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!!!