New Moon x Gemini: The Energetic Rave (and the Hangover)
“The well does not run dry because you have drawn from it. It runs dry because you forgot it was there.” – Clarissa Pinkola Estés
May 26, 2025
This morning I stood barefoot in our garden, watching a dragonfly drowning dramatically in the jug I use to collect rain water. I dropped the wet laundry in the grass and run back inside to find something - ANYTHING - to help scoop it up and rescue. By the time I came rushing back with some tissue and tupperware, that dragonfly finished drinking and flew away. This was, of course, pre-coffee.
Muddled mind only slowly shifting back in focus - Mercury had just entered Gemini, and it was like the air unzipped. My thoughts, for the first time in weeks, stopped clinging to the walls like damp laundry. Dragonflies don't drown, and instead of enjoying baring witness to its morning ritual, what with the magical ripples on the water's surface and all, my brain caught momentarily fire. Now I'll probably need to rewash some of the laundry I dropped on the ground.
But that's ok, as the day unfolds, more clarity pours in. Venus and Mercury are finally out of their post-retrograde hangover. The mind, the mouth, the messages — they’re all waking up. And oooh, they’re hungry.
Mercury, sovereign of schemes and schemes-within-schemes, has slipped into their castle. Gemini season is fully lit with Mercury, the Sun, and Jupiter all partying in the sign of the twins — while Saturn and Neptune are slow-dancing their mythic tango in Aries. Add to that a New Moon that’s trining Pluto, sextiling Saturn/Neptune, combust Mercury, conjunct Jupiter... and we’ve got a blueprint for revolutionary storytelling.
✨ WHAT'S UP, COSMICALLY
This Gemini New Moon at 6° is ruled by Mercury (home and hyped), but it’s also “combust” — meaning it's too close to the Sun to see clearly. Picture Mercury as a messenger running into the Sun's throne room with a scroll, only to get blinded by divine radiance. There’s brilliance here, but it’s coming through static. You might feel mentally on fire but struggle to translate it to others. That’s okay. Let the thoughts simmer.
Jupiter's presence adds largesse: everything feels big, meaningful, important. But beware the trap of thinking louder = wiser. Jupiter in Gemini is the preacher and the gossip. Just because it trends doesn’t mean it transforms. The magic lies in discernment.
🔑 Pluto's trine to the New Moon is the ace in the sleeve. Deep psychological rewrites are possible — this moon wants you to use your voice to claim your power. It’s about reclaiming the pen from the inner saboteur. Saturn and Neptune in Aries sextile Moon ask us to dream with boundaries, to channel chaos into creation, and to build the infrastructure for our vision.
🔔 THEMES TO WORK WITH:
📖 Storytelling as spellcraft — rewrite the story, reclaim the plot
🎤 Vulnerable conversations that become catalysts
🧠 Mindset shifts that birth new realities
🧵 Duality, multiplicity, paradox — letting your contradictions breathe
👯♂️ Collaborations, ideas bouncing off others like Gemini’s favorite ping-pong table 🕯 Finding magic in the mundane, synchronicities in the static
📡 Communication tech + AI: the ethics, the upgrades, the overload
🧨 Rebellion through curiosity, humor, and connection
"I give voice to what has been waiting in the shadows." "My words are spells. My silence is sacred." "I think clearly, speak truly, and listen deeply."
This New Moon is a multiverse-maker. Your words, your ideas, your networks — they’re all receiving downloads. Don’t rush the output. Instead, slow down enough to hear what’s coming through you. The revolution is not being televised — it’s being written, spoken, tweeted, sung. And it starts with you remembering the well inside you never ran dry.
If you’d like to plunge from the Gemini cliff and into the magick that awaits below, grab my hand! I have crafted a special mini-workshop as your field guide for that exhilarating ascent – a way to navigate the shimmering web of ideas, confront the chatterbox demons, and emerge with the untamed treasure of your own sovereign voice.
We'll journey with an original tarot spread designed to map the dizzying and dazzling terrain of this lunation. We will engage in an embodied ritual to anchor your thoughts and invoke the fierce, alchemical power of mental clarity. And we'll excavate & probe all that arises with journaling exercises and spellwork to integrate the profound revelations that await.
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😵💫 THE GOOD, THE NOT SO GOOD, THE VIBE
The Challenges ☕🏃♀️: Information Overload & Mental Marathon
- Jupiter's Amplification: With Jupiter cozying up to this New Moon, the already quick-witted Gemini energy gets amplified. This means everything is bigger, louder, and potentially more overwhelming. Think of your brain not just having 10,000 tabs open, but each tab is playing a different, incredibly loud, and equally compelling YouTube video. It can be exhilarating, but also utterly exhausting.
- Restlessness & Overstimulation: The sheer volume of mental energy can lead to extreme restlessness. You might feel like you constantly need to be doing something, learning something, or talking to someone. This can manifest as an inability to sit still, racing thoughts that keep you up at night, or a constant urge to multitask (and not always successfully). It's the cosmic equivalent of having too much caffeine and a never-ending to-do list.
- Scattered Energy & Over-Inflated Ideas: The Gemini tendency to flit from one thing to another is super-charged by Jupiter. This can make you feel scattered, unable to commit to a single idea, or prone to starting many projects without finishing any. Furthermore, Jupiter has a knack for inflating things. Ideas that seem brilliant and foolproof at 3 AM might look utterly ridiculous in the harsh light of day. There's a risk of grandiosity in thought or communication without the necessary grounding. It's like building a skyscraper on a foundation of Jell-O. 🏗️🍮
- Frustration for Earth & Water Signs: For our beautiful, grounded Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) and our sensitive, flowing Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces), this surge of airy, fiery energy can feel incredibly challenging.
- Earth Signs: All that air is heating up the fire (from the Saturn/Neptune in Aries connection), which burns brightly but also scorches the earth. This can leave Earth signs feeling deeply frustrated, ungrounded, and overwhelmed by the sheer mental activity that feels impossible to grasp or contain. It’s like trying to build a solid house in a tornado. 🌪️🏠
- Water Signs: Similarly, the fire heats up the water, making it boil. Water signs might experience heightened emotional intensity, irritability, or a sense of being completely overwhelmed by their feelings and the constant mental chatter. It’s like being in a hot tub that’s just a little too hot, and you can’t quite cool off. 🛀🔥
- The Shadow of the Mind: This New Moon can bring to light areas where you might be overly attached to your ideas, prone to gossip, or engaging in too much superficial communication. It can highlight the need for intellectual honesty and discernment in what information you consume and share.
The Gifts: Clarity, Intuition & Manifestation Magic ✨
- Unparalleled Mental Clarity & Intuitive Understanding: Despite the potential for overwhelm, this New Moon offers a rare blend of sharp intellect and deep intuition. Your mind will feel like a finely tuned instrument, capable of cutting through confusion and grasping complex ideas with ease. Simultaneously, your intuitive antenna will be buzzing, picking up subtle cues and insights that were previously hidden. It’s like having a super-powered brain and a cosmic GPS all at once. 🧠📡
- Dream Work & Manifestation: This is THE prime time for connecting with your subconscious and making your dreams feel real. The mental clarity allows you to articulate your desires precisely, and the intuitive understanding helps you align with the vibrational frequency of your manifestations. This isn't just about wishing; it's about seeing the path, believing in its possibility, and confidently taking steps towards your goals and aspirations. It’s like the universe is saying, "Ask and you shall receive... with a well-thought-out plan, of course!" 🌠📝
- Opening to New Ways of Thinking & Embracing Diversity: Gemini is the sign of curiosity and multiplicity. This New Moon, especially with Jupiter's influence, throws open the doors to truly new ways of thinking. It’s about being receptive to different perspectives, challenging your own intellectual biases, and finding common ground through dialogue. This is an invitation to expand your mental horizons beyond your comfort zone, like exploring a whole new genre of music you never thought you'd enjoy. 🎶🌍
- Amplified Voice & Connection: This lunation supercharges your ability to communicate effectively, persuasively, and authentically. Your words will carry more weight, and your ideas will find fertile ground. It’s an excellent time for writing, speaking, teaching, and engaging in any form of communication where you want to make an impact. You’ll find it easier to connect with others, spark engaging conversations, and build bridges through shared ideas.
💅 HOW TO WERK IT
This New Moon is practically screaming at you to calm your mind, focus that buzzing mental energy, and strategically deploy your newfound clarity. Here's your sign-by-sign playbook to harness this airy magic and turn mental chaos into cosmic gold:
🔥 Fire Signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius): Channel the Inferno
Your passion is burning bright, Aries, Leo, Sagi! You're feeling that fiery spark, that enthusiasm for new beginnings. But don't let that intensity scorch the earth or scatter your focus. This New Moon is about directing that inner flame into tangible, communicable action.
- 🃏 Tarot Pull: The Visionary's Spark
- The Ignited Idea: What new, bold, and potentially world-changing idea is this New Moon lighting up for me, specifically related to how I communicate or connect?
- The Guided Path: How can I best direct this immense energy and passion into clear, focused communication without burning myself out or overwhelming others?
- The Manifested Flame: What concrete, decisive action can I take this week to articulate this vision and bring it into a conversational or educational space?
- 🔮 Simple Spell: Idea Incantation Jar
Grab a small, clear jar (a jam jar, a cleaned-out candle jar, whatever you have). On tiny slips of paper, write down each of your most exciting, audacious new ideas—especially those that feel a bit "out there." Add a bay leaf for success, a pinch of cinnamon for speed and abundance, and a few small, shiny pebbles for grounding your big ideas. Seal the jar. Hold it in your hands and, with fiery intention, say:
"My fiery spirit leads the way, ideas ignite, come what may. With Gemini's wit and Jupiter's might, I speak my truth, shining bright!"
Keep this jar somewhere you can see it daily, reminding you to vocalize and pursue your brilliant thoughts.
- 🌿 Affirmation:
"My mind is a beacon of brilliant, focused ideas, and my spirit is fueled by purposeful, impactful communication. I speak my truth with clarity and confidence."
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