gemini ♊

May 21st - June 21st

mythology

Gemini is the 3rd sign of the zodiac, represented by the Greeks as two children, although the Egyptians thought of it as two kids and the Arabs as two peacocks. The Greek twins are usually Castor and Pollux (the Latinized form of the original Greek, Polydeukes). They may be Herakles and Apollo or the pair connected with Demeter: Triptolemus (the 'thrice-daring' herdsman) and Lasion (struck dead by Zeus for consorting with Demeter in a 'thrice ploughed' field).

astronomy

Gemini the Twins is a Winter constellation, and can be best viewed in the night sky during the month of January. Also known as The Twins, it is located along the ecliptic between Taurus and Cancer. The brightest stars in Gemini are Castor (a sextuple star - three double stars) and Pollux (a 1st magnitude yellow star). The star cluster M30 is in Gemini. The open cluster M35 also is located in Gemini. The Geminid meteor shower seems to radiate from Gemini.

astrology

Mode: Mutable
Element: Air
Ruler: Mercury
Exaltation: (not exalted)

Birthstone: Tourmaline, Topaz, Agate
Body Part: Lungs, Arms, Hands
Color: Orange
Day: Wednesday
Metal: Quicksilver, Electrum
Perfume: Wormwood
Plant: Orchid
Animal: Magpie

Qualities: Dualistic. Instinctual mind. Facile intelligence. Dexterity. Mimicry.

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