Full Moon in Gemini: Shadow Play
Happy Full Moon in Gemini!
Today at 4:16 AM EST we have the Full Moon in Gemini at 4°. This Full Moon is asking us to release thought patterns and beliefs that haven’t been fruitful or helpful for us.
With the Sun, Mars, and Mercury in Sagittarius, we feel the firey passion and adventure but also a splash of idealism that can keep us untethered to what is in our current reality. There’s a need for change and new horizons, but what needs to happen first in order to take those big steps?
We have to be clear on what’s held us back this whole time and usually, it’s our thoughts and thought patterns. How may we lean more into our faith and hope while staying present instead of venturing off into new lands? The moon in Gemini is curious and loves to engage in conversation.
Listen and learn.
Below, I’m sharing the energy of this Full Moon as well as the Moon Journal Prompts to help you harness this powerful energy. Full Moons are about endings, letting go, and receiving clarity for the next 2 weeks.
full moon energy
Full Moon in Gemini chart generated on Astro-seek.com
At the time of the Full Moon, the Moon will make multiple aspects to planets:
Sun conjunct Mars in Sagittarius: We can experience ramped-up energy that we’ll need to be careful of burn-out. It’s a great time to pour this energy into something constructive, creative, and/or in a way that exerts physical energy like sculpting, dancing, bodybuilding, and other activities we can explore.
Mercury in Sagittarius square Neptune Rx in Pisces: There’s an air of confusion, distorted thinking/thought patterns, possible energetic leaks, and a need for energetic boundaries. Definitely not a good time to be under the influence. Both Mercury and Neptune are in Jupiter-ruled signs, Neptune being at home in Pisces while Mercury is in its “fall” in Sagittarius. Because of that, Neptune has more influence over our mental faculties.
With Fire and Earth, it can be quite destructive if the Fire is allowed to run rampant. Think of the Fire and Water combination, they create smoke, mist, and fog. Imagine that being applied to your thoughts and communication. If you can’t see because of a heavy fog, you’re bound to have an accident if you move too quickly. Take your time, keep it simple, and do your best to get straight to the point. If you don’t know, then that’s your answer for right now.
Venus conjunct South Node in Libra/ Venus oppose North Node: reviewing old relational dynamics that are stunting our growth such as people-pleasing, trying to “keep the peace” and remembering familiarity doesn’t always mean it is correct for us. The way forward is to ensure we are taking care of our needs first. Being ”selfish” in the name of self-respect and self-maintenance.
Mars in Sagittarius square Saturn in Pisces: spinning your wheels in pursuit of your passions, hitting roadblocks the harder you push. Work on building your defenses versus trying to rush to a finish line that hasn’t been formed yet.
Human Design Gate:
Excerpt from my PDF guide: “Human Design & Astrology: Around The Rave Mandala By Zodiac Sign & Degree”
With the Moon in Gate 20, the Gate of Contemplation/Now we are dealing with energy around
Contemplation, by definition, is “the action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time” or “deep reflective thought.”
Now, can be defined as “the present moment” or “drawing attention to a particular statement or point in a narrative”
In “Understanding Human Design” by Karen Curry calls Gate 20 the Gate of “Metamorphosis”,
“In traditional I Ching, the twentieth hexagram is the wise kind standing on a hill, watching the wind to see which direction it will settle on before he takes action”.
With that said, this energy in its highest form does what is necessary at the right time. It is not a rushed energy at all. It is highly individual (it is part of the Individual/Integration Circuitry) and therefore it has the potential to empower others by respecting the timing and the intuitive awareness to take right action. The Sun and Moon are in the process of shifting Gates, but at the time of the Full Moon, the Sun is in Gate 34 while the Moon and Earth are in Gate 20 which creates the temporary energy of the Channel of Charisma. It’s a Manifesting-Generating Channel that allows us to almost manifest at will.
Because of that, you can feel the energy that you can accomplish anything, but if you are unfamiliar with this energy due to not being a Manifesting Generator, this can lead to burnout (even if you are a Mani-Gen, use this energy to your advantage and listen to your Authority). Slow and steady wins the race as the surrounding energy requires that we not rush this process.
Here are a few posts I came across that really embody the energy of this lunar phase:
IG post by @artofbreathing_ about being honest about our feelings and speaking the truth
IG post by @steadfastcounseling on the truth of how our brain works while making necessary changes
IG post by @theworkoutwitch_ understanding the man signs of a dysregulated nervous system
IG post by @symbolicmagic with a reminder of how the energy of Saturn works
IG post by @findingpoeta with gentle and aesthetically pleasing reminders
Check Our Past Moon Posts
Checking In With The Collective Energy
When I come up with the questions for the Moon Journal Prompts, I take into account the energy of the planets as well as the Collective energy via Oracle cards or Tarot cards.
For this lunation, I decided to use the Wild Unknown Archetypes Deck and The Living Wheel Astrology Cards Deck
Wild Unknown Archetypes Deck:
The Animal:
“We are mammals. The hair on our chest and between our legs reminds us so. We try hard to deny our unrefined animalistic nature yet through this archetype we tap into power and direction.
Activating The Animal within means reawakening our relationship to nature in the most broad and embodied sense…
The life force of our planet begs us to set down the devices, the constraints, and the social constructs and remember the warm blood that pulses through our veins. The Animal longs for breath, food, procreation, and physicality. It wants soil under our nails and starlight on our skin.
…it is said that when Buddha became enlightened, he roared like a great lion.”
WHEN LIGHT: vital, elemental, alive, dances
WHEN DARK: Savagery, pent-up emotion, lashing out
This serves as a reminder that the present energy can be used to our benefit or to our detriment. If we are aware and conscious of our intentions, we can maximize this primal yang energy to our advantage. The drive to move forward must be met with a natural completion— respecting the sacred cycles in nature. Get your hands dirty as you tie up loose ends and tend to the needs of the Animal within you.
Boriken Oracle Deck
Take A Leap:
“An exciting, unexpected new adventure awaits, but taking a leap of faith is required. This new experience brings new growth and lessons. Get ready.”
This is giving “stay ready so you don’t have to get ready” vibes. The focus is on taking a leap of faith but what is necessary to do that? What can inhibit you from doing so when the time comes, when the resources come, when the opportunity arises?
This time can look like working on your mindset, on your confidence, your self-esteem, your courage, your finances, and your health/wellness. The work isn’t just producing results for money— it’s in the back-end foundational things that pop up when you least expect them and can damper any work you’ve done til that point. We all have evidence of those times happening. This is the time to release some of those old patterns by doing internal work.
Moon journal prompts
Use these prompts to journal with or meditate on. If you’re like me, retreating to a quiet space in your home, putting on some background music like solfeggio frequencies or my new favorite, “Faith’s Hymn” by Beautiful Chorus, and lighting a candle or incense helps calm the mind and allows you to tune in to what’s trying to get your attention. (I link my favorite playlists from Apple Music so you can tune in).
The following Questions found in “Understanding Human Design” for Gate 20)
Are there places in your life where you are busy without direction?
Are you battling burnout? Are you being as effective as you'd like to be?Are there places in your life where you need to take leadership and delegate?
Define your personal power. Are you fully activating it?
Take care,
