Gemini in Astrology: Meaning and Traits Explained

Discussing the meaning of the zodiac sign Gemini in astrology, and explaining the traits and personality characteristics associated with people born under that sign, with astrologers Camille Michelle Gray, Nicholas Polimenakos, and Chris Brennan.

Gemini is the third sign of the zodiac, and it is a masculine or diurnal sign, mutable, airy, and ruled by the planet Mercury.

This is the third in a series of episodes where we do a deep-dive into each of the signs of the zodiac, one per episode, in order to really understand their core meaning and significations.

Camille and Nicholas's credentials for this episode are that they both have prominent Gemini placements in their birth chart. Camille has Mars in Gemini in the first house, and Nicholas has the Sun, Mercury, and Venus in Gemini.

During the course of the episode we talk about various keywords and traits associated with Gemini and also look at some birth charts of famous people who were born with different planets in that sign.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro and Gemini overview
00:03:26 Awareness, curiosity, quickness
00:08:18 Gemini vs. Taurus
00:11:10 Communication and Mercury
00:16:31 Anthony Bourdain's natal chart
00:20:20 Barack Obama's natal chart
00:24:27 Small talk and timing
00:28:57 Donald Trump's natal chart
00:31:00 Listening
00:34:21 Sigmund Freud's natal chart
00:35:36 Edward Snowden's natal chart
00:41:50 Gemini Moon
00:43:21 Adaptability and double-bodied qualities
00:50:50 Trickster myths
00:52:36 Youthful and playful qualities
00:58:10 Air sign cold quality
01:03:30 Linda Goodman's natal chart
01:06:49 Mercury vs. Jupiter
01:20:07 Anne Frank's natal chart
01:22:21 Comparison of the air signs
01:27:25 Kanye West's natal chart
01:31:45 Gemini vs. Aquarius
01:35:41 Josephine Baker's natal chart
01:45:37 Frida Kahlo's natal
01:49:15 Quick, fleeting communication
01:53:33 Uranus in Gemini
01:58:55 List of Gemini keywords
02:03:52 Scorpio vs Gemini
02:07:44 Geminis wearing many hats
02:13:03 More keywords
02:18:15 Breathing and the nervous system
02:20:47 More keywords
02:26:29 Gemini vs. Virgo
02:33:07 Gemini vs. Sagittarius & Pisces
02:35:12 Shakespeare
02:36:40 T.S. Eliot's natal chart
02:38:05 Camille's website
02:39:34 Nicholas's YouTube, podcast, and website
02:41:48 Patrons and sponsors

[TheAstrologyPodcast]

Let us know in a separate comment below what placements you have in Gemini, and what keywords you associate with the sign!

[Pachelbel_PaperDarts]

This is really fascinating. I think what Nicholas said about Gemini being an introvert who likes to spend time alone with their thoughts (2:07:45) is very insightful and absolutely spot-on. I am a Gemini and I don't always like to be in the company of other people. In fact, I'm naturally inclined to be solitary and I would never feel alone as long as I have access to the books or a big library!!

[taylorgraham]

Posted within an hour of mercury's ingress into Gemini. Nice.

[KarbonStar]

This one of THE best episodes. I really like the guests and they nailed the essence of the Gemini. I am a Gemini sun and when Nicholas said about the double life and walking with our thoughts. I felt that. Also as I am avid meditator and of course a triple Air sign. BREATH is everything.

[michellerose]

44:23 yeah I always thought that the idea of Gemini being "two-faced" wasn't a very accurate description, especially with how that word is used today. It has a very negative connotation, it suggests that the person is malicious and "toxic" as if they purposely deceive people with the aim to hurt them, and I don't see Gemini being cruel in that way. It's just that Gemini as a sign doesn't really have a fixed essence, it's defined by it's changeability and that changeability can manifest itself in many different ways - for example in communication, socialization or in cognition and playing around with different ideas etc. And by no means does that changeability necessarily translate to being a kind of psychopath that intends on deceiving and hurting people. I think it's unfortunate that the word "two-faced" is used so freely in pop astrology about Gemini because that word is very extreme for such a broad archetype like a whole zodiac sign.

[kathleenlarge]

I also like the point about how Gemini folks tend to communicate clearly. I am a classroom teacher, and the compliment I usually get from students and my boss is that I am able to break things down and say them in an understandable way.

[gnsvlgreen]

Only a half hour in and I'm loving learning more about my fellow Mercurials. Also, Camille, your space is such a cozy sanctuary. The color palette and vibe are so aesthetically pleasing!

[alisakimi]

Lol, definitely no awkward silences in this episode.

[SparklesofGold]

Thanks for having me on the Podcast Chris! Great launch on the Mercury in Gemini ingress🙃

[lizfrancisco]

As a Gemini Sun and Mercury I feel both seen and judged; I love it! Great video!!!

[DLeighWrites]

As Geminis get older, that "mile wide, inch deep" thing becomes mile wide, mile deep. Eventually, all the exploration "sticks" and adds up.

[AC-ebwj]

Thanks for the great video!
It may be worth mentioning that one of the exalted traits of the Gemini archetype can be found in The Magician in the traditional tarot, with the ability to fluidly channel from the higher realms to the lower, directly through the mental plane. In perhaps it’s highest expression, Gemini acts as a bridge between the worlds. Don’t forget Gemmies, you’re so much more than the shallow rep you often get in the astrology circles 💫

[CamiMonge]

Love the pace of this podcast, Gemini energy truly is the best. I feel like Gemini's youthfulness can also come from Mercury's phases and how often it's going to the underworld in those inferior conjunctions with the Sun that push it to release and be born again in many ways.

[kathleenlarge]

As a Gemini rising w/ Mercury on my ascendant, I adore everything about this podcast, but especially the discussion of shape shifting.

[BettyBombz]

Camille should absolutely do a podcast. Great vibe!

[vemontebello]

I loved seeing the difference in communication styles between Camille and Nick. This series has been fantastic, and I’ve looked forward to it every time I see the sun ingress.

[shadesofbrooklynn]

How chill is this episode! I like how everybody is connecting and adding in on a natural, calm way -attuned to what the other one is saying and with respect. High vibes of Gemini Energy --> Mercury in Libra talking. Thank You for this

[Lisa-dyfr]

When Camille said chameleon I had to look up Boy George's chart..Sun in Gemini ✨

[le]

Chris, your podcasts have really changed my life in the most profound way. I've come to really appreciate the gifts of all zodiac signs and have come to llove myself so much more. Thank you, my Scorpio friend.

[perolatuon]

2:03:52 Mrs. Aversion here: Scorpio Rising, Gemini Sun. I loved Camille’s remarks on "Jack of all trades, master of none". Truth be said, Geminis can be masters in multiple things.