Gemini (astrology)
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{{ZodiacSign|
name= Gemini|
image= Gemini.svg|
Symbol= [[Twin]]s|
Tropical Start Date= [[May 21]]|
Tropical Finish Date= [[June 21]]|
Sidereal Start Date= [[June 16]]|
Sidereal Finish Date= [[July 15]]|
Solar Start Date= [[June 20]]|
Solar Finish Date= [[July 20]]|
Constellation= [[Gemini (constellation)|Gemini]]|
Element= [[Air Sign|Air]]|
Quality= [[mutable sign|Mutable]]|
Domicile= [[Mercury (planet)|Mercury]]|
Exaltation= None as yet<ref>{{cite book
| last =Lyle
| first =Felix
| authorlink =
| coauthors =Asplan, Bryan
| title =The Instant Astrologer
| publisher =St. Martin's Press
| date =1998
| location =[[New York, NY]]
| pages =
| url =
| doi =
| id =
| isbn = 0-312-19427-7}}</ref>|
Fall= None as yet<ref>{{cite book
| last =Lyle
| first =Felix
| authorlink =
| coauthors =Asplan, Bryan
| title =The Instant Astrologer
| publisher =St. Martin's Press
| date =1998
| location =[[New York, NY]]
| pages =
| url =
| doi =
| id =
| isbn = 0-312-19427-7}}</ref>|
Detriment= [[Jupiter (planet)|Jupiter]]|
Numbers= Five|
Day= Wednesday|
}}
[[Image:Gemini.gif|thumb|An [[animation]] of the [[constellation]] [[Gemini (constellation)|Gemini]] (center), "the twins", shows two parallel stick figures. Gemini is associated with the [[myth]] of [[Castor and Polydeuces]] (also known as Pollux), collectively known as the [[Dioscuri]].<ref>http://www.coldwater.k12.mi.us/lms/planetarium/myth/Gem.gif</ref><ref>Constellation drawings (often but not always) following "The Stars - A new way to see them", H.A. Rey, 1952-1980, ISBN 0-395-24830-2.</ref>]]
{{Astrology}}
'''Gemini''' is the third [[astrological sign]] in the [[Zodiac]], originating from the [[Gemini (constellation)|constellation of Gemini]]. In [[western astrology]], this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the [[Precession (astronomy)|precession of the equinoxes]]. In [[astrology]], Gemini is considered a "masculine", [[Positive sign|positive (extrovert) sign]]. It is also considered an [[air sign]], and is one of four [[mutable sign]]s.<ref> Jeff Mayo, ''Teach Yourself Astrology'', pp 38-41, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1979 </ref> Gemini has been closely associated with the planet [[Planets in astrology#Mercury|Mercury]] and is considered to be [[Domicile (astrology)|ruled]] by it.
Individuals born when the [[Sun (astrology)|Sun]] was in this sign are considered Gemini individuals. Under the [[tropical zodiac]], the Sun is in the sign of Gemini roughly from [[May 21]] to [[June 21]].<ref name="Astrology.com">{{cite web |title=Astrology.com|url=http://horoscopes.astrology.com/dailygemini.html}}</ref> Under the [[Sidereal astrology|sidereal zodiac]], it is currently there roughly from [[June 15]] to [[July 15]].
==Astrological qualities and associations==
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Being the third sign in the zodiac, Gemini is associated with the astrological 3rd [[House (astrology)|house]], which is associated with natural Gemini matters - communications, siblings, neighbors and neighborhood matters, local travel and transport, education, everyday matters, brothers.
Gemini is considered to be the [[Domicile (astrology)|domicile]] of the planet [[Planets in astrology#Mercury|Mercury]], and therefore is ''ruled'' by it. Mercury is also often associated with the aforementioned matters. [[Virgo (astrology)|Virgo]] is also a domicile of Mercury.
==Mythology==
Gemini is associated with the [[Greek mythology|Greek myth]] of [[Castor and Pollux|Castor (or Kastor) and Pollux]]<ref>[http://www.theoi.com/Ouranios/Dioskouroi.html DIOSKOUROI AS THE CONSTELLATION GEMINI] at [http://www.theoi.com/ theoi.com]</ref><ref name="songsdomain.tripod">[http://songsdomain.tripod.com/geminimyth/index.html Gemini Myth] at [http://songsdomain.tripod.com/zodiac/index.html songsdomain.tripod.com/zodiac/]</ref><ref name="astrolingua.spb.ru">[http://www.astrolingua.spb.ru/ENGLISH/mythengl.htm astrolingua.spb.ru]</ref> and with the Greco-Roman [[god]] [[Hermes]]/[[Mercury (mythology)|Mercury]].<ref name="songsdomain.tripod">[http://songsdomain.tripod.com/geminimyth/index.html Gemini Myth] at [http://songsdomain.tripod.com/zodiac/index.html songsdomain.tripod.com/zodiac/]</ref><ref name="astrolingua.spb.ru">[http://www.astrolingua.spb.ru/ENGLISH/mythengl.htm astrolingua.spb.ru]</ref> Gemini is sometimes associated with the [[norse gods]] [[Loki]],<ref name="astrolingua.spb.ru">[http://www.astrolingua.spb.ru/ENGLISH/mythengl.htm astrolingua.spb.ru]</ref><ref name="novareinna">[http://www.novareinna.com/constellation/geminitarot.html novareinna.com]</ref> [[Freyr]], and [[Freyja]],<ref name="wizardrealm">[http://www.wizardrealm.com/norse/gods.html wizarealm.com]</ref><ref name="unsolvedmysteries">[http://www.unsolvedmysteries.com/usm283268.html unsolvedmysteries.com]</ref> the [[Slavic deity]] [[Veles (god)|Veles]]{{Fact|date=May 2008}}, and Greek god [[Asklepios]]/[[Aesculapius]]{{Fact|date=May 2008}}, the [[goddesses]] [[Eris (mythology)|Eris]]/[[Discordia]]{{Fact|date=May 2008}}, the goddess [[Hebe]]{{Fact|date=May 2008}}, and goddess [[Ate]]{{Fact|date=May 2008}}. Being twins, Gemini can also be associated with the Greek twins [[Apollo]] and [[Artemis]]{{Fact|date=May 2008}}.
The [[astrological symbol]] for Gemini is the Roman numeral for two, to represent the twins and duality.{{Fact|date=May 2008}}
==Associated traits==
Astrologers assign personality traits to the signs. The following are traits more widely associated with Gemini. Note that no scientific research thus far has been able to prove such correlation. Many astrologers consider [[astrological aspect|planetary aspect]]s to hold a key influence<ref name="Astrology.com aspects">according to [http://www.astrology.com/aboutastrology/interpreting/aspectsandorbs/ Astrology.com]</ref> which may override sign location and thus conceding many exceptions.
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===Characteristics considered positive===
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* Active
* Adaptable<ref name=elore/><ref name=astrologyonline/><ref name=zodiac-signs-astrology/>
* Articulate
* Communicative<ref name=astrologyonline/><ref name=elore/>
* Inquisitive<ref name=elore/><ref name=astrologyonline/>
* Intellectual<ref name=astrologyonline/><ref name=elore/>
* Charming<ref name=elore/><ref name=astrologyonline/>
* Multitasking<ref name=elore/>
* Nimble
* Entertaining<ref name=elore/><ref name=astrologyonline/>
* Upbeat<ref name=elore/><ref name=astrologyonline/>
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* Whimsical
* Witty<ref name=elore/><ref name=astrologyonline/><ref name=zodiac-signs-astrology/>
* Straight-forward
* Social
* Talkative
* Open-minded
* Experimental
* Joyful
* Enthusiastic
* Attention-loving
* Energetic<ref name="zodiac-signs-astrology">[http://zodiac-signs-astrology.com/zodiac-signs/gemini.htm zodiac-signs-astrology.com]</ref>
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* Playful
* Out-going
* Adventurous
* Broad-minded
* Mind oriented
* Spontaneous
* Verbal
* Risk-taking
* Friendly
* Dynamic
* Youthful<ref name="whereincity">[http://www.whereincity.com/astrology/gemini.php whereincity.com]</ref>
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* Clever<ref name=zodiac-signs-astrology/>
* Imaginative<ref name=zodiac-signs-astrology/>
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===Characteristics considered negative===
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* [[duality|dualistic]]
* self-interested<ref name=elore/><ref name=astrologyonline/>
* restless<ref name=elore/><ref name=astrologyonline/><ref name=zodiac-signs-astrology/>
* impulsive<ref name=zodiac-signs-astrology/>
* over-talkative
* [[Wiktionary:stimulated|over-stimulated]]
* [[Wiktionary:fickle|fickle]] / inconsistent<ref name=elore/><ref name=astrologyonline/>
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* [[vain]]
* [[critical]]
* too playful
* playing of mind games
* boastful
* [[ego]]-oriented
* devious<ref name=zodiac-signs-astrology/>
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* tricky
* too curious
* [[superficial]]<ref name=astrologyonline>[http://www.astrology-online.com/gemini.htm Astrology-online.com]</ref><ref name=elore>[http://www.elore.com/Astrology/Study/gemini.htm elore.com]</ref><ref name="whereincity"/><ref name=zodiac-signs-astrology/>
* temperamental
* insensitive
* [[Wiktionary:mercurial|mercurial]]
* indecisive<ref name=zodiac-signs-astrology/>
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{| class="wikitable"
! Attribute !!
|-
| Ideal Careers || Architect, archaeologist, comedian, teacher, model, playwright, diplomat, public speaker, author, psychologist, poet, journalist, lawyer, movie writer or director, debater/politician.
|-
| Likes || Talking, the unusual, teaching, learning, different things in life, having multiple projects all going at once, traveling, making jokes, jet-setting
|-
| Dislikes || Feeling tied down, losing, being wrong, being in a bad situation, mental inaction, being alone, not getting credit for one's successes
|}
===Physical traits===
Many astrologers believe that each of the zodiac signs has identifiable physical traits, which may be a mix of the Sun sign and the sign of the ascendant. Many believe that physically, individuals born with an ascendant of Gemini tend to have a straight and narrow nose, long limbs, slim, petite, of average or below average height, a well-proportioned chin, high cheekbones, pointy features, a wide mouth, a roundish head and long fingers.<ref> The Diagram Group, ''The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac'', pp 159, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997 </ref>
==Compatibilities==
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Gemini is widely thought to be compatible with same element signs,
[[Aquarius (astrology)|Aquarius]],<ref name="encyzodiac p117"> The Diagram Group, ''The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac'', p 171, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997 </ref><ref name="Astrology-online Quick">according to [http://www.astrology-online.com/quick.htm Astrology-online.com Quick Compatibility Guide]</ref>
[[Libra (astrology)|Libra]]<ref name="encyzodiac p117"/><ref name="Astrology-online Quick"/>
and Gemini itself.<ref name="Astrology-online Quick"/>
Gemini is also often considered to be good with [[Leo (astrology)|Leo]].<ref name="encyzodiac p117"/><ref name="Astrology-online Quick"/>
There are many variables that determine compatibility in astrology, such as birth dates, birth months, birth years, position of a sign within the Sun, the Moon, Stars, etc. The signs listed as compatible with Gemini do not reflect an ''individual profile'' or ''individual reading'' as interpreted within astrology, but rather reflect a general guideline and reference to compatibility as dictated by variables such as ''Qualities'' and ''Elements'' within the [[Zodiac]].<ref name="encyzodiac p117"/>
==Correspondences==
The following items are traditionally associated with Gemini:<ref> Derek and Julia Parker, ''The New Compleat Astrologer'', pp194-5, Crescent Books , New York, 1990 </ref>
{| class="wikitable"
! Associations !!
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| [[Birthstone]]s<ref name="Timewell">Timewell Corp. Website.[http://www.timewellcorp.com/birthstones.htm Birthstones and Gemstones Color]</ref>
| [[Agate]], [[Emerald]] (May), [[Pearl]] (June)
|-
| Colours
| [[Yellow]] <ref name=elore/><ref name="whereincity"/><ref name="crystal-cure">[http://crystal-cure.com/ crystal-cure.com]</ref> • [[Rainbow]]<ref name=elore/>
|-
| Gemstones<ref name=crystal-cure/>
| [[Citrine]] • [[Peridot]] • [[Tigereye]] • [[Agate]]<ref name=elore/><ref name=crystal-cure/>
|-
| Metal
| [[Mercury (metal)|Mercury]]<ref name=elore/>
|-
| Flowers<ref name=elore/><ref name=crystal-cure/>
| [[Lily of the valley]] • [[Lavender]]
|-
| Countries
| [[Anglosphere|English speaking world]]: [[Australia]] • [[USA]]<ref name=elore/> • [[Wales]]<ref name=elore/> • [[Scotland]] • [[Ireland]] • [[England]]
|}
* The [[Jyotish|Indian]] equivalent of Gemini is '''Mithuna'''.{{Fact|date=January 2008}}
* The [[Chinese astrology|Chinese]] equivalent is thought to be the quick-witted, adventurous [[Horse (zodiac)|Horse]], whose lunar month is 6 June - 6 July.<ref> Theodora Lau, ''The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes'', pxxvii, Souvenir Press, London, 2005 </ref>
==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.elore.com/Astrology/Study/gemini.htm Gemini in Elore.com]
* [http://www.astrology-online.com/gemini.htm Gemini on Astrology-online]
* [http://www.astrologyindepth.com/Gemini Gemini In-Depth]
* [http://www.tomorrowsedge.net/gemini-child.html The Gemini child]
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