Gemini

(22 May – 22 June)

Planetary symbol: The Twins

Element: Air
Type: Mutable
Ruler: Mercury

The typical Gemini has an active mind and body, loves a good conversation and is capable of
seeing both sides of an argument at once. Like mercury, the silver-white metal remarkable
for its fluidity at ordinary temperatures, Geminis are remarkable for their fluidity of
mind. They can switch from one thing to another in an instant.

Mercury, Gemini’s ruling planet, is named after the Roman messenger of the gods, who was
renowned for his business acumen, his eloquence and his physical dexterity. This sums up
the Gemini type in a nutshell.

Geminis are drawn towards businesses where their communication skills are an asset.
Geminis are not afraid to speak out and are rarely at a loss of words. If you want to hire
someone with contacts, hire a Gemini. If they don’t know who can help you, they’ll know
someone who knows someone.

Geminis often have amazing memories for numbers and quirky data. Telephone numbers and
birth dates are stored away for retrieval at a moment’s notice. The Gemini memory can
work to their disadvantage, however, when they need to decide between several
alternatives. Typically Geminis will scan their memories in search of relevant information,
sometimes becoming overwhelmed with information in the process.

As an air sign, Geminis often display an adaptable intellect, adaptability also being a
common characteristic of the mutable signs of the zodiac. They have a thirst for
information, so television, newspapers and books are highly valued. It is not unusual for
Geminis to be halfway through five or six books at one time.

Naturally perceptive, Geminis are also eloquently witty in their appraisal of others. Their
ability to see both sides of an issue can make it difficult for Geminis to make decisions,
not because they want to be sure they select the best option, but because they want
every option. Watching a Gemini trying to make a decision can prove exhausting. They will
often discuss the choices with everyone who happens to walk by or with whoever answers
the phone, just to make sure there is not a point of view they have overlooked.
Gifted communicators, Geminis are well suited to careers in fashion, teaching, advertising,
writing, editing, sales, journalism, medicine and natural therapies, the diplomatic corps and
the law. In legal battles, Geminis are able to turn the tide of an argument by seizing the
moment and speaking convincingly and clearly, using their extensive memories to support
their views.

The next time you have a conversation with a Gemini, take note of the way they seem to
receive more information than they give. Geminis prefer to ask the questions; when
questioned about themselves they will steer the conversation to another topic, or will clam
up tight.

Sport appeals to Geminis, especially those disciplines which call for physical dexterity,
such as gymnastics, high-jumping, dancing and so on. As Geminis tend to want to try
everything possible and often several things at once, they are not the most reliable sign of
the zodiac. They also have a strong natural curiosity, so if privacy is an issue, beware the
prying eyes of a Gemini.

Relationships

Preferring reason and logic to emotions, Geminis often fall in love with someone for the
way their mind works or for their conversation. Instead of the Taurean sensuality, Geminis
flirt with words. Long phone conversations that cover every topic imaginable are a natural
part of the typical Gemini courtship, as the telephone enables them to be intimate yet
physically distant.

Emotionally, Geminis can be somewhat inconstant, and you cannot expect them to be
feeling the same way about you this afternoon as they were this morning. After all, hours
may have passed since your last communication and, in that time, many conversations,
thoughts, decisions, and actions have taken place. As a mutable air sign, Geminis can be like
a wind which blows hot and cold.

When frustrated in a relationship, Geminis can become critical, their tongue every bit as
sharp as a razor. Sometimes it is deliberate; at others, they fail to realise the power of
words.

If you are in a relationship with a Gemini and experiencing communication difficulties, it

may be worth your while to venture outside with your mobile phone or find a telephone
booth and call them. A conversation which isn’t face to face can sometimes allow Geminis
to open up more easily.

Geminis prefer plenty of freedom in relationships to explore life and its myriad
possibilities. When feeling trapped or unable to leave a situation because of their
commitments, Geminis will often escape via the telephone, enjoying conversations with
people who are removed from their present situation.
 Health

The nervous system is a weak area for Geminis, and if they exhaust themselves on a daily
basis, you can often see a tremor in their hands. Asthma and bronchial trouble need to be
guarded against, because Geminis have a tendency to develop problems with the chest and
lungs. All these areas need extra attention when Geminis are feeling stressed.

Negative Gemini

The sharp wit and quick mind of the Gemini can make this type caustic when negative, and
somewhat two-faced. As they tend to agree with whoever is standing close to them at the
time, it is easy to change the mind of a negative Gemini.

Negative Geminis can find it difficult to make a commitment to one partner at a time and
can end up juggling several part-time lovers. They are usually able to justify their actions,
no matter how inconsistent they may be, often believing that rules are for other people.

Often restless, critical and impatient, negative Geminis are quick to tell you that they can
do your job better and more accurately than you, but in reality they have no intention of
doing so, as action requires more effort than words. Their powers of observation are
brought to bear upon those close to them, and they know how to inflict the deepest wound
with the minimum number of words.

In the negative type, paranoia is often evident and because they know the power of
information, they are reluctant to give out any information about themselves. Sometimes
the negative Gemini can leave you feeling like you have just been interviewed by an
investigative journalist.

Negative Geminis can be sceptical and are quick to ridicule any ideas or beliefs you hold
with a savage comment or an off-hand verbal slap. They can become chronic complainers
who criticise everyone and everything around them.

As forgers or counterfeiters, negative Geminis excel, for lying comes as naturally to them
as speaking. In sales positions, they have no conscience. They’ll rent you a room in a hotel
that hasn’t yet been built or sell you a car that isn’t theirs to sell and throw in a case-load
of your own clothes at ‘half the usual price’.

Gemini lesson

The lesson for Geminis is to learn to decide. This sounds easy, but in deciding between
several alternatives, it is necessary to choose one and eliminate the others. Geminis have
difficulty accepting this, because they don’t want to exclude any of the other options.

Making a decision can be difficult when you only have your mind to guide you. Geminis need
to apply their mind, heart and feelings to decide the best path in a given situation.
Mental discipline is another part of the lesson for Gemini. When the mind is disciplined,
the heart can be heard, which is especially important when making significant life choices.