New Moon in Gemini — May Reflections
Gemini New Moon: MAY 26 8:02 PM PDT / MAY 27 5:02 AM CEST / MAY 27 1:02 PM AEST
Moonthly Theme: CURIOUS, COMMUNICATIVE +ADAPTIVE
Gemini New Moon Reflection: 'I embrace curiosity with an open heart, express my truth with clarity, and flow effortlessly with life’s changes.’
As the moon slips into darkness once more, we enter the airy domain of Gemini — the sign of the twins, ruled by Mercury, planet of communication, intellect, curiosity, and adaptability. This New Moon invites us into a space of fresh ideas, inspired conversations, and inner duality. Like the shifting winds, Gemini’s energy is playful yet profound, witty yet wise.
This is a powerful lunation for setting intentions around how we speak, think, learn, and connect. Where are we ready to shift our inner narrative? How can we become more present in both the spoken and unspoken dialogues of our lives?
New Moon Rituals & Reflections
Theme: Clear Communication + Conscious Curiosity
Take a moment during this New Moon to create a sacred space where you can get quiet enough to listen to both voices within — the mind and the heart.
Journal Prompts:
What stories am I telling myself that no longer serve me?
Where in my life do I feel called to speak more honestly or more kindly?
How can I create more space for curiosity over judgment — both in how I relate to others and myself?
Simple Gemini New Moon Ritual
Create a "Mirror Talk" ritual. Stand before a mirror, light a candle, and speak three affirmations out loud — not to change yourself, but to witness yourself.
Example:
🌀 “I honor the voice within me.”
🌀 “I give myself permission to grow and change.”
🌀 “I am safe to express my truth.”
New Moon Practices
Breath of Clarity – Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana)
A beautiful pranayama practice to bring balance to Gemini’s dual-natured energy and calm a busy mind.
How-To:
Sit comfortably. Use your right thumb to close your right nostril.
Inhale through the left nostril.
Close the left nostril with your ring finger, release the right nostril, and exhale through the right.
Inhale through the right, switch, exhale through the left.
Continue for 1-5 minutes.
This brings harmony to the left and right hemispheres of the brain, supporting clearer thinking and grounded communication.
Movement Practice:
A gentle Vinyasa flow with a focus on spinal twists, heart openers, and shoulder mobility can help release tension around the throat and upper chest. Consider pairing your flow with the mantra: “I am open to receive.”
Creative Expression
Let this New Moon be a portal into your creative voice. Free-write, doodle, dance, sing — express without editing. Gemini wants to play, to explore, and to learn through experience.
Plant Allies for the Gemini New Moon: Enhancing Communication, Mental Clarity, and Curiosity
Gemini, ruled by Mercury — the swift messenger planet of communication, intellect, and travel — governs how we exchange ideas, process information, and connect with the world around us. Mercury’s influence is quicksilver: agile, curious, and always moving between thoughts and conversations. During this New Moon, our plant allies can support us by grounding Gemini’s airy, restless energy, calming mental chatter, and opening the throat chakra for clear, authentic expression.
Here are some of the best botanical companions to align with this mercurial energy:
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
Known as the “herb of light,” lemon balm has long been cherished for its uplifting, calming qualities. It gently soothes the nervous system, easing anxiety and overstimulation — a perfect counterbalance to Gemini’s quicksilver mind. By drinking lemon balm tea during your journaling or breathwork rituals, you invite a bright, focused calm that encourages clear thinking and joyful curiosity. It’s a plant ally that helps the mind dance lightly yet with grace.
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
Gentle and grounding, chamomile supports restful sleep and mental ease. Gemini’s restless, dual-natured energy can easily become scattered or overwhelmed, so chamomile’s soft, floral essence encourages the mind to slow down and settle. Drinking chamomile tea or using chamomile in aromatherapy can help bring soothing clarity, making space for thoughtful reflection and deep listening.
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) + Peppermint (Mentha piperita) Infusion
This duo is a potent blend for mental clarity, focus, and balanced energy. Lavender gently calms the nervous system and opens the heart, while peppermint invigorates and sharpens the mind. Together, they create a refreshing sensory experience that supports Gemini’s desire for new information and ideas without the overwhelm. Use them in a diffuser to enhance your creative practices or as a cooling compress during moments of mental fatigue.
Essential Oil Blend for the Throat Chakra
Since Gemini governs communication, supporting the throat chakra is especially powerful during this New Moon. A blend of:
2 drops Lavender (calming, heart-opening)
2 drops Chamomile (soothing, balancing)
1 drop Peppermint (clearing, energizing)
Use this blend diluted in a carrier oil to anoint the throat before speaking your affirmations or journaling your intentions. It helps to unlock truthful, heartfelt expression and gently clears any energetic blocks to communication.
These plant allies are not only supportive tools but also reminders of the delicate balance between movement and stillness, thought and feeling, that Gemini energy invites us to embody. As you work with them, let their unique qualities inspire you to be both curious and calm — a clear messenger of your own evolving story.