The sun has officially moved into the sign of Gemini, the time of year when we get curious about the world around us, pay attention to the quality and quantity of information we share and receive, and let our thoughts wander into new territories of reverie. It is the season of fact-finding and fiction-making. Make sure you’re paying attention to which is which. This week is a good time to get serious about relationships, focusing on authenticity over breadth. Who do you consider true connections? With whom can you have difficult conversations, knowing they will still be around on the other side of the dialogue? On Thursday, Venus in Cancer forms a 90-degree square to Saturn in Aries. Think of this as the beautiful lover facing the critical eyes of the strict father. Love can be fun and games, but there are also hard truths that require attention. To work with this transit, acknowledge that all things beautiful require time and testing and try to incorporate that wisdom into your week. We also have a full moon in Sagittarius on Sunday, May 31. What grand belief will you build from the information you gather? How will you integrate the disparate bits of knowledge that you have into a cohesive wisdom? There is a level of faith required just to be alive and to get out of bed in the morning. Use this full moon to realize and nurture your faith, whatever that looks like for you. Here are your horoscopes for Venus square Saturn and the Sagittarius full moon. Read for your rising and sun signs. Gemini May 21 - June 20 Happy birthday season to all of our brilliant Geminis (myself so humbly included). Supporting yourself does not have to be burdensome. There are ways to survive AND experience love and joy. Taking to heart the hard truths that your friends share with you will only help you to achieve the abundance that you deserve. This full moon, appreciate an important partner in your life. Cancer June 21 - July 22 Loving yourself isn’t always easy, but it is absolutely necessary. Don’t shy away from seeing the beauty that you uniquely bring to the world. Feel your oats. That doesn’t mean traipsing around singing your own praises. Under this sky, you are being encouraged to be more restrained at work and in public. Use that as a power source. Under the full moon, get into a new daily routine. Leo July 23 - Aug. 22 You’re not known for your quiet repose, Leo, but solitude and reflection are necessary for everyone at times. What peace and love can you find in the quieter moments? What beauty awaits when you’re alone? Show some restraint in any grand adventures that call you away and choose your peace now. Under the full moon, do something creative to light your spark. Virgo Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 Take some time to appreciate all of the people in your life who show you love. You don’t have to do anything per se, just see and acknowledge. One of the best ways to do this is to be clear about your boundaries. Boundaries create relationships. See how you can negotiate your boundaries with those you love now. Under the full moon, come home. Libra Sept. 23 - Oct. 22 What do you love about the work you do? It doesn’t have to be everything, but it should certainly be something. Turn your focus to the things that you really enjoy and make those bigger in your awareness. An important partner in your life can help you define those things right now if you are struggling on your own. Under this full moon, say what you want to say. Scorpio Oct. 23 - Nov. 21 Pay attention to the adventures that are tugging on your heart strings. Where do you want to go? What do you want to learn? They might just be daydreams right now, and there is a lot of work you need to do — nose-to-the-grindstone sort of thing. But the work you accomplish now can support your dream adventures. Under the full moon, enjoy payday. Sagittarius Nov. 22 - Dec. 21 Vulnerability isn’t always easy, and you want to make sure you’re vulnerable with the right people, but it is something that will allow your heart to breathe out right now. You are getting serious about your creative projects at the moment, and the challenge is to make sure that you still can let your hair down with others. Under the full moon, check yourself out, babe. Capricorn Dec. 22 - Jan. 19 Sometimes, our important life partners are taken for granted. That’s understandable because they get woven into the daily fabric of life. Under this sky, though, look at your partner with fresh eyes and fresh appreciation. There may be some challenges or hard lessons at home, but your partner can be a soothing presence. Under the full moon, find some quiet and retreat. Aquarius Jan. 20 - Feb. 18 Every day, we all have stuff we gotta do. Brush the teeth. Make the bed. Eat the food. Clean the clothes. These constant mundane tasks can be met with boredom and frustration. But you can also choose to approach your daily chores and routines with a love that reminds you that you GET to do them. Try that out right now. Under the full moon, be with friends. Pisces Feb. 19 - March 20 Follow your bliss, Pisces. That is good advice all the time, but right now in particular, there is a creative love in your heart that is just begging to be released. What do you have to share with the world? Make art for your own joy rather than any monetary hopes. Show some discipline in your spending and be creative instead. Under the full moon, show your face in public. Aries March 21 - April 19 Home is where your heart is right now. Being at home and with family, whatever that looks like for you, is a source of genuine grace. You are being more disciplined with yourself, which might make it hard to calm and regulate yourself at home. Do your best to appreciate your sanctuary when you can. Under this full moon, allow yourself to adventure past the horizon. Taurus April 20 - May 20 While you are finding new forms of discipline in your quiet solitude, you do not need to carry those hard boundaries out into the world with you all the time. Your local environment is a source of love and appreciation right now. Find your siblings, whether blood or chosen, and just sit in the harmony they create. Under this full moon, invest in what you want to grow and receive what you deserve.
HAPPY HERMES, THE ISLAND ASTROLOGER: new moon, New Sacrifice
Well, folks, we are at the end of one moon cycle and at the threshold of a new one. The new moon in Aquarius takes place at 5:59 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9. It is a time to clear out the weeds and the detritus so you can plant the seeds that will come to bloom at the full moon in two weeks. When the sun and the moon come together in the sign of Aquarius, we are particularly called to begin a new project that brings the margins to the forefront. We might start a new humanitarian project, begin an experimental art project, study fringe ideas, open a quirky fusion restaurant, or engage with wallflowers. This new moon also occurs in a 90-degree square to Uranus, the planet of surprises, liberation and individuality. Expect this new beginning to challenge an aspect of your freedom – which feels like we will be making commitments that require some sacrifice. So, welcome in the new and sacrifice a little liberty to achieve your goals.
Here are your horoscopes for the new moon in Aquarius. Read for your rising and sun signs.
Aquarius
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
This new moon is the beginning of a new you. It is time to try out a different fashion style, an unexpected haircut, a fresh personality quirk or a novel self-image. Show us what you’ve got. This new self will challenge the freedom you have been building at home, however. Perhaps you will be called to more social events that keep you away from your sanctuary, or you will feel a bit less connected to family. Trust your transformation.
Pisces
Feb. 19 – March 20
Are you channeling Greta Garbo? Because it looks like you want to be alone. You are starting a new relationship to solitude under this new moon, perhaps taking a retreat to work on a very personal project. This separation from the rest of the world will challenge the social levity you’ve been discovering in your community. Manage your FOMO and lock yourself in.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
It looks like it is time to rub elbows with a new group of friends and supporters. This does not mean that you will break up with the friends that you currently have, but it is the perfect time to start talking to folks who will help you achieve the goals you’ve set for yourself. This might cost you a bit as this new social circle will challenge your financial freedom, but your own creative control is the goal.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
New beginnings at work or career represent the theme of this new moon for you. Are you starting a new job? Leading a new project? Getting a promotion? Setting out on your own? Use this new moon to step into this new role intentionally. Embrace the challenge you will experience when this new beginning confronts your freedom to be yourself. It’s OK to hold your cards close to your chest.
Gemini
May 21 – June 21
A grand adventure is starting for you, Gem. Think of when Gandalf gave Frodo the ring or when Alice crawled into the rabbit hole. You may literally embark on a journey to a faraway land or you may start a new journey of the mind. Open yourself to a new way of seeing the world. This new adventure may be sparked by a revealed secret and will challenge your peaceful solitude.
Cancer
June 22 – July 22
A big investment is nigh, Cancer. You are making a commitment to a collective cause or investing your time or money into a group project – and the return on this investment will be coming at the full moon in two weeks. It appears that this commitment will keep you from your social freedom and cause some frustration, but you may also be surprised by the people who show up to support you. Trust your investment if it feels right.
Leo
July 23 – Aug. 22
This new moon is offering you a fresh start in an important partnership, Leo. This could be the beginning of a new relationship or the start of a new era in a relationship. I venture to say that this will actually be a new business partnership that will require you to sacrifice yourself to your work, but you will discover that it will all be fruitful at the full moon in two weeks. At any rate, embrace the possibilities of this new partner.
Virgo
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
Commit to your new routines now and practice awareness of how you use your energy. If you’ve been wanting to start a new exercise practice or a new daily chore, start incorporating that into your life now. This will keep you in a particular lane and cut off your ability to have spontaneous adventures, but the consistency you develop will support you for a long time.
Libra
Sept. 23 – Oct. 23
You’ve had a creative project or a form of self-expression that has been lying beneath the surface. This new moon is the time to let that creativity out into the world. Make the thing, sing the song, bake the cake, write the book. Tap into your creative wellspring. Committing to this project will force you into independence and prevent you from being to invested in other people for a time.
Scorpio
Oct. 24 – Nov. 21
Your home life is being refreshed by this new moon. Perhaps you are committing to a new relationship with a family member or literally moving into a new space. This focus on home and family may require you to forego your romantic freedoms for a little bit. In other words, stay home and play games with your folks rather than going on that date. That’s the energy this new moon is asking for.
Sagittarius
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
We have so many ways to communicate with one another now, Sag. Texting, e-mail, social media, bullhorns, side eye, carrier pigeon, billboards. This new moon is an opportunity to commit to a different method of communication. This new communication project will cut into your regular routines, however, so be ready to feel a little off kilter as you try your new form of expression.
Capricorn
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
What we value should not be set in stone, rather our values should change as we learn new information or discover new value systems. Now is a time for you to consider a different prioritization scheme to organize your life. This process will challenge the people and places that bring you joy, however. Let yourself be surprised by different forms of happiness.
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