Geminian Energy in the Horoscope


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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