• Archetype: Communicator, Teacher, Journalist
• Planetary Ruler: Mercury
• Element: Air
• Mode: Mutable
• Evolutionary needs, strategies, and motivation:  Gemini is open-minded, curious, intellectual, and is associated with gathering information, language, and communication. Gemini energy calls you to perceive and pay attention to what stimulates your senses. As you assimilate the information that enters your consciousness, you can shape the information into a coherent message. This process helps you discover your authentic voice. You may share your voice through many channels including, speaking, teaching, and writing.  
• Gemini energy in motion: You may activate Gemini energy when you take a new class or search for information. Gemini inspires life-long learning and thrives on new ideas. It calls us to stay curious and open our minds. Gemini asks questions and will look to find the answers. Gemini knows, beyond the answer, there is more information to discover. Gemini energy inspires self-inquiry as well. Seeking the truth within yourself helps you to make appropriate choices. Listening to the answers that come through your intuition plays a key role. Life is a quest full of fascinating, magical, and, at times, shocking truths. Translating and elucidating the mystical and magical into language is another element of the energy of Gemini. In essence, seek to find the answers, integrate the information that resonates within your soul, and communicate your sacred soul message.
• Shadow: Chattering, Nervousness, and Scattered energy
• Body Part Association: Shoulders, Arms, Hands, Fingers, and Lungs
• Crystals and Stone: Aquamarine
• Herbs and Foods for Mercury: Dill, Aniseed, Fennel, Parsley, Valerian, Hazelnuts, Beans, Mushrooms, and Pomegranates

• Yoga Pose: Eagle Pose

Affirmation: I listen and am open to receive the messages that come into my consciousness. I think for myself. I share my authentic voice.

• Archetype: The Earth Spirit, The Silent One, The Musician
• Planetary Ruler: Venus
• Element: Earth
• Mode: Fixed
• Evolutionary needs, strategies, and motivation: Taurus energy is earthy, rooted in nature, and practical. It calls us to listen to our instinctual signals and tune into the body. Taurus seeks peace, love, silence, simplicity, serenity, and comfort. Creating a comfortable, safe home with resources (money) that support our needs is a Taurus motivation.
• Taurus energy in motion: Taurus is associated with the body and is highly sensual. Taurus energy calls us to pay attention to our animal nature. Eating when you are hungry and sleeping when you are tired are Taurus motivations. You may activate this energy by being present in your body while engaging in physical activities, body/mind practices, massage, or any body-based experience. Taurus energy also loves to lose itself in music. Quietly listening to music or playing a musical instrument engages this energy. Taurus has an innate connection to nature and animals. Going on a hike, spending time in quiet reflection on the beach, or taking care of animals engages this energy. You may feel this energy in motion as you slowly and peacefully walk outdoors. Pay attention to how the sun feels on your skin and the fresh air coming into your body. Let everything in nature become a sensual feast. Taurus energy invites us to calm down, become silent, and relax.
• Shadow: Rigidity, Stubbornness, Inability to express yourself, and Materialism
• Body Part Association: Neck, Throat
• Crystals and Stones:  Emerald, Carnelian
• Herbs and Foods for Venus: Thyme, Burdock Root, Yarrow, Beans, Cherries, and Lentils

• Yoga Pose: Lotus Pose Variation

Affirmation: I am home in my body. In am one with silence. My natural instincts guide my path. I am grounded in nature.

• Archetype: The Warrior, The Pioneer, The Survivor
• Planetary Ruler: Mars
• Element: Fire
• Mode: Cardinal
• Evolutionary needs, strategies, and motivation: Aries energy is courageous and seeks adventure. It is your life force, survival instinct, and inspires tremendous willpower, vitality, enthusiasm, and independence. Aries provides the strength to make changes in your life, overcome obstacles, and face stress or fear.
• Aries energy in motion: Aries is associated with the Vernal Equinox and the spring season. Like spring, it inspires new beginnings. Aries gives you the courage to attain your dream. It ignites the fierceness to stand up for what you believe in and guides you as you walk along “the Warrior’s path.” You will feel Aries energy arise when you are assertive and willing to take a risk. This rise in energy helps you initiate new projects or courses of action. Aries calls you to embody your power with passion and provides the drive toward being the best that you could be. In turn, by engaging your drive to succeed, you gain confidence and progress on your path. The Arian evolutionary strategy for growth calls for selecting challenges that serve your soul evolution. Listen to your heart and think before pushing forward. Once you have clarified the mountain to climb, pursue it!
• Shadow: Insensitivity, Impatience, Selfishness
• Body Part Association: Head, Adrenal glands
• Crystals and Stones:  Amethyst, Jasper
• Herbs and Foods for Mars: Garlic, Ginger, Onions, Peppers, and Leeks

• Yoga Pose: Warrior

Affirmation: I am powerful. I have the strength to face any challenge.