Gemini, The Twins
Gemini, the twins, is the third sign of the zodiac, which runs from May 2 to June 21 every year.
Western astrology is based on the Sign of the Zodiac of a person's date of birth. Astronomers used the term "zodiac" to mean the ring of constellations that lines the ecliptic, which is the sun's apparent path across the sky during the year.
The signs of the zodiac are the names given by Western astrology to 12 roughly equal-sized periods of the year. The name of each sign of the zodiac is taken from an animal or object-shaped patterns of stars that are visible in the section of the zodiac that the sun is in during that period of the year.
Western astrology holds that a typical person born under each sign of the zodiac has a set of characteristics and character traits, both positive and negative. These characteristics and character traits may not fully apply to all people born under that sign.
Gemini Characteristics
Gemini is a masculine, or positive, sign, so Gemini people tend to be spontaneous and self-expressive.
Gemini is an air sign, so Gemini people tend to be lively in mind and fluent in expression.
Gemini is one of the mutable signs, which are the adaptable and interchangeable signs. These signs are able to mold and modify circumstances and conditions in life. Gemini people tend to have these characteristics.
Gemini Character Traits
According to Astrology Insight, people born under Gemini tend to have these character traits:
- Positive traits: adaptable, versatile, communicative, witty, intellectual, eloquent, youthful, lively
- Negative traits: nervous, tense, superficial, inconsistent, cunning, inquisitive
Influence of Chinese Zodiac Signs on Gemini
Read about how the characteristics and character traits of people under Gemini are influenced by the Animals of Chinese Zodiac they were born under.
Gemini Birthstone
Western astrology associates a birthstone with each sign of the zodiac. They are designed to support the strengths of the zodiac sign and to compensate for its weaknesses.
Agate is the birthstone for people born under the Gemini zodiac sign. Agates are a banded variety of chalcedony, that is cryptocrystalline quartz, often with translucent bands. Green moss agate is associated with Mother Gaia, fire agates are associated with protection, and blue lace agate is associated with strength.
Gemini Planetary Ruler
The ruler of each sign of the zodiac has a special potency in that sign and has a more powerful influence over that sign when it is in the sign's part of the zodiac. The planetary ruler of Gemini is Mercury.
Gemini Color
Yellow is the main color for people born under Gemini. For more information, see Colors for the Signs of the Zodiac.
Gemini Compatibility
Western astrology holds that the character traits for each sign of the zodiac determine if two people are compatible. People who trust in Western astrology often consider the compatibility of their zodiac signs before committing to a romantic relationship or a business relationship.
Gemini people are most compatible with the other air signs such as Libra and Aquarius. They are also compatible with the fire signs such as Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.
Horoscope for 2012 for Gemini
2012 should be a good year for Gemini people, particularly for their careers and their finances. By working hard at their relationships, they should see them blossom as the year progresses. For a full horoscope for 2012, see Horoscope for the Gemini Sign of the Zodiac.
The Signs of the Zodiac
The 12 signs of the zodiac are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.
Sources:
Mark Tibbits - A professional writer and educator who writes about Astrology, South Asia/China, the UK, the British Royal Family, and Religion.
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