Moon in Gemini Emotional Weather Report

The Moon is in Gemini Monday, Tuesday and part of Wednesday
The Moon moves into Gemini at approximately 8:30 am (EDT) Monday morning 3/30/09.
It remains in Gemini until 11:30 am (EDT) on Wednesday, 4/1/09 -- April Fool's Day! :)

So what's the Emotional Weather report for the early part of this upcoming week? What will the hungry Moon be endeavoring to pursue in order to feel comfortable, secure and happy?

We may as well know so we can go with the flow, right?

And it can't hurt to know what will satisfy other people emotionally either.

So let's take a look.

Who or what is Gemini? The teacher, the storyteller, the journalist. Right off the bat we could see that writing and communication would be favored--emotional fulfillment could come from that.

The Gemini Moon derives emotional security from information, information, and more information. Gemini is the left brain process--it's not that the Gemini doesn't feel, it does. It's just more intellectual than its philosophical polarity, Jupiter/Sag. As a way of avoiding the emotional body, Gemini tends to pull in a lot of information to process in order to intellectually understand what's going on. Gemini Moon can have revolving door perspectives because of information seeking rather than allowing the intuition to work.

Ruled by the planet Mercury, Gemini energy (like the planet Mercury itself) is fast moving and because it moves so quickly through the heavens, it sees quite a lot--its view and perspective is always changing.

That sort of makes me think of my hikes at Grand Canyon in Arizona (USA). Most US residents will recognize the Grand Canyon in the picture above. For International Readers: Meet my friend, the Grand Canyon! As you traverse the switchbacks and round the many bends, the view is constantly changing and you're continually being stimulated by scenery that changes before your eyes as you look from different angles. That's sort of like Gemini I think--taking it all in so fast that no conclusions can be drawn because the perspective is always changing. Curiosity fulfillment is continually sought. And, again, with no conclusions drawn--there's no time for that! Think: information overload. That's what the Gemini Moon loves! And usually there's a need to talk about all that information. Think: Chatter.

There may be less sleep when the Moon is in Gemini--it's hard to sleep when you keep chattering to yourself! Besides, this Moon will stimulate the nervous system like at no other time--that fast Gemini energy can produce jumpiness if you know what I mean. Too much of this and there is collapse and implosion, like a star blowing itself up!

How to avoid this? Quiet talk. No mind-wars with others or with your self. Heart-to-heart communication instead of verbal jousting. And doing something with that nervous energy... release it through a physical workout. Yeah, I'd say that Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning are great times for physical exercise--preferably a fast paced walk in a place that has different views if possible. Live near the Grand Canyon? ha ha

Whatever exercise you do, don't make it boring. Gemini likes diversity.

The "twins" associated with Gemini refer to duality, opposite polarities and vacillating between the two. It's said that Libra has trouble with decision, but that's because this energy easily sees both perspectives. But I think Gemini has even more difficulty in this area because it gathers so much information that it has difficulty using it to draw any conclusion whatsoever. And more to the point, the twins usually wrestle with themselves over it all anyway. When I hear someone say, "Well, I'm of two minds about that", I think of Gemini and the duel nature of the twins.

Well, anyway, the twins like to be busy and can easily and quickly change what they're being busy about--the energy of this sign is flexible and mutable. Sometimes so flexible that it's like two different personalities; that's where the twin reference comes in.

Of course in the heavens we have the twin stars of Gemini--but that leads us into the topics of astronomy and mythology. I'll leave that for another time.

The thing with Gemini Moon is that it is highly intellectual and not as much into feeling as some of the other Moon signs.... so we could say that it's likely we'd see people being more apt intellectualize their emotions when the Moon is in Gemini.

When the Moon is in Gemini it brings "up" the energy of it's ruling planet, Mercury. And on Monday the March 30th, Mercury conjuncts the Sun. This could manifest as people being overly involved in their own thoughts at the expense of yours--ignoring yours. I think, therefore I am! The blind spots created by the merging of the bright Sun with Mercury could prevent people from seeing the points of view of others.

Guidelines: Be sure to get your physical exercise Monday & Tuesday so you can sleep at night, and watch out for those tricksters on April Fool's Day--that's on Wednesday. And be mindful of those blind spots created from the Sun/Mercury conjunction. By the way, the effects of the Sun/Mercury conjunction will be strung out, essentially, over the first few weeks of April.

Joy

How Do You Talk To Your Spirit Guides?

You Listen, Feel and Observe!

People always want to know the answer to this question. I don’t think it’s about talking to them as much as it is about LISTENING to them! There’s a big difference!

I think most people talk too much – to others, to themselves and even to their guides. And the listening part is where the difficulty arises!

My sense is that we are being monitored all the time by spirit guides or let me say it this way, by higher intelligence. And this higher intelligence feels our feelings too. So our emotional language is also being monitored. That’s my sense of how it works anyway.

The responses that we get from the energy that we like to call spirit guides comes to us in the form of emotions too. We can also receive replies via words and synchronistic events of all kinds and shapes and sizes. More about emotional replies from spirit guides a bit later.

And now we’re actually going into the topic of the language of spirit and that should be rightfully covered in its own post another day, another time.

Let me stick with the subject here… my apology for drifting momentarily. Anyway, we are so busy chatting away to ourselves and others and experiencing our emotional dramas most of the time that we can actually miss the reply or return call from what we term spirit guides or the higher intelligence.

It’s right there! Transmissions are being broadcast and sign posts are being held up before us all the time and many times we just don’t get it. And I say this from personal experience, because that happens to me too. Sometimes we get it well after the fact and look back and realize we were being given information and communication the whole while.

So the greater question, I believe, and that which I am asking you to consider is this. How do we listen to our spirit guides?

Let me go for a bullet list here and see if I can gather and make a few points in this regard. Here's a short list of "how to's" that comes to mind:

Quiet the mind. Yeah, I know. Easier said than done—especially when we REALLY need that guidance. Practicing doing this when "all is well" and at times when there is no crisis will help you to create that pathway. Then you can access it quickly when you really need to find your way into a quiet mind. When the mind is quiet, we can listen.

Pay attention to what other people are saying to you. Many times information and answers come right out of the mouth of others. Don’t be picky about how the answers and insights come… spirit will use whatever avenue is open and available. If they can’t get straight through to you, they will use your friends.

Notice what you are being drawn to do. I call it being “impulsed”. You can call it being guided. It manifests as an overwhelming desire. Such as a desire to pick up the phone or write that email or whatever you are being drawn to. Be aware while doing all activities.

Answers and messages come through movies,books and music. There are all kinds of pathways that spirit uses to reach you.

When, in the midst of a crisis of some type, you are suddenly overcome with feelings of calm and peace, that's an emotional reply from your spirit guides. They pick up your emotions and respond with emotions.... those of calm and peace and sudden joy! That's another way your spirit guides talk to you.

Okay, those are just a few thoughts on the subject for today. My essential point is that we don't have to talk to them as much as we think we do... they already know via monitoring our thoughts and feelings. A simple, "help" works just fine--that's the expression of your free will to accept assistance. They already know what's going on. Then, all we have to do is be awake and aware enough to receive the reverse signal.... that's the real issue!
Joy

Moon In TAURUS Weekend Emotional Weather Forecast 3/28 & 3/29/2009

The Moon will be in Taurus starting around 5 am (EDT) Saturday morning the 28th until around 9 am (EDT) Monday morning the 30th.


What is it that we will likely seek to comfort us and make us happy when the Moon is in Taurus?

How can we work with the cosmic energy of the Taurean Moon to understand our self and others?
Is there a way to elevate the Taurus Lunar energies and harmonize with them?

I will try to answer those questions. When I think of Taurus, I think of "Earth Spirit" and also "simplicity". In the image in this post, what do we see? Nature, the outdoors, the lush valley, butterflies and flowers... the enchantment with nature. We are just coming off of an Arian Moon... the hot furnace, the fire. The consciousness of Taurus however is like ancient Celtic energy and what comes to mind is green grass and leaves, birds singing and the seeking of a connection with the Soul of the Earth itself.

In contrast to Aries where the Ram was posturing for battle, the Taurean Bull is tranquil, in control of his world, beyond fear.... no war, only peace. As I said in last month's post when the Moon was in Taurus, this energy seeks peace, tranquility and security itself. And in it's highest expression Taurus finds that security by grounding in the Earth and doesn't want to talk as much as it just wants to feel. The consciousness of Taurus is very deep, yet simple. I will tell you about the lower expression of this energy in a moment.

Maybe you're not typically a nature lover, but what will help your mood and emotional body feel good is to connect with nature in some way over the weekend. You may see that your family and friends have a desire to do something outdoors or tend go off to find simplicity in nature in some way. Mother Earth relates to the bull and so a walk in the woods or a quiet hour by a flowing stream... these are healing cures that would be very satisfying to partake of when the Moon is in Taurus.

Communication from others this weekend may be lacking a bit... again, Taurus doesn't like to talk, and silence is its friend. Taurus is ruled by Venus and so we have to bring "beauty" into the discussion and in the case of Taurus, it is usually beauty found in the natural world. You may find that you (and/or others in your life) will seek silence and simplicity when the Moon is in Taurus. And by the way, Taurus has an aversion to emotional drama and would rather feel the earth under the feet and a tasty bit of fruit in the mouth than to deal with emotional drama and trauma. Taurus has a quiet reverence for silence. If your friends are not receptive to hearing about your emotional chaos this weekend, don't be surprised.

It is sounding like if you want to feel happy and content this weekend, work in harmony with the Taurian energies just described.

The lower expression of Taurus has to do with seeking security in the form of the type that comes from money and possessions. Taurus, after all, rules the 2nd house which is associated with what is valued. And that can be money--the other type of green energy far removed from nature.

This weekend may be a good time to ask the self what is of most value in the life. Is it life's simple pleasures? Or a fat bank account? Issues around those questions could be triggered over the weekend. The Taurus shadow-side involves stagnating the growth that comes from new experience by being unmovable, stubborn and finding "too much" solace in the old and familiar.

Generally speaking, the Moon is exalted in Taurus and brings out a gentle easy flow of emotions and grounds them.

The Moon itself is beginning to wax now, still crescent phase. The crescent phase is inward, passive. From this point forward for a while until the Moon is full again, the energy will begin to build.

My suggestion involves seeking comfort in nature and trying not to focus too much on the bank balance. Harmonize with this Moon's energy by affirming the abundance of nature... look for the buds forming on trees (if you live in the part of the world where Spring is evident) and remind your self that there is always new growth, re-birth and connect with the renewal energies of Spring!

Enjoy the Taurus Moon this weekend! You will be happiest if you follow the natural tendency to seek simple pleasures and allow others to do the same. I will post more later on noting how the Taurus Moon energies played out for me over this weekend. So, more later.....
It's later. The weekend was very busy with work and I didn't have much opportunity to get out into nature. I did feel fairly peaceful and happy; I guess the Taurus Moon energy agreed with me overall. I really don't have many profound comments to make about the Taurus Moon energy that I can think of at the moment, except to say it was a good weekend for my 2nd house; energy going out (work) means energy coming in.
Joy

Your Relationship to Your Spirit Guide (s)

Do we all have the same type of relationship with our Spirit Guides?

Is my relationship with my Guides the same as your relationship with your Guides? Do you even have a relationship to your Spirit Advisers?


Relationships of any and all sizes, shapes and varieties (I believe) are truly about one relationship--and that's your relationship to your self! I think it was Wayne Dyer who said that once. And just like it is when you hear a Truth with a capital T, meaning a profound truth and a universal truth that impacts your heart and mind in a way that is strong and hard, I knew that was exactly right! He said that whatever is going on is never about the relationship between you and the other person. Rather, it's about your relationship to _____ (insert your own word here) like Universal Intelligence, Divine Mind, God or Spirit or Higher Self.

People think it’s really about them and the other guy, you know? But the true dynamic of any relationship is this: it’s really about your own relationship to 'you'! (The You that exists on all levels of mind.)

Yeah, I know that's a little bit esoteric; but think about it.

Of course, the ego will jump in at this point in your reading of this post and say something like, Wait a minute! That other person is a real so n'so and what's going on has nothing to do with my own relationship to myself. But I suggest you look deeper, much deeper.

Okay. So anyway, our relationships to our Spirit Guides are the same way. Or at least that is what I am purporting here and asking you to consider. Let me see if I can create some bullet points here.
The relationship with our Spirit Guides is a reflection of our relationship with our very own self and is based upon...

How clearly or concisely we dialogue with our self -- how clear is your thinking?
How often we turn inward and question our own motives and intentions.
How much we love and respect our self and value our worth.
How effectively we can shift to different perspectives -- how open is your mind?
How separate do we see ourselves from others -- do you see the same qualities in yourself as you see in others?

Well, these are just a few thoughts that came up in the moment.

Generally, the way we feel about ourselves will be the way we feel about others in relationship to them--and I believe that includes Spirit Guides too.

That's enough for now... food for thought. I will blog about this again another time.
Joy

MOON moves into ARIES in the wee hours of the morning, Thursday

Moon in Aries Thursday and Friday (March 26th & 27th)

The Aries Moon begins Thursday Morning, the 26th, just after midnight.
What makes us emotionally comfortable and secure when the Moon is in Aries?
Aries is about initiation, beginnings. It is the first sign of the zodiac so the theme of freshness and newness is likely. This will likely be the evident atmosphere Thursday and Friday.

Emotionally, we may feel like initiating something new. That would satisfy the Aries Moon, especially after coming off the Moon in Pisces where the emotional tendency may have been more inward, maybe even tinged with some melancholy. But as we move into Thursday and Friday, our emotional bodies may be affected by the Aries Moon in such a way that we want to take charge of our mental state.


Aries (ruled by Mars) likes action--it’s a fire sign and is associated with the archetype of the warrior and is known, many times, as the "life force". Think "Ram" and charging... fierce.

Chances are we will not be emotionally intimidated by others when the Moon is in Aries and we may even feel a tendency to "lock horns" with others. Aries can be explosive, but it is also about courage and leadership. The Aries tendency is sort of like "Move over, I'll take charge!"


At least as it applies to the general mood Thursday and Friday, this type of response from others or from within yourself may be likely-- that's what the hungry Moon in Aries needs to feel secure and happy. It wants to take charge!
Of course, the problem is that not everyone can take charge at once; some people may move more toward the Libra side of the Libra/Aries axis as our Aries energy bumps into other people's Mars-like energy. More on this polarity later in this post.


We may find that we (or others) demonstrate a certain level of emotional courage that may not be as strong as when the Moon is in some of the other signs. Sometimes Aries can be a bit selfish, but sometimes we need to be. And when the Moon is in Aries it will be much easier for us to step into that selfish persona if it is needed.


We may feel like being very outward and external with the Moon in Aries, whereas when the Moon was in Pisces, our tendency was to be generally more inward. With Mars-like Arian energy, we may have a tendency to tell other people exactly how we feel. Aries is also the sign of war; therefore, it would be a good time to be aware of that and if you do go to battle pick your battle well. Otherwise curbing the natural emotional volatility of this Moon may be more appropriate.


Aries rules the 1st house of personal identity and so it might trigger emotional issues in that area as well. Leadership is another Aries archetype and you may find yourself (and/or others) demonstrating an emotional attachment to being out front, leading the pack, in any group activity. The fight or flight response may be evident as well... the Aries polarity is Libra. And Libra would (many times) rather do the flight rather than fight. With any sign of the zodiac, it's always good to take in both sides of the axis. Aries/Libra axis: think fight or flight.


People may be generally aloof when the Moon moves through Aries... this is because Aries does not like being attached emotionally and will do most anything (including provoking conflict) in order to maintain freedom and independence from what it feels may be a susceptible sensitive attachment.


A side note: Moon conjunct retrograde Venus

This Moon will be conjunct retrograde Venus on Thursday the 26th at exactly 2 PM.
You may want to glance at your watch and note what's happening at that time... this conjunction could bring up past emotional issues with relationships or money (since Venus rules both Libra and Taurus).


Perspective

These little Moon weather reports, we have to remember, are general--like most other weather reports. When the weather man predicts rain, it could be raining in your city or on your block; yet, the Sun is shining less than a mile away at the very same time.


Other factors come into play and sometimes there's a break in the clouds.
And sometimes you (or others) have personal planetary transits or progressions that are much more powerful than the Moon's influence--in which case, there may be a tornado at a time when mild weather was predicted. Such as it is with weather!


Yet, I really like taking a look at the Moon's influence--even if it is very fast moving and sometimes mild. Some people are more tuned into their own emotions and the emotions of others and then there are those that are completely blocked on that level.


And then there are others still who want to white light everything and ignore the emotional body completely. My "take on it" is this: why not understand it and work with it? Planetary energy does have an influence--as above, so below. Since we're on the earth with other humans, may as well be part of it at least on the level of understanding human nature.


You will either find this information interesting and helpful or you won't.
Like the weather, some people don't care about it, barely notice it and just keep on moving.
That is, until a storm comes. Then they stand back and wonder what's going on. It's the same thing with astrology I think.

I've always wondered about changing emotions

It was back in the late 70's or early 80's that I really began to take notice of these things.
I remember that particular day of inquiry very well. I realized that nothing externally in my life had changed from one day to the next; in other words, the outer world was the same on that day as it was on the day before. Yet my mood was completely different.


My thought was, "Yesterday I felt so happy and bubbly (for no particular reason) and today I feel sad (for no particular reason). What's up with that? What changed? And what accounts for this?"

Then I learned thoughts can create or affect emotions--what a revelation!
Change your thoughts and change your mood!
Mother never taught me that---she didn't know it herself, and as far as I can tell she still doesn't.

However, I struggled with the concept for a while. And then I thought it should be flipped around.

My mood creates my thoughts--no, that wasn't quite right either.
These days I have more understanding. It involves the added awareness gleaned from the changing Moon!

It can be complicated, but I've long known that I came here to MASTER MY EMOTIONS or that's one of the reasons. I don't mind contemplating all this for that reason. Besides, I've got allot of planets in Libra so I can deal with paradox without a problem.

Okay! The Moon will move out of Aries around 5 am Saturday morning (EDT).
So by the time most people wake up on Saturday, the Moon moves into Taurus--a more inward sign and the focus will generally be on issues of security and that type of thing.

Meanwhile, have fun with the Aries Moon and use it to initiate, lead and improve your personal identity... but be aware that other people will be on this same wave length too. Maybe you can use this knowledge to help them out a little?

That's it for now... I will add to this post later noting the Aries' effects in my own life.
ADDENDUM: It's now later and as I add to this post the Moon is well into Taurus and the Aries Moon is just a memory. I felt much better after the Moon moved out of Pisces... the Aries Moon had me feeling more grounded. As far as initiating new things, I initiated a new exercise in the psychic class. And I guess you could say I felt a more emotional (Moon) courage (Aries). I extended myself in a few ways that are hardly significant enough to mention, so I won't. I didn't have to lock any ram horns with anyone; but I probably could have handled it if I needed to.
Anyway, that's about all I can think of about how I can correlate with the Aries Moon.
How'd you do with it?

Joy