Double trouble — it’s Gemini season folks, that hyperverbal, chaos as currency, gossip as cardio, poetry in motion, high-octane time of year when communication and curiosity become our governing tenants.
And it’s not just the living getting loud.
Rachel Stavis, world-renowned exorcist, and best-selling author of “Sister of Darkness: The Chronicles of a Modern Exorcist,” said that Gemini season represents a time when the veil that separates the worlds of the living and the dead grows thin, enhancing and enabling communion between.
Stavis told The Post, “During these times, communication with our deceased loved ones can become stronger and clearer, which can be amazing for those seeking messages from people they’ve lost. It can also be a time when more negative energy comes through as well, so it’s important we take the proper precautions to protect our own energy and keep that vibration high!”
Gemini, represented by the twins, is the sign of duality; dark and light, masculine and feminine, day and night, living and dead.
Stavis explained that the thinning of the veil reflects these dichotomies and the energy cycles of the earth.
“People often associate Halloween with the thinnest veil of the year due to the beginning of the dark season, and though that is true, it’s not the only time this happens. Each year is a little different, and this year, we have a very thin veil occurring right now,” she said.
Energy is amplified at this time and as a result, living can feel particularly trying.
“Those who are sensitive to energy fluctuations might notice they’re more anxious, tired, excitable, and less motivated. They might also be having trouble sleeping. It can really take its toll on our bodies and personal energies, but it can also be an exciting opportunity to lean into mediumship skills and get those answers from Spirit,” Stavis said.
Here are her recommendations on how to protect your energy and safely commune with the long gone.
Home Prep
To prepare your home for spiritual visitation, Stavis recommended spreading a mixture of black salt and fennel seeds outside your front door and all windows. To double down on banishing the baddies, you can place the mixture around the entire perimeter of your home,
To draw loving, honest spirits into your space, she suggested placing a vase of roses and sunflowers in each room.
Clean for clarity
Stavis told the Post that to prepare and protect, all reflective surfaces in your home should be cleansed with Four Thieves Vinegar, an ancient blend that clears and invites energy.
To make your own iteration of Four Thieves, Stavis provided the following recipe:
INGREDIENTS:
2 CUPS OF APPLE CIDER OR WHITE WINE VINEGAR
¼ CUP SAGE
¼ CUP ROSEMARY
¼ CUP LAVENDER
¼ CUP THYME
4 CLOVES GARLIC or 2 TSP GARLIC POWDER
DIRECTIONS: Place all items in a spray bottle. Used together, these herbs combine to make a powerful spiritual cleanser.
Set clear intentions
Once your surfaces are cleansed and before making contact with the dead, Stavis recommended setting clear intentions and boundaries by lighting a white candle and asking yourself the following questions;
WHO DO YOU WANT TO COMMUNICATE WITH?
WHY DO YOU WANT THIS COMMUNICATION?
HOW DO YOU WANT TO RECEIVE THIS COMMUNICATION? (In dreams? By sight? By sound?)
“When you have your answers, spend some time focusing on exactly what you want this communication to be. This intention will radiate through that thin veil, and will be received by Spirit,” she told the Post.
Keep in mind that communication comes in many forms
Stavis stressed the importance of an open mind, keen observation, and a flexible approach,
“Communication comes in all forms, and though deceased people try to send messages in ways that are easiest for you to receive, it doesn’t always come through exactly how you ask. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t coming through! PAY ATTENTION! Notice any: flickering lights, doors opening and closing, feathers and coins, items falling from shelves, whispers, and other out-of-the-ordinary occurrences now.”
Ritual for communing with the dead
Write your deceased loved one’s name on a piece of paper. Keep an item of theirs close by if you have it, along with a photo. Light a white tea light. Take three deep breaths, picture the person in your mind, and then say out loud:
“I am inviting (their name) in during this thin veil. I am hoping to receive your messages, gifts, and visitation now. I would prefer (type of communication), but I am open to receiving in whatever way is best.”
Once you’ve said this, you can add anything personal you want them to know and hear.
Then your job is to pay attention to what comes in. This can take as little as minutes and as long as two full weeks. Watch and listen closely — you may get the message you’ve been waiting for this month.
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Astrologer Reda Wigle researches and irreverently reports back on planetary configurations and their effect on each zodiac sign. Her horoscopes integrate history, poetry, pop culture, and personal experience. To book a birth chart reading, contact her via her website.
