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Planting Seeds of Possibility

In astrology, new moons represent new beginnings, fresh starts, and the initiation of a new cycle. It's a time to make new plans, plant seeds for the future, and embrace fresh possibilities. New moons occur when the sun and moon meet in the same zodiac sign, causing the moon to be hidden from our perspective on Earth.

This New Moon occurs in Gemini's communicative and curious sign, at 16 degrees, at 12.37 PM UTC on 6 June 2024. Gemini teaches us about the Intellectual Sphere and Communication, we enjoy a beginner’s mind seeing the world with playful curiosity, learning, dissecting, and exploring new ideas. So, under this New Moon, we might feel particularly drawn to intellectual pursuits, maybe expanding our knowledge or understanding, communication, and social interactions.

Gemini New Moon: A 6-Month or 2-Week Cycle?

The Gemini new moon's influence can be viewed in two ways:

* Short-Term (2 Weeks): Considering the moon cycle itself, the seeds you plant during this new moon will likely see some initial growth and momentum within the next two weeks, culminating at the Full Moon in Capricorn (22 June 2024).

* Long-Term (6 Months): Gemini's energy resonates strongly with communication, learning, and exploration. The next full moon in Gemini, which occurs in six months (15 December 2024), might be a more significant marker for the fruition of your longer term plans set under this new moon. This full moon could represent a time of seeing the bigger picture, receiving feedback on your communication efforts, or even initiating collaborations related to your initial intentions.

Understanding Gemini's Duality

Gemini, which is often symbolised by the twins, is a Mutable, Air and Masculine, or Yang sign.

Mutable signs fall at the end of each season (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) and are known for their adaptability and flexibility. They represent the ability to transition and bridge the gap between different energies. They have a great ability to go with the flow and can easily pivot. However, this can mean they may struggle with completing the multiple tasks they are juggling or committing to for the long term.

Air signs are often admired as intellectual, communicative, and social. They are drawn to ideas, learning, and exchange of information. The challenge is to bring those ideas and thought forms out of the cloud and into practical, grounded form.

Gemini embodies the ability to adapt, communicate, and explore different ideas and perspectives. It's a sign that thrives on duality and seeing various sides of an issue. Gemini may often be found with multiple irons in the fire.

Gemini is ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication, curiosity, and mental agility. Mercury may be known as the Messenger of the Gods and Hermes. Mercury will be moving through the sign of Gemini at the time of the New Moon which adds some power to the ability to achieve its significations. This is because Mercury is in its home sign, or domicile, so doesn’t have to defer to a ruling planet as it would if it were placed in another sign.

This influence during this new moon emphasises themes such as Clear Communication, Learning and Exploration, and Seeking out new knowledge and perspectives. Social Connection, Building relationships and fostering connections Mental Dexterity, Thinking critically, solving problems, and adapting to new ideas.

Mercury is known as a planet of duality, without gender, Mercury travels further than any other planet, even the Moon. Mercury has access between worlds and this is why it is sometimes known as the Messenger or a Psychopomp.

The Second Decan of Gemini

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