On 5 May 2020, the north (Rahu) & south (Ketu) nodes moved into the signs of Gemini & Sagittarius respectively, where they will be staying until 18 January 2022. A first lunar eclipse in Sagittarius on 5 June triggered turbulent societal events around beliefs, ideals and justice, the most notable one being the anti-racism protests in the US. With the nodes in the mutable Gemini-Sagittarius axis, we embark on a new collective chapter around the themes of truth, information, education, learning, thinking, travelling, beliefs, ideologies, law and communication.
Eclipse season is upon us once again, with a partial lunar eclipse happening at 08°38´ of Gemini. Lunar eclipses occur when the Earth gets between the Sun & the Moon, temporarily blocking the Sun’s rays from reaching the full Moon. Full Moons are highly emotional times, but lunar eclipses bring about a more grounding Earth energy. Nevertheless, a lunar eclipse is a full Moon “on steroids”, so its effects are often manifested abruptly on the physical plane. It is a time of closure, great climaxes and obvious conclusions. On a personal level, the house at 8° Gemini in your natal chart shows in which area of life a chapter is now closing.
The lunar eclipse in Gemini highlights and brings closure to communication needs, especially around emotions. An argument might be resolved or we are finally able to express something that we long could not put into words. Gemini rules siblings, so conflicts between siblings may be coming to a head or siblings may be renewing or strengthening their bonds.
The full Moon in Gemini teaches us the power of words and invites us to revalue the dialogue that we use, not only when interacting with others, but also with ourselves. The same applies to our thinking patterns, as the grounding energies of the Earth remind us that we have the power to manifest anything we set our mind to. To do this, we must remain flexible to changing circumstances.
The lunar eclipse in Gemini shines a light on polarities and extremes. Discord and conflict are not the way to progress as a society. Only the integration and reconciliation of opposites can put an end to division. The North Node in Gemini urges us stay open to new ideas, to analyse both sides, to accept diverse opinions and to realise that our differences are what make us unique.
Mercury, ruler of Gemini, is currently in Scorpio, trine Pluto, Saturn & Jupiter in Capricorn. This aspect is favourable for deep analysis and sharp mental activities, especially around “earthy” matters, such as property, career, money and manifestation.
Venus in Scorpio opposite Uranus in Taurus. Venus, ruler of Taurus, looks at her kingdom from the opposite shore. Her father Uranus is there, shaking things to the core, creating mayhem, rooting for change, courting and impregnating Gaia like in the good old days, before the Gods separated the Sky from the Earth.
Our values, wealth and idea of intimacy are shaken: Where do we draw the line between how much we give and receive? Are the things we want what we actually need? Venus in Scorpio yearns for alchemical bonds, divine merging, beauty in the darkness and energy work. We hear the call of the wild urging us to venture into unknown territory, but it is too dark to see and too dangerous to take the first step.
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