Your active mind is an asset—you’re inquisitive. That means you notice more, and can enjoy all sorts of places and people, in your social life and work. Yet it’s about ensuring there’s variety, and that dull tasks are mixed with stimulating activities and companions.
Those who give unsolicited advice are well-meaning but questionable advisors
One of your greatest assets, your quick mind, can also be a liability—as you well know. True, you benefit from being ruled by the planet Mercury, whose legendary swiftness brings worldly skills that are employed in everything from politics to media and all forms of communication. However, if that active mind of yours isn’t busy, it can overshadow life’s joys. This can turn minor irritations into major concerns. Yet, when distracted by a new project—or passion—those worries vanish.
Getting lost in doing things works for a while. But even a rewarding social life or a job you really enjoy won’t calm your restless mind, which can be as much of an adversary as an ally. The secret is to find and maintain interests and alliances that don’t just nurture you, but that are consistent, that you can rely on.
These can range from healthy habits, from eating well—many Geminis forget to eat— and doing some variety of exercise, to having people whose guidance you trust nearby. Once those stabilizing habits are formed, you exchange the ups and downs that can become a way of life. Instead, you’ll exchange them for a variety of balance rare these days, especially for Geminis. Once you conquer it, and calm is yours, life becomes a very different, and rewarding, adventure—less lived on the edge, and more centered in joy.
Finding friends and forging close emotional ties with people who are as inquisitive as you are isn’t easy. But it’s a skill you’ll acquire, and you’ll keep them close. Getting along with those whose company you can’t choose, from family to colleagues, is an art—one that takes effort but is worth learning.
Yes, you forget to eat. Some envy this, but it takes a toll on both your mood and energy level. The irony is, while lots of Geminis are gourmets, unless you train yourself to enjoy them, both eating and taking care of your physical well-being can be more of a chore than a joy.
Your active mind is an asset—you’re inquisitive. That means you notice more, and can enjoy all sorts of places and people, in your social life and work. Yet it’s about ensuring there’s variety, and that dull tasks are mixed with stimulating activities and companions.
Although you wouldn’t describe yourself as being generous with others, it’s true. This isn’t about money as much as it involves thinking carefully about who and what matters to certain individuals—and doing what you can to enable them to connect. And, amazingly, often you’ll do it in secret.
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.
