Gemini
Dates: May 21 — June 20
Gemini is the third sign of the zodiac, ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication and intellect. It is a mutable Air sign that embodies duality, adaptability and a thirst for knowledge.
Character: Geminis are the most communicative and curious of all signs. Their minds are quick, witty and many-faceted. They switch easily between tasks, topics and even personas. Duality is their nature.
Strengths: communication skills, intellect, adaptability, wit, curiosity, versatility.
Weaknesses: inconsistency, superficiality, nervousness, a tendency to gossip, difficulty with deep attachment.
In love: Gemini needs a partner who stimulates them intellectually. Boredom is their worst enemy in relationships. They value conversation, humor and freedom.
In career: journalism, marketing, sales, teaching, IT, social media, translation — anything that demands words, speed and adaptability.
What is Gemini by types
Every zodiac sign is defined by four interrelated traits: element, modality, polarity and ruling planet. Below — how they work for this sign.
Air Element
Air element — thought, communication, ideas. Air signs connect people and concepts. Other air signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.
Mutable Modality
Mutable modality — the sign closes a season. Such signs adapt, connect and hand things on. Mutable signs: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces.
Yang Polarity
Yang / active, outward-directed polarity. The sign expresses itself through action, contact and assertion. Yang signs are fire and air.
Mercury Ruler
The ruling planet Mercury gives the sign Gemini its characteristic colouring — through the themes and archetypes associated with this planet.
Compatibility of Gemini with other signs
Below — a basic read on how Gemini pairs with each of the 12 zodiac signs, including itself. For an in-depth analysis based on two natal charts, use the compatibility calculator.