New Moon at 24 deg 3’ Gemini, 03h54 BST, 15th June 2026

This is an unusually isolated lunar rebirth. Moon and Sun come together without contact from the other planets, spinning with ideas, information and conversation, unsure where to ground themselves, uncertain where they will land.

Something new is being born at the level of the mind. New thoughts are germinating. Our heads may be full of possibilities. We may be excited or anxious – possibly both.

The rulership of Mercury in Cancer, suggests underlying concerns or preoccupations around family or those close to us, together with a strong sense of protectiveness and self-protectiveness. Nurturing ourselves and those we love is paramount at this lunation. It’s not a time to stick our heads recklessly above the parapet.

Instead, the skies suggest we proceed cautiously and keep our options open. Flexibility is key.

We must be protective of our mental health at this time. Stress levels are likely to be high. Take three slow, deliberate breaths and listen. Creating space, even a tiny space, in the midst of mental turmoil, can be incredibly helpful.

After moving through the Sun and capturing the solar energy of new beginnings, the Moon leaves to connect with Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune. These are hesitant contacts. Chiron makes us acutely aware of our vulnerability but also of our strength; Jupiter suggests faith may be hard to come by but can be found with effort; and Neptune reminds us that achieving our goals, ideals and dreams inevitably presents challenges. We must be prepared to fight for what we want.

Uranus stands at 2 deg Gemini, squaring the Nodes at this New Moon. The planet of unexpected change is poised to initiate action. A change of direction is indicated but how it will fall is anyone’s guess.

Planets which square the Nodes at key moments often call our own agency into play. These are the turning points. The points at which we are asked to play our hand. New opportunities may arise, old situations fall away. We may need to pivot, shift and respond quickly.

This will be especially true for those who have personal planets or angles between 1 – 3 degrees and/or 22 – 25 degrees of the Mutable signs – Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces.

Venus in Leo is making a tentative, awkward aspect to the Nodes at this lunation suggesting relationships may not be running smoothly. We may be feeling fragile and unsure of our value in the world. 

In the days to come, we may be called up on to dig deep and confront our own darkness. We may be asked to remember who we really are and what we stand for in order that we might relate more genuinely to others and be truer to ourselves.

Power struggles are possible, but we are stronger than we thought. We can hold our ground.

By the evening of 15th the Moon makes a flowing aspect to the Nodes which helps us choose our direction and gives us reason to believe that our path is the best one for us – even if it’s not the easiest option.

So, amidst all the ideas and conversations both internal and external, we may have a decision to make which concerns our future at this time, and it is important to take the initiative where we can. Adaptability is crucial. We must stay open to unexpected opportunities and alert to the probability of sudden change, ready and prepared to respond positively.

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