Gemini (astrology)

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Gemini the twin(s)
Gemini the twin(s)
Gemini
Zodiac Symbol: Twins
Birth Dates (Tropical): May 21 - June 20
Birth Dates (Sidereal): June 16 - July 15
Birth Dates (Solar): June 20 - July 20
Constellation: Gemini
Zodiac Element: Air
Zodiac Quality: Mutable
Body Part: Hands, Hips, Eyes
Domicile: Mercury
Detriment: Jupiter
Exaltation: Sun
Fall: Hephaestus
Birthstone: Agate, Alexandrite, Moonstone
Colours: Yellow, Red, White
Numbers: Five
Day: Wednesday
Gemstones: Emerald, Alexandrite, Beryl
Metal: Gold, Silver

Gemini is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Gemini. Under the tropical zodiac, Gemini is occupied by the Sun from May 21 to June 20, and under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently from May 21 to June 20. The sign opposite to Gemini is Sagittarius.

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[edit] Personality and Traits

Gemini is the third sign of the Zodiac and associated with youth and versatility. Individuals born under this sign are thought to have a sociable, fun-loving, versatile, lively, communicative, liberal, mentally active and friendly character but one which is also prone to moodiness, inconsistency, superficiality, restlessness and laziness. In terms of geography Gemini is linked with Australia, Apulia, Sardinia, Java, and Sakha Republic.

Among medieval astrologers, Gemini was thought of as a fortunate sign, and its subjects were considered to possess the qualities of intense devotion, genius, largeness of mind, goodness, and liberality. Gemini is also governed by Mercury, the planet of communications.

[edit] Careers

Individuals born under this sign are great at communicating their thoughts and ideas. They can be excellent journalists, advocates, Public Relations professionals, sales and marketing executives, public speakers, etc. People born under Gemini are also inclined to follow career paths in Music, Drama, Dance or any other area from the visual and performing arts due the their strong creative capabilities.

[edit] Mythology

In Greek mythology, Gemini is associated with the Castor (or Kastor) and Pollux and with the Greco-Roman god Hermes/Mercury and sometimes also the gods Loki, Asklepios/Aesculapius, and Veles and the goddesses Eris/Discordia, Hebe, and Ate.

[edit] Health and Anatomy

In terms of anatomy, Gemini is said to rule the shoulders, upper arms, nerve fibers, and lungs, thymus gland, trachea and bronchi, structural features of the clavicle, scapula, and humerus.Physically, individuals born under the sign of Gemini supposedly tend to have a straight and narrow nose, long and thin limbs, a well-proportioned chin, a pointed jawline, fine bone structure, large ears, high cheekbones, a wide mouth, a roundish head, finely-textured hair, small hands, and long and slender fingers. They are thought to usually be slender in build and of average height.

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Western Zodiac
Elements Water · Earth · Fire · Air
Qualities Cardinal · Fixed · Mutable
Signs Aries · Taurus · Gemini · Cancer · Leo · Virgo · Libra · Scorpio · Sagittarius · Capricorn · Aquarius · Pisces


Astronomy | Constellations of the Zodiac | Astrology

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