Born between May 21 and June 20, Gemini is an air sign represented by the immortal twins Castor and Pollux. According to Greek Mythology, both boys came from the same egg, despite not sharing a father. When Castor, who was mortal, was killed, the demigod Pollux pleaded with Zeus to allow him to share his immortality with his brother, so that the two could be together for all eternity. Granting his request, Zeus transformed the twins into the constellation Gemini.
For many astrologers, the story of Castor and Pollux is the reason why Gemini is said to have dual personalities. Incredibly versatile and flexible, this sign is always prepared to adapt themselves to change or unusual situations, regardless of whether it’ll benefit them or not.
Often likened to chameleons, Gemini is capable of blending themselves in any environment, even if they’ve never encountered it before. However, this extreme versatility can sometimes come across as evasive or flighty.
Famous Gemini celebrities include Chis Evans, Kanye West, Tupac Shakur, Johnny Depp, and Angelina Jolie. Former United States President Donald Trump, Snapchat Co-Founder Evan Spiegel, American tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt, and former Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer share this sign too.
In addition to their flexibility, Gemini is also known to be very emotionally intelligent, which is why they can handle stress, anxiety, and frustration well. When things don’t go their way, they immediately adapt to the unexpected situation rather than complain or cause a scene.
Intelligent and inquisitive, Gemini makes for a great conversation partner and is able to hold their own on a wide variety of topics. They tend to ask a lot of questions too as they’re open to learning new things and can astutely read the other person.
This sign is ruled by Mercury, which is the fastest planet to orbit the sun, which makes Gemini extremely quick-witted. This, along with their ability to grasp new concepts almost immediately, helps them keep the discussion long and interesting.
Their versatility may enable them to adapt to new situations in a heartbeat, but it also makes Gemini incredibly scatterbrained and quick to boredom. Easily distracted, they tend to take up new hobbies or projects on a whim before discarding them in favor of something new. They also lose interest fast, which is why some consider them flighty and unable to commit.
This sign may be adaptable, but having to put up with routine assignments is a big no-no for them. One of their biggest fears is having to do the same mind-numbing and soul-crushing task over and over again, although they can sometimes force themselves to execute it well enough.
Gemini is characterized by their dual personalities, which makes them one of the most challenging signs to deal with. Astrologers even claim that knowing this sign completely is impossible, given that they can be sweet and caring one moment, and cold and detached the next. This constant struggle to balance their emotions and intellect is the reason why
Thanks to their inquisitive nature and open-mindedness, Gemini excel in fields that are fast-paced and characterized by plenty of mental stimulation, as well as in careers that require people to be constantly asking questions. Because of this, they’re well-suited for art and journalism, although their sharp intellect will also be advantageous if they were ever to get into politics.
Gemini is also a big lover of learning, which makes teaching and education a natural career choice. This field also offers them a ton of variety, which is great for a zodiac sign that feeds off on versatility and adaptability.
Because they’re ruled by Mercury, Gemini are prone to falling in love fast; however, they only have feelings for those who don’t quite fit in with the status quo. These kinds of people spark their innate curiosity and speak to their flighty nature.
Unfortunately, this is matched by their tendency to quickly fall out of love. Easily bored and unable to commit, Gemini often ends up in relationships out of fun and excitement rather than a genuine desire to get involved with the other person.