Get to Know Geminian..

The Gemini Woman
May 21 - June 21

The Gemini is bright and aware. Like speedy Mercury, she seems to know exactly what is going on and where things are at all times. She enjoys helping others, and takes pride in her many abilities. Like a magician, she can juggle multiple tasks with ease, and is known for her skill and dexterity. She may be a writer, humorist, politician, handyperson, electrician, teacher, reporter or office worker. Gemini is practical, yet flighty. She needs movement, communication and travel lest she become bored.

The Gemini is a kind of dual soul. She can possess two opposing thoughts simultaneously, and reconcile them perfectly in her mind. She often voices different ideas and opinions and seems to be changing her mind, but in reality she is merely sharing her musings and decision making processes. To the ever positive thinking Gemini, every option has its advantage, and choices can take time.

Gemini has the unique ability to see both sides of any situation, and this makes her an excellent mediator or debater. She has a great understanding and appreciation for human nature. She loves people and values friendship, and so may actually go in two or more directions at once in order to satisfy everyone. If anyone can pull it off, it's Gemini. She is a natural politician.
In love, the Gemini's partner must be able to keep her entertained. She needs conversation, fun, changes and mental stimulation. She can be counted on to be clever, insightful, funny, witty and always a helpful friend.

How to Treat Your Gemini

Your Gemini is a gem, a treasure trove of knowledge, wit and bouncy friendship. The local happenings are a must to know. How to go about doing almost anything? Just ask your two-for-the-price-of-one friend! Quicksilver in his veins, wings on her shoulders, the world moves at jet speed for your Gemini, and you must be able to think and react quickly if you want to keep up!

Like all Air signs, your Mercurial man or maiden thrives on information. Emotional matters may be viewed philosophically, logically or with refreshing humor. You won't find him sulking in a corner... everything must be discussed... hiding won't do! Your Gemini is especially attuned with friendship, and may seek many viewpoints and opinions from a multitude of acquaintances. He can bend with the wind - so do have patience.

You may be confused at times when your Gemini changes her mind, makes multiple plans or takes off suddenly. Gemini wants to befriend nearly everyone, and may sometimes even tell a little white lie in order to maintain good feelings. So, here are some pointers for keeping your sanity...

Feed your Gemini with the joy of your laughter. Talk to your Gemini - be open. Pull him back to you when he strays to other friends. Call him on his tiny little deceptions. Allow your Gemini to have other friendships, within reason. Be amazed and in awe of his knowledge!

Enjoy the fun and friendship your Gemini has to offer. Treat her with genuine love and respect. Take joy in her wit and spare-of-the-moment activities. You will be richly rewarded with the fruits of her mental musings, fun times, delicious humor, silliness and true, true friendship.

The Inner-self
Adaptability is the keynote of this Sign. Gemini individuals are not only versatile, but are quick to grasp situations and will act on the spur of the moment, often very effectively. The essence of the Gemini character is expressed in joy, yet there can be moods of dark despair. This Sign is something akin to a house divided against itself, with the twin stars of the ruling constellation endowing the Gemini native with a most perplexing duality, although cases of true split personality are comparatively rare among subjects who fall under the jurisdiction of this Sign. Nonetheless, the Gemini mind does run to contradictions and when Gemini individuals go to such extremes, they manage to make their policy sound plausible (at least to their own satisfaction). Gemini natives are imaginative, generous and affectionate, but their frequent desire for change often makes them dissatisfied with existing conditions. Friends of those born under this influence of this Sign love the cheerfulness, quick wit and lively mind inherent in the Gemini make-up, but are often puzzled by the displays of withdrawal which are also a feature of this Zodiac Sign.

Once the urge toward any given project has lessened or the project itself seems outworn, Gemini individuals will drop it for something more novel or more intriguing. These people are popular and quick to acquire new skills but, as a result, are sometimes content with superficial knowledge and halfway results. They are, nevertheless, clever individuals and can easily cover or excuse their faults without ever intending to correct them. There is a natural talent in Gemini natives for driving a good bargain and while they may be primarily looking out for themselves, they are usually very helpful to others, often giving them ideas and offering them opportunities. In short, due to an insatiable urge to invade new territory, the Gemini individual tends to be free with what he or she does not need or want and may frequently neglect or reject much that could be useful and/or valuable.

Experience means little or nothing to Gemini subjects. They feel sure of themselves without it and on occasion, achievement of ambition may be a prelude to disappointment. Thus, Gemini individuals should use will power to curb the inherent scattering of activity, or it will tell upon them and deny them the contentment that should reward their efforts. If those who fall under the jurisdiction of Gemini are able to find the right niche and concentrate upon that goal, then they are more likely to find happiness. However, Gemini natives are prone to being unconventional and skeptical, possessing the habit of blowing hot and then cold. The friendly attitude of such people may shift to mistrust if problems are encountered, and their keen foresight may suffer through over-enthusiasm, which could lead to allowing real opportunities to languish while they pursue something else. Above all, Gemini natives should never waste what has been gained, for each success is pictured as a building block to something bigger and often, the obstacles that could ruin such hopes are overlooked. In short, those governed by Gemini should make the most of it while they can and remember that alhough they have been born under two lucky stars (instead of just one, like most others), this double luck can run out and result in nothing.

Mercury (Gemini's ruling planet) makes the Gemini personality dominate the looks of such individuals and they possess a fundamental attraction that is sometimes translated as personality, sometimes sex-appeal and sometimes leadership. Mercury is also responsible for Gemini's love of travel...new places, new people and new scenes all appeal to the Gemini individual as much as do new ideas. Gemini subjects receive stimulation from the world around them...rather like a butterfly which reaches out its sensitive antennae. This is transposed by Gemini (for the benefit of others less fortunate) into words, descriptions and joyful gossip. However, it is important for Gemini individuals to be in touch with those who understand them. If not, then there is a tendency to wilt and undergo an intellectual suffering that few will be able to fully comprehend. Gemini's reach for the perfect human relationship will probably mean that such an individual is constantly disappointed until he or she realizes that there truly is no such thing as a "perfect relationship." Indeed, it may be Gemini's secret fear that he or she will never find a true "soul-mate" for life.

Perhaps the worst fault of a Gemini individual is to shirk responsibility. There is a tendency here to want everything to go smoothly and according to plan without any personal effort. The emotions of Gemini natives can lead to exhaustion and worry without actually getting on with the job. The greatest Gemini talent is the effect this character has on others...and he or she must always be in contact with others. Gemini individuals need constant feedback for the good of their souls. While disappointment in the reactions of others may make Gemini natives sulk for a period of time, they do not harbor a grudge and so tend to keep their wide circle of friends. In addition, Gemini individuals usually have a very good vocabulary and an originality of expression when talking, coupled with an amusingly biased outlook on varying human situations. With regard to serious issues, however, Gemini is invariably scrupulously fair and unbiased. Those born under this Zodiac Sign should follow their twin stars by keeping the wide range of their interests alive. It is important that no stagnation be allowed to occur. It is also important for Gemini natives to curb the temptation to dissipate energy through having too many trivial interests and becoming disorganized...notes should be kept, lists should be composed and plans should be carefully laid. Unfortunately, this is often difficult for the mercurial-natured Gemini individual to accomplish.

In business, Gemini persons fit almost anywhere. They are good salesmen, promoters and often successful speculators. They do equally as well in advertising, publishing, television, transportation and other fields where they must keep up with modern trends. As teachers, writers, artists and politicians, Gemini individuals possess both the right attitude and aptitute to succeed. In business associations, Gemini tends to work well with Taurus, for persons born under that Sign of the Zodiac are usually receptive to Gemini notions and will have the stamina to see them through. The balanced nature of Libra and the straight-shooting qualities of Sagittarius make both of these Signs good business partners for those governed by Gemini. One of the strongest business combinations, however, is that of versatile Gemini and conservative Cancer since, in this instance, the latter serves strictly as a counter-balance rather than a "drag."

~ Phlox A Journey, until she stops somwhere...