On Monday, May 26, 2025, the New Moon rises in the airy, quick-witted sign of Gemini, inviting us to hit the refresh button on how we think, communicate, and connect. This is a moon of new ideas, curious conversations, and playful beginnings. It’s the perfect cosmic moment to tune into your inner dialogue and give your mindset a loving reset.

Under this Gemini New Moon, we’re encouraged to explore duality—not as conflict, but as a dance between our many selves: the thinker and the feeler, the speaker and the listener, the dreamer and the doer. With Mercury, Gemini’s ruling planet, sparking our thoughts and words, this lunar phase asks: What story are you telling yourself? And more importantly—is it lifting you up?

To celebrate this new moon energy, I’ve created a Pep Talk Mandala designed to align with Gemini’s spirited essence. This creative ritual combines art and affirmation to help you clarify your thoughts, express your truth, and tap into your personal magic.

Let’s dive in and draw a little soul-strengthening inspiration together…

Pep Talk Mandala: Gemini Edition

Harness the playful, adaptable, and communicative spirit of Gemini and affirm the strength of your voice, mind, and connections.

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Featured Tools: Mandala Stencils to Spark Your Creativity

To create the Pep Talk Mandala for this Gemini New Moon, I used two of my favorite stencils from StencilGirl Products:

• Four Gates Mandala Stencil – used for the outer structure
• Throat Chakra Mandala Stencil – used to anchor the center

These stencils are a beautiful and accessible way to jumpstart your mandala-making.
✨ No rulers, no measuring, and no blank-page overwhelm.
Just place, trace, and let your creativity flow.✨

Both stencils are available for purchase through StencilGirl Products. They’re perfect companions for beginners and experienced artists alike who want to skip the technical fuss and dive straight into the soulful, expressive part of mandala art.

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Design Elements

Consider these elements for your Gemini Mandala.

• Color Palette:
  • Sky blue (communication and throat chakra)
  • Silver (air and intuition)
  • White (fresh ideas and clarity)
• Symbols & Motifs:
  • Gemini glyph (♊)
  • Feathers, birds (symbolizing air and freedom)
  • Quill pens or speech bubbles
  • Duality symbols: mirrored shapes, yin-yang, or twin figures
  • Geometric patterns with symmetry or mirrored halves
• Zodiac Correspondences:
  • Element: Air
  • Ruling Planet: Mercury
  • Body Part: Arms, hands, lungs
  • Themes: Communication, curiosity, wit, duality, learning

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Quieting the Inner Critic

As you begin working on your Pep Talk Mandala, you might notice your inner critic chiming in—second-guessing your choices, judging your lines, or questioning your worth. This is a tender opportunity for healing.

Instead of pushing those thoughts away, try this gentle approach:

• Lean in and listen to your thoughts with compassion and curiosity.
• Ask your inner critic what she is scared of.
• Reassure her as you would a friend.

Let this be a moment of deep self-kindness. The mandala is a safe, sacred space where all parts of you—including your doubts—are welcome. In the spirit of Gemini, practice open dialogue not only with others, but within yourself.

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Affirmations for the Gemini Pep Talk Mandala

Use these in the outer rings or interwoven with the patterns:

• “I trust my voice and express myself with clarity.”
• “I am curious, open-minded, and always learning.”
• “I adapt with grace and ease to life’s changes.”
• “My thoughts are powerful, and I speak with intention.”
• “I honor both sides of myself—my light and my shadow.”
• “I connect with others through meaningful conversations.”
• “My mind is a source of inspiration and creativity.”

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Creative Prompt

While coloring or drawing the mandala, reflect on:

• Where in your life do you need to speak your truth?
• How can you bring more curiosity and playfulness into your routine?
• What dualities within you can you accept and integrate?

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Gemini-Inspired Practices to Pair with the Mandala

• Do the mandala while listening to instrumental jazz, lo-fi beats, or a podcast that inspires you.
• Journal afterward using free-writing prompts like “What is my voice longing to say?” or “Where am I feeling pulled in two directions?”

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Keep Exploring

Dive deeper into the Journey of the Four Gates – Download your FREE copy and discover a soulful framework for creative self-reflection.

Love following lunar cycles? – Learn more about the Traveling by Moonlight series and how each moon phase inspires creative ritual and mandala art.

Mark your calendar – Find upcoming New and Full Moon dates here to stay aligned with the rhythm of the moon throughout the year.

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See you at the next lunation!
(((soul hugs)))
Kathryn Costa
Instigator of Soulful and Creative Living