Communication is key, that’s the message this New Moon is sending us. 

Tonight’s new moon sees not only the Moon but also the Sun, Mercury, and Venus (retrograde) in Gemini. Communication is key, which means that our throat chakras are the point to look at and consider when working on healing ourselves. Our throat chakras are the seat of our communication energetically. They tend to be blocked if we’ve swallowed back words or not spoken our truths. Blockages here can lead to different throat issues but can be shifted by speaking our truths.

Communication is not just about what we say, when we listen, but the words we use, the tone, the silences, the pauses and the unspoken messages we send. It’s about how we express ourselves verbally, bodily and even down to communication between our higher selves. It’s also about the stories we tell ourselves. The choices about what we’re reading or listening to. The sources of news and articles. 

It’s about really listening, about not jumping to conclusions. It’s easy to misconstrue someone’s silence as disinterest or lack of concern instead of considering that they may just need time to find the right answer or may have their own stuff going on right now. Or maybe with the rollercoaster that we’re presently all riding it might just be that it’s a step too far and something they can’t deal with right now.

Especially when you consider that this months’ new moon is about so much more than just expression.

Geminis are mercurial in temperament, quick thinkers their mind has the ability to jump ahead, to think about multiple things and to leap ahead on to the next thing whilst the person they’re chatting to is still on the previous statement. They grasp concepts quickly, have multiple thoughts and ideas but as an air sign don’t always see them through to completion. Anything that grabs a Gemini’s curiosity can lead to wicked conversations as they are usually highly intellectual beings and good fun into the bargain. So, a new moon in Gemini might just see you considering lots of things that you thought you’d dealt with. On the flip side as a twin Geminis also need time and space to reflect and have some down time and this new moon is a great time to take some time to reflect and consider the stories we tell ourselves and whether it’s time for a change of story.

As Venus is currently retrograde in Gemini, still looking amazingly bright and beautiful in our night skies, the Goddess of Love is focusing our attention on ‘how’ we connect with each other. How we express ourselves, our needs and desires. When and how we may have miscommunicated. She could also highlight any areas of self-sabotage with regards to language and the words we use and the intentions behind them. She’s calling us, in retrograde to look behind us as past relationships and connections and how we can let go, forgive and move forwards as well as how we can heal any areas of miscommunications, harsh words and harmful intentions.

Use the energy of this new moon to really think about how you express yourself, and where you could change things and express yourself differently. Where are you not showing up as who you truly are? Think about how you come across to people and how you would like to be known. And, if you’re not sure ask those close to you. Communicate. Grab the opportunity to see things from a different perspective, especially in those areas of how you communicate and what stories you tell yourself. For years I had the story that I was rubbish with technology. In fact it’s not true. I get it, I’m good with it, I just have the magnetic ability to regularly break it! But that doesn’t mean I’m rubbish at it, it just needed the narrative changing. I no longer dread having to work with technology, I’ve learnt to laugh at the mishaps and my friends and colleagues know that emails disappear, phones ring themselves and more!

On another level of communication let’s take it a step further and consider what we’re reading and listening to. There are a lot of stories out there at the moment and we need discernment to read through to the real truth of the matter rather than taking things at face value. It’s good to question, to think about the real intent behind the words, the unspoken messages being sent, the unintentional messages. It’s important to watch where the information comes from – is it a safe and reliable source? To be careful what we share and where. And, of course to access our higher information where we can. Because after all that’s where our truth resides.

New Moons are times to set new intentions for the next 28 days. To truly think about what we want to change, how we want to live our lives and what areas need some light shining on them. Give yourself some time and think about where you are and where you would like to be. Be ready for new opportunities and sudden changes of direction as mercurial Gemini hits from all sides. Consider your options. Grab a piece of paper and write down how you would like your life to look, set your intentions and be honest with yourself about your soul and hearts desires. You may just be surprised!