The Journal
Current Energies
Here we talk about New Moons, Full Moons, eclipses, retrogrades and other shifts in planetary energies that influence each of us.
New Moon in Gemini 5*26*25
This year has had a lot of transitional astrology. The outer planets are all in the process of shifting into new signs. Pluto started it off late last year with its entrance into Aquarius; Neptune moved into Aries in late March and Saturn just joined Neptune there. In June, Jupiter will move into Cancer and in July, Uranus will head into Gemini. The energies of change are intense.
This New Moon in Gemini feels like a much needed breather from all the intensity. Gemini is the mutable air sign. Like all air signs, it operates in the world of ideas. For Gemini, information is currency. It is the way to make connections with others, and Gemini energy values connection and socialization.
Full Moon in Gemini 12*15*24
The last Full Moon of 2024 happens right before dawn on Sunday morning when the Moon at 24 degrees of Gemini will be opposite the Sun at 24 degrees of Sagittarius. Full Moons are times of culmination. We are shown something that was previously not available to our awareness. Things come to light. From that place of new awareness, we are better able to see the bigger picture surrounding the area of life being highlighted by the signs and planets involved in the Full Moon.
The Sagittarius - Gemini axis deals with beliefs, growth, communication, and connection. This energy opens the door to conversations that explore different perspectives. Neptune at 27 degrees of Pisces is forming a T-square with the Sun and Moon. T-squares are challenging and bring frustration from competing goals. The Sun is the material, the Moon deals with the emotional, and Neptune in Pisces adds the spiritual aspect of our common humanity. The T-square is showing these three aspects are not meshing well right now because they are competing. Consider what would be different if these aspects collaborated to build connection within yourself and with others. The key is to…