Episode 292 | New Moon in Gemini: Performing a Nosedive!

Episode 292 | New Moon in Gemini: Performing a Nosedive!

This week, Mercury is the star of the show, making a high-flying (deep diving?) conjunction with the Sun, ruling the Gemini New Moon, and making aspects to imaginative Neptune and introspective Pluto. And April concludes her series of mini-lessons on Saturn in Aries by reviewing Saturn in aspect to natal planets. Plus: Awkward misunderstandings, moving the air around, and a tough daddy!

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[1:14] Mercury sextiles Neptune (May 26, 1:37 pm PDT) at 1º46’ Gemini-Aries. Before you extend your hand in friendship, clarify your terms. That said, this is a wonderful transit for artistic projects, which involve pulling together a number of pieces into one big thing. Self-promotion is encouraged.

[3:07] Moon Report! The Gemini New Moon (May 26, 8:02 pm PDT, through June 20) is at 6°05’ Gemini. The spirit of the Gemini season is about movement and gatherings. Catch up with siblings and neighbors. This New Moon is a great time to commit to learning something new!

[6:40] This is the New Moon in a lunar phase family cycle (LPFC) that will unfold over the coming three years. The First Quarter (first action point) in this LPFC is on Feb. 24, 2026, the Full Moon (awareness point) is on Nov. 24, 2026, and the Last Quarter (final action point) is on Aug. 24, 2027.

[9:15] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. On May 26 (6:52 am PDT), the Moon in Taurus makes a conjunction with Uranus. It’s VOC for 3 hours 29 minutes, then enters Gemini (10:21 am PDT). Embrace your quirkiness, and celebrate what makes you unique.

[10:19] On May 28 (6:01 am PDT), the Moon in Gemini conjuncts Jupiter. It’s VOC for 4 hours 32 minutes, then enters Cancer (10:33 am PDT). Get in the habit of focusing on the brighter and happier side of things. Discover something new by taking a local adventure in your neighborhood or town.

[11:29] On May 30 (9:50 am PDT), the Moon in Cancer sextiles Uranus. It’s VOC for 3 hours, 27 minutes, and enters Leeeeoooo (1:17 pm PDT). Peek out of your shell, share your personality more with those who are around you. Get in the habit of reaching out and connecting through sharing.

[13:02] The Moon in Leo sextiles Jupiter in Gemini on June 1 (4:38 pm PDT). It is VOC for 3 hours 22 minutes, then enters Virgo (8:00 pm PDT). Have fun and play with friends or family. Promote yourself or a business.

[14:23] Mercury trines Pluto (May 27, 10:56 am PDT) at 3º41’ Gemini-Aquarius. This is a transit involving planets in air signs, so it highlights the power of the mind. It’s a fantastic combination for deep focus, research, and troubleshooting, but beware getting too much in your head and being overwhelmed by anxiety or fear. Revisit plans that were made between March 5-April 20, you may be ready to complete them now.

[16:28] On May 29 (9:13 pm PDT), Mercury conjoins the Sun at 9º01’ Gemini on the Sabian symbol 10 Gemini, An airplane falling or An airplane performing a nose dive. A planet within 17’ of arc with the Sun is said to be cazimi, which means “in the heart of the Sun.” Mercury cazimi offers moments of mental clarity. The actual cazimi period falls between May 29 (3:44 pm PDT) and May 30 (2:41 am PDT) and is a powerful time to deliver a message.

[18:24] Mini-lesson on Saturn in Aries in aspect to the planets in a chart. Check out Episode 290 for a mini-lesson on transiting Saturn in Aries and Episode 291 for a mini-lesson on Saturn in Aries moving through the houses of the horoscope. (If things like aspects are a little bit difficult for you, order a Steven Forrest Sky Bundle, which includes a Sky Log report, from my online store.)

[19:19] Saturn aspecting your natal Sun.

[20:53] Saturn aspecting your natal Moon.

[21:47] Saturn aspecting your natal Mercury.

[23:08] Saturn aspecting your natal Venus.

[24:02] Saturn aspects your natal Mars.

[24:58] Saturn aspecting your natal Jupiter.

[25:44] Saturn aspecting your natal Saturn.

[26:38] Saturn aspecting your natal Uranus.

[27:19] Saturn aspecting your natal Neptune.

[28:14] Saturn aspecting your natal Pluto.

[29:01] Saturn aspecting your lunar nodes.

[29:47] Saturn aspecting the Ascendant.

[30:48] Saturn aspecting the Midheaven.

[31:38] Saturn aspecting your natal Chiron.

[32:26] That’s a wrap on the three-part mini lessons on Saturn entering Aries. If you want more information on Saturn transits, check out April’s books Astrological Transits and The Essential Guide to Practical Astrology.

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