GEMINI | DIDYMOI
'I am Gemini. Curiosity is my name. I am into everything and know everyone. My mind moves at the speed of light. I get more done in a day than most people do in a month. Maybe that's why I am considered to be two people. Night and day, extroverted and thoughtful, duality, dynamics, every pot on the stove - set to boil. I am the most exciting guest at a dinner party - if you can keep me there long enough to complete the meal.' Andee Nathanson
They are highly sociable and intellectual people, always interested in learning new information. Can have a restless energy, they need stimulation, are very intelligent, adaptable and communicative.
Their adaptability can sometimes be perceived as being 'two-faced' and due to their desire to connect with many, their connections can sometimes lack depth and substance and their intellect can make them seem a bit detached if not balanced.
THEME | curiosity, intellect, versatility, quick to change, communication, networking, extrovert, thoughtful, duality
SYMBOLISM | the twins. Represent the dualistic nature of the universe.
ELEMENT | air.
Everything metaphysical, specifically thought, intellect and philosophy. Big picture, detached, the mental realm, abstract.
RULED BY | Mercury.
Embodied by Hermes, the messenger to the gods. It represents the delivery of ideas and inspiration from air to earth. All about communication, also of matters of the subconscious. Associated with thinking, learning, socialising and processing information.
GEMSTONE | TIGER EYE
ABOUT | Formed when water containing specific minerals, including iron to give the brown hue seep into cracks of a rock. The continued process of cracking and sealing result in diagonal crocidolite fibres that creates the 'eye' effect.
METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES | Helps to release fear and anxiety, bringing balance and harmony.
It stimulates action, courage and decision making with discernment and understanding, unclouded by emotions.
It inspires integrity, practicality and has strong grounding effects.
It can help to heal the solar plexus, allowing one to connect with their true identity and not what is projected on them from their external environment and explore who they truly are.
THEME | release fear and anxiety, objective decision making, grounding, protection, abundance.
GEMINI | helps to connect with themselves, to centre and ground their energy, to make decisions and relate more practically with life
LOCATION | South Africa, Thailand, Namibia, US, Canada, Australia, Spain, Brazil, China, India
