The Full Moon in Gemini on December 15, 2024, invites us into a space of contemplation, connection, and reciprocity. As the year draws to a close, this luminous celestial event shines its dual light on the inner and outer realms of our lives. It reminds us of the value of relationships—not just with one another but with all that Life has created.
This week, I found myself shedding old layers and recognizing the importance of boundaries. It was a time of deep, almost shocking realizations. My spirit reverberates with a soul awakening, courageously claiming what it wants. Stepping into a new realm of self-expression as an artist, I painted, sang, and drummed. The rhythmic pounding of my hands on the drum echoed my heartbeat—a declaration of my presence, my becoming.
I waded into the ocean, feeling compelled to recode myself, baptizing this new moment of transformation. It was an act of both release and reclamation. Permission to say no. Permission to step into more.
When I look up at the face of the moon, I see a rebellious woman staring defiantly back at me. She mirrors my fire, my defiance, and my strength. This week carried strange and paradoxical energies—a pull to both run towards and retreat from Life in a single breath. This tension brought a deep consideration of self and the lifelong journey of understanding.
Each full moon, brimming with light and energy, brings me closer to my chosen path. It reminds me of the power of choice and perspective.
This Gemini moon feels particularly poignant, illuminating the boundaries that define where we begin and end. Knowing these edges is vital, not to isolate us but to weave a more layered and authentic story of connection.
As we experience this moon, the Earth tilts into opposing seasonal rhythms—winter in the north, summer in the south. Yet, even these patterns feel disrupted. The Earth's shifting axis and the severe footprint humanity has left behind are unsettling our sense of balance. How might we re-harmonize with the rhythms of this planet? Can we remember that we are part of, not separate from, the Earth? All that nourishes and inspires us—the colors, scents, and flow of love—are intertwined with the thriving of Life around us.
I wonder what it might feel like if more of us—humans, trees, animals—were able to thrive together. Imagine the small percentage of people who hold disproportionate power, considering the joy and alignment that come from fostering collective flourishing. Perhaps it would spark a deeper connection to the heart-mind, a more profound sense of purpose.
One of my greatest teachers in this journey has been the Cacao tree. This plant carries a spirit of gratitude and reciprocity. She invites us to consider our interdependence and our roles as caretakers and participants in the natural world.
The cacao tree only produces its nourishing fruit when cared for by human hands—pruned, tended, and engaged with. This symbiotic relationship feels profoundly encouraging, a reminder that we belong here and that our energy is vital.
The message I heard from the jungle echoes still: "Study the rules of engagement and try again."
Each time I brew ceremonial cacao for a moon circle or personal ritual, I feel its teachings. The act of preparing and sharing this medicine is a practice of appreciation. It activates love and connection, reminding me that every participant has a role and that every presence matters. This reciprocity is the key to thriving—giving from a place of overflow, filling our own cups so we can pour into the collective.
It takes work. Truly considering oneself as part of a whole—not a separate influence but a vital thread—requires patience, humility, and practice. As we stand on this precipice, the Full Moon in Gemini asks us to reflect on how we choose to be in a relationship with ourselves, each other, and the Earth.
Let us learn from the moon, the trees, and the tides. Let us care deeply, share freely, and thrive together.
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