Gemini: the 3rd Zodiac Sign Learning the territory

by Serenity Chappell

Yellow is a Gemini color

Taking an interest

Gemini is the third sign of the Zodiac. It follows Taurus in the Zodiacal line-up. As a rule, Gemini covers the time from May 21st to June 21st. It is a time of communication, mental development, and intellectual exploration.

Gemini's favorite interests involve learning, studying, talking, and thinking, In mundane matters, Gemini is associated with gathering information, absorbing knowledge, and sharing ideas. People born in the sign of Gemini are restless, and easily bored. They need to move around a lot -- but they are wonderful conversationalists ... if you can pin one down long enough to get a discussion going.

Yellow is a Gemini color

Being adaptable

The Zodiacal symbol for Gemini is the twins. Gemini is the Mutable Air sign. Air signs are intellectual, communicative, sociable, and inventive. Mutable signs are associated with flexibility and invention. Gemini natives combine these qualities into characters that are versatile and adaptable. They deal with life's problems by making compromises, adjusting to their new situation, and being able to modify themselves and their reactions to fit the change in circumstances.

The other Mutable signs are Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces. Gemini may have trouble with natives of these signs because their approach to life is markedly different than his. They have different values ... and consider different things in life essentially important.

The other Air signs are Libra and Aquarius. Gemini will be more compatible with natives of these signs because they, too, are social, intellectual, and love the excitement of a good conversation.

Twins come in many shapes, sizes ... and conditions

Mix and match

Traditionally, Gemini is compatible with Libra and Aquarius, other Geminis, Aries and Leo. Aries and Leo bring supportive and complementary qualities that can enhance their relationship with Gemini.

On the other hand, a match between Gemini and Virgo or Gemini and Pisces carries special challenges ... and a relationship between Gemini and Sagittarius will require well-defined "territories" for each partner ... and a constant willingness to compromise on many issues, for these two signs often hold to different values. As you can see, Gemini / Sagittarius relationships can be kind of a mixed blessing.

Physically, Gemini rules the arms and hands. The ruling planet of Gemini is Mercury. Gemini is associated with the color yellow. The starstone (not the birthstone) assigned to Gemini is the moss agate.

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More Signs in the Zodiac Line-up

Aries: the 1st Sign of the Zodiac -- The first step on the spiral ---> Aries -- the start of the spiral ---> Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac. It follows Pisces in the Zodiacal line-up. As a rule, the range of Aries covers the time from March 20th until April 20th. It is a time of year that emphasizes initiative and new beginnings. In Astrology, it is associated with courage, enterprise, self-assertion, confidence, and getting things started.

Taurus: the 2nd Sign of the Zodiac ---> Taurus -- time to stabilize ... and plant ---> Taurus is the second sign of the Zodiac. It follows Aries in the Zodiacal line-up. As a rule, the range of Taurus covers the time from April 20th until May 20th. It is a time of year that emphasizes growth and establishing physical support sources. It is associated with earning and spending income, acquiring possessions, and using material resources wisely.

Gemini & Gender in Astrology

* Masculine Signs -- The Fire and Air Signs ---> Signs of Life and Intellect ---> Essentially, "masculine" signs prefer to seize the moment, make things happen and change what doesn't suit them with their actions and choices. Masculine sign people are life's movers-and-shakers. Masculine signs are active, spontaneous, overtly ambitious and more interested in imposing their will on the world than adjusting to what exists. Masculine signs deal with force, identity and intellect.

* Masculine Signs / Feminine Signs -- It has nothing to do with sex ---> Two orientations on the world ---> In Astrology and metaphysics, Masculine and Feminine refers not to physical gender or personal manner, but to one's basic orientation on the world and one's preferred strategies for dealing with problems. Essentially, "masculine" signs prefer to seize the moment, make things happen and change what doesn't suit them with their actions and choices. Feminine signs take a more subtle, passive approach when dealing with challenge or working for change.

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