Combined Western and Chinese Zodiacs
Gemini Rabbit

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.

Fourth in the sequence of the Eastern zodiac is the quintessential aesthete, the Rabbit. Equally at home in abstract and material realms, the Rabbit is a born creative, their commitment to beauty and truth matched by their artist's eye and surgeon's dexterity. They are well known for their achievements in high arts, but are just as capable of working their magic in sports or business. Central to the Rabbit's identity is their peaceable, idealistic outlook. While they can be relied on for wise counsel and tactful diplomacy when relaxed, the great sensitivity of Rabbit natives means they have little stamina for drama or pressure. They will tend to withdraw or escape rather than suffer upheaval or confrontation. In a comfortable setting, however, the sensuality and virtue of the Rabbit is one of the Eastern zodiac's great treasures.