Gemini

tags: air, gemini, mercury, mutable

Gemini strengths and weaknesses

This is the glyph for Gemini. It resembles a Roman number “2” and represents the Twins, Gemini’s symbol.

Mercury, planet of the mind and communication, is the ruler of Gemini.

Gemini is the mutable air sign. Mutable signs are the most flexible. Air represents mental and social energy. Geminis have an innate curiosity and mental flexibility which allows them to learn new words and absorb new ideas quickly. They also tend to pick up foreign languages easily.

Gemini has the gift of gab, and likes playing with ideas and words, which could take the form of crossword puzzles or poetry. Most Geminis are good communicators and writers, adept at witty banter, “schmoozing,” and flirting. And lying, if they so choose. Gemini needs substance to back up the style, or she will not be very happy in life.

“Jack of all trades; master of none” is a phrase that was probably first used to describe a Gemini, and so it has been ever since. Gemini’s biggest weakness is being too scattered. Gemini often has trouble maintaining interest in an on-going project or relationship. Like the butterflies, she would rather sample many flowers than settle on just one.

Gemini’s active mind is both a blessing and a liability. Geminis often suffer from worry or nervous habits and disorders. It’s important that Gemini gives the mind a break from time to time, although it can be difficult to overcome the tendency to think think think all the time.

Chart reading tip
For more information about placements in Gemini in your chart, look at the sign that Mercury occupies. Mercury in Gemini accentuates both the strong and weak points of the Gemini Sun. Mercury in Taurus or Cancer serves to ground the active nature of the Gemini mind.

Comments:

1. do i need to be more of a communciator?
   that what i'm picking up from my chart.
   i was born 11-22-65,brooklyn newyork at
   5:00am
   
   — GARRY    21 June 2005    #
2. I am a gemini interested in getting in touch more with the power of the mind, creating things and to learn more about the cosmic energy that connect us all, I know love is what moves us all, but i just want to remember what i once knew my personal history, i need the help to connect with the universe once more, oh by the way I am also a bit of an artist, or maybe just a wannabe..... and i am not 2 face, i think that is just a misperception about geminis that people do not understand, and i am a very spiritual person but do not confuse me with a religious being, cause i believe religion is just a longer path to the truth, i consider my wish as my prayer, there is only one creator and im sure he doesnt belong to a denomination.... hope to hear from you soon.... truly yours Paulo C. L
   
   — paulo    30 June 2005    #
3. do i need to be more of a communicater?
   my chart seems to point to it.
   i was born 11 22 1965 5:00am brooklyn new york
   
   — GARRY    13 November 2005    #

4. what is the problem with us gemini's when it comes to women?

   
   
   — aidan murphy    13 January 2006    #

5. Our problems with communication, women, and stabability is in our inconsistant ideas floating around in our minds never getting told. and we are for ever waiting to hear these things to be said and hear the oppositions take.

   
   
   — bob    3 February 2006    #

6. Hello,

   I need a second oppinion. I was born May 21st, 1985 @ 7:11 AM. I am a gemini correct. I was told that I am a “triple” gemini.

   
   
   — Tanya    29 March 2006    #

7. I think the reason that gemins are so stabbable is because they get in the way of knives. I think garry is probably a dog. Catherine says we should all go to the Pisces page, there seems to be a slightly more dynamic ambience there. Tanya, you are not a gemini, I think you may also be a dog.

   
   
   — mary    6 June 2006    #

8. Trying to find an interpretation for a Taurus IC (conj Taurus Mars) and a Gemini IC (conj Gemini Sun). Thanks.

   
   
   — 4thHouseGemini    26 June 2006    #

9. I really really really like a Taurus, but everything I read says that Gemini and Taurus are set for failure, what’s up with that? We get along so great and he’s not as domesticated as what the web sites read. I’m tired as I’ve been bouncing from relationship to relationship and I’m only 23, lol! But the thing is, I know what I want, I want him, but I want to know why Gemini and Taurus don’t work and if anyone has experienced this and knows why.

   
   
   — Jessica    11 September 2006    #

10. Thanks Robin for telling me about this site. It’s pretty darn good. Now I know why I’m so sexy. lol. Thanks prom date

    
    
    — Gil    4 December 2006    #

11. gemini are the spirit of the zodiac symbols in my eyes. Although sometimes it hurts me in school because of my short attention span

    
    
    — chaos    16 December 2006    #

12. I have all of these attributes to some degree or another. I have mercury in Cancer and have found that as I get older and with a lot of self awareness the lesser desirable attributes have faded into the background. Lessons learned!

    
    
    — jackie    30 December 2006    #

13. two things can kill the somewhat invincible gemini: constant smoke in the lungs and untrained knuckles.

    
    
    — boris    4 January 2007    #

14. this is soooooo true. lol. My grandfather did a horoscope thing like this and its alot alike!

    
    
    — Tati    13 January 2008    #

15. i apologize—my “jane of all trades” has come out!

    jackie—thanks for the reminder that free will is definitely involved!

    and, molly, any suggestions on how a double gemini can amplify their better traits—like communicating—while avoiding the flightiness that seems to come with living in the air? any help is appreciated.

    thanks for such a great site!

    
    
    — jane doh    14 February 2008    #

16. i don’t agree gemini is 2 faced…tnx!

    
    
    — alyn    19 February 2008    #

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    — Atayeb    25 February 2008    #

18. YES THIS IS TRUE SO HAW COULD I OVERCOME THE TENDENCY TO THINK THINK ALL THE TIME (MY THINKING IS BY NETHING)

    -GEMONY MARCH 8, 2008

    
    
    — GEMONY    13 March 2008    #