May 21 – June 20

Psychological Type: Thinking

Positive Sign: Masculine

Element: Air

Quality: Mutable – Gemini is lively, energetic, versatile, and intellectual, lives primarily in the mind rather than the emotions, and is extremely adaptable to new situations.

Ruling Planet: Mercury – Ancient messenger of the gods. In astrology, Mercury rules communications and travels, its influence emphasizes a nervous temperament.

Symbol: The Twins – Associated with duality, humanism, versatility, communications

Glyph: The pictograph represents the two figures of the Twins. The dual symbol also pictures the human arms or lungs (the part of the body that Gemini rules). In symbolic terms, two upright lines bounded by top and bottom lines represent wisdom, learning, and the power of the mind and synthesize information

Dominant Keyword: I THINK

Polarity: Sagittarius – Gemini is the sign of thought and communication on a personal level. Natives of Gemini strive for self-expression, and try to impose their points of view on others. Sagittarius, which is Gemini’s opposite sign, is the sign governing the wider province of philosophy and mental exploration. Sagittarian people tend to shrink from close personal involvement and, unlike Gemini, are shaped by what others think of them.

Part of the body ruled by Gemini: Hands, arms, shoulders and lungs: Geminis are susceptible to strains and accidents involving arms and hands; also prone to bronchitis and respiratory ailments.

Lucky Day: Wednesday

Lucky Numbers: 5 and 9

Magical Birthstone: Agate – A multicolored precious stone that protects from deception and falsehood, and bestows eloquence, especially in declarations of love

Metal: Mercury

Animals ruled by Gemini: Brightly colored birds and butterflies

Caution: Gemini people are prone toward accidents while traveling, especially by air. Their fickle nature also tends to arose unexpected anger in others, the depth of which Gemini’s often misjudge

© Copyright Helen M. Michaels Zodiac Art Used with permission