Gemini Personality Profile

Gemini Dates: May 21 - June 20

In Your Element: Air

Symbol: The Twins

Ruling Planet: Mercury

Colour: Yellow

Scent: Orange blossom, spearmint, tangerine

Gemini Compatibility: your shadow sign/soul mate is Sagittarius

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Your superpowers: Mercurial, dualistic, changeable, smart, talkative, intellectual, adaptable

Quick Summary

Gemini is fluid sign, constantly transitioning between different states of being. One minute you're travelling this way and then next minute you've completely changed direction. A party-and-conversation hopper by nature. And your formation of ideas works in much the same way.

Funny, smart and vocal, your ability to entertain and adapt to your audience is profound. A career in the spotlight isn't farfetched at all. Just remember, despite the feeling that you're always being pulled in more than one direction, it's important to learn to focus and to let other people know you are really listening to them.

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Gemini Traits

Busy

As the most versatile, adaptable sign of the zodiac, you and your twin are in constant motion. You always have way too much going on. You often feel like you’re going in two directions at once, with your mind constantly racing. Ruled by Mercury, you often find yourself traveling short distances and zipping from idea to idea and person to person.

Chatty

Because you tend not to focus on any one thing for too long, you have the reputation of the dilettante in certain social circles. Gossip is a drug for you, so try to avoid it, because it can get you into big trouble. Be especially careful about what you say in the group chat – because someone is going to screenshot it when you least expect it.

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Entertainer

Aside from gossip, you’re really, really good at communicating, Gemini. You’d make a brilliant writer or media personality. You could host a television show or be the anchor on the nightly news. Podcasting, social media, journalism, public relations, blogging – as long as your career requires you to tell people what’s going on in the world, you’ll shine like the star you are. You are a walking, breathing downloadable sound byte, distilling big concepts into easily digestible information.

Distracted

Even though you’re super smart, especially when it comes to expressing your thoughts, you can act a bit spacey. That’s simply because your brain is on constant overdrive. Sometimes the only way to calm down is to tune out. You’re the astrological poster child for Attention Deficit Disorder, so learning to focus and finish is part of your journey. Because your sign rules the lungs, you must always remember to breathe. In fact, deep breaths are a special trick you can use anytime you feel out of sorts. It can bring you back to the moment and back into your body.

Gemini Compatibility - Love and Sex

Flirtatious

You’re the biggest (and the best) flirt of the zodiac. If you haven’t mastered the art yet, trust us – it’s in you. A bit of practice will make you perfect. Flirting is of course inordinately fun, but you might be so unserious about relationships that you let some good ones pass you by.

Commitmentphobe

Commitment is your biggest challenge. It’s not that you don’t want to find your soul mate; it’s just that it can feel impossible to choose. The options are always endless, and what if you say yes to forever, only to find something better the next day? You’re the kind of person that always likes to keep the “shuffle” setting on your proverbial Spotify track list of partners. Why listen to an album straight through when you can be surprised over and over again? Once in a relationship, boredom can lead to infidelity, so make sure to keep the fires of lust burning, along with the intellectual connection. You can’t love someone that you can’t talk to.

Gemini Beauty and Style

Accessorise

Your sign also rules the arms and hands, and yours are probably beautiful, so show them off early and often. Get regular manis (definitely go for the weirdest, most experimental nail art), use a rich hand cream every night, and dare to wear flashy statement jewellery. Bangles and huge cocktail rings are just your style.

Early Adopter

As an always-on-trend air sign, you’re usually the first in in your squad to sport the hottest lines, before anyone has even seen a single ad on Instagram. No sign wears graphic tees with social justice slogans better than you. You’re the kind of sign that would show up to the Met Gala in a sequin dress and trainers, and you’d immediately set that trend amongst the masses. You also like to wear a few different outfits a day, when possible.

Gemini Celebrities

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Naomi Campbell
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Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen
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Angelina Jolie

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