Gemini Sign Dates & Traits

Gemini Zodiac Sign

Gemini Facts

Twins  |  May 21 - Jun 20

Curious, affectionate, kind

Curious, affectionate, kind

Element: Air

Polarity: Positive

Quality: Mutable

Ruling Planet: Mercury

Ruling House: Third

Spirit Color: Yellow

Lucky Gem: Tiger's Eye & Emerald

Flower: Lavender & Lily of the Valley

Top Love Matches: Aries & Leo

Gemini, the third sign in the zodiac, belongs to those born between May 21st and June 20th. Learn all about the Gemini sign below.

Gemini Zodiac Sign Traits

Smart, passionate, and dynamic, Gemini is characterized by the Twins, Castor and Pollux, and is known for having two different sides they can display to the world. Expert communicators, Gemini is the chameleon of the Zodiac, adept at blending into different groups based on the vibe and energy they perceive. While they're also amazing at showcasing surface traits, the Gemini well runs deep, which is why the Twins are one of the Zodiac's most emotionally intelligent signs.

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Energetic and quick-witted, Gemini never gets stuck in the past and doesn't ruminate on what might have been. Instead, they move forward with glass-half-full optimism and an ability to always look on the bright side—and land on their feet—in nearly any situation. With a mind that's constantly racing, even when they're just quietly hanging out, the Twins never get bored. In fact, Gemini are happy keeping their own company, and can often turn their solitary daydreams into reality.

Gemini signs are in love with love, and they adore the ritual of it all, from those "do they like me?" butterflies to the anticipation of a back-and-forth text volley. Gemini loves dating, and the world loves Gemini. But a Gemini will eventually settle down, because this sign is incredibly loyal and steadfast once they've chosen a partner. Let's be clear, though: Steadfast isn't a code word for boring. Gemini always love to keep things fresh and are happy to try almost anything in the bedroom. They're proud of their sexuality and depend on frequent physical check-ins to keep them grounded in their body. To them, sex is a celebration of life, and Gemini loves both sex and life.

Despite their unfair rep for being two-faced, once a Gemini is in your life, they're loyal for life—but they aren't afraid to voice their opinion if they feel you're doing something they disagree with or if they perceive you as not being loyal to them. Always a sign to see all sides of the situation, Gemini may seek input from friends before going to the root of the problem. It's not gossiping—it's gathering information.

And even though Gemini is easily the life of the party without trying, the Twins also have a deep emotional side that needs care and feeding. Gemini like time by themselves to read, create, daydream, and come up with other ways of sharing their gifts with the world. When a Gemini can truly tap in and share their gifts, they're an unstoppable force of energy that can motivate, inspire, and enchant the rest of the Zodiac.


Gemini in Love

Dynamic, intense, and with so many shifting parts to their personalities, Gemini love to date. Indeed, they consider dating a skill. Gemini are great at drawing first dates out of their shells, and they rarely have a "bad" date—because this optimism-infused sign will always finds something positive about the person they meet or the conversation they shared...

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Gemini Friendship Style

The bad news: Gemini will forget your birthday or flake on a date that you set in the calendar months ago. The good news: It's not personal, and your Gemini friend will make it up to you. Funny, witty, and talking a mile a minute, a Gemini will keep you laughing, and it's likely that some of your best memories involve a Gemini...

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Gemini Career, Money & Success Traits

Gemini's greatest career strength: Communication. Inspired by Mercury the messenger, Gemini is an amazing communicator who knows innately how to present ideas for approval. Whether it's standing in front of a meeting, delivering a killer deck, or writing an amazing article, Gemini is a master wordsmith who can either find success in an individualized field (such as writing) or...

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Gemini's Motto

"I manifest my reality."

Gemini are amazing! Their name says it all:
G for generous
E for emotionally in tune
M for motivated
I for imaginative
N for nice
I for intelligent

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Gemini's Greatest Gifts

Equipped with almost uncanny emotional intelligence, Gemini can easily read a room and know exactly what other people want to hear from them. They can easily shift their personality depending on mood, going from Friday night life of the party to Monday morning office superstar. Energetic and passionate, Gemini can breathe new life into a same-old routine and excite other people simply by their all-in presence.

Gemini's Greatest Challenges

That social chameleon rep can sometimes earn Gemini a reputation as two-faced. While a Gemini is all about truth, sometimes a Gemini is more likely to talk to others about a conflict instead of approaching the person who's actually causing it. The Twins have also been known to stir up gossip just to keep things exciting.

Gemini's Secret Weapon

Intelligence. Gemini is quick-witted and can read a room or situation in an almost supernatural way. Without saying very many words, a Gemini soon knows who has an agenda, who's a good ally, and who may need someone to bolster them up. Because of this, Gemini is an amazing friend, leader, and person everyone should be lucky to have in their lives.

The 5 Top Reasons to Love Being a Gemini

  1. Gemini are adept at moving from group to group. They're not necessarily seeking out popularity, but thanks to their ease at getting along and connecting with others, popularity comes to them.
  2. Highly intelligent, Gemini are adept at seeing a 360-degree picture of a situation almost instantaneously, and they rarely become indecisive when making the next move.
  3. Ruled by powerhouse communicator Mercury, Gemini can voice exactly what they need. Even if they hold an unpopular opinion, they have the persuasive ability that will lead people to their way of thinking.
  4. Who needs caffeine? Blessed with off-the-charts energy, Gemini will always keep the party going. The Twins can always multitask a few different projects and excel at each one.
  5. Outsiders see Gemini as mysterious because of the great depths that so obviously underlie that bright, quick exterior. People always want to become better acquainted with the Twins, who love showing off different sides of their personality.

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