We have a new moon in Gemini on May 22 at 10:39 am PST. Please note: this energy synopsis includes but is also reflective outside of COVID.
A mutable air sign ruled by Mercury - Gemini can be a little trickster. This inquisitive social butterfly of a sign is into fun, light, transient topics and ideas. A very intelligent period but on a bad day, traits can include flightiness, gossip and indecisiveness. It flows and picks up the pace.
You will start to feel the shift and take a small breath of relief as we move out of hard, earthy, stubborn Taurean energy. The sun is already in Gemini which is refreshing because when it was in Taurus it was also on the Scorpio axis - so you know the past month or so has been hella intense and dramatic particularly in the area of transformation.
Presently I am very safe, blessed, privileged and supported in my health, wealth, home & sense of well being. This is not to say I have not been affected or had my own crisis moments during this pandemic. The virus is simply where the global collective consciousness focus has manifested this year -and rightfully so. Mainly any time an event happens on the world stage, it also shows up for us individually in our birth chart and affects our mundane human existence in one way or another.
How have you all been doing really?
It's been a markedly different year. ~This is not in reference to the direct health impact and devastation COVID has had on many lives and lives lost across the globe.~ Kids have been home from school. Technology is on the rise for every person of every age. Children and adults alike are getting addicted to social apps and having anxiety issues keeping up with friends and the world all while being home. Parents, caretakers and workers have had to adjust schedules, tempers and budgets. Everyone has been put out of their comfort zones! Jobs have been lost, housing woes and monetary issues have risen, and partnerships of all kinds have been crumbling or realigning while we watch systems fail.
Some folks are not affected personally, others are detrimentally.
It's a lot to grasp and absorb no matter the status or circumstance. The thing is this happens everyday - it's just now everyone is witnessing it and we're finally getting to shine a light on the changes we all need to make. There are so many systemic issues we have in our world but I'm only here to talk about joie de vivre and the cosmos today. Oh and what the new moon energy means.
From a planetary perspective, with the sun already in Gemini and the new moon now in Gemini plus a Venus Retrograde period (May 13 - June 25th) and a square to Neptune aka rose colored glasses thinking ~ things will still feel a bit wonky even if the bulk of the pressure from the past few months is off. This phase is intended to have us review and assess our wants and values. Explore them intellectually and keep your options open. No need to rush into anything at this time.
Keywords of this next month phase include:
- Duality
- Surprises
- Miscommunication
- Transformation & letting your walls down
- Fluidity
- Understanding
- Softening into accountability
- Impulsive & flighty
- Restlessness - increased need for social connection
- Reinvention
How has this unique time period affected communication, staying connected and our networks?
If your alignment has been off, know that it is ok --- this new flow of energy will allow us to take it all in stride. We can always integrate or work towards what we want collectively and individually. Sometimes those around us do need space and this shouldn't be viewed as negative or a personal attack. We must respect everyone's soul & their soul's -growth trajectory. Everyone processes change differently. The introverted could be stepping through and the extroverted going inward. Trust the process.
While we've been in a surreal time - we are always still connected soulfully, not just socially. I've always viewed social media as sort of a dystopian altered reality state that can serve the pseudo narcissist in all of us to put on our "best" face to the outside world - even if it is to people we know. This can be on fun social apps or professional sites too. A lot gets stale and is the same. Projection can be real or feigned but it still exists. It's not all bad and a lot is authentic -- I am not a pessimist per se, but I can be snarky in my light heartedness. I still partake in some of it too though, because I do value and care about the people in my life. We all need to give ourselves breaks though from over zooming, over thinking, over sharing, and truly settle into relaxing more. True connection will always exist in person followed by the adjacent layers of technology. Innovation is still happening though and new groups and connections are forming. It still remains to be seen how all companies will adapt to the landscape since some large corporations have already permitted a permanent work from home option.
Let it go. Be mindful. Remember life on earth is always happening.
Sometimes when challenging circumstances occur - IE global pandemic, transitions, unemployment, launching new endeavors, emotionally supporting everyone but yourself, we have a tendency to regress, avoid reality and responsibility. Unresolved trauma can re-emerge at the crossroad periods of our lives. We have been questioning a lot collectively. Personally I have been poring through large chunks of time unraveling even bigger cyclical patterns. Cycles of time in increments of 3, 8, 14, 19 -- in not one but a few areas of life. All the self imposed scavenging can feel overwhelming. However we all have responsibilities to heal our wounds so we're not projecting and not triggered by a perception of what may or may not be there or on the horizon. That is the key to moving forward clearly.
My first breaking point was the realization I was treating my ~sanctuary as a rest stop, not a home so being inside for weeks at a time not outside daily walking or adventuring threw me in a tailspin. I know I am not alone and not everyone has space or adequate weather, air, comfortability or the means to be outside or go outside everyday. I love solitude as equally as being with those I love but I am also very active and need to be physical so my brain doesn't self implode. I have moments of stillness but I also need frequent mental and physical stimulation. I'm always spinning up new stories and ideas in my head and I love innovating. I only wish my body could move as fast as my brain sometimes but we're aligning and are grounding.
For example - I can be very buttoned up, rigid and diligent and appear very detached as I'm a planner, very methodical and can be stern when I'm working. I'm not always spontaneous. I own my flaws but try to cover up some of my bad habits too. Outside of work I am completely different and my head is often in the clouds. I can be aloof - lost in thought for days unaware, sometimes forgetting to eat if I don't have a client, a call or a meeting. Taking care of myself does not come 100% easily for me even though that is all that I preach. I have to work at it. I am used to being part of a bigger collective system with structure that I can flow into. At times it is easier for me to take care of others and put them first ignoring my own wants, needs and desires. Sounds silly right? I've had to examine both sides of the coin to reconnect with myself and it's time to make some changes!
~ My new moon goal is to flow into this next best version of myself & my needs as soon as I possibly can without rushing my own natural rhythm ~
While life is a little different than we know it and we are approaching Memorial Day and we're heading into summer -- I HAVE NO IDEA how that happened!, let's collectively take a moment to be thankful for all that we have for we know how truly lucky we are and know that what is always meant for us will never pass us in any area of our lives, no matter how wild the ride can feel at times.
Remember even if someone is happy and experiencing new things or experimenting with a variety of ideas, it can still be overwhelming to them if they're not used to new ranges of mental, emotional or spiritual planes or are in major growth periods. Try to not take anything personal at this time y'all. We are all going through this together. We are all mirrors for each other.
We all need to show up, be accountable, be malleable, light hearted and laugh about it. We must also continue to be prudent with COVID while we let our guard down as we start to gather more in public and in private.
Know that from Sept - Nov we may be back on lockdown or into a second hiatus phase. Now that you've established part one-ish of your work / life balance --- know the next few months are still in flux and fluid. Don't assume anything is set in stone or "back to normal". We are breaking into new territory. Be prepared though for another round of stillness and realness after Labor Day - the unofficial close of summer.
Yes we can change everyday and start fresh but the beauty of nature, space and time is that it allows us to pause to enter new chapters or continue chapters with others. Everything in life does happen for a reason, a season or a lifetime. How is everything stacking up for you at the moment? Rest assured we are always in motion and evolving - even if we feel stalled at times. Yes, we all do need to own our silence too from time to time.
Free will and a divine plan are wrapped up in a unique cohesive duality.
It's always ok to talk to someone and vent your frustrations, air your concerns and to question your existence, why you are here and tap into what you were born to do and why.
Reach out if you are interested in a reading and talking further about your life, any kind of transition, including but not limited to breaking, shattering and transforming your life, career, habits or relationships. ~ I also offer a new moon goals tracker that can help you stay on top of your progress at this point of change in your life. ~
Hoping to share more blogs with you soon but won't promise anything just yet. Here's to a new kind of a new summer!
xoxo
TC