Gemini (astrology)

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Gemini
Image:Gemini.svg
Zodiac Symbol: Twins
Birth Dates (Tropical): May 21 - June 21
Birth Dates (Sidereal): June 16 - July 15
Birth Dates (Solar): June 20 - July 20
Constellation: Gemini
Zodiac Element: Air
Zodiac Quality: Mutable
Domicile: Mercury
Detriment: Jupiter
Exaltation: None as yet[1]
Fall: None as yet[2]
Numbers: Three
Day: Wednesday
Image:Gemini.gif
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.[3][4]
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Gemini is an astrological sign, which originated from the constellation Gemini, and is the third sign of the zodiac. Gemini is classed as a Positive or masculine, extravert sign; its element is Air and its Quality is Mutable.[5] Traditionally in astrology Gemini is ruled by the planet [Mercury]. The sign opposite to Gemini is Sagittarius. Under the tropical zodiac, Gemini is occupied by the Sun from May 21 to June 21, and under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently from June 15 to July 15. The Taurus/Gemini Cusp dates is between May 19 to May 23. So some people who're thought to be pure Taureans, or Geminis, are not. Also Gemini/Cancer Cusp dates June 19 to June 23. See Cusp (astrology). In House (astrology) the 3rd House is the house the Gemini rules, in 3rd House the dates are occupied on August 8 to September 7.

In astrology the astrological signs represent twelve equal segments or divisions of the zodiac. According to astrological beliefs, celestial phenomena reflect or govern human activity on the principle of "as above, so below", so that the twelve signs at the same time are held to represent twelve basic personality types or characteristic modes of expression.[6] The scientific community generally considers astrology as a pseudoscience or superstition.[7][8], belief in astrology remains widespread.[9][10][11][12]

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[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Traits

Astrologers broadly agree that the following are the characteristics of Gemini:[13]

[edit] Characteristics considered positive

The Gemini person is:

[edit] Characteristics considered negative

The Gemini is prone to;

[edit] Compatability with other signs

Attribute
Ideal Careers Actor/actress,architect, archaeologist, comedian, teacher, jester/clown, sales person, diplomats, speaker, authors, poets, journalists, lawyers, armed forces, movie writer/director or debator .
Likes Talking, the unusual, teaching, learning, different things in life, multiple projects all going at once
Dislikes Feeling tied down, losing, being wrong, being in a bad situation, mental inaction, being alone

[edit] Physical traits

Astrologers believe that each of the zodiac signs has identifiable physical traits when associated with the ascendant, which is different from the sun sign. Physically, individuals born with an ascendant of Gemini supposedly tend to have a straight and narrow nose, long limbs, a well-proportioned chin, large ears, high cheekbones, a wide mouth, a roundish head, coarsely-textured hair, large hands and long fingers.[citation needed]

[edit] Miscellaneous

The following items are traditionally associated with Gemini:[14]

Associations
Birthstone Pearl, Emerald, Agate, Alexandrite, Moonstone.
Colours Black, Red, Orange, Blue
Gemstones Pearl, Emerald, Alexandrite, Beryl
Metal Mercury
Flower Lily of the valley, Lavender

In terms of mundane or political astrology Gemini is linked with Australia, USA, Belgium, Sardinia, and Wales. 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.[15]

[edit] Some notable Geminis and their birthdates

The following are some notable people whose sun sign is in Gemini. The list is indicative only and makes no claim to be a representative sample of all Geminis:


[edit] See also

v • d • e
Western Zodiac
ElementsFire · Earth · Air · Water
QualitiesCardinal · Fixed · Mutable
SignsAries · Taurus · Gemini · Cancer · Leo · Virgo · Libra · Scorpio · Sagittarius · Capricorn · Aquarius · Pisces

[edit] References

  1. ^ Lyle, Felix; Asplan, Bryan (1998). The Instant Astrologer. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. ISBN 0-312-19427-7. 
  2. ^ Lyle, Felix; Asplan, Bryan (1998). The Instant Astrologer. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press. ISBN 0-312-19427-7. 
  3. ^ [1]
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Jeff Mayo, Teach Yourself Astrology, pp 38-41, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1979
  6. ^ Jeff Mayo, Ibid, p 35, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1979
  7. ^ WordNet 2.1. Princeton. Retrieved on 2006-07-05.
  8. ^ Activities With Astrology. Astronomical society of the Pacific.
  9. ^ Objections to Astrology: A Statement by 186 Leading Scientists. The Humanist, September/October 1975.
  10. ^ Humphrey Taylor. The Religious and Other Beliefs of Americans 2003. Retrieved on 2007-01-05.
  11. ^ Science and Technology: Public Attitudes and Understanding. National Science Foundation. Retrieved on 2007-01-05.
  12. ^ "Astrology". Encarta. (2008). Microsoft. Retrieved on 2007-08-28. “Scientists have long rejected the principles of astrology, but millions of people continue to believe in or practice it.” 
  13. ^ Robert Pelletier & Leonard Cataldo Be Your Own Astrologer pp 24 Pottenger, Astro Essentials, pp 31 - 36, ACS Publications San Diego, 1991 ; Jeff Mayo, Ibid, pp 41-55, 1979
  14. ^ Derek and Julia Parker, The New Compleat Astrologer, pp194-5, Crescent Books , New York, 1990
  15. ^ Theodora Lau, The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes, pxxvii, Souvenir Press, London, 2005
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