Gemini (astrology)
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| Zodiac symbol | Twins |
| Duration (tropical, western) | May 20 – June 20 (2016, UT1)[1] |
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Zodiac element | Air |
| Zodiac quality | Mutable |
| Sign ruler | Mercury |
| Detriment | Jupiter |
| Exaltation | North node |
| Fall | South node |
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Gemini (pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛmɪnaɪ/ or /ˈdʒɛmɪniː/ JEM-in-eye or JEM-in-ee) (♊)[2] is the third astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Gemini. Under the tropical zodiac, the sun transits this sign between May 21 and June 21. Gemini is represented by the twins Castor and Pollux.[3] The symbol of the twins is based on the Dioscuri, two mortals that were granted shared godhood after death.[4]
Temperament
Astrologers believe Geminis have a volatile temperament, that their strength however is their versatility, and that their versatility allows them to learn a little about everything and develop skills in many areas. Geminis along with Capricorns are considered to hold unique artistic and creative abilities unlike other signs in the zodiac. They have a wide appreciation for the arts, philosophy, history and the natural sciences. They do not like boring people. [5]
Gallery
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From the medieval Georgian manuscript of a 12th-century astrological treatise
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Ornamentation from an altar cloth from 13th-century Germany. The two figures are depicted with the heads of dogs.
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Gemini (al-Gawāz) depicted in the 14th/15th-century Arabic astrology text Book of Wonders
Notes
- ↑ Astronomical Applications Department 2011.
- ↑ Unicode Consortium 2015.
- ↑ "Oxford Dictionary". Retrieved 25 April 2016.
- ↑ Atsma c. 2015.
- ↑ gemini 2013.
Works cited
- Astronomical Applications Department (2011). Multiyear Computer Interactive Almanac. 2.2.2. Washington DC: US Naval Observatory. Longitude of Sun, apparent geocentric ecliptic of date, interpolated to find time of crossing 0°, 30°....
- Atsma, Aaron J. (c. 2015). "DIOSCURI : Greek Gods of Horsemanship, Protectors of Sailors | Mythology, Dioskouroi, w/ pictures". Theoi.com. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
- "gemini". Llewellyn Encyclopedia. 2013.
- Unicode Consortium (2015). "Unicode 8.0 Character Code Charts" (PDF). Retrieved April 21, 2016.
External links
The dictionary definition of Gemini at Wiktionary
Media related to Gemini at Wikimedia Commons- Warburg Institute Iconographic Database (over 300 medieval and early modern images of Gemini)
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