The Season of Gemini

 

"Gemini" by Christine Graves via Nightcafe Studio

Hello, my darlings. Welcome to the season of the twins. Yes, we are smack dab in the middle of the zodiacal season of Gemini. Beginning May 21st and going through June 20, the twins dominate the sky and those born under their watch.

I'm planning on doing this as a whole series throughout the rest of this year and into next. I know, I should have started this in January, but I just came up with it. So, today's as good a time as any. I won't claim to be someone who knows all there is about zodiac signs and horoscopes and all that. I just love the stories behind the signs.

The mainstream theory behind the basis of Gemini is the Greek story of brothers Castor and Pollux. These brothers were half-brothers as they had different fathers. Pollux was the son of Zeus and, as such, was immortal. Castor, on the other hand, was the son of a mortal king and could therefore be killed.

During a battle, Castor is killed, and Pollux is inconsolable. He begs his father, Zeus, to take his immortality away from him so he may follow his brother into Hades. Zeus comes to a compromise and allows the brothers to spend half the year in Hades and the other half in the Heavens as the constellation Gemini.

Although this story is the most well-known, the Babylonians believed the constellation to be the great twins Meshlamtaea (The One who has arisen from the Underworld) and Lugalirra (The Mighty King). Furthermore, the Egyptians knew the constellation as the cosmic twins Shu and Tefnut. Twin children of the creator god, Aten. It is thought that they are represented on the Dendera Zodiac as the constellation of Gemini.

People born under the sign of Gemini are known to be "the life of the party". They're usually up for anything, will always keep the mood light and fun, and are always on the lookout for the next good time. Not because they're frivolous, but because they get bored easily and need something to keep them busy. 

Geminis are highly intelligent and make great storytellers. Some think Geminis are scatterbrained, but the truth is that because of their dual personality, they find it hard to make decisions. They can see both sides of any issue and find the truth in both sides of any argument.

Geminis are ruled by the planet Mercury, and as such, they enjoy great conversations, traveling, and learning new things. 

Some of the biggest names in Hollywood are Geminis, including Chris Evans (June 13th), Angelina Jolie (June 4th), and my favorite...Johnny Depp (June 9). Other Geminis include Marilyn Monroe (June 1st), Bob Dylan (May 24th), and Prince (June 7th). 

If you're a Gemini, embrace your creativity. Find that place inside of you where your dual personality brings all your dreams to a point. Celebrate the unique moments in your life that only you can feel. However, remember to keep yourself grounded and focus on the task at hand. 

Until next time,
Mom Graves!!!

Revamping the Library

 

Hello, my darlings. How do you like the new banner? I love libraries, especially the old, kinda creepy ones. That's where the best books are...and the darkest stories.

A few years back, I'd started a blog called Library of the Ancients. I had a great plan for the site. I was going to create posts about a wide variety of ancient histories and legends, along with links to more information, links to books on the subject, and shops where like-minded items could be purchased. Unfortunately, my timing sucks, and life threw my cool idea out the window.

Well, I'm going to try again. I absolutely love this blog, and I'm determined to make this a little library of information on histories, mysteries, and mythologies. And the older I get, the more I want to know about ancient religions and stories I'd never thought of before.

I'm not quite sure just how I'm going to catalogue everything yet, but I'll figure it out. When I try to do it on paper, I get overwhelmed and constantly second-guess myself. I'll get there. 

I've always had a love for ancient history and strange legends. Not just the ancient ones, but more modern mysteries as well. I thrive on it. It used to drive my grandmother crazy. She was a devout Christian and just knew I was going to hell because of it. My dad just told her to leave me alone as I'd grow out of it. Yea, that didn't happen. But I always looked at it as not just understanding the Christian faith, but all faiths. I understood at a very young age that these stories weren't just myths and legends; they were someone's religion.

I also fell in love with the ancient stories such as King Arthur, Beowulf, Queen Mebd, and so many more. I wanted to know all I could find about ancient kings and queens such as Alfred the Great and Boudicca. I just found it all fascinating.

I want to create a place where all those stories, religions, and legends can co-exist. Tales about vampires next to stories about blood-letting rituals. Sounds dark, and it kind of is, but it's oddly interesting. I'll be adding places you can find more information, links to books and videos on mysteries and legends, and weird tidbits of information just to make you think.

So, come along and see where this takes us. I can't promise miracles, but maybe I can convince the "others" to help me shape their stories and bring them all back to life.

Until next time,
Miss Chris!!!