Western Zodiac
Gemini

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.

Perhaps less obvious, but with plenty of potential, are the signs Gemini shares a minor aspect with—the semi-Sextile connections of Cancer and Taurus, and the Quincunx connections of Scorpio and Capricorn—and of course, kindred natives of Gemini. Finally, there are the Square matches of Virgo and Pisces, which can be more challenging but equally rewarding.