On May 22nd at 1:39pm EDT<\/strong>, the Moon aligns with the Sun in 2 degrees of Gemini<\/strong><\/em>; this marks not only the beginning of a new Moon cycle, but also the beginning of Eclipse season<\/em>, which lasts until July 20th<\/strong>. I also recommend you watch my New Moon video on the subject, here<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n

Eclipses<\/em> are times of uncertainty, Uranian in nature, so anything could happen between now and July 20th.<\/strong>\u00a0It is important to remember that Eclipses open a door to the next level of our Soul’s evolution.<\/p>\n

As best as you can, stay both grounded and flexible \u2014 and don’t jump the gun for the next 8.5 weeks<\/strong> — if you feel compelled to do something, do your best to simply observe the urge. The exception would be something that just happens organically, but if you are ambivalent about a possible action, better hold off until Eclipse Season ends on July 20th.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eclipses bring major endings and beginnings. As best you can, trust that whatever is leaving is making space for something better — the more willing we are to change, the easier it will be.<\/p>\n

That said, projects and interactions that got underway prior to Eclipse season (i.e. before May 22nd<\/strong>) are another matter — don\u2019t stop your life just because it is Eclipse season \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

I will also talk about the upcoming three Eclipses in more detail in my next Forecasting Forum<\/strong>. If you want to know how these powerful Lunations are going to impact you personally, feel free to join us — we will apply what’s coming up to our own birth charts. The Forum is\u00a0on May 31st at 11:30am EDT<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0for more info,\u00a0click here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

One major thing to note in this New Moon chart, is that we now have\u00a04 planets in Retrograde motion<\/em> — and three of them<\/em> are still stationing<\/em> and therefore exalted<\/em>. Something is “in our face” in regards to the energies of Saturn, Jupiter <\/em>and Venus<\/em> — something is demanding our attention and awareness. I will talk more about all of this below, but first let’s look at the\u00a0Gemini<\/strong>\u00a0influence of this New Moon:<\/p>\n

With the\u00a0New Moon in\u00a0Gemini<\/strong>\u00a0for the<\/strong> next four weeks<\/strong>,\u00a0we are asked to connect with others and share our little hearts out, because\u00a0Gemini<\/strong>\u00a0is the archetype of curiosity, communication in all its forms, and mental connections — it represents the development of language and intelligence, as well as our ability to adapt and relate to our immediate environment.<\/p>\n

This is a “busy” energy focused on…<\/p>\n

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This is a “busy” energy focused on collecting information. We are invited to look at our mental programming and conditioned mind, to see what needs to go, and what new thought structures we might want to engage with.<\/p>\n

Gemini<\/strong>\u00a0is asking us to stay in motion, to think about all that we’ll need to know in order to move forward, and to connect and share ourselves with others. Here are some\u00a0questions you can\u00a0ask yourself\u00a0for this New Moon<\/strong>: What motivates me to learn? When I talk to myself about sharing or processing information, what do I typically say? What do I say to myself about being connected to others? About my intellectual capacities?<\/p>\n

The spiritual goal of\u00a0Gemini<\/strong>\u00a0is the development of perception, thought, and communication; we are therefore invited to become aware of all the new connections created in the brain with each new thought or memory — and the more we think a particular thought, the deeper those pathways become.<\/p>\n

So,\u00a0ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0What mental paths do I keep heading down, even though I know I don’t need to go there anymore? What might curiosity do for me when listening to myself? How about when I connect with others?<\/p>\n

Let’s take a brief look at the three Retrograde planets<\/em> that are also still stationing\/exalted<\/em> in the sky:<\/p>\n

Saturn<\/strong> represents our earthly structures and long-term commitments. It also shows us what works in our current physical reality (and what doesn’t) and where we need to have better boundaries and be realistic about our limitations. Taking those one at a time,\u00a0ask yourself:<\/strong> What is demanding my attention regarding them?<\/p>\n

Saturn’s Retrograde phase<\/strong> invites us to take a closer look at our current long-term commitments and limitations, and start restructuring anything that has gone out of alignment with who we are in our current reality.\u00a0 For a more detailed description of Saturn’s Retrograde phase, please read my Weekly Forecast for May 11th<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jupiter<\/strong> represents our belief systems and expectations of life (usually based on our cultural conditioning). It shows us where we want to grow, where we need to expand our mind and explore beyond what we already know, connecting thereby to a higher sense of wisdom — a wisdom gained from our direct experience with life, rather than our conditioning. Ask yourself:<\/strong> What is demanding my attention regarding this growth?<\/p>\n

Jupiter’s Retrograde phase<\/strong> invites us to tap into our belief systems and realign what is out of sync. It’s an invitation to look for where we still need to grow on an individual level, and where we have outgrown our current social structures. For more info on this — and if you are already a Member of my online community — feel free to read my Weekly Forecast for May 14th.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

If you don’t yet have access to all of my Weekly Forecasts, you may want to join my online community. Feel free to check out all the various levels of Membership on my website, here. <\/strong><\/a>Please keep in mind that there are still some amazing discounts available for my Memberships.<\/p>\n

Venus<\/strong> represents our values — including how we value ourselves, the physical realm (money & possessions), and others. Again taking those areas one at a time,\u00a0ask yourself<\/strong>: What is demanding my attention regarding those things, at this time?<\/p>\n

As best as you can, simply observe — this is not about taking any actions or changing anything, but about becoming more aware of how we are connected to this energy.<\/p>\n

Venus Retrograde<\/strong>\u00a0asks us to bring our lives into greater balance, and reevaluate our finances, relationships, and quality of life.<\/p>\n

If would like to learn how Venus’s 6-week Retrograde phase<\/em> in Gemini<\/strong> and\u00a0the 20-month Transit of the Moon Nodes in\u00a0Gemini\/Sagittarius<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0will impact you personally,\u00a0feel free to get the mp4-video presentation about “Moon Nodes in Gemini\/Sagittarius until 2022\/Venus Retrograde May-June 2020<\/em>” — and see how it all might relate to your own Birth Chart…<\/p>\n

To purchase this webinar, click here. <\/strong><\/a>Before you invest in the whole 97min. webinar, check out this free 23-min excerpt here<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n

Star Members:<\/strong> check your email for the link to the mp4-video recording and enjoy watching it! I sent it out on May 3rd late evening \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

Now let’s look at some of the aspects of this New Moon chart: <\/em>The New Moon trines Saturn in Aquarius<\/strong> and squares Mars in Pisces<\/strong><\/em>. Let’s unpack that….<\/p>\n

The Trine to Saturn<\/em>\u00a0invites us to bring a new level of authenticity and practicality to our collective vision for the future, and to make realistic choices when connecting with others (online or in person) — we face life on life’s terms and feel up to its challenges.<\/p>\n

Ask yourself:<\/strong> Where am I ready to focus my ideas for the future in a mature way? How could I contribute to my various communities (online and off) in a realistic way? What might I want to share so that others benefit in a concrete way?<\/p>\n

The Square to Mars<\/em>\u00a0asks us to make adjustments and find creative solutions. Our energy levels could run high if we get plenty of rest — as best as you can, take care of your body, and pay particular attention to its energy levels — it would be best to take breaks whenever your energy starts to dip.<\/p>\n

Ask yourself:<\/strong> Could I trust my own energy-body and listen to its subtle messages? Could I allow actions to come through me, allowing my intuition to guide me? Could I give myself a break, when I start to feel restless, anxious, or impatient? How might taking a deep breath support my body and mind as restlessness shows up?<\/p>\n

Mercury <\/em>(the ruler of\u00a0Gemini)\u00a0is in its own sign\u00a0<\/em>at the time of the New Moon — and is therefore exalted<\/em> too. It aligns with Retrograde Venus, and they are both within 10 degrees of the North Node Gemini<\/strong><\/em>;\u00a0as you can imagine, social interactions are especially important to us — and here, we are invited to remain curious, and focus on listening as well as sharing.<\/p>\n

Too often, our habitual auto-pilot thinking gives every thought meaning, embellishes it with stories, and then files the tales in certain categories: good, bad, horrible, shameful, exciting, etc.<\/p>\n

Mercury is symbolized as the messenger of the heavens, and as such remains neutral, delivering information without agenda. You may recall the saying, “don’t shoot the messenger!” — this is a good prompt, that reminds us to process information, share it, and most of all, keep an open mind.<\/p>\n

Bear in mind that when thoughts move through consciousness, they are neither good or bad, but are simply information, coming either from our conditioning or other outside sources.<\/p>\n

Ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0If that were true, what might I choose to do with the information that comes into consciousness when a thought passes through?\u00a0Could I notice my desire to comment on, judge, or categorize my own thoughts? What might be possible if I kept my mind 5% more open? Even when it’s something I’ve heard a million times?<\/p>\n

I recommend you also take a look at my video, “Venus in Gemini aligns with the North Node<\/em>” from the “Additional Support” video series; click here<\/strong> to take a look.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Mercury-Venus alignment in Gemini<\/strong> also makes a Square to Neptune in Pisces<\/strong><\/em>. This asks us to tune in and listen to the heart. We can be highly creative and inspired under this influence, but also overly sensitive, touchy, or impractical.<\/p>\n

It can be hard to follow routines, or to concentrate on monotonous tasks (like work tasks or studies that involve attention to detail or strict procedures); as best as you can, be compassionate with yourself and others during this time.<\/p>\n

Ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0Where does the desire for knowing what’s next drown out the intuitive voice that knows and understands the power and love the present moment provides?<\/p>\n

Notice when your busy mind distracts you from the present moment. Ask:<\/strong> How might a moment of silence bring me back to what’s here now? Might it allow me to drop back into my heart?<\/p>\n

These Squares trace back to the last Venus\/Neptune conjunction<\/em> on Jan. 27th<\/strong>, and the Mercury\/Neptune conjunction<\/em> on April 3rd;<\/strong> think back to those dates and ask yourself<\/strong>: What did I open my heart more fully to at that time? Where did my imagination guide me? Was there a creative or spiritual encounter?<\/p>\n

Gemini<\/strong> is also associated with internal information — our nervous system is in constant communication with all of our cells and organs — the mind-body connection is possible because of this constant communication. Deep, slow breathing works wonders on this system; there are many breathing techniques out there — one of the simplest and best is the “square breath” — you breathe in for a four-count, hold for four, breathe out for four, wait for four, then begin again.<\/p>\n

Ask yourself:<\/strong> Might a calming breath support a healthy communication with my body? How might I use this simple breathing technique for my advantage? What if it could help me stabilize my nervous system and calm my fears and anxieties?<\/p>\n

To sum it all up for this New Moon:<\/strong>\u00a0We are seeking balance on many levels, internally and externally; as best as you can, remain curious, open-minded and adaptable for the next 28 days. Trust yourself, your heart knows the way… allow the mind to become a neutral observer, as much as possible.<\/p>\n

Ask yourself:<\/strong>\u00a0Am I just my mind, or am I more than my mind? If I’m more than just my mind, what is beyond the mind? What might I discover if I stay open to being inspired by life, rather than focusing on all the “bad” news and denser vibrational thoughts that come through?<\/p>\n

Might a 10-minute meditation, mantra, or prayer practice help make me more aware of my relationship to my thoughts and what arises in consciousness on an ongoing basis?<\/p>\n

How might laughter, singing, or humming support my body-mind-heart connection? What about yoga, acupuncture, or cranio-sacral therapy? What role could those play in having a healthy body-mind relationship?<\/p>\n

Again, feel free to also watch my video on the subject, here<\/strong><\/a>
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\nDo you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in\u00a00-4 degrees\u00a0of\u00a0Gemini, Sagittarius, Virgo<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Pisces<\/strong>?\u00a0\u00a0If so, you may feel the effects of this New Moon more strongly; this is also true for those of us who have our\u00a0Ascendant\u00a0or Sun-sign in\u00a0Leo\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Cancer<\/strong>\u00a0(the Sun rules Leo, the Moon rules Cancer)<\/em><\/p>\n

The New Moon is also the best time to set some powerful intentions<\/em> for this month’s Moon cycle; this is best done soon after the New Moon becomes exact, and definitely\u00a0not\u00a0during a\u00a0Moon void of course\u00a0phase.<\/p>\n

So, this month<\/strong>, any time\u00a0between 1:39pm<\/strong>, on May 22nd<\/strong> and 7:09am, on May 24th<\/strong> would be best — please note that all times are given in the Eastern Daylight Timezone — the timezone New York City occupies.<\/p>\n

For more info on setting New Moon Intentions click here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

If you live in a timezone other than EDT<\/strong> (US East Coast-time), I recommend you join my Facebook Fan-page<\/a> or<\/em> follow me on twitter<\/a>, as I post reminders on May 22nd, May 23rd, and May 24th to let you know when it is time to set your intentions \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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