Modality - Mutable. Third Sign of Spring. Element - Air.
Gemini is the first Air Sign we encounter. It is a sign of duality, one of several in the zodiac. Duality can be literal, as it is with the two separate individuals of Gemini, or internal as with morphed signs such as Capricorn the goat-fish and Sagitarius, the centaur (Gemini's opposite, quite appropriately!) The symbol for Gemini is the Twins or the Lovers. It is widely believed that within each person born with Sun in Gemini are at least two distinct personalities, often quite different in temperament.
If you were to apply the morphing technique to the twins of Gemini, you would undoubtedly end up with a hermaphrodite, which many believe to be the original being, halph Hermes, half Aphrodite. It conjurs images of the Atum in Egyptian mythology, known as the Great He-She.
Gemini is known to be the Zodiac's trickster and prankster, a necessary element to remind more serious-minded sunsigns not to take life too seriously all the time. They often retain their youthful good-looks and charm as they get older. Gemini is changeable, adaptable and flexible. However, in the extreme, this can result in indecision and waffling with respect to many different aspects of life in which decisions may be critical.
Ruled by Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun, the Gemini quickness is legendary. They are not only quick with their mind, but also with the hands, the part of the body that Gemini rules (in addition to the arms and Central Nervous System).
Geminis must be careful of arm and hand injuries, as well as their very high-strung nerves. Often, Geminis need to learn how to relax and actually feel comfortable doing nothing. Often the Gemini will live the lifetime of three people in one life, feeling there is not enough time for all the frenzy of activity he can dream of.
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