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.
Saturn into Aries 2025 * 2028
Very late Saturday night Saturn completes a 29 year cycle around the zodiac and starts a new one as it enters Aries for the first time since 1996. Saturn is the planet of boundaries and limits. Saturn brings a reality check to whatever it is involved with. It is a planet of responsibility, discipline, and structure. Saturn does not deal in fantasy or wishes. Saturn will refine a vision until it becomes a goal then come up with a doable plan to achieve it.
Saturn moving into Aries will initially feel like a restriction on all Aries energy wants to do.
Full Moon in Scorpio 5*12*25
Monday afternoon just before 1pm (ET) the Moon will be full in Scorpio as the Sun at 22 degrees of Taurus opposes the Moon at 22 degrees of Scorpio. Full Moons are often turning points. Something started earlier reaches fruition. Something that has been tickling your awareness suddenly reveals itself completely. Truths come to light. On one level, there is no denying what you are being shown. You can, however, pretend not to see or choose not to act on the new information. That is the essence of your free will. It's a longstanding tenet of astrology that "the stars impel but they do not compel."
The Taurus - Scorpio axis deals with security.