All Mutable signs possess a talent for duality, but because Gemini is the sign of the Twins, this trait is strongest in them.
Gemini has an abundance of intellectual energy, which ties in to its being one of the three Air signs (the other two are Aquarius and Libra). Air signs have in common the desire for communication and freedom of expression, thought, and movement. Air is a metaphor for the invisible thoughts and ideas that motivate Gemini.
Geminis love to gossip. While most don't engage in this activity more than other people, they are better at it and delight in it more. You can bet that when a Gemini tells you something, it is the most up-to-date information available. Geminis love to be up on the latest things, and they try their best to know something about everything. Their curiosity is legendary. Geminis think that if they only had the time and access to enough information, they could actually come to know everything.
Recognizing a Gemini
Geminis can be tall and usually have long arms and legs. While highly agile and light on their feet, they can be somewhat clumsy when hurrying. Possessing a great deal of nervous energy, they find it difficult to sit still, and they tend to use their hands to express themselves. They generally smile and laugh a lot, and have a knack for looking younger than they really are.
Gemini's Typical Behavior and Personality Traits
friendly and outgoing
intelligent and witty
graced with superior social skills
expert at telling jokes and stories
gives useful advice
optimistic and upbeat
takes an interest in friends' interests
loves to read
curious about many subjects
adept at multitasking
may change his mind often
What Makes a Gemini Tick?
Geminis want to experience life fully and in as many different ways as they can. They may even go so far as to live something of a double life. At the very least, they have two opinions about everything—more, if they have actually studied a particular subject in depth. Geminis hunger for information from all sources: books, television, word of mouth. They will do practically anything to avoid being bored—which, to a Gemini, is a fate almost worse than death.
The Gemini Personality Expressed Positively
Geminis who are interested in everything are expressing the best qualities of their sign: versatility, dexterity, and intelligence. When Geminis are happy they are a joy to be around, displaying their intelligence in a witty way that isn't snobbish or vain. And they delight in being able to help anyone who is not as quick-witted, knowledgeable, or versatile as they are.
On a Positive Note
Geminis displaying the positive characteristics associated with their sign also tend to be:
articulate and entertaining
adaptable and versatile
open to alternative ways of thinking
good with their hands
youthful in attitude and appearance
witty and charming
inquisitive and smart
graced with a quick mind and body
The Gemini Personality Expressed Negatively
Few people who see the lighthearted and upbeat side of Gemini ever suspect that the very same person can often feel desperately alone and lost. This is usually caused by the Gemini's tendency to distance herself from her feelings and examine them as if they belong to someone else. If a Gemini doesn't have a way to channel her love and need for communication, there is a tendency to turn sarcastic and critical.
Negative Traits
Geminis displaying the negative characteristics associated with their sign also tend to be:
prone to boredom
often nervous and restless
fickle and unreliable
impatient and irritable
impractical with money
gossipy and likely to tell fibs
quick to size people up
untrue to their word
Ask a Gemini If...
Ask a Gemini if you want to know how to get to a specific location. Those born under the sign of the Twins have a flawless sense of direction and will probably also treat you to a history of the place, as well as other background information. You can also depend on them for the details