Your greatest challenge is being able to recognize that, when things aren’t going as you expected, there is an opportunity to create a breakthrough, a genuine golden moment. Focus on that, and not only will you become increasingly good at it, there will be more and more of those shining moments in your life.
Analyze what’s wrong and needs fixing—or what you can learn from it
The planet Mercury isn’t just your ruler, it’s dominating your birthday reading. The ancient Roman god Mercury was a clever young man but also a trickster, with a reputation for surprising people with what he would or wouldn’t do. For you, life can be like this. You’ll commit to a situation, then change your mind, then discover certain people are upset. Or alternatively, it may be that those around you make the changes and you have to deal with the resulting fallout. In every case, however, it’s about recognizing that, just as day inevitably follows night, long ago a part of you recognized that no matter how carefully you figure out details, things won’t necessarily go according to plan. The irony is, in some cases, those changes are an improvement.
Ignore those who are upset by those unexpected developments. Instead, focus on figuring out a new way to work with what’s happened versus what’s necessary. Once you’re doing that, you’ll begin to use the creative side of your Gemini nature and, even better, the creative influence of Mercury.
You’ll come up with plans far better than you’d have imagined possible. Live out your life, knowing that even unexpected twists are allowing you to trigger this wonderfully creative side of your nature, and you’ll not only make the best of it, you’ll enjoy it as well.
Life is about change and evolution, especially in relationships, whether it’s with friends, neighbors, or colleagues. These changes are the result of decisions but, as often, shifts in circumstances or others’ needs. Their complaints? Agree they’re inconvenient, then say no more. Why? Because what seems most worrying in the short term may actually be a thrilling opportunity.
Unsettling periods and sudden changes aren’t just stressful; you’ll sometimes forget about taking care of yourself. The trick is to recognize that while life has twists and turns, you as an individual have a stable core that is important to take care of. That has to do with how you sleep, how you eat, and finding the joy that is there in every moment.
Your greatest challenge is being able to recognize that, when things aren’t going as you expected, there is an opportunity to create a breakthrough, a genuine golden moment. Focus on that, and not only will you become increasingly good at it, there will be more and more of those shining moments in your life.
Obviously, you can’t ignore the questions of certain individuals or the advice others insist on offering you. But you can explain you are busy and so would prefer to speak to them when things are a bit quieter. This allows you to make your own decisions, and without justifying your plans to anybody.
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.
