New Moon in Gemini, June 6, 2024

We kick off June with a New Moon at 16° Gemini on June 6. The New Moon chart shows not only the Moon and Sun in the mutable sign of the twins, but also Mercury, Venus and Jupiter! This five-fold gathering of planets in the playful, changeable sign of Gemini receives a stern look from the Lord of Time, Saturn. This look invites us to be serious about whatever we are beginning now. “Serious play” is the essence of initiating creative endevours.

Saturn is heavily emphasized this month as it prepares to move retrograde at the end of June and seems to “hover” in the night sky. Traveling through the mutable sign of Pisces, the Fish, Saturn now calls us to take stock of that which is transient versus that which will last over time. The New Moon is the time to begin again. Are we beginning something that has a chance to endure?

As the next two weeks unfold, many of us may be asked to push through nebulous obstacles in order to achieve our goals. These are obstacles which are hazy or ill-defined, such as illusionary difficulties created in our minds which we need to confront in order to dispel. One of these notions could be the idea that “I never have enough time”. Sound familiar?

Saturn is a stabilizing factor and its strong presence this month may enable us to focus better than usual and use the time we have productively. Saturn’s energy also assists in moderating the intense energies which are released a few days after the New Moon, when Mars moves into Taurus and confronts Pluto. Avoid rushing about and wasting time June 9 – 15; rather focus your considerable energy on doing one or two things well. 

The New Moon also begins a period which lasts until June 17 which is auspicious for signing contracts or papers, replacing hardware, updating software, and stream-lining communication. Make it work for you!