Gemini New Moon: Break Old Patterns
On May 26th, we have a New Moon in the sign of Gemini, bringing fresh energy and the opportunity to plant new seeds for mental and intellectual growth. Unlike a Full Moon, which illuminates and culminates, a New Moon marks the beginning of a new cycle—a time to set intentions and initiate change. Gemini, an air sign ruled by Mercury, is associated with communication, adaptability, and curiosity.
This New Moon occurs at 6 degrees of Gemini, which means it will especially impact those with planets or points near 6 degrees of the Mutable Signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces). If you have key placements at or near these degrees, you may feel the influence of this lunation more strongly, particularly in areas related to communication, learning, and mindset.
In the video below, I delve deeper into the energy of this New Moon, exploring its astrological context and offering insights on how to work with its transformative potential. As always, understanding how this lunation interacts with your birth chart can give you a clearer sense of its personal impact. If you’re curious to learn more, feel free to book a reading with me.
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On May 26th, we have a new moon in the sign of Gemini. New moons are always about planting seeds—starting fresh—and this one brings the potential to break free from old thought patterns that might be holding us back. There’s some interesting energy here, with sextiles and trines creating a nice, flowing dynamic between some of the outer planets. I’ll break all of that down in the upcoming video. If you’re enjoying this content, don’t forget to like and subscribe—it really helps others find me.
This new moon happens in the first decan of Gemini, covering the first 10 degrees of the sign. I recently posted a video as part of my Decan Walk series, where I explore every 10-degree segment of the zodiac. If you’re interested in a deeper dive into Gemini I, which is directly connected to this new moon, be sure to check out that video:
Gemini and Its Ruling Energy
Now, let’s talk about Gemini as a sign. Gemini is an air sign, and all air signs are connected to communication, intellect, and the exchange of information. Gemini, specifically, is ruled by Mercury—the god of communication and messenger of the gods (known as Hermes in Greek mythology). Mercury is a fast-moving planet, associated with flexibility and adaptability, but also with trickster energy.
Gemini reflects this flexibility, often enjoying multiple perspectives—it’s the sign of the twins, after all. That duality gives Gemini its natural ability to see different sides of an issue. However, this mutable energy can sometimes make Gemini seem inconsistent. One day, they may be thinking one way, and the next day, they may be saying something completely different.
The First Decan of Gemini and Jupiter’s Influence
This new moon takes place in the first decan of Gemini (“Gemini I”) which is ruled by Jupiter under the Chaldean order of planetary rulership. Jupiter is the planet of expansion, optimism, and big ideas. It’s philosophical, always seeking to explore and broaden horizons. However, Jupiter also carries the potential for hubris—overconfidence or overreaching—which can sometimes lead to trouble.
In this decan, Mercury and Jupiter work together, creating a dynamic where the mind is full of ideas and possibilities. While this can be exciting, it can also feel overwhelming. It’s easy to get stuck in mental patterns or feel bogged down by the sheer volume of thoughts and information.
The Eight of Swords: A Tarot Connection
To get a better sense of this energy, we can look at the tarot card associated with this decan: the Eight of Swords. In this card, we see a woman surrounded by swords, which symbolize the element of air and, by extension, the mind and intellect.
8 of Swords, Rider-Waite Tarot
At first glance, it seems like she’s trapped—bound and blindfolded, with no way out. But if we look closer, we notice that her feet aren’t tied, so she could walk away. The ropes binding her are loose, and even her blindfold has a small gap, suggesting that she could peek out and free herself if she chose to. The image is a powerful metaphor for how we sometimes feel trapped by our own thoughts. Often, the limitations are self-imposed, and we have more freedom to move forward than we realize.
Manifesting with the New Moon
This brings us to how this new moon energy might manifest. New moons are a time for setting intentions, for planting the seeds of what we want to grow during the lunar cycle.
With this new moon in Gemini I, the focus is on our thinking. Are there areas in your life where your own thought patterns are holding you back? Do you feel stuck in an old way of thinking that no longer serves you? This is an opportunity to break free from those mental binds. Jupiter’s influence in this decan encourages us to expand our visions, to think bigger, and to bring new ideas into the world.
Margaret Atwood, for example, has her rising sign in this part of Gemini. She’s known for her brilliant, expansive thinking and her ability to articulate complex ideas. That’s the kind of energy we’re working with here—using intellect and imagination to create something meaningful.
Numerology and Qabalistic Insights
This New Moon also ties into the numerology of the number eight, which corresponds to Hod in the Hermetic Qabalah. Hod, the eighth Sephirah on the Tree of Life, is associated with intellect, communication, logic, and the structure of thought. It represents the power of the mind to analyze, organize, and bring divine inspiration into a form that is understandable and actionable in the material world. Hod acts as a channel through which abstract, higher energies can be processed and articulated into something tangible.
In numerology, the number eight often symbolizes moving beyond limitations and creating stability through effort and mastery. Similarly, in the tarot, the eights often show a process of overcoming boundaries or constraints, whether they are mental, emotional, or material. When these concepts converge, they add another layer to the energy of this New Moon: the potential to transform and manifest ideas into reality by aligning thought, effort, and divine inspiration.
Hod’s connection to Mercury, the planet of communication and intellect, also resonates strongly with the Gemini New Moon. Mercury’s influence underscores the importance of clarity, adaptability, and precision in thought and action. This amplifies the opportunity to plant seeds for new ideas or break free from mental patterns that no longer serve us, aligning perfectly with the transformative and expansive energy of this lunation.
Pluto’s Role in Transformation
What makes this new moon even more interesting is Pluto’s role. Pluto, the god of the underworld and transformation, forms a tight trine—a harmonious, flowing energy—with both the sun and the moon. This alignment brings the potential for emotional transformation (symbolized by the moon) and a shift in how we envision our lives (symbolized by the sun).
Pluto is currently in Aquarius, another air sign linked to humanitarian ideals, innovation, and thinking beyond the individual. Depending on where Gemini falls in your chart, this could manifest in different areas. For example, if Gemini is your rising sign, this could mean a breakthrough in understanding who you are. If it’s in your 10th house, which governs career, it might lead to fresh ideas about your professional path.
Saturn and Neptune: Support and Complexity
Adding to this mix, we also have Saturn and Neptune, both in the early degrees of Aries. Their position creates a sextile—a supportive connection—from Pluto to Saturn and Neptune in Aries (a fire sign) and Saturn and Neptune to the New Moon. Together with the trine to the New Moon Gemini, this forms a network of harmonious energy between air and fire signs.
However, Saturn and Neptune bring complexities. Saturn, the planet of boundaries, is in its fall in Aries, meaning it’s not operating at full strength. Aries energy wants to establish itself boldly, which clashes with Saturn’s restrictive nature. Neptune, meanwhile, dissolves boundaries, creating the potential for confusion. Together, they can blur the lines around structure and direction, making it unclear how to move forward.
The Beginning of a Longer Process
This new moon is just the start of a longer process in the Gemini house in our chart. Pluto shakes up our thinking, while Saturn and Neptune nudge us toward action. As with any new endeavor, there’s room to stumble, learn, and adjust along the way.
The energy of this new moon offers a glimpse of what’s to come as outer planets continue moving through air and fire signs. These shifts will unfold over the coming years, and this moment provides a hint of how those energies might influence your life.
Final Thoughts
As you set your intentions for this new moon, focus on gaining clarity. Ask yourself where you can let go of old mental patterns and where you can expand your perspective. Remember, this is just the beginning. Transformation takes time, and each step forward brings new lessons.
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