Word Play

At 3:01am PST tomorrow morning the sun and moon come into exact alignment at the 12th degree of Gemini. When the moon is new, the face of the moon is completely dark. In the sign of Gemini, this new moon invites us to communicate our feelings, make plans, and open our minds to new ideas. Gemini is the sign of dual-mindedness. Its energy is clever, adaptable, and clever. Gemini is movable, social, and intellectual. It can also be restless, scattered and indecisive.

What inspires and fascinates you?

What makes you feel connected to others?

What do you wish to communicate- to yourself, to others, and to the world?

Become curious about what captivates your mind. Notice the ways in which you speak and listen to others. Observe what thoughts, ideas, and stories occupy your mind-space. The new moon is a time of creation. Write down your goals and then focus on what is of most value to you. Be as clear as possible as you decide what you wish to dedicate your energy to, using your words in a playful and creative way.

Let this be the starting point for this lunar cycle, letting go of any attachment to a specific outcome.

All things will unfold in perfect timing.

Breathe it into life

The New Moon: when the night sky is dark and we can only see the stars. The Sun and Moon come together in the sign of Taurus this Saturday, May 4. Taurus is the sign of the Earth, the body and of abundance. It is spring at its fullest expression: abundant, fertile, and expansive. The Sun will continue to move through Taurus for the next few weeks until it moves into Gemini on May 21.

Taurus is the bull- tenacious, strong and virile. It is the stabilizing force following Aries- the impulsive, assertive and quick moving sign that initiated the light of spring. Taurus is the yin expression of Venus: aesthetic, sensual and embodied. The middle of spring is a time to slow down, become present, and awaken our senses. The magnetic quality of Taurus allows it to accumulate, grow, and draw in possessions. When Taurus becomes destructive, it is possessive, greedy, and controlling. But in its highest expression, Taurus is highly creative, and has the ability to manifest its desires in the physical world.

At the time of the New Moon, Mercury and Venus are still in Aries, firing up this lunation. With Mercury in Aries, our mind is quick and impulsive; our communication is assertive and honest. Venus in Aries can make us impatient, and our desires may fluctuate and change from one moment to the next. Mars is speeding along through Gemini, an energy that is open to lots of ideas but easily loses focus. It is dynamic, but has difficulty following through..

This lunation requires taking the time to balance the various energy of the planets. Venus in Aries is the ruler of this New Moon- igniting us and inspiring us as we plant our seeds of intention. But this energy can burn out easily, and Taurus wants to plant seeds and grow that which is stable and able to provide sustenance.

Taurus describes our values, our worth, and it is the energy that sustains us. What do you value? What is of worth to you? What sustains you?

You are a spiritual being in human form. Our time here is finite. Your desires want to take shape.

Trust that your needs will be met. Trust that you are supported. Trust that every day is a day of possibility.

Create. Breathe life into your dreams and watch as they grow, expand, and come into form.