Gemini (astrology)

ZodiacSign
name= Gemini

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Symbol= Twins
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
Element= Air
Quality= Mutable
Domicile= Mercury
Exaltation= None as yetcite book
last =Lyle
first =Felix
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coauthors =Asplan, Bryan
title =The Instant Astrologer
publisher =St. Martin's Press
date =1998
location =New York, NY
pages =
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doi =
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isbn = 0-312-19427-7]
Fall= None as yet
Detriment= Jupiter
Numbers= Five
Day= Wednesday

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thumb|An_animation of the 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. [http://www.coldwater.k12.mi.us/lms/planetarium/myth/Gem.gif] [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.] ] Gemini is the third astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Gemini. In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the precession of the equinoxes. In astrology, Gemini is considered a "masculine", positive (extrovert) sign. It is also considered an air sign, and is one of four mutable signs. [ Jeff Mayo, "Teach Yourself Astrology", pp 38-41, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1979 ] Gemini has been closely associated with the planet Mercury and is considered to be ruled by it.

Individuals born when the 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.cite web |title=Astrology.com|url=http://horoscopes.astrology.com/dailygemini.html] Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently there roughly from June 15 to July 15.

Astrological qualities and associations

Being the third sign in the zodiac, Gemini is associated with the astrological 3rd house, which is associated with natural Gemini matters - communications, siblings, neighbors and neighborhood matters, local travel and transport, education, everyday matters, brothers. [Hand, R. (1981) Horoscope Symbols, Schiffer Publishing, ISBN 0-914-91816-8]

Gemini is considered to be the domicile of the planet Mercury, and therefore is "ruled" by it. Mercury is also often associated with the aforementioned matters. Virgo is also a domicile of Mercury. [Hand, R. (1981) Horoscope Symbols, Schiffer Publishing, ISBN 0-914-91816-8]

Mythology

Gemini is associated with the Greek myth of Castor (or Kastor) and Pollux [ [http://www.theoi.com/Ouranios/Dioskouroi.html DIOSKOUROI AS THE CONSTELLATION GEMINI] at [http://www.theoi.com/ theoi.com] ] [http://songsdomain.tripod.com/geminimyth/index.html Gemini Myth] at [http://songsdomain.tripod.com/zodiac/index.html songsdomain.tripod.com/zodiac/] ] [http://www.astrolingua.spb.ru/ENGLISH/mythengl.htm astrolingua.spb.ru] ] and with the Greco-Roman god Hermes/Mercury. Gemini is sometimes associated with the norse gods Loki, [http://www.novareinna.com/constellation/geminitarot.html novareinna.com] ] Freyr, and Freyja, [http://www.wizardrealm.com/norse/gods.html wizarealm.com] ] [http://www.unsolvedmysteries.com/usm283268.html unsolvedmysteries.com] ] the Slavic deity Veles, and Greek god Asklepios/Aesculapius, the goddesses Eris/Discordia, the goddess Hebe, and goddess Ate. Being twins, Gemini can also be associated with the Greek twins Apollo and ArtemisThe 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 planetary aspects to hold a key influenceaccording to [http://www.astrology.com/aboutastrology/interpreting/aspectsandorbs/ Astrology.com] ] which may override sign location and thus conceding many exceptions. Fact|date=October 2008

Characteristics considered positive

* Adaptable [http://www.elore.com/Astrology/Study/gemini.htm elore.com] ] [http://www.astrology-online.com/gemini.htm Astrology-online.com] ] * Communicative * Inquisitive * Intellectual * Charming * Multitasking * Entertaining * Upbeat

* Witty * Whimsical * Attention-loving * Creative * Energetic * Positive * Imaginative * Outgoing * Optimistic * Clever * Dynamic * Youthful [http://www.whereincity.com/astrology/gemini.php whereincity.com] ]

Characteristics considered negative

* dualistic * self-interested * restless * * / inconsistent

* impatient * vain * critical * playing of mind games * boastful * ego-oriented

* tricky * temperamental * "two-faced" * insensitive *

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 and long fingers. [ The Diagram Group, "The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac", pp 159, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997 ]

Compatibilities

Gemini is widely thought to be compatible with same element signs,
Aquarius, The Diagram Group, "The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac", p 171, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997 ] according to [http://www.astrology-online.com/quick.htm Astrology-online.com Quick Compatibility Guide] ]
Libraand Gemini itself.Gemini is also often considered to be good with Leo and Aries.

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.

Correspondences

The following items are traditionally associated with Gemini: [ Derek and Julia Parker, "The New Compleat Astrologer", pp194-5, Crescent Books , New York, 1990 ]

* The Indian equivalent of Gemini is Mithuna.Fact|date=January 2008
* The Chinese equivalent is thought to be the quick-witted, adventurous Horse, whose lunar month is 6 June - 6 July. [ Theodora Lau, "The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes", pxxvii, Souvenir Press, London, 2005 ]

References

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]