Astro Iris We’re at the tail end of May, right in the heart of Gemini season ♊️👯♂️. So, I’m seizing the moment to continue my series on zodiac signs, which I’ve just decided to call “All About the Zodiac.” The title came to me as I started writing about Gemini—how fitting, right? That spontaneous spark is classic Gemini energy. Why do I say that? Let’s dive in and find out.
Gemini is the third sign in the zodiac wheel, celebrated roughly from May 21 to June 20. It bridges the gap between spring and the warm summer months. We all know that June 21 marks the official start of summer with the Summer Solstice!
Ruled by the personal planet Mercury, Gemini governs everything tied to our immediate circle—siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, neighbors—along with mid-level education, thinking, ideas, communication, and expression (both written and spoken 😊). It’s also linked to short trips, brief courses or specialized training, and the way we connect with others through communication.
As a sign ruled by a personal planet, Gemini naturally puts itself first, often through the lens of thought. A Gemini loves to cultivate their mind and thrives on it. Here’s how a typical Gemini comes into being:
• They’re born.
• They think.
• They learn.
• They think and soak up information.
• They communicate—but only after thinking.
• They express themselves—but only after thinking and communicating.
• They write—but only after thinking.
• They teach others what they’ve learned, always thinking about the best way to do it.
• They build relationships—but only after thinking them through.
Gemini is likely the zodiac sign most focused on forming connections, boasting the widest circle of friends and acquaintances. They have a deep need to share their thoughts, ideas, and knowledge, and to keep learning and passing it on. If this need is stifled for any reason, they’ll find another way to express themselves—usually through study, learning, research, or experimentation. Or they’ll just leave, seeking a place where their voice is heard, their ideas are valued, and their worth is recognized.
They love short, purposeful trips, though some Geminis can be surprisingly low-key about it. They feel at home—actually, they shine—in groups, big or small, as long as they can express themselves. If not, they might go along with the crowd, but they’re still doing things their way. They’ll make you think they’re on board with your opinion, idea, or even that they like you, with a charm so natural it’s hard to see through 😂😇. They’re masters of words, wielding them with cleverness and finesse. A Gemini could sell you a blade of grass you’d find for free on the street—and make you believe it’s a treasure 🙃.
They’re bursting with ideas—sometimes too many, and occasionally contradictory ones. This brings us to their dual nature. Being a dual sign, they can scatter their energy in multiple directions, even in relationships. They might deceive with ease or contradict themselves without blinking. If they mess up, good luck getting them to admit it. Instead, they’ll somehow convince you you’re the one who got it wrong, no matter what it is—they’ll find something!
They make fantastic friends—as long as the friendship lasts. Even if it fades, they’ll at least stay acquaintances.
Personally, I think a big part of what makes us human is rooted in Gemini’s essence. Duality is practically baked into our being:
• Our brain 🧠? Left hemisphere, right hemisphere—often at odds with each other.
• Our body? Two ears to hear better (and just one mouth to speak when it’s time 😇☺️), two eyes 👀 to keep wide open so we don’t trip (metaphorically speaking), two hands to take or give what’s rightfully ours and to embrace 🤗, and two feet to carry us where we need to go.
• Two lungs 🫁 to fuel our breath and sustain our journey, two kidneys to filter out the junk—both literal and informational—so we don’t carry what doesn’t serve us.
The list could go on. These are just a few examples that remind us we all carry these archetypes within us, especially Gemini’s archetype of the thinker, which makes them truly unique.
My final thought on Geminis: “When in doubt, ask a Gemini.”
