This month's Gemini new moon is in good company. Not only is it conjunct Venus, but Mercury and Jupiter are also in Gemini, which brings the total number of planets in the sign of the Twins to five.

In astrology, this is called a stellium, and since all five planets are contained within a 14° degree span, it means that for some of you (but not all), they will occupy a single house in your horoscope.

If that's the case, with so many planets in one place means you can expect an emphasis on the life matters that are ruled by that house, but in a lively Gemini sort of way.

For example, if this transiting stellium falls in your 5th house, you could be receiving (or extending) a number of social invitations. Romantically speaking, you may prefer to play the field. If it falls in the 6th house, you could be busy with medical appointments or trying out different exercise programs in search of one that's quick, easy and doesn't bore you to tears.

When you read your rising and/or sun sign below for the new moon, you might want to keep this stellium in mind.

Going back to the new moon, since Gemini rules the mind, this is an excellent one for setting intentions for new pursuits that expand your awareness, such as education, travel, education, ideas, education.

While its conjunction to Venus is promising for love, it's also very encouraging for your income, and since Venus rules tangible possessions, this new moon could bring you something you've had your eye on for some time.

All in all, it sounds delightful, but there is a catch. It also squares Saturn, which could put a limit on your new beginning.

And while that would be a bummer, it's important to recognize that Saturn doesn't usually hold up a Stop sign for no reason. In fact, most of the time he's protecting us from some type of premature action because it isn't (or we aren't) ready yet. So should your new beginning be deficient or delayed, take a closer look at the situation.

On the other hand, it's possible that Saturn will help deliver a new beginning that goes the distance.

And that's because although squares are hard aspects that often coincide with challenges, the primary role of this aspect is to provoke action.

In my 35+ years of practice as a predictive astrologer, I've lost count of how many times people have experienced happy outcomes while Saturn was making a square in their chart, and it's something I've personally experienced more than once in my own life.

So don't let the square from the New Moon-Venus conjunction to Saturn get you down. Go right ahead and set your new moon intentions with gusto, and as you do, include the intention that not only is the provocative energy of the square going to bring them to life, but the concrete influence of Saturn will ensure that they go the distance.

Getting Personal

So which areas are being targeted for a new beginning by this new moon and/or are being emphasized by the Gemini stellium in your life? 

Look to the life areas ruled by the house in your horoscope that's receiving the new moon and/or stellium.

If you don't know which house holds 16°18' of Gemini in your horoscope, you can refer to the list below to find out where the new moon falls according to your rising sign (if you know it). If you don't know your rising sign, then refer to the list below according to your solar (sun-sign based) horoscope.

If your Rising Sign or Sun Sign is:

Aries, it’s in your 3rd house siblings, neighbors, short trips, transportation and all types of communications.

Taurus, it’s in your 2nd house of money, income, values and self-worth.

Gemini, it’s in your 1st house of the Self, including your approach to life and physical appearance.

Cancer, it’s in your 12th house of secrets, past lives, hidden enemies, healing and psychic abilities.

Leo, it’s in your 11th house of goals, casual friends, colleagues and group relationships.

Virgo, it’s in your 10th house 10th house of career, authority figures, status and fame

Libra, it’s in your 9th house of foreign travel, higher education, legal matters, coaches, mentors and publishing.

Scorpio, it’s in your 8th house of intimacy, shared assets, other people's support and transformation.

Sagittarius, it’s in your 7th house of marriage, lawsuits, adversaries, competitors and all one-to-one relationships.

Capricorn, it’s in your 6th house of employment, coworkers, employees, health, service and pets.

Aquarius, it’s in your 5th house of romance, children, creativity and fun.

Pisces, it’s in your 4th house of home, family, real estate, parents and intuition.

You can set any intention under any new moon but when it's a total eclipse in Aries, it's especially favorable for:

Actions, intentions and affirmations connected to siblings, cousins or neighbors, short trips, networking, automobiles, writing, teaching, learning and communication skills, as well as for attracting skilled secretaries, bookkeepers, tutors, driving instructors or agents.