New Moon in Ārdrā

This lunar month begins with the New Moon in Gemini, in the intense lunar mansion of Ārdrā, conjunct Jupiter. There’s a strong desire for clarity, but a need to go within to find it. Mercury is in Cancer, exchanging signs with the Moon in Gemini. Communication may be more emotional, with instincts dictating decisions. As Mercury slows down and prepares to retrograde in July, we’re reminded of an important truth: No matter how rational we try to be, our feelings guide our thinking and decision-making.Rather than battling your emotions, use them to give voice to what you feel. Jupiter represents a knowing, exalted in Cancer, a feeling place, not Gemini. True knowing comes as a sense, a feeling, not a thought - that comes later.Jupiter is combust (close to the Sun's degree) for this New Moon in Gemini, so its clarity is easily drowned out by mental chatter. The truth lies within. When in doubt, feel it out.