Gemini zodiac sign
The Gemini zodiac sign runs from 21 May to 20 June. Explore its personality, love style, career strengths and best matches.
- Dates
- 21 May – 20 June
- Element
- Air
- Modality
- Mutable
- Ruling planet
- Mercury
- Symbol
- The Twins
- Opposite sign
- Sagittarius
Personality traits of the Gemini zodiac sign
Gemini is the sign of conversation, curiosity and connection. Ruled by Mercury, it loves information, ideas and people. Gemini energy is quick, playful and always learning. It is the part of us that wants to ask one more question, read one more article and meet one more interesting person.
Where Gemini sits in your chart shows where you are versatile, sociable and mentally restless. Strong Gemini placements often juggle many interests at once and can talk to almost anyone. The Twins symbol reflects their ability to see more than one side of every story. Their challenge is focus, but their gift is a mind that never stops growing.
The sign shares its name with the Gemini constellation, one of the star patterns the Sun passes in front of during the year.
Strengths
- Quick, curious mind
- Witty and entertaining
- Adapts easily to change
- Excellent communicator
- Connects people and ideas
Challenges
- Easily bored
- Can spread energy too thin
- May avoid deeper emotions with humour
- Changes mind often
The Gemini zodiac sign in love, work and friendship
In love
Gemini falls for minds first. Great conversation, humour and shared interests keep them engaged. They need a partner who gives them space to socialise and who enjoys variety. Routine can feel dull to Gemini, so a relationship with plenty of new experiences and inside jokes keeps the spark alive.
At work
Gemini thrives in roles involving communication and variety: writing, journalism, marketing, teaching, sales, media, tech and anything with lots of moving parts. They learn fast and multitask well. Gemini struggles with repetitive work, so projects that change and evolve suit them best.
As a friend
As a friend, Gemini is great company: funny, interesting and always up for a chat. They know a little about everything and introduce you to new people and ideas.
Gemini as your Sun, Moon or Rising sign
Gemini feels different depending on where it sits in your chart. Read the placement that matches your Big Three.
Sun in GeminiYou feel most like yourself when you are learning, talking, writing or connecting with people.
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Moon in GeminiTalking, texting, journaling or simply naming an emotion helps you understand it.
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Gemini risingPeople notice your expressive hands, animated face and curious eyes.
See Gemini risingGemini zodiac sign compatibility
Compatibility is about the whole chart, not just Sun signs, but elements give a useful starting point. As a air sign, the Gemini zodiac sign tends to feel at home with other air signs and to be energised by fire signs.
The Gemini lesson is depth. Choosing a few things to go deep on turns curiosity into real expertise.
Gemini zodiac sign: your questions answered
What are the Gemini dates?
The Gemini zodiac sign runs from roughly 21 May – 20 June. Exact dates shift by a day in some years, so use a calculator if you were born on the first or last day.
What element and modality is Gemini?
Gemini is a mutable air sign, ruled by Mercury. Its symbol is the twins.
Who is Gemini most compatible with?
Gemini usually connects easily with Libra, Aquarius (same element) and Aries, Leo. Its opposite sign, Sagittarius, can be a powerful attraction.
Explore the other zodiac signs
Aries21 March – 19 April
Taurus20 April – 20 MayGemini21 May – 20 June
Cancer21 June – 22 July
Leo23 July – 22 August
Virgo23 August – 22 September
Libra23 September – 22 October
Scorpio23 October – 21 November
Sagittarius22 November – 21 December
Capricorn22 December – 19 January
Aquarius20 January – 18 February
Pisces19 February – 20 March
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