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Gemini (May 21-June 20)
JUNE 2008
It’s Gemini time! Your personal New Year kicks off with the June 3 New Moon in Gemini. Take a few minutes to write down or visualize what you want for the next sixth months. This is an important day to start laying the groundwork for the next chapter of your life. The seeds you planet now will bear fruit around the Gemini Full Moon on December 12. While that may seem like a long way off, you’ll see progress along the way if you start now.
Mercury, your ruling planet, is in Gemini all month. It’s a mixed blessing, because Mercury will also be retrograde (backward) until June 20. This cycle can throw communication, technology and travel plans into a complete tizzy. With Mercury retrograde in your sign, you’ll have to repeat yourself often, and may feel misunderstood. Try not to take it personally. This isn’t the time to stage a coup at the office or get up in anyone’s face. Take a lot of deep breaths and pause before you speak. Some old self-esteem issues, even shyness, could resurface, too. If you find yourself getting red-faced or stumbling over your words, blame it on mischievous Mercury!
If you need to get Zen, consider taking a vacation or mini-retreat during the first three weeks of June. Dreamy Neptune is retrograde in your ninth house of travel and the higher mind. Even a lunchtime stroll through your favorite section of the bookstore, or attending an evening lecture, will do wonders for your mood. An old study subject or writing project could beckon, so blow off the dust and dive in.
Romance gets an overall boost in June, thanks to loveplanet Venus in Gemini. This cycle lasts until June 19, so if you’re single, put yourself out there! Bonus if you can pack your bags and visit an old favorite getaway (hint: a steamy summer fling could be part of the experience!). Venus also rules beauty, so treat yourself to some new summer clothes or a cute haircut.
While the hotties will certainly check you out, there may be some inner work to do before anything develops into more than a passing fling. On June 15, Pluto, the planet of deep transformation, backs into your seventh house of committed partnerships and marriage. The effect could be felt in both a romantic or a business partnership. Do you have unfinished business with an ex or former colleague? Perhaps an issue in your current relationship remains a sore spot or sticking point, and you’ve been unwilling to let go. Either way, there are certainly turbulent emotions for you around this person.
Pluto’s return to your relationship house gives you one final chance to close the book permanently. This cycle lasts until November 27, and will be Pluto’s last visit here for a couple hundred more years! Take advantage now, for your focused effort will literally benefit you for the rest of your life.
You might wonder: how can I heal when I feel so much anger, sadness or betrayal? Sometimes, we hold onto upset feelings for fear that if we let go, we’ll be hurt again. In reality, this only prolongs the pain. Gemini, this person isn’t your enemy—even if his actions imply otherwise. He’s a teacher and a messenger, brought into your life to help you confront these issues head-on. The more you blame this person for your troubles, the longer he remains part of your reality. Even your thoughts, however negative, can keep a person’s spirit alive.
As the saying goes, resentment is like drinking the poison and hoping the other person dies. So rather than focus on this specific person, close your eyes and imagine the essence of what s/he represents. Boil it down to a word or two if you can. Bingo: this is the area of your own life you need to heal. For example, if your partner was always angry, you might work on becoming more comfortable with open conflict or direct communication. If your mate was dishonest, you could have some trust issues of your own to work through. If you felt this person was too passive, you might actually discover that you’re addicting to “doing” and need to slow down.
As you uncover and transform these feelings within yourself, you may find a sense of peace or compassion for the other person. You could even experience gratitude. Gemini, that’s what closure feels like. That state of wholeness will create magic for all future partnerships.
Your entire notion of commitment could get an overhaul during Pluto’s spell, too. You’re not a big fan of commitment, in some ways. With your changeable nature and thirst for variety, you’re quick to feel “trapped” or “tied down.” If you find yourself suddenly questioning your allegiance to everyone and everything, don’t be surprised. Pause before you go on a breakup rampage or cutting-off spree, Gemini. This is no time to be rash. During Pluto’s re-visit of Sagittarius, you can expect a resurgence of deep-seated childhood fears about trust and commitment. Remember, every commitment is a choice—your choice. Being wishy-washy or dodgy is not a powerful way to deal with your concerns. You’ll need plenty of reality checks and deep breaths, so get out of your head! Break the old patterns for once and for all. The payoff could be a wonderful, long-lasting relationship built on more stable ground than ever.
On June 18, a Full Moon falls in this same relationship-focused part of your chart, putting the spotlight squarely on a key partner. Try to see things from the other person’s perspective. You could have an amazing insight or a “eureka” moment during this Full Moon. If you’re thinking of making it official with someone special, you’ll have plenty of support during this lunar spell.
At the end of the month, your career will take center stage. Uranus, planet of sudden events and creativity, goes retrograde in your career sector on June 27. An old contact could show up with a big opportunity out of the blue. Or, you may experience a surprise shift in your business that calls on your quick thinking and resourcefulness. Again, this is not the time to be rebellious on the job. You need to be a little less of a renegade for now, and play the corporate game—not your favorite thing, but potentially a stepping stone to some big success. Suck it up, Gemini. Believe it or not, you might actually learn something if you remember that you don’t know everything (though you certainly know a lot!). Money and work should start rolling in again after June 20, as well—a welcome relief. June certainly won’t be a boring month. Good thing you love excitement. There will be plenty of it!
