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Zodiac Sun Signs

zodiac sign gemini the twins
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GEMINI the Twins - May 21 - June 21

The Gemini individual is versatile, inquisitive, whimsical, nimble, articulate, lively, active, curious, independent, talkative, sociable, mercurial, and feminine. They can also sometimes be restless, scattered, dual or two-faced, inconstant, rash, gullible, gossipy and superficial. Gemini is the mutable, air, masculine sign of the zodiac. Gemini is symbolized by the Twins. The ruling planet of Gemini is Mercury, which is the planet of communication and travel. The air form of Gemini is strong winds.. The key phrase for Aries is: "I Think".

About The Gemini Personality

astrology sign gemini the twins

If you were born with the Sun in Gemini, you are clever and curious. The Sun Sign of Gemini symbolizes quick thought and quick actions. You adapt to your surrounding very easily. You can be quite intelligent because you love to learn. Your mind is always filled with new and exciting ideas. You are curious about everything. You want to play every role their is in life, and you have the intelligence to do so. Geminis are sometimes jacks of all trades, but masters of none. The world around you is exciting and you can picture yourself doing and being anything that you decide to put your mind to.

Geminis have excellent communication skills and are good at handling others. You like to be a part of anything that stimulates your creative mind, and you like to keep busy. Always focusing, always thinking, planning, and involving yourself in life. You don't like to sit back and watch the scenery go by. You want ot be a part of the action that is taking place around you. Duality is a Geminis most famous trait. The Gemini Sun Sign usually wants to have more than one of everything. Whether it's jobs, relationships, hobbies or personal possessions. The more the merrier for Gemini.

The Gemini has a restless nature and is always on the go in life. They are in search of fresh and innovative ideas and exciting new experiences. So this can sometimes lead to the same problem that an Aries individual sometimes faces, lack of follow through leads to unfinished tasks. There always seems to be something else that beckons for your attention, something more exciting and mentally stimulating. Focus itself is the not the problem. You tend to scatter too much of your energy into too many places, people, and projects at once.

Gemini is the sign of communication. They are also fascinated with people. This sign loves to chat and are willing to strike up conversations with complete strangers. They also enjoy writing it it's many forms. Gemini loves anything that keeps the flow of conversation going or the communication of ideas open and flowing. Geminis like to gossip. Sometimes it can be exhausting to be around a Gemini.

You have a gift for absorbing information and picking up tidbits and facts. Your quick mind can explain away almost any action you take, or defend any position. Your knowledgeable about many subjects because of the numerous experiences you've had, and sought after, in your life. You can persuade others and are great at selling an idea or product. This is why Gemini is an ideal conversationalist. They know a little about everything, and have a strong opinion to follow it, although there opinions can change as soon as new information is absorbed. So you can appear a bit scattered and inconsistent to others.

Gemini can be a bit superficial at times. Sometimes you are so eager to soak up new ideas that you only skim the surface and overlook the details. Sometimes you just can be bothered to explore something in depth because there is just too much exploration to do in other areas. But with a lot of preparation and dedication you can become quite an expert at something you are really passionate about.

Most Gemini are gifted in the areas of writing and speaking, and even the dramatic arts. Geminis are witty and versatile.You are very self expressive and can be successful when dealing with others. You have the ability to adapt to many diverse situations and different types of people. You can work a room in any social situation not necessarily because you want to be center stage, like a Leo for example, but because you just love to mingle and experience life in new ways, and in new forms of expression. In most situations you can be very charming and easy to get to know.

They make wonderful friends because they are fun to be with, and have a knack for cheering people up when they are down. Gemini Sun Signs can become impatient when others don't keep up with them, or with the rapid flow of your thoughts and speech. But you don't spend a lot of time dealing with the depths of dark emotions. Your spirits are lighthearted and you don't let depression dominate your thoughts or bring you down too often. Geminis have a wide variety of friends and contacts that can influence their success in a positive way. You can be lucky with money in general but there is a tendency to become a little too extravagant. A Gemini might likes to travel just for travels sake, not necessarily for the destination. You love to explore new places and see how other people live. You are fascinated with people.

A Gemini might like to travel just for travels sake, not necessarily to arrive at the destination. You love to explore new places and see how other people live. Overall Gemini is inquisitive and imaginative, open to new ideas and new perspectives. People can't keep you tied down for long. Gemini dislikes boredom and routines. Geminis thrive on change. Freedom is what you crave.

More About Gemini

Symbol and Glyph - The Symbolic Gemini is the Twins:  gemini icon
The Gemini glyph symbol is - gemini symbol It represents the dualism of it's sign; symbolized by the Roman numeral for "2"

planet mercuryRuling Planet- In Astrology, Gemini is ruled by the planet Mercury. Astrologically Mercury is associated with communication, mentality, thinking patterns, rationality and reasoning, and adaptability and variability. Mercury governs schooling and education; the immediate environment of neighbours, siblings and cousins; transport over short distances; messages and any form of communication. The influence of Mercury over Gemini encourages communication skills, travel, and emphasizes a nervous temperament. In Roman mythology Mercury is the messenger of the gods, noted for his speed and swiftness.

Anatomy - In Medical Astrology Gemini represents the hands and arms. Gemini is associated with the following parts of the body: the hands, fingers, arms, shoulders, upper ribs, lungs, bronchial tracts, trachea, thymus gland, nerves and nervous system. Many Gemini Natives and Gemini Ascendents are vulnerable to strains or accidents involving the hands and arms, and also susceptible to respiratory infections. Geminis are also prone to accidents while traveling, especially by air.

Duality - Gemini is considered a Masculine sign. The other masculine signs of the zodiac are Aries, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, and Aquarius.

Element/Triplicity - Gemini is an Air sign. Air signs are intellectual and communicative. The other 2 Air signs of the zodiac are Libra and Aquarius.

Quality/Quadruplicity - Gemini is a Mutable sign. Mutable signs are flexible, versatile and adaptable. They are able to adjust to different circumstances very easily. The three other mutable signs are Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces.

Polarity - The opposite sign to Gemini in the Zodiac is: Sagittarius. Gemini is the sign of "self expression," and Sagittarius is the sign of "philosophy and higher thinking".

Color - Yellow (associated with novelty).

Lucky Number - 5 and 9

Lucky Day - Wednesday

Gemstones - Agate, Chrysoprase, Citrine, Moonstone, Pearl, White Sapphire

Metal - Mercury

Trees - Any Nut-Bearing Tree; also Cedar, Hawthorn, Chestnut, Hazel,and Oak

Flowers/Trees - Violet, Poppy, Rose, Foxgloves, and Daisies.

Animals - Brightly colored birds, Butterflies and Monkeys.

Geography - Gemini is linked with the Countries: United States of America, Australia, Belgium, Iceland, Morocco, Wales, Tunisia, Sardinia, Armenia, and Wales.

Occupations and Talents - Gemini is suitable for work where communication or adventure is involved, oroccupations where constant variety and/or travel are guaranteed such as commercial traveller, writer, journalist, clerk, teacher, printing and publishing. Work that involves public relations, selling, or getting information and ideas across to others such as teaching, writing and work in any of the media, appeals to Geminis. Their quick minds, and ability to multi-task leads some to become skilled surgeons or doctors, scientific researchers, artists, or musicians. Because they love ideas and words, they may become actors or politicians

gemini twins In Mythology, Gemini is associated with the Greek myth of Castor (or Kastor) and Pollux and with the Greco-Roman god Hermes/Mercury and sometimes also the gods Loki, Asklepios/Aesculapius, and Veles and the goddesses Eris/Discordia, Hebe, and Ate.

*Under the Tropical Zodiac, Gemini occupied by the Sun from April 20 to May 20. Under the Sidereal zodiac, it is currently from June 20 to July 20 and is associated with the constellation of the same name.

What's Your Sign?

ARIES - March 21 to April 20
TAURUS - April 21 to May 20
GEMINI - May 21 to June 21
CANCER - June 22 to July 22
LEO - July 23 to August 22
VIRGO - August 23 to September 22
LIBRA - September 23to October 22
SCORPIO - October 23 to November 22
SAGITTARIUS - November 23 to December 21
CAPRICORN - December 22 to January 20
AQUARIUS - January 21 to February 19
PISCES - February 20 to March 20


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