Astro for June 6, 2022
Today, the moon is in Virgo. That means that today’s energy is dedicated to organizing, observing, identifying, researching, analyzing, and being of service. Whenever the moon is in Virgo, it’s a great time for a cleanse, clean and intentional eating, and overall bringing our awareness to our health. Virgo is associated with the stomach and intestines, so our tummies might be a little sensitive today. I would definitely suggest getting in some probiotics, kombucha is always a great option. If you know you are lactose intolerant… pass on the cheese for today, please. Your stomach will thank you.
It’s important that we aren’t digesting anything we don’t have any business consuming today. This goes beyond food. Virgo energy can be prone to fixating on tiny details. So, whatever you’re giving your attention to today you might be very trained and focused on that thing or idea. You don’t want to be caught up overanalyzing something that is of no importance or even worse something that is draining. Emotionally, we can be feeling a bit anxious and unsettled. That perfectionist energy that Virgo is known for can have us all feeling like we’re under a microscope and even the smallest mess up will be noticed and ridiculed. Truth is, no one else is watching you that hard because they are too busy focused on themselves. You are the one under the microscope and the eye that looks through it. Be mindful of the lens that you are seeing yourself through, please be kind to yourself today. If you make a mistake don’t harp on it. Recently, my therapist helped me to reframe my narrative from “I don’t know what I’m doing” to “I’m learning”. That has been the theme of Gemini season for me. So when you feel like you are having a hard time figuring something out today or you’re not coming straight out the gate mastering that new skill, affirm yourself and give yourself the props for learning. As long as you are making an honest effort, that’s all that matters.
Now, since the moon is in Virgo and the Sun is in Gemini we have to talk about Mercury who is the ruler of both of these signs. We already know this Gemini season is bringing up a lot of communication, curiosity, questions, wit, versatility, and multi-tasking. We’re getting a double dose of this Mercurial energy during this moon transit. Virgo is the yin of Mercury, the one who receives and computes the information. Gemini is the yang of Mercury, the one who is ready to express the ideas (sometimes before getting all the facts). So it’s perfect that today the Moon (yin) is in Virgo and the Sun (yang) is in Gemini. Today, we are more focused on actually doing the research to back up the great ideas that have been brewing during this Gemini season. We are much more confident in our ideas today. Mercury is still in its post retrograde shadow period, so we are still experiencing some of the after-effects. This means we are still a bit internally focused, especially on the beauty of our minds. If you felt confused, foggy, or frustrated with your brain during this retrograde today might feel like some of that is clearing up. You could feel a greater appreciation for your intellect and mental processing today. If you have been overwhelmed by your thoughts and ideas today is a great day to put them down on paper.
It’s important to realize that maybe the fog you felt was just the accumulation of thoughts you weren’t addressing. The strong Mercurial influence paired with that square from Saturn, which is currently in retrograde, will not allow us to avoid our thoughts today. The fog only lifts once you address whatever it is that you feel has kinda been up in the air. What do you feel like is hanging over your head? What is the elephant in the room? Why do you choose to ignore it?
Today is a good day to practice a balance of certainty and flexibility. You can be certain of something while still being open to learning more or hearing a new perspective. Someone else’s knowledge is not a threat to your own. Don’t be afraid to open up dialogue today. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Don’t feel like learning from someone else makes you inferior. We all take turns being students and teachers. We have to be willing to learn in order to teach. Don’t judge the messenger just because you are not ready for the message. Respect the minds and ideas of others the same way you hope for yours to be respected. Do not be afraid to be corrected, ignorance is not a bad thing unless it is willful. We cannot ignore or deny facts. Don’t choose ignorance just because you’re scared to admit that you were misinformed. Don’t shame yourself for being “wrong”. Remember, we’re learning. Say it with me “I’m learning.” Give others this same grace as they are learning. Don’t allow the people who choose ignorance to ruffle your feathers today. Find peace in your own awareness and be grateful for the knowledge you possess because it truly is your power.
Virgo is associated with servitude. How can you help someone today? Who are you in service to? Are you allowing yourself to be served? Remember that being a servant is actually a position of power because those who are being served are at the servant's mercy. When someone is being served, they are putting a lot of trust into the servant to do something on their behalf. Being of service is an honor and great responsibility, take your duties seriously and respect the services provided by others. Whether you are receiving or giving a service, receiving or giving information, respect the person on the other side because you never know when the roles will be reversed.
