemini. Gemini often gets a bad "wrap". Some folks would concur that they are heartbreakers, saying one thing and doing another. Yes, there is a lack of follow-through, but what we all must realize is that Gemini collects the pieces...always searching for information and for his "other" half. In the myth, Castor and Pollux are brothers. One is mortal, the other divine, in a quarrel with another set of twins, CAstor is killed. Pollux, sick with grief, begs Zeus to bring them together again. Zeus doesn't compromise easily, but he decides to allow the twins to take turns being in the upper and lower worlds (Heaven and Earth, respectively) meeting once a day to share what they've learned. But they never again are allowed to live in the same place at the same time - which is WHY - Geminis often seem 'two-faced', but really -- they are looking for their other half and this contributes to their getting bored easily. This week it's as if the twins have morphed into Triplettes and like the divine trinity, this can help our brains fully digest all the interesting information we're getting. GOOD LUCK! Watch for the magician to show up with your personal message, because Gemini moves fast and Mercury the MEssenger is also Mercury the trickster. If you're not paying attention to what - at other times - would seem like coincidence, you could miss your four leaf clover or simply miss the punch line of a very good joke -- which could leave you on a mission - just trying to de-code the punchline of the joke which is meant to be more of a riddle, assisting you in sharing what you are learning. We should all try something new this week and ask yourself (your inner twin) at the end of each day, what new things did you learn today?