Beyond Knowing
At a time when there is so much adversity in the world, the month of Gemini can bring unity and healing. Unity does not mean thinking the same or having the same opinions. Unity is more like organs in a body—they are all different and have different functions in the body, but they all work together. And if there is pain in one organ, the entire body comes to help in the healing process.
Each one of us, the people in this world, is like a different organ in the body of humanity. We rely on each other to grow and thrive. We do not need to be friends with everyone. Awakening a sense of unity requires us to acknowledge the Light that exists in every human being. This spark of Light is what connects us.
The unique aspect of Gemini is that the month holds one of the most powerful cosmic windows in time: Shavuot. This year, Shavuot falls on May 25th (in the evening). It is a time when we can connect to the power of immortality in every aspect of our lives: work, relationships, and family. This kabbalistic holiday honors the day in the desert when people came together to reveal a powerful energy into the world.
Gemini is an air sign, and it is connected to the nervous system, respiratory system (lungs), and the capillaries of the body. Nourishing the nervous system is important this month.
As Gemini sees the truth in all, it is a curious sign and wants to know everything about everything. As we are in this body, which is limited, we cannot possibly know everything, and we are not supposed to know everything. Our job this month is to focus on what is important for us and what will benefit our journey in this lifetime, then go deeper into it.
The danger of wanting to know everything about everything is we risk becoming shallow and not experiencing life to its fullest. It is hard for Geminis to choose what to allow in, but that is the journey—finding the right boundaries in life. Geminis are very social and intelligent people, but their knowledge requires more depth.
As Gemini is the symbol of communication, they can be very good with words but not so good at following and manifesting those words. So be careful with what comes out of your mouth and what goes in through your ears. Knowing too much can be a blessing but also a curse!
This month, breathing well will ground and stabilize your energy and give you a deeper understanding. Genesis teaches that the Creator blew breath through the nostrils of Adam, awakening his soul. Our souls are a part of the Creator, and when we breathe deeply, we are deepening our connection with this energy. Throughout the centuries, the kabbalists have used the power of breathing very carefully. Kabbalists gave accurate instructions on how to breathe in many meditations (how to count the number of breaths throughout the meditation and how to incorporate them with the Hebrew letters and combinations). Try some breathing exercises for just 10-15 minutes a day. You do not need to go into deep meditation; just be conscious of your breath and deepen it.
Tools for This Month
- Focus on 1-3 goals (if one is impossible).
- Ground yourself with an earth element (place your feet on the earth, do ceramics, plant seeds in a garden).
- Meditate on the 72 Names of God, Number 59: The Umbilical Cord.
- Study one subject deeply.
- Choose your words carefully. Words have power.
- Take action. If you want to truly internalize wisdom, you need to bring it into manifestation, not just keep it in your head.
Dates to Mark on the Calendar
Mercury, the ruler of Gemini, is in Taurus until June 12th. This will help us to stabilize our nervous system so we don't spread ourselves all over the place.
During the New Moon of Gemini, Jupiter enters Taurus, and there it will give us all kinds of business opportunities. Jupiter blesses whatever sign it is in, and we can use the simplicity of Taurus to manifest our goals. In that time, Jupiter will conjunct the North Node.
On May 21st, there is a square between Jupiter in Taurus and Mars that just enters Leo. It will take about a week. Choose a project to put your heart into. Be careful of arguments, especially about fate and religion. Avoid overspending. Have moderation in the foods you eat.
On the evening of May 25th, we celebrate Shavuot. During this cosmic window, we receive the energy of immortality. In time, this will help us with communication and motivation due to a positive aspect between the sun and Mars. Mars is also conjunct to the moon, and Mars in Leo wants respect and honor. The moon in Leo is very dramatic. Do not get angry if someone does not give you the respect you want. Remember: the acknowledgment we truly want is from the Light force of the Creator.
The sun squares Saturn on May 28th. This is a very creative time, but this aspect can lead us to try to escape our reality. We may begin to feel like the world is against us and then look for something that does not exist. We can be prone to addictive behavior. So have caution and stay present in your life. See the blessings you have.
On June 4th, we experience the Full moon of Gemini. The moon is in Sagittarius, which is great for learning and traveling.
Venus moves into dramatic Leo on June 6th. Open your heart to love! Leo is all about the "I" in relationships, so be sensitive to your partner. Again, be careful of overspending. For Venus in Leo, money burns a hole in the pocket!
Just before the month of Cancer, a square between the sun and Neptune occurs (June 17th). This can bring creativity and imagination but also self-doubt and disappointments. We'll feel a desire to escape. Focus on the good.
