"1st: A curious and bright approach. Quick movements. Scattered energy. Looking elvish or impish. A twinkle in the eye. Up to no good. Mischievous. Boyish looks. Gamine looks. A physical trickster. Giving the impression of being wily, cunning, and clever. A youthful and trendy fashion sense. Physically nervous and high-strung. An approach that is superficial and gossipy. Nail biters. Finger tappers. Knuckle crackers. Knee bouncers. Finding it easy to make natural connections to children (not babies, toddlers, or teenagers). Liking to give nicknames based on appearance.

"The third sign of the zodiac is so often misunderstood and trivialised. In this article Brian Clark talks about the potent feelings of loss and disconnection that often underlay the nervous and agile temperament of Gemini. A longer version of this article appeared in The Mountain Astrologer."

" Geminis enjoy a variety of interests. They are usually very curious and open minded. Gemini likes different people, places, things and experiences. This makes them very versatile people. Gemini likes the smorgasbord of life. A little of this, a little of that. They want to try and taste it all. Can you see why they've earned the reputation for being so changeable?

"The sun-sign of 'the Twins' takes its name from the two bright stars that dominate the Gemini constellation. Duality is a central feature of its symbolism, and in ancient times the constellation Gemini was seen as a reminder that contradictory forces must be brought together and recognised as mutually dependent upon each other. The two pillars that represent the sign signify the incongruous forces of left and right, black and white, ignorance and understanding, evil and good, death and life."