The irony is, you have an amazing knack for achieving goals others struggle with. Yet at the same time, you have your own battles, some as frustrating as they are persistent. While they’re annoying, seeking solutions for them broadens your circle, and you meet fascinating people and encounter exciting new ideas—so exciting they make up for those struggles.
Talking to others is fun. Time spent with those you needn’t talk to is a luxury
While every Gemini is ruled by Mercury, the planet that is associated with communication and a quick mind, it is especially strong for you. The benefits include your broad interests and capacity to discuss new ideas and discover exciting people and places. Yet at the same time, your mind sometimes runs away with you. Of course, as an air sign, this lively mind is one of your greatest gifts, and also indicates your ability to come up with intriguing ideas.
However, at times you also have a need for stillness: that is, being free to concentrate on one thing, perhaps a plan or, in certain cases, a particular individual. The trick is being able to recognize that while your quick mind can be an asset, it can also break away, to the extent you need to rein it in. This is a lifetime skill, one you’ll learn, then over the years, refine, until you are able to quiet your mind and access calm inner moments.
And it’s then that, often, you have your greatest discussions and enjoy the here and now. The trick is to live with both sides of your nature, allowing each to emerge at the right moment. It is a skill—one you will master gradually. You can undertake activities that keep you in the present. Ultimately, you’ll enjoy those moments of liveliness and of peace, which is an achievement for anybody, but especially for a Gemini.
On one hand, you are the best company in the world. You’re genuinely interested in others, and the questions you ask demonstrate that fascination. Yet you move swiftly from one topic to the next. For you, lasting connections with others demand that the individual in question be as passionate about life and certain interests as you are. Those interests may differ, but your passion for them won’t.
Knowing who you are is an art, especially for a changeable Gemini. While you link up easily with others, if those connections dominate your way of living, working, or thinking, you can lose track of your true self. This involves how you live, eat, take care of yourself, and your sense of well-being. Each is an essential part of your nature.
The irony is, you have an amazing knack for achieving goals others struggle with. Yet at the same time, you have your own battles, some as frustrating as they are persistent. While they’re annoying, seeking solutions for them broadens your circle, and you meet fascinating people and encounter exciting new ideas—so exciting they make up for those struggles.
You take great pride in standing up for what and who you believe in. You’ll support those you care about and causes you regard as significant. However, there is one particular personal matter in which you’re compromising. True, admitting this might be challenging. Once you do, the rest will be easy.
Gemini: MAY 20 – JUNE 19
Ruler: Mercury
Symbol: The Twins
Element: Air
Flower: Lavender
The first of the three inquisitive air signs, Gemini, the twins, benefits from the rule of restless Mercury, the god of communication, charm, and, especially, a lively mind. You are an endlessly curious individual, often with many sides to your life, interests, and tastes. Your flower is lavender, your herb is savory marjoram, and your tree is the hazel. Your stone is agate, with its endless range of colors.
