Sun In Gemini Brings Light-Hearted Fun

THE SUN COMPLETED its journey through Taurus on May 20, and entered the sign of the twins, Gemini, where it will be until June 20. A mutable air sign, Gemini is playful, curious, social and adaptable, but can lack staying-power and needs to develop the focus and discipline to see projects through to completion. Often the life of the party, people with the sun, moon, or rising sign in Gemini are natural entertainers with a wonderful sense of humor, as well as great communicators who are fond of spreading the word of anything newsworthy to all who will listen. Gemini's are intelligent, quick-witted people with diverse interests, making them excellent teachers or writers.

It Is Time To Shift Gears While Mercury Is Retrograde

While the sun is in Gemini, our social calendars tend to get very full, and we may find that we have one too many irons in the fire! The month of June begins with Gemini's ruling planet, Mercury, in a favorable aspect with mystical Neptune, heightening our creativity and bringing spiritual inspiration. On May 26, Mercury, the planet of communication, connections and transportation, turned retrograde (apparent backwards motion), cautioning us to slow down on any new creations and focus instead on completing tasks, communications, and projects on hand. Mercury in Gemini will be retrograde until June 19, during this time, refrain from making hasty decisions, starting new projects, businesses, or relationships, signing contracts, buying new cars or computers, or initiating travel. This three-week period is meant to be a time-out in which you attend to activities that were previously launched, enhancing or improving your life in some way.

New Moon Brings Romance, Beauty and Pleasure

On June 3, we have a new moon in Gemini that highlights very favorable planetary aspects which grace our lives for the first two weeks of the month. The planet of love, beauty and harmony, Venus, traveling in Gemini together with the sun heightens our romantic nature, increases our monetary flow and brings pleasurable experiences throughout the month. During the second week of June, the sun and Venus also form a favorable aspect with spiritually-attuned Neptune, further enhancing our artistic ability and meditation practices while the planet of action, Mars, now in creative Leo, gives us the push and sustaining power to make something happen with new inspiration.

Full Moon Highlights Mystical and Transformational Energies

We have a full moon on June 18, with the sun in Gemini and the moon opposite in Sagittarius highlighting two opposing forces currently at play in our solar system, connected by a very auspicious "mystical rectangle". Venus, now in Cancer, opposes the planet of transformation, Pluto, challenging our love relationships and values. With its powerful energy to catalyze transformation, Pluto brings to the surface anything in our relationship to money and love that needs to be healed. Additionally, the mystical planet, Neptune opposes Mars in Leo. Mars is our survival urge and represents how we make a living, our work, profession or business. In its highest form, Neptune dissolves energy from lower frequencies, raising the vibration so we become infused with spiritual wisdom, and its connection with Mars gives us the possibility of taking our actions into a higher vibration, aligning more with the truth in our Spirit.

Summer Solstice Brings a New Start, Opening To Love and Beauty

Mercury in Gemini returns to direct motion on June 19, releasing energy for new starts, connections and communications. On the following day, the sun enters Cancer, and we have the Summer Solstice, which will bring a significant new beginning. If we have kept our energy current and our consciousness clear, we will be open to receiving the inspiration from a delightful mystical rectangle involving the sun, Venus, Neptune, Mars and Pluto, infusing us with wisdom and gracing our lives with a spiritual presence that nourishes our souls at the deepest level. The Summer Solstice on June 20 marks a new starting point that will color our experiences over the next six months, the keynote for which is profound transformation of our values and relationships, grounded and practical applications of spiritual principles with an infusion into the general culture, as well as a growing attunement to the love and beauty that is our Spirit.

 
B E S T   D A Y S

Remember, Mercury is retrograde, from May 26 until June 19, so avoid making new contracts, launching enterprises, or starting any important relationships before the 20th.

The very best days of the month to start new projects or relationships, acquire new clients, launch a creative project, apply for a new job, list your house for sale, and generally start anything new (PST):

• June 20, 21 and 22
• June 27

Please consult an astrologer before making vitally important decisions like getting married or starting a corporation.

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	Get together with friends and relatives this month to catch up on their lives. The long period of career expansion that began early this year has yielded results that now need to be reviewed; some aspects may be dropped and others developed. This is a great month for networking, group activities and to cultivate your creative abilities. After the full moon, you may become interested in a new educational pursuit. Treasure your friends and family and find creative ways to express yourself.
	Home improvement projects that have been on hold get the green light this month, propelled in part by a greater financial flow. Although the remainder of 2008 will see you having more access to money or credit, use your resources wisely, as the tide turns again in 2009. Accumulating savings now, and building upon your skill set or expanding your capabilities will serve you well in the future. Enjoy investing in a few new things or experiences that bring you expansion and joy.
	The new moon falls in your sign this month, highlighting your very busy life. You may find yourself pulled in two or more directions, and stretched very thin to accomplish all that is required for you to fulfill your goals, but you will have fun and enjoy not only a stimulating social life, but also inspired creativity. Past plans for changes in your work or career get stimulated for activation or completion now. Allow yourself to be a vessel of spiritual wisdom and inspiration to flow through you.
	A spiritual retreat this month would be most conducive to your life and further development. You are being called to have a time-out of the flurry of every-day life, to go inward and seek higher guidance and renewal. It is time to become clear about what is, and what is not working in your most personal relationships. Once deeply connected to your higher truth, the wellspring of activity will open again, becoming much more fruitful and fulfilling. Trust you inner wisdom to guide you perfectly.
	Mars in your sign brings a new spurt of energy and motivation; focusing that energy may be your challenge. Remember while Mercury is retrograde to work on enhancing and improving what you already have in motion, instead of launching out in new directions. Friendships and networking groups, or any group related activities figure prominently in your life this month, as well as personal, romantic relationships, which can be very fulfilling. Also, (well, you don't have to be reminded of this), have fun!
	The new moon stimulates your work life, business or career, bringing to fulfillment projects that you have been working on for many months. Long-standing personal relationship issues get re-stimulated and must be addressed. For the first three weeks of the month, focus on completing communication and projects that have already been in motion, after the 20, new directions may unfold. Find creative ways to express your love and artistic abilities.
	This is a highly creative month; long distance travel may be on your horizon, or educational pursuits that expand your spiritual awareness. Home decorating or remodeling activities that have been on hold for some time can now be addressed. You may also re-establish improved dietary or health routines. Allow your creative inspiration to flow and connect with friends and social groups that support your future intentions. This is also a great month to give yourself the gift of spiritual renewal.
	The new moon highlights intimate connections, shared resources, and joyful transformation of the spiritual foundations upon which you base your life. Needed changes with children or creative projects get addressed. Remember to stay focused during the first three weeks of the month upon completing projects that have already been in motion. Mars in Leo activates your career, expanding your creativity and making this a busier than average, yet very successful month. Deepen your bond with loved ones.
	The new moon early this month stimulates deep personal, intimate or business relationships. You may need to review, or complete some issues with your home or family life, but communication flows beautifully and you align your vision along the same spiritual principles. As has been the case since the beginning of the year, you will continue to be working hard to build your career or business life, but, until June 20, it is best to review and improve what is already in place. Laugh, play and enjoy life with loved ones this month.
	Health and dietary routines that you previously initiated will be revisited now, and perhaps, reestablished, with great benefit if you will make them a priority. Better communication has been needed involving your general health, and specific issues can now be addressed. Jupiter in your sign this year has been expanding many areas of your life; this month, consolidate what you have already created before expanding any further. Tune in to your dreams and vision for you life; this is a wonderful time to receive inspiration.
	The new moon highlights your creativity and may prompt you to complete artistic endeavors that have been in the background for a few months. To free up your energy and improve your life-style, you may now find creative solutions to a long-standing financial dilemma. Partners are helpful with activities that need completion, adding an infusion of energy and support. Neptune in your sign ignites your creativity; allow yourself time to do some of the things that bring you great pleasure.
	The planet of change and awakening to higher states of consciousness, Uranus, which has been in your sign for several years, stimulates changes in your home and family life that may have been brewing for some time. You have much support from seen and unseen forces to make these changes, and will find a renewed sense of vitality once you do. Your creativity is accentuated this month; making good use of the inspiration will be deeply gratifying.

© Carola Eastwood, 2008

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Carola Eastwood is a professional astrological consultant, counselor, and teacher with over 22 years experience providing insight and guidance for clients throughout the world. Carola has appeared on national TV, hosted radio shows, spoken at national conventions, and presented classes and workshops to numerous audiences.

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