May 20 - June 21
It’s Gemini’s turn! These are traits that may come forward during Gemini season even if you’re not a Gemini! We all have Gemini somewhere in our birth chart, so we can look at the house that Gemini resides in to find the specific area of our life we approach in a
Chatty • Curious • Cerebral • Flexible • Energetic • Gossipy • Imaginative • Knowledgeable • Outgoing • Social • Well-Spoken • Inconsistent
Symbol: The Twins
Mantra: I Think
Element: Air
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Modality: Mutable House: Third House
Crystals: Agate, Tiger’s Eye, Citrine
Anatomy: Arms, Hands & Lungs
Flower: Lavender
Tarot Card: The Lovers
Famous Gemini Suns:
Mary Kaye & Ashley Olsen, Prince, Bill Hader, Chris Evans, Morgan Freeman, Alanis Morrisette, Angelina Jolie, Tupac, Johnny Depp, Notorious BIG, Marylin Monroe, Walt Whitman, Helena Bonham Carter, Tom Holland, Chris Colfer, Laverne Cox, Michael Cera, Kat Dennings, Kendrick Lamar, Natalie Portman
Where did we get the term Gemini? What does it mean?
The third sign in the zodiac is Gemini, symbolized by The Twins. As a mutable air sign ruled by Mercury, Gemini are chatty, curious and cerebral. In the Northern Hemisphere, it’s the time of year where the days are getting longer toward the Summer Solstice. There is a feeling of change in the air as Spring moves into Summer. Gemini is excellent at guiding transformation and change. They are great pioneers, using their energy to lead creative projects.
Gemini’s archetypal traits are derived from the active, masculine or yang qualities. The sign is assertive with the outer world. They have a curious energy in their core personality. The inventiveness and thirst for knowledge comes forward in the mantra: ‘I think’. It could be extended into the phrase, ‘I think, therefore I am’ highlighting their sense of purpose bent toward discovery and expanding their mental awareness.
Symbology, History and Mythology of Gemini
The ruler of Gemini is Mercury, the planet of communication, language and travel. It’s named for the only Roman God who could freely travel between the heavens and the underworld, explaining Gemini’s desire to move between realms, chat with many different people, and go after what peaks their curiosity. Both Gemini and Virgo are governed by Mercury. Even though they share this planetary ruler, they are opposite in approaches: Gemini express emotions externally while Virgo processes internally. Gemini is all about output. They love to chat and speak with their hands often, which is the body part associated with Gemini. Communication is extremely important to them.
Gemini is the first of the four mutable signs of the zodiac, holding an elemental energy of change and adaptation at the transitional end of the four seasons. The airy, mutable presence appears to clear the stage for the next seasonal performance. This helps to describe this sign’s restless, change-seeking and curious role.
Air signs are associated with the mind and knowledge. Gemini’s air element is a light and dispersive element. It was thought by ancient astrologers to be an expression of matter that represents formlessness and dissolution. Gemini’s affinity for gathering information, making social connections and exploring the world in a childlike curiosity, and at times mischief, are all activities akin to that flowing air element.
Gemini is represented by The Twins talking back and forth in constant conversation, reinforcing that this sign is social with an affinity for gossip and a strong need for mental stimulation.
The Twins symbol is based on the half brothers Castor and Pollux from Greek mythology. The brothers also known as Dioscuri were the children of Leda, who was seduced by Zeus in the form of a Swan. Leda laid two eggs as a result of this union, and Castor and Pollux were said to have hatched from each of these, along with their twin sisters, Helen and Clytemnestra. Castor and Pollux are present in many Greek and Roman stories, known for their mastery of horses and protection of guests and travelers.
The Dioscuri bonded eternally and the two were cast in the heavens as the enduring Gemini Twins constellation, immortalizing the myth that adds to the magical and mysterious duality of the sign’s archetype.
The Tarot card that relates to Gemini is 6: The Lovers. Two people are in partnership, or connecting in love and attraction. It echoes the Twins’ sense of joined purpose and duality. It appears to help us examine choices we’re making as they relate to a sense of self and the other in harmony. Weighing the pros and cons of collaboration, The Lovers remind us of the interdependent nature of life and relational facet that lives in all of us.
About Gemini
Have you ever been so busy you wished that you could clone yourself to get things done? That’s the Gemini experience in a nutshell. Playful and intellectually curious, Gemini is juggling a variety of passions, hobbies, careers and friend groups. They will talk to anyone about anything. They are perceptive, analytical, but social, fun-loving and very funny.
Born with a playful and curious disposition, they find it easy to feel engaged with the world around them. They rarely succumb to boredom and are usually able to propel themselves outward in life.
Gemini are the social butterflies of the zodiac. Those born under this sign love to talk! They connect with people through dialogue, communication, debate and questions. They are the ever-curious child asking Why? They like to pick things apart to understand them. They tend to relate to people through language. They move seamlessly between social spheres. There is a driving force behind every conversation in their mind.
Gemini love texting and tweeting almost as much as they love talking IRL. The act of expression is more important to Gemini than what is actually being said. They must remember to be thoughtful with their words. They are natural chameleons and can quickly recover from even the most shameful foot-in-mouth moments. They move too quickly to think about embarrassing missteps. They just move on.
A fearless thinker, they aren’t afraid to try something new. Their mind is an endless track race, scanning under the surface of their current reality for something they haven’t seen before. They are quick to pick up on knowledge. They are most satisfied when they can move fluidly from one idea to the next. They excel at connecting to the right people, so that resources, skills and information can be spread through communities.
They are responsive and sensitive listeners. They have the ability to judge a person’s character very quickly, even if they just met them. They can tell when someone is bluffing. They might size people up immediately, and have a keen instinct for what buttons to push to get a reaction. They remind us that life is a play and we shouldn’t take ourselves too seriously.
Some blind spots for Gemini are rooted in their greatest strengths. They can be overly intellectual, overthinking and over gaining information without actually learning how to utilize it. They have a short attention span, wanting to dance on the surface of discovery instead of committing to learning one subject in depth.
Gemini’s would do well to pay attention to what they’re saying and who they’re saying it to. Their desire to spread the word can get them into trouble, and this sign is often stereotyped as being flirty and gossipy. They should learn what information is theirs to tell and what is better kept under wraps. This is a lifelong challenge for this sign.
Geminis fear being alone. They have larger social circles so that they always have a companion. They’re afraid of being trapped in their own minds. It’s not that they aren’t creative or intelligent, it’s that they are afraid of the power of their own imagination and what they might find out once they truly find themselves.
They constantly feel as if there isn’t enough time for them to experience everything they want to see. They can also benefit from slowing down, getting grounded, and staying present. They are constantly on the move, and they can miss the simple pleasure of life that those notice from simply being. Adventuring and socializing comes naturally, but relaxing proves more difficult. Meditation and yoga will be extra beneficial for Geminis who are looking to calm their energy. Deep breathing will help calm them, because Mercury’s signs tend to be prone to nervousness and anxiety. They should also protect themselves from lung infections and irritants.
Change may feel natural to this sign, but to others, they may feel like they never understand the real person. They can get a reputation for being flakey, non-committal or untrustworthy. They can be emotionally evasive, using humor to deflect from deeper feelings. Their witty and mischievous button-pushing can be annoying, relentless and cruel if it’s not measured with a healthy sense of social boundaries and respect.
Often, these placements are always searching for their other half or twin. They are versatile, comfortable with being introverts and extroverts. They can adapt to the energy for a room. Gemini represents two personalities in one. You may never be sure which one you might face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with the tendency to suddenly become serious, thoughtful and restless. Geminis often have two different colored eyes, because they’re a patchwork of selves that they’ve pasted together to form an identity.
Gemini holds the power to be a change-maker, making them naturally adaptable, able to explore ideas, languages, and information. They can socialize and communicate to form new pathways of awareness.
Friendships, Relationships & Sex
Life with a Gemini is rarely dull. Gemini get bored easily. They need lots of friends, from many different circles. They enjoy the freedom of roaming between social networks. Gemini are likely the ones raising the conversational bar. They introduce different friends to new groups. They can bring dissimilar people together and make them get along. They love to spend time with their friends. They need someone with a clear flow of spoken words, or they will lose interest in the entire theme of any conversation.
Impress a Gemini with your hot take on the latest celebrity gossip, with quick wit and an ability to transition seamlessly between conversation topics. Their relationships need to be exciting, stimulating and constantly fresh. They need to be challenged mentally. They like to feel as if they can talk to their romantic partner about anything and everything.
They are likely to be more interested in open relationships than most signs. Not to say Gemini can't commit to one person. They just have a deep need for newness, socializing and excitement in all aspects of life. They are known to be adventurous in the bedroom. Dirty talk and sexting are likely in their wheelhouse.
If you’re looking for a long-term partnership with a Gemini, you will need to be comfortable with changing up your routine and strengthening those mental muscles in the bedroom and beyond.
Family is very important to Geminis. They have a more modest and calm approach to the shared home. Responsibilities in their family life can stand to be a challenge for their nature, but they will find a magical way to be two places at once, and get things done just as they’re supposed to.
Career & Money
Gemini’s purpose is often tied to expediting communications and giving access to information and resources. They gain satisfaction from being able to move freely, with active outlets for their restless nature. They thrive in conversation and may be great teachers or lecturers with endless sources to draw on.
Their keen mind and curiosity makes them uniquely suited for jobs where they sort, analyze and perform multifaceted functions. Their careers need to be mentally stimulating enough to occupy their kinetic intelligence and keep them busy enough to channel their restless energy. They would do well in jobs where they can communicate, teach and facilitate understanding between people the best. This could manifest in many professions.
Gemini are likely to have several streams of income. They might be involved with gigs that include journalism, the arts, travel or astrology. A job with some level of socializing is necessary for Gemini. Whether it’s working with one-on-one clients or with a larger group. Gemini like to get out into the world and learn about people.
If Gemini has a steady, typical 9-to-5 job, they’re likely the ones mixing it up in the office by planning parties, gossiping at the watering hole, and surprising the staff with treats. At their best, Geminis are excellent talkers and speakers. They make office conversation a true art form and are quick to learn from everyone they come into contact with!
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