Astro Notes: Daily Transits 6/6 Gemini New Moon

astro notes: daily transits 6/6 gemini new moon

Thursday, 6/6, the Gemini New Moon presents an opportune moment to delve into themes of intelligence, adaptability, and the nuanced dance of communication and connection. This lunation invites us all to embrace our natural curiosity and versatility, encouraging us to explore new networks and expand our social horizons. With all the connecting aspects to this particular new moon, it's worth taking look at the various facets of this lunation, highlighting its influences and potential impacts on our lives:

Gemini New Moon: Core Themes and Energies

Intellectual Stimulation and Versatility Gemini, ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication and intellect, emphasizes mental agility and versatility. During this New Moon, there is a heightened focus on learning, gathering information, and sharing ideas. Our minds are sharp, quick to make connections, and eager to explore new concepts. This is an excellent time for engaging in activities that stimulate our intellect, such as reading, writing, attending workshops, or having stimulating conversations.

Restlessness and Exploration The restless nature of Gemini can lead to a desire for change and variety. This New Moon may inspire us to break out of our routines and seek new experiences. Whether it's exploring new neighborhoods, meeting new people, or trying out new hobbies, the Gemini energy encourages us to diversify our experiences and broaden our perspectives.

Networking and Social Connections Gemini is a social sign, thriving on interaction and communication. This New Moon opens a new chapter in our networking endeavors, making it a favorable time for building and strengthening social connections. We might find ourselves more inclined to reach out to others, engage in lively discussions, and forge new friendships. The emphasis is on light, engaging interactions that bring a sense of joy and connection.

The Influence of Venus: Harmony and Relationship Dynamics The conjunction of the New Moon with Venus adds a layer of harmony and affection to our interactions. Venus, the planet of love and beauty, enhances our capacity for understanding and nurturing relationships. This aspect suggests that our romantic, familial, and social connections stand to benefit from a deeper appreciation of each other's needs and emotions.

Romance and Love: New beginnings in romantic relationships are favored. There is potential for new love interests or a renewed sense of affection and harmony in existing relationships.

Friendships and Community: This is a wonderful time to strengthen bonds with friends and community members. The Venus influence encourages cooperation, kindness, and mutual support.

Business and Professional Relationships: In the professional realm, this lunation can bring opportunities for collaboration and the development of harmonious working relationships.

Communication and Emotional Needs Gemini's communication style is often inquisitive and playful, yet the presence of Venus underscores the importance of addressing deeper emotional needs. While Gemini may prefer light-hearted banter, the conjunction with Venus reminds us to tune into the underlying emotional currents in our interactions. Recognizing and honoring these needs can lead to more meaningful and fulfilling connections.

Social Niceties and Pleasant Interactions Venus in conjunction with the New Moon emphasizes the importance of social graces and niceties. Small gestures of kindness and thoughtfulness can go a long way in enhancing our relationships. Creating an atmosphere of comfort and ease in social settings allows for more relaxed and enjoyable interactions.

The Role of Black Moon Lilith (BML) The trine between the Moon-Venus conjunction and Black Moon Lilith (BML) in Libra brings a deeper, more intense layer to this lunation. BML represents repressed desires and the quest for empowerment, often highlighting areas of our lives where we seek greater balance and fairness.

Partnership and Commitment: BML in Libra focuses on the dynamics of partnership and the need for equitable, balanced relationships. This aspect may bring to light any imbalances or power struggles within our connections, prompting us to address these issues head-on.

Confrontation and Expression: The influence of BML can lead to confrontations or emotional outbursts, especially if there have been long-standing issues simmering beneath the surface. It’s important to approach these situations with a desire for clarity and resolution, rather than avoidance.

Saturn in Pisces: Setting Boundaries The square aspect between the New Moon and Saturn in Pisces introduces a need for boundaries and discipline. While Gemini’s energy is mutable and adaptable, Saturn brings a grounding influence, urging us to be mindful of our limits.

Managing Restlessness: Saturn’s presence can help us channel Gemini’s restlessness into constructive activities, preventing us from becoming scattered or overwhelmed.

Creating Structure: This aspect encourages us to create structure in our lives, even as we explore new territories. Setting realistic goals and maintaining a balanced approach can help us navigate the dynamic energies of this New Moon.

Practical Applications and Reflections To make the most of the Gemini New Moon, consider incorporating the following practices:

Engage in Learning: Take up a new course, read books on topics of interest, or engage in stimulating discussions.

Expand Social Networks: Reach out to new people, join groups or clubs, and participate in social events.

Practice Mindfulness: While exploring new experiences, stay mindful of your emotional needs and those of others.

Set Intentions: Use the New Moon to set intentions related to communication, learning, and relationships.

Balance and Boundaries: Be mindful of your limits and create a balanced approach to managing the dynamic energies of this lunation.

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Ancestor work can include pets btw

I never knew a lot of my deceased family, and the ones I did know I didn't know well. I loved my great grandmother, but in reality I didn't know her well, I still honor her and my grandpa who died when I was 3, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't closer to my cats.

My cats were with me my whole life, and theirs, they're my children. I soothe them to sleep by cradling them when they're scared, I sing to them and they sing back, I sleep with them every night. They are my whole world, and I'd do anything for them.

So of course they're honored after death like a blood family member, of course I leave them offerings and speak to them beyond the grave, of course there is space for them on my altars.

Don't let anyone tell you pets deserve less honor than humans in your practice.

Water is really underrated as an offering, especially for ancestors. Think about how hard it was to get clean water, historically. Water clean enough to drink! The fact that it's relatively easy for modern people to get our hands on doesn't take away its value for our ancestors.

Bewitching Your Coffee

I am 100% a coffee drinker. I love drinking it black, I love it in lattes and cappucini (yes, that's the actual plural of cappucino), and I especially love the experience of sharing coffee with another person. And, like everything that comes out of my kitchen, I like finding ways to make coffee more magical.

But even though coffee is a daily essential for a lot of us and has a long history in folk magic, people don't talk about it nearly as much as tea magic. I did some digging, and this post contains my research into the magic and lore of coffee and the things we like to add to coffee. I hope my fellow kitchen witches find this helpful!

Correspondences of Coffee and Common Coffee Add-ons

Coffee: Used for grounding and to anchor a spell in the physical world. Useful in spells for mental clarity and enhancing psychic senses. Used in several types of American folk magic as an offering for spirits. Author Starr Casas uses coffee for powerful cleansing and blockbusting in her Southern folk magic practice. Because of its association with energy and movement, coffee can be used to add strength to spells. I personally associate coffee with the Earth and Air elements and with the planet Uranus.

Milk has different correspondences based on whether you are using cow's milk or a plant-based milk.

Cow's Milk: Associated with nurturing, love, and abundance. In pagan Ireland, offering someone milk was an effective blessing. Milk and cream are said to be favorite offerings of fairies. I associate cow's milk with the Water element and the Moon.

Soy Milk: Soy may have been a sacred food crop in ancient China and is associated with blessings. During the Japanese festival Setsubun, soy beans are used to repel bad spirits and draw good fortune in a practice called mamemaki -- soy products can be used in spells for protection or good fortune. Use soy milk or other soy products in spells for success, good luck, and prosperity. I personally associate soy milk with the Earth element and with the planet Jupiter.

Almond Milk: Associated with prosperity, wealth, and success in business, as well as with increasing wisdom. Almond milk and other almond products are associated with the Air element and the planet Mercury.

Coconut Milk: Associated with purification, healing, and protection. In African American magic traditions, coconut can be used for peaceful home work and protection work, as well as ancestor offerings. Coconut is associated with the Water element and the moon.

Oatmilk: Associated with prosperity and money magic. Oats are associated with the Earth element and the planet Venus.

Sweeteners attract sweetness and good fortune. Different sweeteners have their own associations.

Sugar: Associated with love and lust. In Southern folk magic, sugar is sometimes used in money work. Sugar is associated with the Water element and the planet Venus.

Brown Sugar: Has the same associations as regular sugar, but works more slowly because it contains molasses.

Honey: Associated with home, family, love, and blessings. In Southern folk magic, honey is sometimes used in domination or control work, especially honeycomb. I personally associate honey with the Water element and with the planet Venus.

Maple Syrup: Associated with love, money, and long life. I personally associate maple with new life and transformation based on Robin Wall Kimmerer's writings about them in Braiding Sweetgrass. Associated with the Air element and the planet Jupiter.

Artificial Sweeteners (Splenda, xylitol, and other man-made sweeteners): There's very little written about the magical uses of these sweeteners, but I personally associate them with creativity, innovation, and new discoveries. I associate these sweeteners with the Air element and the planets Mercury and Uranus.

Caramel* is actually made from sugar, which is cooked over low heat until it caramelizes, or turns brown. Caramel has the same magical associations as sugar, but with a stronger connection to Fire energy and to transformation.

*Note: In the US, "caramel" is often made with corn syrup. For example, the caramel drizzle at Starbucks is basically 100% corn syrup, or at least was when I worked there a few years back. This isn't to say you can't work magically with corn syrup-based caramel, but the energy will be different. I don't have experience here because I have a corn allergy, so I'd love to hear if anyone has experience working with corn syrup in witchcraft!

Chocolate** is originally from Latin America and was an important ceremonial drink in Mayan culture. In Mexica (Aztec) culture, chocolate was used as currency and was said to be a gift from the gods. It was associated with the devil and with witchcraft when it was first brought to Spain by colonizers. Later, during the Renaissance, it was seen as a miracle cure for all kinds of medical conditions. Based on its history, chocolate can be used in magic for love, sex, energy, spirituality, magical abilities, and healing. I personally associate chocolate with the Fire element and with the Sun.

**Note: Scott Cunningham includes a note on "chocolate" in his book on magical herbs, but this is actually carob, Jacaranda procera. The cacao tree, which produces chocolate, is Theobroma cacao.

Cinnamon is associated with success, healing, adding power to spells, spirituality, wealth, and protection. Cinnamon is important in Christian folk magic because of its use in the Bible. In Southern folk magic, cinnamon is used for money, luck, and lust and is said to work very fast. It can also be used for blessings and protection spells. It is associated with the Fire element and the Sun.

Clove is probably most famous for its use in spells to stop gossip, but it is also used to drive away harmful spirits and to attract wealth. It is also sometimes used in love and sex magic and for successful business work. It is connected to the Fire element and the planet Jupiter.

Ginger adds power to spells and situations. It is used in spells for love, money, success, and healing, but it can be included in any spell to add power or make results happen faster. Ginger is associated with Fire and with the planet Mars.

Hazelnuts have long been used in Western European folk charms for luck and good fortune. It is said that eating hazelnuts makes you wise and can increase fertility. Hazel is also associated with protection and with granting wishes. It is connected to the Air element and the Sun.

Lavender is used in love spells, especially spells to attract a masculine partner. It also has a strong association with peacefulness and with calming emotions. It is sometimes used for protection and is said to both attract and banish spirits, depending on the source. Lavender has a long historic connection to the queer community. It is associated with Air and the planet Mercury.

Nutmeg is most famous as a good luck charm, but it is also used for healing, money, and success. In Southern folk magic, it is used mostly for money, success, and good luck. It is associated with Fire and with Jupiter.

Peppermint is commonly used in healing magic, but it can also be used for purification, attracting good spirits, divination, love, and money. In Southern folk magic, peppermint is used for hex breaking. It is associated with Fire and the planet Mercury.

Vanilla is strongly associated with love and comfort. It can sometimes be used in lust spells. Scott Cunningham mentions using vanilla to replenish lost energy. It is associated with the Water element and the planet Venus.

Magical Coffee Brews

With these ingredient correspondences, you can easily mix a spell into a coffee drink. For example, a pumpkin spice latte (which is made with pumpkin pie spice, i.e., a mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves) can be a spell for money and success. A lavender latte with oatmilk could be an excellent love spell, especially for queer love. A peppermint mocha (coffee with chocolate) could be a healing spell. There are lots of possibilities for a magic brew!

Sources:

Witchcraft for Everyone by Sam Wise

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham

Hoodoo Herbal by Starr Casas

Jambalaya by Luisah Teish

Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Wikipedia article for soybeans

Wikipedia article for Setsubun

"History of Chocolate" on History.com

"Chocolate: From witchcraft to miracle worker in early modern Europe" by Erin Alice Cowling, published in The Conversation

The Magickal Properties of Carrier/Base Oils

In ancient times, our ancestors revered the power of oils, utilizing them in sacred ceremonies, rituals, and magickal workings that spanned centuries. Today, we have the privilege of carrying on this tradition by creating our own blends using the same flora & fauna that have been cherished for millennia. The practice of crafting sacred oils connects us to our roots, offering a meaningful way to honor the past while enriching our present-day experiences.

Carrier/base oils play a crucial role in the world of magick and holistic practices. These oils, derived from plants, seeds, and animal fats, are believed to possess unique energetic properties that can enhance the potency of essential oils and other magickal ingredients we add to them. Whether used in aromatherapy, massage, ritual work, or spell work the choice of carrier oil is significant, as each oil is associated with specific magickal attributes, such as grounding, protection, or amplification of intention. Understanding the magickal properties of carrier oils can empower practitioners to create custom blends that resonate with their intentions and desired outcomes, adding an extra layer of enchantment to their craft.

Magickal Properties of Carrier/Base Oils:

These plant and seed-based oils come from my own grimoire based on my own traditions and practice.

Almond: Prosperity, Money, Wisdom

Apricot: Happiness, Contentment, Love

Argan: Healing

Avocado: Love, Lust, Sex Magick

Borage: Higher Mind, Truth, Clarity, Legal Matters

Canola/Rapeseed: Neutral Base

Castor: Protection, Absorbs Negativity

Coconut: Purification, Cleansing, Protection

Corn: Abundance, Luck, Divination

Evening Primrose: Psychic, Glamour, Clarity

Flaxseed Oil: Beauty, Protection

Grapeseed: Fertility, Money, Strengthening Mental Abilities

Hempseed: Meditation, Psychic, Healing

Jojoba: Healing

Meadowfoam Seed: Protection

Neem: Fortifies, Protection

Olive: Healing, Fertility, Protection

Peach Kernel: Fertility, Love, Fae Magick

Peanut: Grounding

Pomegranate Seed: Divination, Love

Pumpkin Seed: Health

Rosehip: Self-Love, Beauty, Glamour

Safflower: Sex, Baneful

Sesame: Hope, Faith, Positivity

Shea Butter: Calming, Longevity, Patience, Healing, Soothing, Beauty

Sunflower: Happiness, Health, Wisdom, Sun Magick

Vegetable: Neutral

Why Am I Not Like My Sun Sign? Astro Explained ☀️

Well you already know that a chart is a whole and you can't just say "woah I'm such a Gemini" by only looking at your Sun. So let's take a closer look at your Sun ☀️

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Sun conjunction/square/opposition to the planets in your birth chart add their qualities to your Sun sign:

☀️Mercurian: Gemini/Virgo influence - This may include early development of reading and writing skills, good memorization ability, and an emphasis on education. Health issues related to stress may be prevalent. ☀️Venusian: Libra/Taurus influence - In this case, traits such as attractiveness, artistic talent, a love for luxury, and a tendency towards weight gain or relationship focus may be prominent. ☀️Martian: Aries/Scorpio influence - Characteristics like rapid starts and ends in relationships, a love for adrenaline, feverishness, and physical features such as birthmarks may be apparent. Susceptibility to fiery ailments like migraines or sinus issues is possible. ☀️Jupiterian: Sagittarius/Pisces influence - Optimism, ease in international travel and learning foreign languages, and a propensity for miraculous experiences may be emphasized. Allergic tendencies may also be observed. ☀️Saturnian: Capricorn/Aquarius influence - Responsibility, a tendency to age gracefully, an authoritative appearance, and stubbornness, alongside parental issues and a tendency towards solitude, may manifest. ☀️Uranian: Aquarius influence - Traits such as left-handedness, sudden movements, visionary modernism, and issues related to inheritance may arise, alongside susceptibilities to conditions like hypertension or diabetes. They may have bias against marriage and value independence. ☀️Neptunian: Pisces influence - Romanticism, artistic pursuits, spirituality, and tendencies towards alcohol consumption and difficulties in relationships with close circles may appear. Caution is advised regarding debts. ☀️Plutonian: Scorpio influence - A drive for power, talents in the supernatural, attractiveness, overprotectiveness from parents, occasional pessimism, and a passionate nature may be evident. They may have intense passions.

Also you can help my researches by commenting if it's correct or not with you!

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