GEMINI
Mythology of Gemini
In the zodiac Gemini refer to the divine twins, often complementary but also sometimes antagonistic, each representing a specific polarity, they are attached to the first main division by the number 2, and can even refer to hermaphrodism and androgyny, in the confrontation and complementarity of the 2 sexes.
The god Hermes is attached to them and represents a lot here malice and resourcefulness, as well as all the different qualities that can promote social integration…
Here’s an artistic vision of the Gemini constellation.
Period from May 21 to June 21
- 1st decan :
From May 21 to June 1, Ruled by Mercury and Jupiter - 2nd decan :
From June 2 to June 11, Ruled by Mercury and Mars - 3rd decan :
From June 12 to June 21, Ruled by Mercury and the Sun
Traits & Characteristics:
- Ruler planet : Mercury
- Detriment planet : Jupiter
- Fall planet : none
- Exaltation planet : none
- Attached to the 3rd House, symbol of communication “I think”
- Element : Air (with Libra and Aquarius)
- Alchemy : Sublimatio process
- Season : Spring
- Mode : Mutable
- Polarity: Masculine Yang Positive (+)
- Type : Sanguine
- Opposite sign : Sagittarius (Fire)
- Square signs : Virgo (Earth), Pisces (Water)
- Next sign : Cancer (Water)
- Previous sign, shadow area : Taurus (Earth)
- Compatible friend signs : Libra – Aquarius – Leo – Aries – Sagittarius
- Planets to study for the native typology : Uranus – Jupiter
- Houses to study for the native typology :
7th House – 11th House – 6th House – 5th House - Symbolizing aspect : Semi-sextile
- Mirror Anima : Moon in Gemini
- Typical jobs : journalist, man of letters, intellectual, communicator, marketing, commerce, translation, communication, book trade
- Metal : mercury
- Precious gemstones : carnelian, marcasite, agate, jasper, chalcedony, citrine, striped stones
- Colors : white, yellow, gray, pastel
- Body part : lungs, arms
- Gemini countries : USA, Belgium, Mali
- Angels of the Kabbalah assigned : Hariel, Lauviah, Caliel
Gemini Psychology in everyday life and at work
Gemini symbolizes the height of spring, the triumph of the energy of Day-Force, as the cycle of life continues to speed up in an explosion of life that started with Aries and Taurus. We are now at the end of the northeastern quadrant, which is home to the Houses of personal development (the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd houses).
Intellectual, eloquent, intuitive, and filled with an energy of communication and a desire for connection, they are agents of sociability in the zodiac cycle.
Very adaptable (an air sign and also Mutable), Gemini is the sign of duplicity. With a sharp mind, they are driven to care about, understand, and dissect things, but their dynamism and their energy cause them to move on quickly ! (to switch with instability) Their flexibility is both their greatest strength and their greatest weakness.
Their curiosity goes hand in hand with their versatility. Their clever mind quickly absorbs information, but their intuition pulls them into another world, which gives them the reputation of being somewhat “moody” ! But perhaps this is also the secret of their youthfulness : Gemini tend to stay forever young at heart…
Very good communicators, both in writing and orally, their competency, their quickness to understand, and their subtlety often allow them to manipulate others’ opinions as they please. Using diplomacy, finesse, a casual air, and sometimes their devious side, they are able to successfully become ambassadors of any and all causes. Professions that involve writing, communication, sales, and education fit them like a glove.
In the workplace Gemini wonderfully combine creativity, professional awareness, and reliability in what they are interested in.
Their quick mind and dynamism give them excellent interpersonal skills, and their friendliness allows them to easily form friendships and to be at ease in social situations, but don’t be fooled : Gemini value their freedom and make a quick exit if they feel confined by anyone.
Gemini in love : are you compatible ?
Their eloquence, their ease when communicating, their sociability make Gemini excellent charmers who stand out in a crowd.
Their fickleness also shows itself in romantic relationships : their need to meet new people and their quest for a partner who is their “mirror image” and who fits their idealized conception of love lead Gemini to flit from person to person.
Very choosy, they look for flexibility, a keen mind, sociability, dynamism, and the intuition that they themselves possess in a partner; they idealize the notion of fusion and search for perfect mutual understanding (perfect communication !) with their soul mate.
They expect their partner to take on the roles of a parent, a lover, a brother/sister, and of a friend as they support them in life. They are also much happier if their partner can surprise them constantly (Gemini love surprises and novelties that they need to “interpret”).
In return, Gemini take away the gloominess of daily life and provide distractions, as much to satisfy themselves as to please their partner. With various trips, spontaneous parties, and other escapes of all kinds, they know how to surprise their partner and train them to be more flexible…
Devoted, affectionate, and chivalrous, they also make use of their creativity in their love life. They would like more than anything to combine intellectual and physical desire, but they flee from routine and quickly get themselves free if their curiosity is not piqued !
How to seduce Gemini : make them discover a good book, a good movie, or an interesting conference, an iconoclastic personality, start a discussion about it…
What repels Gemini : being too homely, not being able to change, not being interested in one’s environment, not liking the permanent dialogue.
Read :
- Gemini Qualities : adaptability, sociability, keen mindedness, intelligence, subtlety, eloquence, intuition, optimism, dynamism, creativity, insight…
- Gemini Defects : too variable, fickle, temperamental, manipulative and even dishonest, hypocritical, snobby, haughty, enjoy petty small talk…
- Famous Gemini : Marilyn Monroe, Clint Eastwood, Johnny Hallyday, Charles Aznavour, Louis Ferdinand Céline, Josephine Baker…
See the Astrological Signs page.
For further :
Follow the Gemini horoscope through the lunar periods.
Wikipedia page astrological Gemini sign.