Gemini’s are usually easy going, clever and witty. They can also be rather flirtatious, as they have a natural way of charming others that makes them very popular. Read on to find out more about the Zodiac sign of Gemini and get ideas on how to spoil them on their birthday. 

Gemini is the sign of the Twins. It is the third sign of the zodiac and is one of the most complex.. The sun enters this sign on May 21 and leaves on June 20.

The Gemini’s love of talking and the fact that they are always mentally busy makes them excellent communicators, good friends, and avid listeners. They will talk to you when you’re upset and listen when you need someone to confide in – which is why their friends love them so much.

Flexibility, curiosity and wit are other hallmarks of this sign. Geminis are also very curious, each twin seeking out differing experiences and ideas through their individual lives. Geminis typically have many interests, not all of which tie together directly in any way other than that they ‘interest’ the Gemini.

All things considered, Gemini is a very versatile sign; quick-witted, outspoken, imaginative and full of energy!

Quality: Mutable

Ruler: Mercury

Strengths: Gentle, affectionate, curious, adaptable, ability to learn quickly and exchange ideas

Weaknesses: Nervous, inconsistent, indecisive

Gemini likes: Music, books, magazines, chats with nearly anyone, short trips around the town

Gemini dislikes: Being alone, being confined, repetition and routine

Gemini is a free-spirited, whimsical sign and is the most mutable sign in the zodiac.

Geminis are drawn to bright colors — yellows, reds, pinks and oranges all work well on them. They like patterns too — floral patterns, geometric patterns, stripes and checks — whatever floats their boat! And when picking patterns or colors for your Gemini friend, try to pick ones that will be relaxing for them — pastels work well.

Trying to pin down a Gemini aesthetically is difficult — they can look like anyone or anything! They can change their mind in an instant, they can want one thing one day and then change their mind the next day. This makes them hard to shop for, but also very interesting people to be with.

Favourable Colours: Light Green, Yellow, white

Colours to stay away from: Red; Orange

Gemini birthstones:

• Pearl – represents Gemini’s natural duality in nature, life and death, joy and sorrow
• Agate – boosts self-confidence and attract good luck
• Chrysoprase – reduces sadness, isolation and despair
• Emerald – clarity to your thoughts
• Green Tourmaline – increases inner peace, balance and harmony

Auspicious day of the week for Gemini: Wednesday

Lucky numbers: 4, 7, 14, 23

Their mother, Leda the queen of Sparta was forcefully seduced by Zeus who turned into a swan to carry out his intent. She gave birth to Pollux and Helen.

Pollux was immortal as he was Zeus’s offspring. Castor was mortal; his father was Tyndareus the ruler of Sparta and Leda’s husband. For her husband Leda bestowed him with Castor and Clytemnestra.

Castor was an excellent fighter and even taught Heracles how to fence, but it was not enough when they engaged in a battle with two men who were also interested in the women that had chosen the twins. Pollux begged Zeus his father to let him share his immortality with his dead brother Castor. Zeus agreed and placed the brothers in the sky, where they till this day remain the Gemini constellation. 

The classic Gemini constellation is made out of two brightest stars for each twin’s heads – Pollux and Castor. 

Pollux is 33 light years away from earth with a surface color that is a light yellowish orange and the star is twice as massive as our Sun. Castor is 51 light years away and is a blue main sequence star about 2.7 times bigger than our Sun. The rest of the fainter stars make up the body of the Gemini constellation.

Gemini birthday messages

Happy Birthday (their name) ! The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away. (Shakespeare)

Happy Birthday (their name) ! When you ask, it is given – but at some point you have to stop asking and start expecting. (Abraham Hicks)

Happy Birthday (their name) ! Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm. (Winston Churchill)

Happy Birthday (their name) ! All good things are wild and free! (Henry David Thoreau)

Happy Birthday (their name) ! Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. (Henry David Thoreau)

Gemini Birthday activities

• Going to the arcades,
• Visiting the fun fair,
• Eating at an experimental food restaurant (Heston Blumenthal restaurants),
• Ascot Races

Sources:

Gemini Horoscope: Gemini Zodiac Sign Dates Compatibility, Traits and Characteristics (astrology-zodiac-signs.com)

Gemini Gemstones – Lucky Stones For Gemini | – Times of India (indiatimes.com)

Zodiac Sign Aesthetics | Aligned Style Method

Your Perfect Astrology Color Palette (And Colors You Should Avoid) — Let’s Get Going (nowletsgetgoing.com)

Gemini Stars Pollux and Castor | Science Mission Directorate (nasa.gov)

Gemini Constellation: Facts About the Twins | Space

Castor and Pollux – World History Encyclopedia

Gemini Constellation | Facts, Information, Mythology, History & Definition (nineplanets.org)

The Gemini Birthstone – The Complete Guide | CrystalsandJewelry.com

Gemini Constellation: Stars, Myth, Facts, Location | Constellation Guide (constellation-guide.com)