What It’s Like to Be a Gemini

Geminis love to talk. They are curious by nature and like to discuss their findings with others. They are friendly and playful and exude a youthfulness in their appearance. Though don't let their childlike sense of wonder fool you... they are wicked smart and regarded for their lightning-fast mental processing skills. Ruled by Mercury, it's no surprise this sign has an easier time than most connecting the dots and finding solutions to life's most complex problems!

Geminis can be flirtatious. This is because they are sociable, witty, and most of time, extroverted! Charm and cleverness come easily to this sign of the twins - who can be one way one minute and another the next. So, though predictability may not be a characteristic quality of Gemini, spontaneity and changes in thinking certainly are! They are excellent with words and handling technical data. Geminis keep us all on our toes, mentally alert for new information to scrutinize, edit, and disseminate.

Becoming a good listener is one of Gemini's aspirations. These folks can talk and share information until the cows come home, but they are often still in the process of developing active listening skills. The benefit to becoming a good listener is that one's answers can be tailored specifically to the other person's dilemma - cutting right to the chase and being maximally effective. Also, not everyone is patient enough to wait to hear everything that Gemini has to say. So, if he waits until the very end to make his point, he may have already lost the attention of his listener.

Geminis are wise to organize their thoughts in their head before they begin speaking. This ensures that they don't start in mid-sentence (leaving out relevant details that the listener needs to fully comprehend what is being said), and it helps Geminis figure out the most concise way to get their messages across. In the olden days, a lengthier style of conversation would have been fine, as people had larger attention spans and less outside distractions (phones, computers, social media, etc.). But to be a good communicator in today's modern world, we have to learn to be concise while still being thorough.

Another point about Gemini, is that he is usually quite easy-going. As a mutable sign, he has been blessed with an open mind, a flexible attitude, and versatility in his skillsets. Due to his willingness to see different points of view, he makes an excellent conversationalist - especially around matters of a logical, scientific, or mathematical, nature. He can add significant value to any discussion to those willing to have their minds stretched and enlightened. Geminis are observant, perceptive, and intelligent. They love to share information, and because of this, they're considered the teacher archetype of the zodiac.

Mercury & The Third House

Gemini’s ruling planet is Mercury, and Gemini is associated with the third house in astrology. Mercury, The Messenger of the Gods, is the main reason why we associate Gemini with communicating messages to humankind. The third house encompasses everything we do to learn new things and perceive the truth (read, attend school, visit our local environment), which then allows us to become teachers of knowledge. If you have a lot of planets in your third house, you may be destined to become a teacher.

Gemini: The Sign of the Twins

Gemini is symbolically recognized as the sign of the twins, and if you ever look up at the night sky, you can find this constellation of the Gemini by locating the two brightest stars within it which happen to be right next to one another - Castor and Pollux.

Another important point to make about Gemini, as the sign of the twins, is that it expresses itself with a dual personality. This can make Geminis hard to understand, because one day they seem happy as a clam, and the next, you’d think they were a Cancer because no matter how hard you try, you cannot get them out of their shell! Do not mistake this for depression or bi-polar disorder. It’s a very common trait of Gemini to need to take a break from humans. They get over-stimulated very easily, and this is why down time and outside time is highly beneficial for them.

After they have rejuvenated themselves with enough peace and quiet, the flip side of the coin is an extroverted, energized, fun, and playful person just waiting for the next adventure. They have a helpful attitude and a youthful spirit which can uplift any space they’re in. We are lucky if we have a Gemini in our lives to make us laugh, lighten our hearts, and keep our childlike sense of wonder alive.

Gemini Affirmation:

“I’m a gather of information, so I can go be the messenger of it.”

Gemini Sun Sign Dates 2024:

May 20th – June 20th