Gemini is a sign of the air element, masculine and mutable, ruled by the planet Mercury (the messenger, winged god who represents the mind, communication, and the senses in astrology). The mutable signs correspond to the end of the seasons when nature is transforming. Mutable means: variable, adaptable, and alterable.
The air signs stand out for their intellectual faculties, they seek mental stimulation and feel the need to communicate with their environment. They prefer the company of others, have many ideas, and are capable of thinking in the abstract.
Their way of proceeding is usually emotionless, which helps them to judge objectively, but they tend to be somewhat superficial and overestimate scientific thinking.
The dual character of the sign is exemplified by the twins Castor and Pollux (the brightest stars in this constellation). According to the myth, Castor and Pollux fought with another pair of twins. Castor, who was mortal, perished in the battle. Pollux’s grief was so great that he implored his father Zeus to restore his brother’s life or to accept his own in exchange.
Zeus moved, took pity, and allowed them to alternately enjoy the gifts of life, spending one day underground in the kingdom of Hades and the next in the heavenly Olympus. The twins symbolize, then, a cyclical experience of opposites: when they are mortal they must taste death and darkness and when they are divine they share the pleasures of the gods.
Gemini natives love change and variety. They get bored easily, they need a lot of stimuli. They are attracted to travel and consequently seek a change of scenery more often than others, but they are very flexible and easily adapt to new circumstances.
Under the rule of Mercury, it has to do with the nervous system, mental faculties, breathing, and hands. The hands are the expression of curiosity. We want to touch everything to identify and recognize it better. The oxygenation of the blood is the main function of this sign. For this reason, the natives of Gemini are subject to various types of nervous diseases.
In the Gemini whose natal chart is harmonious, we find the following qualities: intelligence or mental quickness, vivacity, ingenuity, versatility, and relationship capacity. However, in Geminis with an inharmonious natal chart, we can find instability, superficiality, lack of fidelity, imitation, and falsehood as defects.
Transits of the month
Neptune retrograde in Pisces
Neptune continues its journey through the sign of Pisces, beginning its retrograde movement on June 14. During the entire period of its retrogradation ( until November 20, 2016), especially the days preceding the changes of direction, those native to the last days of the first decan and the first days of the second of Pisces and Virgo, Sagittarius, Gemini, they should be especially attentive to their influence since their influences will become more notable for them.
Among the various planetary influences, that of Neptune is the most difficult to observe. It is nebulous, mysterious, impalpable, and acts on the mind. We only become aware of its effects when it has already taken possession of us and we find ourselves prisoners in its networks. We can touch the sky with our hands, or also face anxieties, fears, and anxieties.
Neptune’s transits indicate, depending on the aspects, either periods of idealism, spiritual progress, mysticism, and sublime feelings, increasing creativity and empathy with others; or else a period of excess sensitivity and susceptibility, psychological instability, where indecision and apathy prevail. Neptune is favorable for activities related to mysticism, art, and creativity.
The best expression on the planet can be perceived by the natives of Scorpio, Cancer, as well as Taurus and Capricorn, who will be able to enjoy special experiences on a spiritual level, contact with photography and art, greater intuition, and inspiration.
Saturn continues retrograde in Sagittarius
Saturn is retrograde every year for a little less than five months. It is currently retrograde and will remain so until August 13, when it will resume its direct movement.
The retrograde Saturn transit represents a time of limitation, restriction, and probably difficulties. When Saturn is retrograde in the sky it is prudent to review and finalize any unfinished business.
Saturn, in its passage through Sagittarius, tensely influences the mutable signs: Sagittarius, Gemini, Pisces, and Virgo, especially those born in the first two decades.
The remaining signs of fire ( Aries and Leo ) and those of air ( Libra and Aquarius ) receive this influence in a favorable way, however, while their retrogradation period lasts, their expressions will be very weak and not very tangible.
Jupiter direct in Virgo
The earth signs: Virgo, Taurus, and Capricorn, to a lesser extent Scorpio and Cancer are favored by the transit of Jupiter, already in direct movement since May 10. This will allow them to successfully face those issues inherent to their growth and development.
Jupiter transits are always characterized by a period of advancement, progress, improvement, and evolution. When they form good aspects they generate luck, success, good fortune, and an abundance of goods.
The influence of Jupiter, dissonant, is harmful due to its excessive side, especially the signs of Sagittarius, Pisces, and Gemini will have to take care of this aspect.
Retrograde Mars enters Scorpio
In the period of time between May 27 and June 29, Mars will remain retrograde in the sign of Scorpio, afflicting mainly the last decan of the fixed signs: Scorpio, Taurus, Leo, and Aquarius. When Mars is transiting retrograde, it is necessary to wait and plan ahead to avoid frustration.
Easy resources should not be used, energy must be kept at high levels, impulsive actions must be controlled, and controversies must be avoided. Do not start new projects. Review goals and methods adopted. Ensure proper health and avoid stress by trying to adjust to situations.
Retrograde planets show an erratic movement that is linked to delays, recurrences, returns to previous conditions, reversal of events, and unexpected events that occur suddenly, or become more dramatic and intense events.
As we have pointed out, when we talk about a retrograde planet, all those things associated with that planet do not produce the expected results.
Mars is a planet that is associated with action, struggle, and activity. The retrogradation of Mars is related to stress and frustration, leading to wrong actions. During this time, discord, accidents, and projects that do not go ahead are present. Attention with anger, anger and irrational reactions, impatience, and troubles that can lead to accidents, cuts, blows, inflammation, or muscle problems.
There is a tendency to impatience, aggressiveness, moodiness, and anxiety (all words from Mars).
Attention! The one who starts a fight when Mars is retrograde will surely lose the fight. Whether it is a personal argument or a war between Nations, retrograde Mars favors the person who was attacked. By extrapolation, the person who starts a lawsuit when Mars is retrograde is likely to lose the case.
Surgeons, surgeries, cuts, incisions, and scalpels are under the domain of Mars. Of course, emergency surgeries should be done immediately, but all other surgeries should be postponed when transiting Mars is retrograde. It is also not advisable to buy a car when Mars is retrograde.
Mars represents metal, automobiles, and accidents. Cars purchased while Mars is retrograde are prone to accidents.
Venus in Gemini
Venus, known as the “minor benefic”, represents the principle of attraction and fusion, the joy of living, and the feelings of sweetness and sympathy. He is associated with relationships, from the most intimate and romantic to the most superficial. Aesthetics, fashion, pleasure, sex. It also concerns our internal and external values, which is why it also governs material goods.
Venus will enter the sign of Gemini on May 25 and will remain in that sign until June 18. In general, these will be encouraging times for this sign in terms of human relations. Libra, Aquarius, and to a lesser extent Aries and Leo will be favored by these beneficial influences.
These will be propitious days to deal with family problems, the greater creative intensity will be noticed, many aspects of sentimental life will benefit from unsuspected changes and investments in paintings, decoration, and artistic objects will be very wise. It will be a suitable time to seek greater comfort at home and a renewal of personal clothing.
For the natives of Sagittarius, Venus orbiting from the opposition will harm everything related to associations, domestic life, and a couple. They must appeal to tolerance, and avoid frontal altercations and violent ruptures. Venus from Gemini will also bring an increase in daily tensions for Pisces and Virgo. During this period, relationships may go through moments of misunderstanding, social activities may be postponed or canceled.
Venus in Cancer
Venus will enter the sign of Cancer on June 18. Venus in Cancer expresses itself in a strongly emotional way, needing to receive affection in order to feel loved. She expresses herself effectively in a maternal way and is often unstable.
These will be favorable times, especially for the water signs ( Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces ), times to please others, excellent times for any affective social, family, or artistic expression, and also for financial activities, as well as benefits obtained through real estate. or family matters. Venus will manifest itself through feelings and also through this type of activity.
Capricorn, Aries, and Libra are influenced by Venus from an unfavorable angle, so they may experience times of emotional instability, bad mood, and lack of consistency in affective expressions.
Direct Mercury in Taurus
As of May 23, Mercury will resume its direct motion in the sign of Taurus.
The times when transiting Mercury changes direction clearly show its influence. Mercury, the god of commerce, in this sign, benefits real estate deals, tenders, auctions, and business trips. This transit especially favors the Earth signs: Taurus, Capricorn, and Virgo, as well as Cancer and Pisces, but to a lesser extent. It will be time to buy, sell or come into contact with projects that can boost business growth.
Mercury in Gemini
The planet of communication enters its daytime domicile of Gemini, on June 13, and will remain there until June 29, favoring communication to the natives of this sign, as well as to the natives of Libra, Aquarius, Leo, and Aries. They will go through a period of commercial and lucrative opportunities, where improvements in income, profits from agreements or writings and good occasions to make purchases or sales may be presented.
Mercury is mythologically the god of commerce, which is why he favors alliances, travel for work, and promotes commercial agreements and all kinds of information, communication, or writing.
For Sagittarius, Pisces, and Virgo, on the other hand, Mercury will be in an adverse position at this time, so it can cause misunderstandings, criticism, disappointment, failure to fulfill promises, delays, and frustrated procedures. This position does not favor travel and indicates delays and obstacles for everything related to communication, an area that can prove problematic.
Note: the full Moon in Sagittarius on May 21It occurs in a very close relationship between the Luminaries (the Sun and the Moon) with Mars, the god of war, at a time when said planet is retrograde and in opposition to the sun, a moment of strong influence for the planet.
Therefore, the popular mood can be greatly affected by a tendency to controversies, fights, and conflicts. There may be problems in the streets, with traffic, accidents in means of transport and communication. Extreme prudence is advised for a few days before and after said lunation.