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Gemini Full Moon Eclipse: Cultivating Curiosity

By Simone Butler

Last night my cousins and I held our Thanksgiving gathering over Zoom. The Nevada City contingent kept cutting in and out, but we made the best of it, thankful to see one another again after an entire year. For so many of us, the Internet has become a lifeline. Yet it’s also been unreliable lately, largely because millions have been trying to connect virtually.  For a person like me with the Moon in instant-access Gemini, this is frustrating. Over the past year, my life has increasingly become reliant on texting, Zooming and streaming.  And since I live alone and can no longer enjoy visits to the gym, sometimes days go by without any in-person interaction. It can send me into panic mode when tech lets me down.

This is an issue not just for me, but for many of us. Yet our collective love affair with technology is not likely to fade, even once the pandemic is under control. The December 21 Jupiter-Saturn conjunction in Aquarius opens a doorway to bigger and better tech innovations. It could even usher in the progressive society we’ve long been seeking, although it will take some time for this to become fully expressed. Since Aquarius is an inquisitive air sign that symbolizes the greater good we can create together, it’s smart to start envisioning what astrologer Nina Gryphon calls the “personal and societal reinvention” that Jupiter-Saturn promises. What do you want that to look like for you? For the world? How can we harness these potent energies to solve our problems, and what role might you play? Begin looking at these questions as the potent Winter Solstice approaches.

Meanwhile, the Full Moon Eclipse in Gemini (Nov. 30, 1:30 am PST) blows in a gust of air as well. It’s a partial, penumbral eclipse, lacking the punch of the upcoming Dec. 14 total solar eclipse. Still, this Full Moon can bring to light key information (perhaps emotional) as well as disinformation. As we approach this eclipse, info or devices may be less reliable than usual. Bright ideas can occur, but your mind (Gemini) could also play tricks on you. Take care that you’re not making sweeping generalizations or falling prey to the opinions of others (Sagittarius).  Since Gemini is a double-bodied sign, two options or ways of seeing things might present themselves. If you find it difficult to choose, take a cue from Mercury in Scorpio’s insightful sextile to Jupiter and Saturn in Capricorn at this Full Moon, and go deep within to consult your intuition. Or, enlist the aid of a trusted expert to help you see all sides of the issue and make a wise decision.

Simple curiosity can also help. Being curious may sometimes get our feline friends into hot water, but a recent article in Science of Mind Magazine suggests that we humans can utilize curiosity (one of Gemini’s strongest traits) to dispel frustrations and make decisions. Neuroscientist Dr. Mark Waldman states that when in doubt or conflict, we should shift our minds toward curiosity to understand how things and people work. It seems that curiosity happens in a part of our brain that’s incapable of being judgmental. Waldman explains that we’re born with three natural feelings: Comfort, discomfort and curiosity. And the more we use curiosity to address discomfort, the more flexible we become and the less we suffer. He even goes so far as to call curiosity “the greatest secret to a happy life.”  So I’m going to start practicing it the next time that Zoom freezes up or some opinionated individual challenges my patience. I’d be curious (so to speak) to hear how this works for you – so please let me know if you give it a try!

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About Simone Butler

Simone Butler is the author of Moon Power: Lunar Rituals for Connecting with your Inner Goddess. She's been a professional astrologer for 30 years. In addition to a worldwide consulting practice on astrology and Astro Feng Shui, Simone offers New Moon collage classes, and writes for The Mountain Astrologer. She also wrote for and edited the Starscroll for many years. Simone’s book Astro Feng Shui: Making Magic in Your Home and Life fuses Western astrology and Western feng shui into one unique, transformative system. Sign up to receive her entertaining, informative bi-monthly blogs and learn about her monthly rituals and tips.

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  1. Tambra says

    Nov 30, 2020 at 9:12 am

    Simone, thank your for this forecast and your insights. I have been reading Mooncircles for – three decades – is that possible? A long time.

    I have been contemplating curiosity in the last year, and more recently the last 10 days. The phrase “curiosity killed the cat” showed up, you mentioned it and really disturbs me. I can remember adults saying that to me when I was a kid. Crazy if you think about it.

    I am embracing the full front of curiosity that is around me right now. I have no planets in air (0 in my element grid) and so it has been a slow exploration of Air which includes curiosity. Luckily, my Moon and Jupiter are conjunct Sag in the 6th. So it is there, and my daughters get worn down by my multiple questions every time we talk. I am so going to embrace it.

    Love and Light
    Tambra

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    • Simone Butler says

      Nov 30, 2020 at 1:51 pm

      Here’s to embracing curiosity, air planets or not! Glad you’ve been enjoying the posts, Tambra. Full Moon blessings to you…

      Reply
  2. Maria says

    Nov 29, 2020 at 2:50 am

    Dear Simone, thank you…so interesting to find out that the curiosity part of the brain is non- judgmental. It could be that people who have a tendency to be judgmental actually lack curiosity. My curiosity leads me to investigate natural ways of healing. Can spend hours on Google discovering folk remedies. Earth Clinic is my go to place where I hang out. (Don’t even belong to Facebook, Twitter and the rest.). This and learning about growing food with Permaculture methods ( again Google) has kept me contented during 2020.

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    • Simone Butler says

      Nov 29, 2020 at 7:27 am

      Wow Maria, it sounds like you must have curious Gemini prominent in your chart! How great that you’ve found healthy ways to occupy your mind during the pandemic. I do think it’s possible to cultivate curiosity even if you have no air signs in your chart, but your point is well-taken that people who lack curiosity do tend to be judgmental. Many blessings, and happy Full Moon!

      Reply
  3. Catherine Behan says

    Nov 28, 2020 at 8:16 pm

    This is so insightful, thank you so much! I love what you say about curiosity. I call it one of the inner senses and your description rang my inner chime!!

    Reply
    • Simone Butler says

      Nov 29, 2020 at 12:42 pm

      So happy it rang your chimes, Catherine! Stay curious, and enjoy this full moon…

      Reply

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Astrologers use a variety of house systems, or methods of dividing up the sky into twelve sections. I use the Porphyry house system; another popular house system is Placidus (this is the default on https://astro.com). If the chart I send you looks different from what you are used to seeing, then likely a system other than Porphyry was used. Whole signs, Equal House, Regiomantus, and Campanus are examples of other systems. If you find all of this confusing, do not worry. It is likely not critical to your report.

m  Conjunction:  Like peas in a pod, planets in conjunction tend to come from the same place. They act together, but it’s also hard to tell them apart. This aspect can increase talent, focus, and intensity (“two are better than one”). Or one planet can disappear as the other dominates. Their connection feels so natural, it’s easy to think everyone blends these planetary energies just as you do—but mostly, they don’t!.

p  Sextile:  Planets in sextile are compatible, though without any fireworks. This aspect doesn’t demand your attention. It quietly presents an opportunity. You can join these archetypal forces. Donna Cunningham has called this the “Oh, that!” aspect, because that’s generally what her clients say when she describes their benefits.  To get the most from sextiles you need to actively work them.

q  Square:  Squares are wild and wonderful—but difficult too. The power struggle between these planets was likely defined in your youth, when they were impossibly challenging. People are usually aware of their squares. They force the issues that make you to grow. And that’s their gift. They ensure you learn your lessons. When you rise to the occasion, they bless you with energy, action, and success.

r  Trine:  Michael Munkasey has dubbed this the “goddess aspect” because it’s so lovely. Identifying talents you may have perfected in a previous life, trines can bring you joy. There’s a nice flow of energy between planets in trine. They support and reinforce each another. But without any struggle, you might take them for granted—neither using nor developing their gifts. An unattended trine can sometimes trick you into negative behaviors.

t  Inconjunct/Quincunx:  Your quincunx planets are innately incompatible. Bringing them into harmonious expression requires constant adjustments. This can be stressful, also motivating. You’ve got to keep changing your process, opinions or attitude—which promotes highly creative solutions.

u  Opposition:  They say opposites attract—and planets in opposition are never far from each other, though they’re constantly bickering. You may be triggered into awareness of this aspect by other people who seem to resist or undermine you.  An opposition can make you feel uncertain, insecure, or discontent, until you can accept and see yourself in both energies. Typically people find it easier to identify with one side and project the other onto unsuspecting others in the outer world.

First House: Personality, physical body, beginnings. Includes the Ascendant and rules physical appearance, the image you project to others, your general outlook on life, how you start things; may describe your role in your family system, often guides your first impression of immediate environment.

Second House: Money and personal finances, sense of self-worth and basic values, personal possessions, talents.

Third House: Communication, thoughts, language skills like writing and speaking, early schooling, siblings and neighbors, short trips, coming and going around town.

Fourth House: Your home, psychological foundations and roots, family, parents, domestic life, instinctive behavior, ancestry, your connection with the past, sense of security, domestic life, real estate. conditions at the end of life.

Fifth House: Children, creativity, romance; pleasure, entertainment, self-expression; all forms of “play”, speculation, gambling, and attitude towards taking risks; hobbies, attitude towards romance, lovers as opposed to partners, attitude towards having fun.

Sixth House: Work and job (as opposed to career), daily life, attitude towards service and coworkers, helpfulness, pets, attitude towards routine and organization, how you refine and perfect your skills.

Seventh House: Partnerships, one-to-one relationships, marriage, the first marriage, the “significant other”, business partnerships, competitors, open enemies, lawyers, mediators, counselors, contracts, negotiations, agreements. clients/the public.

Eighth House: Transformations and crisis, your ability to meet and rebound from crisis and change, sexuality; sex, death and rebirth, rituals and personal growth, your partner’s resources, addictions, psychology, other people’s money, taxes, divorce/alimony, inheritance.

Ninth House: Attitude toward expanding horizons, religious beliefs and personal philosophy, higher education, long-distance travel, morals, foreign languages and cultures, personal truths, publishing, commerce, advertising, your sense of adventure.

Tenth House: Career and profession, your contribution to society, social status, public reputation, material success, how you carve out a public identity for yourself; attitude toward authority figures, parents, caregivers, bosses, governments, attitude towards responsibility, desire for achievement.

Eleventh House: Friends, groups, organizations; hopes, wishes, aspirations, personal goals; your philanthropic attitude, concern for the collective, humanity; like tenth, can bring recognition and honors for fulfilling hopes and dreams.

Twelfth House: What’s hidden beneath the surface, karmic dustbin, limiting childhood/past-life messages, self-undoing, hidden enemies, hidden weaknesses, dreams, secret affairs, lost items, hospitals and prisons, hidden strengths, spiritual studies and soul growth.

A  Sun: Our vitality and magnetism; self-identity, ego.
Roles: The Self, the Hero, the Performer, the King.

B  Moon: Intuition, emotion, nurture.
Roles: The Mother, the High Priestess, the Child.

C  Mercury: Mind; physical dexterity and mental agility.
Roles: The Thinker, the Communicator, the Student, the Trickster, the Merchant, the Thief.

D  Venus: Our capacity for pleasure, receptivity, creativity, and social connection. Also indicates our relationships, self esteem, and financial abundance.
Roles: The Lover, the Seductress, the Artist.

E  Mars: Desire, initiative, anger.
Roles: The Protector, the Athlete, the Warrior.

F  Jupiter: Luck, opportunity, expansion, higher learning, religion.
Roles: The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Traveler, the Monk, the Professor.

G  Saturn: Hard work, commitment, focus, inadequacy, leadership, suffering, loss.
Roles: The Task Master, the Grim Reaper, the Wise Old Man, the Builder, the Cynic, the Boss.

H  Uranus: Change, breakthroughs, upsets, discoveries.
Roles: The Revolutionary, the Humanitarian, the Visionary, the Snob.

I  Neptune: Imagination, spirituality, idealism, addictions, deception, compassion.
Roles: The Artist, the Romantic, the Guru, the Addict, the Martyr, the Victim.

J  Pluto: Transformation, power, psychological dynamics, helplessness.
Roles: The Terrorist, the Detective, the Psychotherapist, the Dictator, shady people.

a  Aries: Pioneering, competitive, selfish, impatient, courageous, reckless, independent, dynamic, domineering, “Me first!”

b  Taurus: Patient, stable, lazy, dependable, practical, sensual, stubborn, artistic, possessive, greedy, gentle, loyal.

c  Gemini: Intelligent, curious, adaptable, quick-witted, restless, clever, scatterbrained, lacking follow-through.

d  Cancer: Nourishing, intuitive, protective, moody, sensitive, maternal, domestic, childish, cautious, creative.

e  Leo: Proud, dignified, vain, expressive, romantic, generous, childish, overbearing, self-assured, creative.

f  Virgo: Perfection-seeking, practical, methodical, petty, critical, studious, discriminating, cautious, never satisfied.

g  Libra: Charming, sociable, peace-loving, refined, diplomatic, artistic, indecisive, apathetic, easily deterred.

h  Scorpio: Passionate, secretive, penetrating, resourceful, suspicious, manipulative, jealous, sarcastic, intolerant, determined, aware.

i  Sagittarius: Freedom-loving, philosophical, optimistic, enthusiastic, careless, impatient, talkative, a know-it-all, broadminded, athletic, honest.

j  Capricorn: Serious, responsible, practical, hardworking, stubborn, brooding, inhibited, status-conscious, domineering, unforgiving.

k  Aquarius: Progressive, individualistic, unpredictable, cold, intellectual, artistic, eccentric, shy, impersonal, scientific.

l  Pisces: Compassionate, intuitive, ungrounded, romantic, impractical, self-sacrificing, seductive, musical, artistic.