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The full Moon in Gemini is the last full Moon of the year and, thankfully, the least emotional one. There is a strong element of closure to this Moon, which occurs at the end of Sagittarius season and near the end of 2024. Allow it help you release anything you no longer want to carry. It’s an opportunity to let go and usher in change throughout the coming year.
When Is the Full Moon in Gemini?
The full Moon takes place on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 1:02 am PT.
What Does the Full Moon in December 2024 Mean for You?
Ruled by Mercury and air, Gemini governs our mental processes and how we communicate with ourselves and others. The sign of the ever-curious twins, Gemini represents the duality of the Universe that is present within each of us. Gemini reminds us that we are complex creatures and illustrates how paradoxical life can be.
If you’ve ever simultaneously felt two emotions or felt pulled in two directions, you were embodying the energy of Gemini, which can be the makings of bittersweet memories, wavering opinions, and indecisiveness.
As you experience this full Moon in Gemini, feel where your energy has become divided. Where is your mind saying one thing but your heart saying another? Where are you feeling indecisive or insecure in your decisions?
Start by looking at how you can reconcile two differing viewpoints you hold about the same thing. When we are unclear about what we desire or how we want to feel, it can be challenging to draw our visions into existence. Become aware of any conflicting thoughts or emotions within you. If you feel torn between energies, the illumination of the full Moon can help you choose one and follow it with confidence into the new year.
This is also a time to look at how you may have become too rigid in your opinions. Gemini’s energy can divide us where two parties cannot possibly consider each other’s perspective. We see this show up in politics and with family. This full Moon is a time to learn how to communicate with both yourself and others.
The world is full of information and knowledge that we have yet to experience. When we open ourselves to new things, we can feel confused at first, and that’s okay. It’s better to be confused than to be too attached to our vantage.Gemini’s energy seeks first to break through our attachments to certain perspectives and then integrate new knowledge so we can form expanded viewpoints. When we become overly attached to those viewpoints, the cycle starts once again.
Through these cycles of acquiring new information, we can create change in our emotions, our energy, and our lives. On this full Moon, acknowledge where you have become overly attached to your opinions, emotions, or perspectives. How can you become more flexible? You don’t need to concede to another person’s thoughts or ideas, but it can be a unifying experience to at least consider where they may share information you lack.
Allow your consciousness to expand as you interact with the world around you. Let yourself be confused and let yourself be curious about any lessons you have yet to learn. In this uncertainty, you can find magic and endless possibilities.
What the Full Moon in Gemini and the Sun in Sagittarius Means for You
The full Moon in Gemini and the Sun in Sagittarius are opposite signs. Of all the opposing signs, Sagittarius and Gemini are the most similar. They each are in search of truth, the mysteries of life, and how we understand them. They each stop at nothing to gain knowledge and follow their curiosity.
Whereas Gemini sees the details, Sagittarius considers the bigger picture so that together, they can create an expansive perspective with the knowledge that the intricacies make the whole.
Gemini occupies the third house of communication while Sagittarius occupies the ninth house of truth and knowledge. Knowing this, you can begin to understand how your mind works, how you approach new information, and how you process it.
Do you embrace new ideas with comfort or do they threaten your sense of reality and make you feel defensive? Do you hold onto narratives for the sake of comfort or do you readily change the stories you tell yourself and welcome the unknown? Do you think in linear terms or do you understand the interconnectedness of everything?
The sign of Gemini encourages us to focus on the details and make distinctions. It helps us analyze and use left-brain rationality to make decisions and come to rational conclusions. And it helps us ask questions and pay attention to the important details of life.
Sagittarius, on the other hand, lives in the big picture. This energy helps us see everything as one big array of interconnected dots. It guides us to see similarities everywhere. When we align with this energy, we see the world as a constant thread of interwoven and entangled energies ready for exploration. Sagittarius prefers to rely on feeling and intuition over logic.
Both Sagittarius and Gemini need each other. This full Moon is a time to understand how to both micro- and macro-manage life. Desires and visions require intuitive guidance as well as logic. They need to-do lists and steps along with daydreams and serendipity. The full Moon in Gemini helps us find both the little things and the higher meaning of it all.
Part of working with Sagittarius and Gemini is acknowledging and releasing their low sides. For Gemini, this occurs when we close ourselves off to other people’s perspectives or ask questions for the sake of proving someone wrong. It appears when we talk over another person to show our own knowledge. We forget to listen and we forget to learn. This shadow side can show up when we feel uncomfortable, threatened, or afraid of losing the stories we tell ourselves.
If you find yourself aligning with these perspectives and behaviors, spend more time listening than talking. If you feel yourself becoming defensive, take a breath. Ask yourself what are you resisting? What story are you attached to that may be scattering? What perspective is being challenged? These are the questions the full Moon in Gemini asks us to consider.
Allow yourself to process and understand how you think and how you relate to information. Remember not to judge it or take it personally. Simply observe your mind and your energy. It’s all information.
Sagittarius has a similar low side that shows up as self-righteousness and arrogance. Instead of remembering that everyone has something to teach, we assume we have the answers. We close ourselves off to people and act as if we know better because of our experiences.
This full Moon in Gemini, let go of any need to be correct. Accept that your energy is constantly evolving and growing. No one has all the answers, and that is part of the beauty of being human.
The highest merger of these two signs teaches us that there is no you or me. There is only us. We understand the details of what’s needed to create our intentions and understand other people’s pivotal roles in helping us. We make decisions with confidence because we know where we are headed and what information we need to get there.
Even if we don’t have all of the answers, we trust that if we open our minds to those around us, the messages we need will find us. We see the serendipity of the world and honor our place in the puzzle of life.
Other Astrological Influences on the Full Moon in Gemini
The full Moon occurs while Mars is retrograde in Leo and Mercury is retrograde in Sagittarius. Mars is the planet of passion and excitement. This energy motivates us to make changes in our lives. It creates fire in us and reminds us of our strength. In retrograde, Mars compels us to look inward and contemplate life’s journey. Mars in retrograde asks us if we need to make adjustments on our path to align with our soul.
This retrograde can cause tense emotions. Notice if you feel restless, impatient, or frustrated. Also be aware that you may be more prone to arguing, debating, or proving your point because of the influence of Mars, which instills in us a warrior spirit and encourages us to fight for something.
Resist fighting over different opinions or perspectives. Choose to fight for your soul, for a life you love, and for changes you need to make. You have the opportunity to decide how you want to focus your immense energy. Mars is a reminder that you hold the energy of the Universe within you. You can accomplish anything.
Feel where you want to apply your warrior spirit on this full Moon in Gemini. Where do you want to fight? Building a life of your highest visions takes a continual commitment. There will be obstacles and challenging days. You will need to constantly remind yourself that your vision is possible. Mars can help remind you that you have the strength needed for your soul’s journey.
Move your body and get your energy flowing so it will be less likely to attack you or other people. Be aware of when you feel frustrated and ask yourself what you can do with that energy. The highest expression of Mars motivates. Let it amplify your willpower and bring you determination. Set your sights on creating the change you desire in your behavior, emotions, and energy.
Mercury is also stationed retrograde in Sagittarius over the full Moon in Gemini. Mercury retrograde spins the energy of communication inward. Look inward. Notice how you are speaking to yourself about your present, past, and future. Let Mercury’s energy inspire you to change your perspective of what is possible. Sometimes, all it takes is editing your internal narrative to make the journey feel a bit smoother. Notice what internal mantras are repeating in your mind.
Later in the day, Mercury will station direct. Anytime a planet stations directly, it intensifies the energy. Mercury is the ruling planet of Gemini and will be supercharged during the full Moon in December 2024. Your communication will be enhanced and you may discover things about yourself that were once hidden. Be careful in your communication with others. Slow your breath before you speak as you may be prone to oversharing and talking too much.
Also, be careful in your communication with yourself. If you constantly tell yourself that your journey is too hard or impossible or that you are not strong enough for it, then your energy will believe it. Let Mercury retrograde help you become aware of these narratives. Then align with the spirit of Mars to conquer these negative affirmations. Experiment with telling yourself a new story.
Your Invitation
Like its ruling planet Mercury and the air that governs it, Gemini moves quickly. When you are grounded and connected to your body, this can be a great thing. However, if this energy is left unchecked, it can cause your mind to spin and your anxiety to soar.
On the last full Moon of the year, steady your thoughts and provide an anchor for yourself, whether meditation or any type of grounding work. This enables you to utilize Gemini’s energy and prepare for year-end contemplations and new beginnings ahead.
One of the most social signs of the zodiac, Gemini inspires you to exchange freely with others. This full Moon in December 2024 is a festive time to be around group dynamics. It’s a time to communicate with others and yourself. It also invites you to pause and reflect on the narratives you’ve been carrying throughout the year. Which of these stories have supported your growth and which have held you back? Are you ready to break free from old thought patterns?
By identifying and releasing limiting beliefs, you create space for empowering perspectives to take their place. As we stand on the threshold of a new year, the full Moon in Gemini encourages you to look at situations from multiple angles and release old perspectives and outdated beliefs so you can embrace new thoughts and open yourself to possibilities. A little change in how you talk to yourself can change your entire life.
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Learn more about the full Moon in Gemini, including additional astrological insights and journaling prompts, in the Gemini Full Moon Workbook, from which the above is excerpted. You can learn more about finding clarity at the year’s end by downloading the free Direct Your Daily Focus guide.
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