Today marks day 4 of our current lunar cycle which began on Tuesday with the New Moon in Taurus. As the Moon now transits through communicative Gemini, it's like we're scoping the air ahead, setting a lunar precedent for lively shifts to come in the next two weeks.
Gemini is the zodiac sign who follows Taurus and currently, there is a significant planetary congregation in Taurus—Venus, the Sun, Uranus, and Jupiter. Most of these celestial bodies are gearing up to transition from Taurus into Gemini over the immediate next ten to fifteen days, bringing a shift of agile energies.
In Taurus, these planets have grounded us with their emphasis on stability, pleasure, and the steady cultivation of resources. Venus has enhanced our appreciation for beauty and comfort, urging us to cherish and sustain the relationships and possessions that provide us security. The Sun has spotlighted our values, pushing us to build reliable foundations. Uranus, present in Taurus since 2018/2019 and staying until 2025, has occasionally disrupted this stability, introducing innovative or sudden changes to our approach to possessions. Meanwhile, Jupiter has magnified our desire for growth in the material world, enriching our enjoyment of life’s finer aspects for about the past year.
As these planets sequentially move into Gemini—starting with the Sun on May 20, Venus on May 23, and Jupiter on May 25—their influence will shift from material security to intellectual and social stimulation. Gemini’s air sign qualities articulate curiosity and new ideas, emphasizing flexibility and communication.
Is the Moon in Gemini the lunar precedent of upcoming lively shifts?
Today, the Moon in Gemini activates a series of aspects that intertwine our intellectual clarity with emotional currents, creating a sense of navigating through a bit of an emotional fog.
This morning, the Moon’s square with Saturn in Pisces may have us feeling weighed down by heavier thoughts, prompting a need to find balance between rationality and emotion, and setting boundaries for our well-being. As the day progresses, a sextile with Mercury in Aries ignites our desire to communicate, encouraging lively and heartfelt exchanges.
Later, as the Moon squares Neptune, we may feel as though we’re swimming through mystical and misty waters, making it an opportune time for introspection or meditation to clear the fog and reconnect with our inner compass.
As the evening sets in and the Moon transitions into comforting Cancer, our focus flows home. This shift offers a soothing end to the day’s complexities, inviting us to engage in self-care and connect with loved ones in nurturing ways.
The light today embraces the flux of emotional and intellectual energies, guiding us through moments of introspection and active engagement. These energies deepen our insights and prepare for the forthcoming shift as we move from the earthy resilience of Taurus to the lively exchange of ideas in Gemini.
Pay attention today, the Moon in Gemini may provide a glimpse of what’s to come with the bigger planetary shifts into Gemini shortly.