Combined Western and Chinese Zodiacs
Gemini Dragon

Geminis personify the third period of the Western zodiac, the mid- to late-teens, when the mature adolescent asserts their independent identity. Thus Geminis prize liberty, adventure, and excitement above all else. Ruled by Mercury, a planet associated since Roman times with speed and flight, these are the zodiac's most dedicated travelers. Equally, Geminis are fascinated by freedom of thought, how the expression of ideas enables assertions of individual identity. The element of Air is always cerebral and social, and Gemini's Mutable modality represents Air at its most flexible and adaptable. Hence Geminis are more likely to vacillate between inspiring concepts and possibilities than to exhaust themselves for a singular cause. This changeability sometimes leads to accusations of fickleness or a lack of staying power. Yet the dual essence of Geminis, represented by the twins, gives them an enviable flexibility and a keen appreciation for a valuable partner.

The fifth and only mythical sign in the Eastern zodiac is the awe-inspiring dragon. So desirable are the traits of the Dragon native that birthrates are known to spike throughout Asia when a Dragon year arrives. Folk born under this sign are true movers and shakers—captivating, exuberant, and proud. They tend to be physically robust, and can often seem to have a Midas touch, they are so good at anticipating and attracting good fortune to their causes. The lives of Dragon souls are rarely calm. They can have a polarizing effect on those around them, and are sometimes so tempestuous and hard to tie down that they leave a trail of disappointment in their wake. But even enemies are likely to secretly admire these stunning creatures. For nowhere is the Dragon more comfortable than center stage, and in their triumphs they reflect their glory onto anyone and everyone who bears witness.