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Gemini
Zodiac symbol	Twins
Duration (tropical, western)	May 20 – June 20 (2024, UT1)
Constellation	Gemini
Zodiac element	Air
Zodiac quality	Mutable
Sign ruler	Mercury
Detriment	None
Exaltation	Jupiter
Fall	South node

Gemini (Gem-en-i.e.) (♊) is the third astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Gemini. In astrology, Gemini is considered a "masculine", positive (extrovert) sign. It is also considered an air sign, and is one of four mutable signs.

Associations

In astrology, a planet's domicile is the zodiac sign over which it has rulership. The planet said to be ruler of Gemini, or those associated with Gemineans, is Mercury.

For the personality traits or factors associated with Gemini, in relation to other zodiac signs, see: Astrological sign, or House (astrology).

Mythology

Gemini were the twin brothers Castor and Pollux in Greek mythology, also sometimes known as Iabal and Ivbal.

Compatibilities

There are many variables in the astrology chart that determine compatibility of individuals. The position of the Sun, the Moon, the planets and the aspects they form with each other are assessed by astrologers before judgment on compatibility is made. The signs listed as compatible with Gemini do not reflect an individual profile or individual reading as interpreted within astrology, but rather reflect a general guideline and reference to compatibility as dictated by variables such as Qualities and Elements within the Zodiac. The branch of astrology dealing with interpersonal compatibilities is called Synastry.

References

1. Astronomical Applications Department 2011. sfn error: no target: CITEREFAstronomical_Applications_Department2011 (help)
2. Mayo, Jeff (1979). Teach Yourself Astrology. London: Hodder and Stoughton. pp. 38–41. ISBN 0340277440.
3. Heindel, p. 81. sfn error: no target: CITEREFHeindel (help)
4. William Stukeley (1757). The medallic history of Marcvs Avrelivs Valerivs Caravsivs, Emperor in Brittan. Vol. 1. London: Charles Corbet. pp. 77–83.
5. The Diagram Group, The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac, p 171, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997

External links

• The dictionary definition of Gemini at Wiktionary
• Media related to Gemini at Wikimedia Commons

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