Cycles, July 8: Uranus Enters Gemini


Hello Reader,

Well, Uranus certainly wasted no time making an entrance. Yesterday it crossed into Gemini at 0°, and just two hours earlier I got a call I never expected: a project I proposed last year was suddenly approved and fully funded—seven months after I’d written it off.

That’s Uranus energy in action. Sudden, out of the blue, impossible to miss. Of all the slow-moving planets, Uranus is the one you feel most clearly because of its abruptness and surprise.

Have you noticed any surprises or curveballs of your own lately? Consider this your invitation to play along in my little challenge: Spot Uranus.

Mark Your Calendar

The Full Moon lands on July 10 at 4:34 p.m. EDT. Full Moons are for release, so use your favorite rituals—whether that’s breaking coconuts, stomping, crying, crystal healing, or Jin Shin Jyutsu. The more you let go, the more space you create for what’s next.

Then, on July 18, Mercury stations retrograde. This cycle is perfect for reflection, creativity, and spiritual work, but not ideal for charging ahead. Wrap up contracts, purchases, and big decisions before it begins, or wait until it’s over. If you must act during the retrograde, move carefully and double-check the details.

Looking Ahead

Uranus will stay in Gemini for the next seven years—plenty of time for each of us to feel its influence in one area of life or another. It won’t bring surprises every day, of course, but we’ll be watching the Moon—often the proverbial last straw that breaks the camel’s back—for the trigger days. Stay tuned!

Best,
Tatiana

JSJ Self Help

As many of you know, the art of Jin Shin Jyutsu (JSJ) began with Jiro Murai’s study of the Mudras of Yoga. Lately I’ve been exploring mudras beyond the original eight that inspired JSJ, and one in particular has stood out.

It’s Mudra No. 32—the Detoxification Mudra—from Mudras by Gertrud Hirschi. I’ve come to love this practice. After about ten minutes, I can feel the flow take hold—wave after wave moving through my body, each one leaving a gentle warmth behind.

Here’s how to do it: with each hand, place your thumb on the base joint of your ring finger. Hold gently and let your breath settle.


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Hi, I’m Tatiana—a physicist turned spiritual explorer. In Cycles, I look at how the same laws that shape the physical universe also guide our inner lives—and how we can use them in practical ways every day. Each issue explores cosmic patterns like eclipses and retrogrades through both scientific and metaphysical perspectives, with simple self-help tools from Yoga and Jin Shin Jyutsu to help you live more effortlessly in sync with life’s rhythm.

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