The archetypal energy
of Gemini is positive, active, mobile and therefore tending towards a natural
variability of expression. Hence the rest of the horoscope becoming quite of
note.
Components of the birthchart within, or on, this sign will be
potentially drawn, to somehow relate to other astrological factors concerned
with the classifiecations of mutable and/or air. The Geminian vibration is
light, quick and active, and its field of energy may contribute to a birthchart
as follows;
Planets
Gemini is both the first of
the air signs and the first of the mutable quaternary in the order of the
zodiac, relating to a variability of energy the combination can give a very
changeable, or vacillating, tone to a planet within its energy field.
There may be a restlessness and a largely mental, or at least active,
application regarding the matters connected to the body concerned. When stressed
or afflicted, Geminian energy may tend to promote a scattering and dissipation
of things, giving the planet in its sign an ‘ungrounded’ or superficial
expression.
The archetype of the twins is not renowned for its staying
power and it may often be ‘here today and gone tomorrow’.
With some conscious
awareness, planets in Gemini have the potential to be expressed with a stamp of
acceleration, cleverness and ingenuity. They are afforded a certain versatility
and dexterity, thus are ideally positively perceptive and adaptive in nature.
The Geminian ‘voices’ in a birthchart are also the ones that may
‘lighten up’ the frequency of things and can also add some clarity and
objectivity. These are the aspects of the self that may gather information and
thrive mental interaction and stimulus. Therefore the planets in this sign often
reflect their functions through such Geminian-ruled things as speaking, writing,
reading, movement and especially, thinking.
Generally this is a
projective, expressive sign thus the greater sense of mobility and expression it
offers may be quite observable. Thus dynamic planets may be likewise dynamised
and increased in variability of expression. Like all astrological archetypes the
Geminian dynamic can also become imploded, therefore subtle and very indirect.
Geminian statements in a horoscope can conversely be ‘conspicuous by
their absence’ of expression. The potential distortions of those two essential
extremes, befits the principle of duality that resides at the core of this sign.
Houses
Ideally there may be found a
versatility, adaptability and a stimulating variability in the Geminian
house(s). Somehow there may often be a theme of duality regarding this house,
regarding an interrelationship of some fashion. Sometimes it is directly to do
with relating to others, or to something outside of the self, that may be
involved.
This may also be an area of life and self that is potentially
nervous, restless, busy, or generally stimulating - particularly mentally. It is
also the area through which we may access information, ideas and support
intellectual development. The holism of the chart depending We may connect and
network through the house with Gemini upon its cusp, with words and
communication being often of some form of general importance. With stresses and
afflictions impacting upon this house, there may be issues to do with negative
Geminian themes.
Communication, comprehension and mental application may
be difficult there and being ‘heard’ and effective at ‘connecting’ may also be
challenged. In the extreme, this area of life/self may encounter much scattering
and wasting of energy, again particularly cerebrally, verbally and
movement-wise. The duality and versatility of Gemini can also prove flippant and
tricky, afflictions involved in the area may manifest as lies, deceit, or a
‘missing of the fine print’.
Ruling Planet
The ‘airy’ ruling planet of the sign of Gemini is Mercury, both the sign
and its lord sharing, to a certain extent, quite closely in some of their
essential characteristics. As Geminian energy is so pliable and vacillating, the
state of Mercury in the horoscope becomes of great importance in colouring the
further understanding of Gemini placements.
This can be ultimately
synthesised by looking to the sign, house, aspects and also to the ruler of
Mercury in itself, in eventually creating the whole picture. As said, Gemini and
Mercury are both highly changeable, therefore ‘corruptible’ and ‘corrupting’
archetypes. Therefore the entirety of the horoscope, its general tone, etc, must
be ascertained and borne in mind, as to the stronger and more impactful
archetypes also present in the chart, which can tend to ‘swamp’ the mutability
of this sign and its lord.
Other Geminian
Correspondences
Physiology & Health
The
classic Geminian physiology is described as generally tall, slender, with fine
and sharply-boned features. As this sign is the ruler of the arms and hands,
many Gemini-types are said to have a beauty, or character, to these parts of the
body. This sign may also classically manifest as ‘tiny’ and ‘elfin’, with small
hands and features.
There is often a ‘nervous’ element to the
disposition and the individual may find it a challenge to sit still, often
fidgeting and with a short attention span (when bored). Geminian eyes are noted
as also restless and darting, as if constantly searching for things of note and
interest. They are also noted for their bright, ‘twinkling’ quality.
Mercurial-types typically display a lot of movement when talking, particularly
gesticulation of the hands.
Gemini also gives excellent coordination and
dexterity and thus their generally quick movements are afforded the best
effectiveness. In medical astrology this sign is strongly related to the
principles of the nervous system, which convey the ‘messages’ throughout the
body and it is traditionally called the ‘sign of speech’. Thus well-supported
Geminian energy contributes to the health of the nerve fibres in the system and
when stressed, may disturb the system, giving nervous complaints of differing
variety.
Afflictions to mercurial astrology may then also contribute to
reflecting speech and learning difficulties, in the mental/physical context.
Note that the Gemini-ruled hands and arms, are nominated, the ‘instruments
through which thoughts are executed’. Thus Geminian afflictions may also be
reflected in issues regarding manual function, coordination and dexterity, and
at worst, actual damage to such areas and their purpose.
As belonging to
the trinity of air, this sign is also very deeply associated with the mechanisms
of breathing and with all movement in and through, the body in general.
Therefore it rules all ‘tubing’, through which various ‘stuff’ can move through
the physical structure, such as the capillaries and Gemini is related to the
oxygenation process within the bloodstream.
This sign is thus the
governor of the bronchial tubes in particular and although not traditionally the
main ruler of the lungs, it is strongly associated with the upper lobes.
Structurally Gemini is also concerned with the shoulderblades, clavicle and
humerus bones, the ‘winged’ area.
Colours
This sign has been particularly associated with yellow (the colour of
the intellect), especially pale shades. It is also related to crystal blue,
metallic hues and colours which create patterns or change. Gemini is also
connected to ‘colours which clash’, or are dual, of note is the combination of
orange/violet. It is connected to orange on the chromatic scale.
Minerals &
Gems
Crystal, beryl, topaz,
chrysolite, marble, aquamarine, chalcedony, chrysoprase, carbuncle, all striped
and patterned stones, conglomerate stones, yellow rocks.
Plants & Herbs
Yarrow, vervain, parsley, tansy, azalea, woodbine,
maidenhair, elfwort.
Typical Vocations
Teachers, thinkers, communicators, writers, translators, lecturers,
advertising, sign writers, youthworkers, telephonists, networkers, wordsmiths in
general, travel (particularly domestic), agents, merchants, taxi drivers,
couriers, delivery persons, gymnasts, sales people, pr people, ‘go-fors’,
assistants, sidekicks, quiz-show hosts (or guests), journalists, reporters,
gossip columnists, mimics, magazines, guides, information booths, ‘professional
student’, cartoonist/animator, those who work with their hands, those who ‘wear
two hats’ (or more).
Associated Tarot Card
Key 6 of the Major Arcana, The Lovers - reflective of the nature of
relatedness, plus the stimulation and the choices within the duality of such
experience.
Some Modern
Keywords
Mental,
intellectual, the mind and mouth, speech, communication, coordination,
relatedness, duality, changeability, flexibility, adaptability, quick, light,
fresh, games, play, youthful, mimic, movement, short distance travel, discourse,
trade, curiosity, comparison, informing, reporting, connecting, networking,
clever, multi-tasking, handy, tricky, restless, shifting, congenial,
quick-witted, literary, scattered, too in the head, inane, silly, lightweight,
scheming, prankish, distracting, lacking in consistency, concentration and
follow-through.
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