New Moon at 6 degrees of Gemini on May 26, 2025

After the heaviness and possible blindsiding experiences from the Scorpio Full Moon, this New Moon has the potential for some more lighthearted energy. Remember a New Moon is when the Sun and Moon come together to herald some new beginning. Gemini is the mutable air sign ruled by Mercury. And, guess who is nearby and a part of this New Moon energy? Mercury! So, engage in whatever New Moon ritual feels right for you and set some intentions with some light hearted joy. You may feel a surge of enthusiasm to learn, to socialize, to commune with others, or feel a bit more playful.

Mercury is in its rulership in Gemini, so there's some extra dignity here. However, we also know Mercury is a trickster. They're the magician. In this lunation, Mercury is in a special relationship with the Sun. When any planet closes in on the Sun, it's in a process called combustion. Combustion suggests the planet is weakened, or the effect it has is diminished. It's like the planet is being put into a kiln and being fired. So, there's a paradox here. But then again, this year is such a pivotal year, it isn't a surprise that what you see/hear/read isn't what you get. Engage with any information with curisoity. Be open to several interpretations. Handle any insight with a light touch.

The Sun, Moon, and Mercury also just met up with Uranus before this lunation, so we may have been experiencing startling revelations or "aha" moments. Uranus is the higher octave of Mercury. Just like we need a "step down" process with electrical wires coming from the street into our house, and into our house and through our outlets, we may need some buffering with some of the intel coming our way.

Saturn in Aries is in sextile to Mercury in Gemini, so we may have a mentor, partner, boss, or structure that helps us create some boundaries or rules that can guide us during this time. A sextile reminds us to meet the energy half way. So, we don't have to feel overwhelmed, just choose one small step forwards.

Pluto in Aquarius is offering a trine to this New Moon, so any transformative or innovative process could feel more comfortable. A trine is an easeful energy. Give your intellect a chance to dive deeply into what it's exploring. Say you've been thinking about taking a class, but it's a bit intimidating, this is the energy to harness and sign up.

Gemini always reminds me to bring a sense of good-natured energy to whatever I'm doing. After the fixed quality of the last lunation, it's time to shift and adapt. Welcome the lively, high-spirited, and joyful energy of Gemini. Embrace the beginner mind of starting something new.