Sun in Gemini 2021

 

Sun in Gemini 

5/20/21  12:37 AM 

Natural Chart / Whole Houses 

Sun in Gemini (General) 

The Sun in Gemini (General) 

When the Sun is in Gemini people are more thoughtful and communicative. The mind is more active and full of many thoughts and ideas. People, in general, want to have more conversations with other people. Since Gemini is ruled by Mercury these conversations can be in person, by snail mail, over the telephone, by text, or by email. People are more curious and interested in many different things and subjects. They may start several projects which they fail to complete. For this reason, it is better to only tackle small, relatively easy goals to complete rather than long term goals. 

The house that Gemini occupies in your Natal Chart is the area of life that you will be more thoughtful, curious and indecisive about. 

• If your rising sign is Aries, Gemini is your 3rd House. 
• If your rising sign is Taurus, Gemini is your 2nd House. 
• If your rising sign is Gemini, Gemini is your 1st House. 
• If your rising sign is Cancer, Gemini is your 12th House. 
• If your rising sign is Leo, Gemini is your 11th House. 
• If your rising sign is Virgo, Gemini is your 10th House. 
• If your rising sign is Libra, Gemini is your 9th House. 
• If your rising sign is Scorpio, Gemini is your 8th House. 
• If your rising sign is Sagittarius, Gemini is your 7th House. 
• If your rising sign is Capricorn, Gemini is your 6th House. 
• If your rising sign is Aquarius, Gemini is your 5th House. 
• If your rising sign is Pisces, Gemini is your 4th House. 

Example 

The Sun in Gemini and the 8th House 

I am thoughtful, curious, and indecisive about transformation, shared resources and spirituality. 

Your core identity expresses itself now as curious, witty, and inconsistent and this manifest mostly in the area of mystery, sexuality, death & rebirth. You shift your focus to self-transformation stressing self-improvement of some kind. Outwardly you are more reflective and brooding. You're emotions can fluctuate between extremes. 

Aspects 

Aspects are another dimension of astrological interpretation that should be considered. For instance, let us suppose that you have Jupiter at 2° Aquarius, then that would mean that Transit Sun is making a trine to Natal Jupiter. A trine is a type of aspect in which the energy or urge of one planet is supportive of the energy or urge of another planet. When the Transit Sun makes a Trine to your Natal Jupiter you're more optimistic and enjoy an overall feeling of well being. You can use this energy to improve your life in some way and get people to like you and help you obtain your goals. 

- Carolina Dean 

Mercury Retrograde May / June 2020

 

Pictured: Stages of Mercury Retrograde in Gemini (All Times Pacific) 

“I am in the spirit of God and the spirit of God is in me. Therefore, everything that it true of God is true of me. My mind, body, and spirit are in complete harmony with the rhythm of the universe.  There is no relationship or eventuality for which I am not prepared to experience in a positive and healthy manner and from which I may learn and grow. I will meet the challenges before me with patience and the understanding that everything is temporary. Thank you God-in-Me for peace and harmony. And so it is. “

-----------Affirmative Prayer for Mercury Retrograde, Carolina Dean

What is Mercury Retrograde ?

Mercury Retrograde is a term that you have probably heard before but aren't sure exactly what it means. During periods of retrograde, a planet appears to move backwards from its normal trek around the sun. Those areas of life governed by the planet tend to suffer setbacks and breakdowns. There are many retrogrades including Mars Retrograde, Venus Retrograde, Jupiter Retrograde, in fact all the planets turn retrograde at some point. However, Mercury Retrograde is arguably the one you hear about most often.

Mercury is believed to rule communication and travel and so during a Mercury-Retrograde it is common for breakdowns in communication and interruption of travel plans to occur. People become short-tempered, computers break down, get viruses, cars and other vehicles may breakdown, flat tires may occur, communication slows or grinds to a halt, etc.....

The Pre-Shadow is when we can begin to see Mercury start slowing down and this is where we will begin to feel the beginning of Mercury Retrograde. This period of time can be marked by errors in communication, travel, and electronics. These are just general events that usually occur during periods of Mercury Retrograde. The Sign or Signs that Mercury RX occurs in also influences events that occur during Mercury RX.

The Pre-Shadow begins in Gemini, which is ruled by Mercury so this Mercury Retrograde will be stronger. Gemini is associated with communication, siblings and short journeys. This transit can bring about a busy mind preoccupied with many, often contradictory thoughts. Increased worry and a nervous condition may result. You spend a lot of time working through your thoughts and may not have all the information needed to resolve any issues related to the mind. Since this house rules over travel, you may experience setbacks with regards to your mode of travel. Now is a good time to check your car battery, get your oil changed, or schedule a tune up. Communications also suffer so many sure your computer is backed up and your antivirus software is up to date. With interpersonal communications make sure you slow down and listen more than you talk and make sure you fully understand other people before assuming anything that is not said outright.

To figure out exactly how Mercury Retrograde will affect you on a personal, individual level, you will need to see what natal house your Gemini is in. The area of life represented by that house is the area of your life that will most be affected by Mercury Retrograde. Essentially, those events that occur during the Pre-Shadow will frame your experiences during the retrograde phase. These experiences are believed to be necessary for our own personal growth and soul-evolvement. At the end of the Pre-Shadow, Mercury will come to a complete stop and 24° Gemini and sit there for about four days before moving gain.

The Retrograde period is when Mercury starts moving again, only from our perspective on Earth it will appear to be moving backwards across the zodiac.  It is during this period that we will most strongly feel the effects of Mercury Retrograde. Generally speaking, we can expect communication, travel, and electronics to go all wonky on us.  During Mercury Retrograde, we refrained from making any major decisions or changes. Instead, we are told to RE-lax, RE-evaluate, RE-assess our issues and conditions. On a personal level, this is where we confront the issues of Mercury Retrograde that were hinted at or started forming during the Pre-Shadow period. Towards the end of this retrograde period, Mercury will begin to slow down again before coming to a full stop at 16° Gemini. It will set there for a few days before it starts moving forward again.

Mercury is said to Station Direct when it starts moving forward again. This is the period when many people feel like they can start breathing again (metaphorically speaking). They hear Mercury Direct and think that it’s over. But that is not the case. Mercury Stationing Direct is really the beginning of the Post-Shadow period.

Finally, we experience the Post-Shadow. This is the period between the time Mercury stations direct and it reaches the point where it initially began to slow down in the first place. Just like when you get in your car to drive somewhere, your speed is not constant. The speed of your vehicle is constantly shifting, slowing down, stopping, and speeding up again. In like fashion, Mercury's speed is not constant. Mercury usually moves at about 2 degrees per day, however, during the post shadow period is may move only about 1 degree (or less) per day and will pick up speed as the days go forward.

The post-shadow period of Mercury Retrograde is characterized as a period in which those issues raised during Mercury Retrograde are still present but may be winding down, that is, they are still present but not as intense as before. During this post shadow phase is where we take what we learned during Mercury Retrograde and apply that knowledge to re-dress and re-solve those issues and conditions that were raised during Mercury Retrograde.

- Carolina Dean 

Jupiter in Pisces 2021

 

Jupiter in Pisces 

5/13/21  3:35 PM  (Pacific)

Natural Chart / Whole Houses 

Jupiter in a Nutshell 

Jupiter is one two Social Planets (the other being Saturn) Social Planets  are further from the earth and the last ones that can be seen with the naked eye. For this reason they move slower and so transits of these planets don't occur as often as the Personal Planets. Social Planets represent themes with which we are confronted with in life but which rise above the individual experience. That is not to say, however, they the energies of the Social planets don't have a personal meaning in our charts. 

Jupiter's mantra is I Expand and it represents potential, talent, and luck as well as areas of ease where you can grow, and expand. Some keywords associated with Jupiter include but are not limited to the following: ​expansion, abundance, chance, cheerful, education, faith, gambling, growth, hope, luck, optimism, philosophy, religion, truth-seeker, success, wisdom, benevolent, broad-minded, generous, sporting, jovial, big. 

General Jupiter in Pisces - I Grow Compassionate 

When Jupiter (I expand) is in Pisces (I Believe) people are generally more sensitive, compassionate, introverted, romantic, artistic, and creative.  This is a good time to let go of negative patterns of thought and behavior. Spirituality becomes more important under this transit and people are more willing to push past the boundaries of what holds them back. They are also more sympathetic and understanding of others  and are more willing to help them - but only in such a way that they do not draw too much (if any) attention to themselves. When Jupiter is in Pisces you can see an increase in anonymous acts of charity. 

The house that Jupiter in Pisces is transiting in your birth chart represents the area of life in which you will feel this transit most strongly. 

• If your rising sign is Aries, Pisces is your 12th House  
• If your rising sign is Taurus, Pisces is your 11th House 
• If your rising sign is Gemini, Pisces is your 10th House
• If your rising sign is Cancer, Pisces is your 9th House 
• If your rising sign is Leo, Pisces is your 8th House
• If your rising sign is Virgo, Pisces is your 7th House
• If your rising sign is Libra, Pisces is your 6th House 
• If your rising sign is Scorpio, Pisces is your 5th House 
• If your rising sign is Sagittarius, Pisces is your 4th House
• If your rising sign is Capricorn, Pisces is your 3rd House 
• If your rising sign is Aquarius, Pisces is your 2nd House 
• If your rising sign is Pisces, Pisces is your 1st House

Example

Jupiter + Pisces + The 5th House 

I Grow + I Believe + Love, Children, and Creative 

When Jupiter is in Pisces and the 5th house of love, children, and creativity you become more in touch with your inner child. Imagination, intuition, and creativity increase and you are inspired to create something, express yourself, and have fun. You are more willing to be push past a natural tendency to be introverted so that you can be more sociable. This could be a a time when you meet someone special in terms of love and romance.  

Aspects 

Aspects, or relationships between planets is another dimension of astrological interpretation that should be examined. Looking at my own chart, Jupiter at 0° Pisces is making soft aspects to my Natal Moon, Venus, Saturn, and Ascendant; and a hard aspect to my natal Neptune. Soft aspects represents areas of ease and comfort whereas hard aspects represent difficulties to overcome. All of these aspects deserve to be examined further, but for the purpose of this entry I am going to focus on the tightest aspects. Remember the closer, or tighter, and aspect is to exact the stronger and more powerful it is believed to be. 

Although it is separating (or moving further away) the tightest aspect in my chart for this transit is transit Jupiter Sextile my Natal Moon. Under this aspect opportunities to do more and be more are presented to you. This could be the beginning of BIG things in your life and you can expand your horizons now. You're more persuasive now and can really rally other people to get behind you and help you with your dreams and goals. 

How will the ingress of Jupiter into Pisces manifest for you? 

- Carolina Dean 

New Moon in Taurus

 

New Moon in Taurus

5/11/2021 12:01 PM Pacific

Natural Chart / Whole Houses

A new moon occurs when the Sun and Moon form a perfect conjunction. As you can see from the chart above, both the Sun and Moon occupy 21° Taurus making this a New Moon. Whereas a full moon brings completion and endings a New Moon brings something new such as a new opportunity, a new relationship, a new project, or a new thought or idea.

How to Work with Moon in Taurus Energy

• Ascertain the natal house influenced by the New Moon in Taurus
• Check for aspects between the New Taurus Moon and planets in your Natal Chart.
• Draw up a budget for yourself that you can stick to. Figure out what you can do without or don't need anymore.
• Open a savings account or a 401K. If you already have either of these, review your contribution amount to see if you can increase how much you save or invest. Ask you company about matching contributions.
• Purchase homeowners or renter's insurance.
• Exercise more patience
• Make a list of those personal values (loyalty, honesty, etc. )  that are important to you and strive to nurture and emulate those qualities in yourself.
• Make an inventory of your personal valuables and put this list in a safe place.
• Rather than buy new things to make you feel better or to keep up with the Joneses, learn to appreciate what you have.
• As far as possible, without creating a financial hardship for yourself, pay off a debt.
• If you have debt. call your lender and see if you can re-negotiate your interest rate.

New Moon in Taurus (General)

With the New Moon transiting the area of our charts that rules money, material possessions, self-esteem, and personal values we expect to receive more opportunities to make, or spend money. The second house is associated with Venus, so we have to be wary of spending money on pretty or expensive things just to make ourselves feel better. Having money and things of value gives us a greater sense of security, so having more money will translate to a sense of greater security.

The house that Taurus occupies in your Natal Chart is the Area of life where you can expect to new opportunities to have something.

• If your rising sign is Aries, Taurus is your 2nd House.
• If your rising sign is Taurus, Taurus is your 1st House.
• If your rising sign is Gemini, Taurus is your 12th House.
• If your rising sign is Cancer, Taurus is your 11th House.
• If your rising sign is Leo, Taurus is your 10th House.
• If your rising sign is Virgo, Taurus is your 9th House.
• If your rising sign is Libra, Taurus is your 8th House.
• If your rising sign is Scorpio, Taurus is your 7th House.
• If your rising sign is Sagittarius, Taurus is your 6th House.
• If your rising sign is Capricorn, Taurus is your 5th House.
• If your rising sign is Aquarius, Taurus is your 4th House.
• If your rising sign is Pisces, Taurus is your 3rd House.

Example

New Moon in Taurus and the 7th House

The Moon (I feel) in Taurus (I Have) in the 7th House of marriage, agreements, and partnerships can bring new thoughts and feelings about relationships of all kinds. You may feel confident about your ability to attract a new relationship (business or personal), though you are not likely to go out on a limb to make it happen for yourself.

Aspects

Let us suppose that you have the Sun at 22° Virgo, that would mean that the new Moon is applying a trine to your Natal Sun

Transit Moon + Trine + Natal Sun

I Feel + brings ease to + I am

This aspect brings a greater balance and harmony between your unconsciousness and your consciousness. There is an absence of any conflict between your feelings and your thoughts. You are more energetic, vital, and have a greater sense of clarity of purpose about you. People are drawn to you and want to be a part of whatever it is that you are doing or trying to accomplish.

Where does 21° Taurus fall in your natal chart and how will the New Moon in Taurus manifest for you?

- Carolina Dean

Venus in Gemini 2021

 

Venus in Gemini 

4/8/21 7:01 PM Pacific 

Natural Chart / Whole Houses 

Venus in Gemini (General) 

When Venus (I Love) is in Gemini (I Communicate) people are active, restless, friendly, sociable, and flirtatious. They are eager to talk and socialize but can be somewhat lazy in following through on any commitments.  However fun and outgoing people may be, there may also be somewhat distanced on a certain level.  In terms of romance and love, which is ruled by Gemini, we are more attracted to people on a mental level, someone who has a way with words and can carry on a conversation. 

The house where Gemini is in your Natal Chart is the area of life or subject that you will enjoy talking and communicating about.  

• If your rising sign is Aries, Gemini is your 3rd House. 
• If your rising sign is Taurus, Gemini is your 2nd House. 
• If your rising sign is Gemini, Gemini is your 1st House. 
• If your rising sign is Cancer, Gemini is your 12th House. 
• If your rising sign is Leo, Gemini is your 11th House. 
• If your rising sign is Virgo, Gemini is your 10th House. 
• If your rising sign is Libra, Gemini is your 9th House. 
• If your rising sign is Scorpio, Gemini is your 8th House. 
• If your rising sign is Sagittarius, Gemini is your 7th House. 
• If your rising sign is Capricorn, Gemini is your 6th House. 
• If your rising sign is Aquarius, Gemini is your 5th House. 
• If your rising sign is Pisces, Gemini is your 4th House. 

Example 

Venus in Gemini and the 8th House 

I Love + I Communicate + Sex, Death, Transformation

Venus (I love) in Gemini (I think) in the house of sex, transformation, and shared resources would translate to I love to think about / curious about sex and transformation. With Venus in Gemini and the 8th house you might be feeling restless and indecisive about love. You may be attracted to someone who is deep and mysterious but only on an intellectual level and it is not likely that you would commit to anything serious. Gemini represent the twins and so you can find yourself attracted to more than one person or even involved in something of a love triangle. Again, this is all on the mental level, something that you find yourself thinking about or are curious about but which you do not commit to in the area of action. 

Aspects 

Aspects, or relationships between planets is another dimensions of astrological interpretation that should be considered. For example, let us suppose that you have Jupiter at 2° Aquarius. This would mean that Transit Venus is applying an trine to Natal Jupiter.  Let us break down this aspect to understand it better. 

Transit Venus + Trine + Natal Jupiter

I love bring ease to I expand 

When Transit Venus is trine to Natal Jupiter, your circle of friends can grow and you may find yourself beginning a new relationship that can broaden your horizons. You enjoy a greater sense of optimism and are more generous and people want to be around you. This is aspect can also bring increase luck in money and finances, but you should be wary of making too many extravagant purchases.  

Mercury in Gemini 2021

 

Mercury in Gemini 

5/3/21 7:48 PM 

Natural Chart / Whole Houses 

Mercury in Gemini (General) 

Mercury in Gemini can translate to I think open-minded thoughts because I am curious about many things and because I have access to so much information my position on different topics is changeable.  Mercury rules Gemini so our minds are in overdrive and cannot seem to slow down. You may jump quickly from one thought or subject to another without finishing your original thought. 

How Mercury in Gemini Affect You 

When Mercury is in Gemini your thoughts are fast, quick, and changeable and where Gemini falls in your chart is what your thoughts will center on. 

• If your rising sign is Aries, Gemini is your 3rd House. 
• If your rising sign is Taurus, Gemini is your 2nd House. 
• If your rising sign is Gemini, Gemini is your 1st House. 
• If your rising sign is Cancer, Gemini is your 12th House. 
• If your rising sign is Leo, Gemini is your 11th House. 
• If your rising sign is Virgo, Gemini is your 10th House. 
• If your rising sign is Libra, Gemini is your 9th House. 
• If your rising sign is Scorpio, Gemini is your 8th House. 
• If your rising sign is Sagittarius, Gemini is your 7th House. 
• If your rising sign is Capricorn, Gemini is your 6th House. 
• If your rising sign is Aquarius, Gemini is your 5th House. 
• If your rising sign is Pisces, Gemini is your 4th House. 

Example 

Mercury in Gemini and the 8th House 

With Mercury in Gemini, the urge to think and communicate expresses itself as indecisive, talkative, open-minded, and inquisitive and this generally manifests in the area of transformation, change, rebirth, sex, and death. You are more talkative now and love to have conversations. With Mercury transiting the Scorpio ruled 8th house, these conversations may start out light and trivial but can take a deeper, more meaningful turn. You really dive in to any subject which sparks your interests, investigating it thoroughly in order to get to the bottom of the matter. 

Carolina Dean

The Astrology of May 2021

 All Times Pacific

• May 3rd 7:48 PM Mercury in Gemini
• May 8th 7:01 PM Venus in Gemini
• May 11th 12:01 PM New Moon in Taurus
• May 13th 3:35 PM Jupiter in Pisces
• May 20th 12:37 PM Sun in Gemini
• May 26th 4:14 AM Full Moon in Sagittarius

Best Days May 2021

The Best Days was a feature in many old almanacs and gave the optimal times for performing such tasks as weaning a baby, pulling teeth, or planting by the signs. Here I have taken this concept and applied it to the folk magic tradition of Hoodoo and given the best days for various magical endeavors. They are:

• Love & Romance        1-3, 7-9, 17, 1826-31
• Crown of Success        5,6, 15-18, 26, 27
• Sex & Sexuality          3,4, 7-11, 31
• Cleansing                    1,2, 5,6, 24, 25, 28-30
• Hotfooting                   10, 11, 18, 24
• Unblocking                  12, 13, 22, 23,