Gemini – Houdini and Other Tricks

Due to their twin nature and the undeniable duality of their traits, Gemini are sometimes viewed as “two-faced” by those who don’t know them well. Linked to dualities, Geminis often find themselves in sticky situations where they must repeatedly rely on their quick wits and bluff their way out. The sign for Gemini depicts a dual nature with a restlessness that swings between its two sides. Geminis have long been thought of as naturally gifted at pulling pranks due to their cleverness and versatility, which is a trait shared by real-life twins who enjoy trading places with one another and pranking others. Still, their erratic temperaments and sometimes devious demeanours are inevitable consequences of their very changeable personality.

Knowing that Gemini has a thirst for information and an eagerness to pass it along is the first step in understanding this sign. Those with this star sign are often seen as leaders in education, the media, and the press. Intellectual jugglers have been given the label because of their insatiable appetite for learning lots of different and new things. Hermes/Mercury, the planetary ruler of Gemini, was often portrayed as a criminal mastermind in mythology. In terms of quickness and dexterity, the god would be unrivalled. Hermes gives Gemini much more than only his mental trickery, crafty dodger-ness, and Machiavellian character; he also gives them an excellent ability to communicate, an inquisitive mind, and a delightful sense of adaptability.

Common wisdom holds that Geminis have a knack for communication and comedy, as well as an innate ability to find their way out of tight spots. When times are bad, the Geminian is fast to react and logical enough to come up with solutions on the go, while others are set in their ways. The mental nomad and jester must rely solely on their intellect to stay alive. They have a humorous, naughty sort of mental titillation, and are constantly bursting with funny quips and jokes to share with the world. Geminis love smart and funny expressions of ideas, whether they come in the form of a practical joke, a mental problem, a story, or a statement or remark.

The essence of a Gemini is one of playfulness and youthful vitality. The myth of the twins Castor and Pollux draws a striking parallel between youth and immortality. In order to spare Castor, a mortal, from death at the hands of a monster, Pollux splits his immortal self, spending alternate days in Hades and Olympus. This has led to the emergence of a significant motif that has been interpreted as a split within the Geminian. It’s possible for a person’s personality to have two distinct sides: one that’s light and effervescent, like a butterfly, and another that’s dark and depressing. Everyone is warned about the dual side of Gemini, which includes a personality that can be difficult to read.

Gemini is also recognizable because he’s often not where you last left him; and it’s common astrological knowledge that you can’t tie the Twins down with a heavy cord and expect this sylph of the air to remain with docility and patience until you give the cord a tug. More likely he’ll perform a Houdini-like trick and vanish before your very eyes, leaving you with the cord. Astrology for Lovers

Childlike vigour, a vivacious disposition, fidgety gestures, and a quick-talking demeanour will always characterise a Gemini spirit, making it hard for more ponderous creatures to warm to them. Furthermore, the airy type of personality plays a significant role as a critic or journalist, or in any profession that requires diversity. Gemini is always on the prowl for the most possible connections and hops across the world in quest of any and all data it can find. The Gemini character relies on clever dialogue and other social tricks to get by in the world.