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. Gemini is ruled by the planet Mercury. Being the 3rd sign in the zodiac, Gemini is associated with the astrological 3rd house.

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. Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently there roughly from June 15 to July 15.

Mythology

Gemini is associated with the Greek myth of 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. Being twins, Gemini can also sometimes be associated with the Greek twins Apollo and Artemis.

The astrological symbol for Gemini is the Roman numeral for two, to represent the twins and duality.

Explaining House Astrology

The 3rd House is the house that the Gemini rules. The 3rd House represents Communications, siblings, neighbors and neighborhood matters, local travel and transport, education, everyday matters. Brothers. It represents everything about an Gemini's, like birthdays, numbers, etc. house have the personality traits as an a natural Gemini.

Associated traits

Astrologers broadly agree that the following are the characteristics of Gemini:

Characteristics considered positive

• active • adaptable • articulate • communicative
• brilliant • creative • inquisitive • intellectual
• charming • multitasking • nimble • entertaining
• upbeat • versatile • whimsical • witty
• workaholic• thoughtful • straight-forward • social
• talkative • mercurial • open-minded • experimental
• joyful • eloquent • brave • free-spirited
• attention-loving • playful • out-going• adventurous
• broad-minded • mind oriented • spontaneous • verbal
• risk-taker • friendly • dynamic • enthusiastic
• perceptive • eccentric

Characteristics considered negative

• duality
• self-interested
• restlessness
• changeability
• shallow
• impulsive
• talkative

• stimulated
• fickle / inconsistent
• vain
• critical
• too playful
• plays mind games
• boastful

• ego-oriented
• trickster
• too-curious
• superficial
• temperamental
• insensitive

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Attribute
Ideal Careers	Actor/actress, architect, archaeologist, comedian, teacher, model, play writer, diplomat, public speaker, author, psychologist, poet, journalist, lawyer, movie writer or director, debator/politician.
Likes	Talking, the unusual, teaching, learning, different things in life, 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 their successes

Compatibilities

Gemini is widely thought to be compatible with: Aquarius ; Libra, capricorn

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.

Miscellaneous

The following items are traditionally associated with Gemini:

Associations
Birthstone	Pearl, Emerald, Agate, Alexandrite, Moonstone.
Colours	Black, Red, Blue
Gemstones	Pearl, Emerald, Alexandrite, Beryl
Metal	Mercury
Flower	Lily of the valley, Lavender
Countries	English-speaking world: Australia, USA, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, England. Also: Korea, Japan.

Equivalents in other zodiacs

The Indian equivalent of Gemini is Mithuna. The Chinese equivalent is thought to be the quick-witted, adventurous Horse, whose lunar month is 6 June - 6 July.

References

External links

• Gemini in Elore.com
• Gemini In-Depth