Nikki Giovanni’s Words to Guide Your Gemini Full Moon
the creative independent
The last full moon of 2024 is here, and what a year it has been! As we stand at the threshold of a new season and a new year, this Gemini full moon invites us to reflect on the power of our minds and the realities they create. Gemini, symbolized by the twins, represents duality, communication, thought patterns, and upbringing. In a world polarized by political and cultural divides, this full moon in Gemini offers a moment to examine how our upbringing, education, and cultural conditioning shape our mindsets, worldviews, and perceptions. This moon serves as a reminder: our minds are tools to master, not cages to be trapped in.
We possess the power to transform our thinking and shift how we perceive the world. But this transformation demands conscious effort and deliberate choice. Aligning ourselves with environments, media, and content that reflect our values and aspirations is key to this transformation. Though it’s not Gemini season, I’ve been reflecting on one of my greatest Gemini inspirations, Nikki Giovanni, especially as we mourn her recent transition into the ancestral realm. Her timeless words offer us a blueprint for adaptability, growth, and love. They remind us how to nurture both personal and collective healing.
“Everything will change. The only question is growing up or decaying.”
“VISIBILITY - You've got to find a way to make people know you're there".
“Good is towing the line, being behaved, being quiet, being passive, fitting in, being liked. Great is being messy, having a belly, speaking your mind, standing up for what you believe in, fighting for another paradigm shift.”
“You are whatever you want to be. You find your own limitations and you work on them.”
“If what you're doing doesn't challenge you, then it doesn't change you.”
“It is not unusual to sift through ashes and find an unburnt picture.”
“I am so hip even my errors are correct.”
“A lot of people resist transition and therefore never allow themselves to enjoy who they are. Embrace the change, no matter what it is; once you do, you can learn about the new world you’re in and take advantage of it.”
“If you are sitting there waiting for someone to tell you how wonderful you are, you’ll never get anything done.”
“Deal with yourself as an individual worthy of respect and make everyone else deal with you the same way.”
“The world is not a problem to be solved; it is a place to be experienced.”
This full moon invites you to shed limiting beliefs and step into a mindset that serves your highest self. As Nikki Giovanni’s words remind us, the path to healing, liberation, and growth is paved with conscious thought, adaptability, and love. As we close this year, take time to reflect, release, and renew under the light of this Gemini full moon. Trust in the power of your mind to shape a reality that aligns with your deepest values and aspirations.