Sun Sign Secrets (8 page)

If Things Don't Work Out

Because she loves to be free without question, a Gemini does not feel comfortable with a partner who is harsh, jealous, or dominating. Confinement and boredom are the worst horrors to a Gemini; if a relationship ends, one or both of these elements is likely the culprit. There are rarely any bad feelings on Gemini's part—only a sense of wistfulness for what has been lost.

Gemini at Work

If a Gemini's work is boring or not challenging enough for his skill level, the best way for him to deal with it is to stay at his present job while planning and taking action to change jobs, or even careers. The time Geminis spend daydreaming about a new line of work might actually help them find a way to improve the experience of their
present
job—and they might even find that changing jobs is unnecessary. It might also be beneficial for Geminis to hold more than one job at a time. This will bring them into contact with more people who are in a position to help them.

A Gemini should let her desires be known in a way that conveys to others how they can benefit by helping the Gemini. The art of politics is first making the right connections and then using those connections skillfully.

If a Gemini's work is satisfying, then he may want to start branching out or taking on a second job. Holding two jobs might be easier and more beneficial than holding only one. The Gemini may want to go to school or take on-the-job training, since the chance to study something new is usually highly appealing to those born under the sign of the Twins.

Geminis' career goals or ambitions are rarely realized overnight. They would do best to try to accomplish many small successes over a period of time rather than one or two big ones that require too much pressure or ambition.

Typical Occupations

The best chance for a Gemini to attain success would be in writing, journalism, lecturing, touring, driving, local travel, or working with her hands. Geminis might be able to craft ways to use their everyday routines to their advantage: clever thinking may help them discover opportunities for improvement in ordinary aspects of modern life.

Working in sales is ideal for Geminis because of their abilities to persuade and talk about anything. No matter what profession Geminis enter, they should learn or craft new techniques to streamline their work and make sure that the path to their career goals is clear. They should take time to study as much as they can about their job and where they want to go with it in the future.

Behavior and Abilities at Work

In the workplace, a typical Gemini:

• is invariably an “idea” person
  
• is not always punctual
  
• can be a problem solver
  
• has creative ideas
  
• is well liked by colleagues
  

Gemini As Employer

A typical Gemini boss:

• is good at charming his employees
  
• is open to new ideas that will increase profits and cut costs
  
• makes changes to improve communications
  
• possesses an interest in the smallest details
  
• is approachable
  
• knows how every department works
  
• socializes with her employees
  

Gemini As Employee

A typical Gemini employee:

• likes a lot of activity
  
• enjoys running errands to get out of the routine
  
• likes to work on several projects at the same time
  
• can come up with a good idea quickly
  
• gets bored with bureaucratic red tape
  
• possesses an aptitude for multitasking
  

Gemini As Coworker

Geminis are good at small talk and office politics. They can keep a secret only if they can share it with at least one person, any person, anywhere in the world. Skilled at communication, they can help facilitate interactions between people who are not as good at expressing themselves. They enjoy being editors and fact checkers, and if you have a puzzle that needs solving, ask a Gemini. They are also fun, entertaining, and easy to work with.

Details, Details

Taking things a step at a time and paying attention to every detail are paramount to a Gemini's success. Making lists and establishing plans to accomplish goals in a logical order are very important to a Gemini. Details are not at all boring; rather, Geminis consider details the essence of their relationships with others as well as the embodiment of their job. This preoccupation with the particulars doesn't mean that a Gemini can't see the larger view of things. She understands that the larger picture is made up of a million little details.

Geminis see all sides of a situation, which can create the impression that they're not committed to anything. They may also appear to be nosey, while, in fact, they are simply collecting details of office life and occasionally talking about them. There is nothing malicious, though, in the way they talk about others.

Money

Building wealth is a game requiring discipline and the realization that small things matter. It would be helpful for a Gemini to learn all she can about accumulating and managing money—by reading books, taking courses, and so forth. Asking a successful relative for advice about how to attain and manage financial goals would also be beneficial. Then, whatever a Gemini learns should become a part of her everyday routine.

Investments related to communications, publishing, transportation, or education can benefit Geminis. Whatever they invest in, they should get out and see for themselves what the company really does and how it all works. Simply understanding an investment from an analytical point of view won't be enough.

At Home

As they are in the workplace, Geminis are perpetually in motion at home. They love having friends over for meals and are the most likely of all the twelve signs to work from their home.

Geminis hate the very possibility that they will be bored, so it is not uncommon to find them making several rooms in their home do double duty. Unlike most signs, they are quite happy to have their bedroom or kitchen be their office, their living room, or their game room; it keeps them from wasting time going from room to room.

Behavior and Abilities at Home

Gemini generally:

• likes a space that is light and cheery
  
• decorates with a variety of colors and interesting artwork
  
• needs a big bookcase
  
• likes to entertain
  
• enjoys making crafts for her home
  
• has lots of games to play
  

Leisure Interests

Typical Geminis like to listen to the television while they read, or have music on while they sing along and do the dishes. They need to be involved with a lot of activities to occupy their busy minds. They enjoy a good conversation or writing funny e-mails. Geminis often keep a diary, with some maintaining a continuous series of them dating back to childhood.

The typical Gemini enjoys the following pastimes:

• reading books and newspapers
  
• playing table tennis and billiards
  
• going bowling
  
• learning and using languages
  
• creating handmade gifts
  
• traveling short distances
  
• watching reality and variety shows
  
• taking short courses about new subjects
  
• testing interesting recipes
  

Gemini Likes

• telling a good story
  
• completing crossword puzzles
  
• doing several things at once
  
• planning trips
  
• talking on the phone
  
• heat-and-serve food or takeout
  
• being with friends
  
• novelty gifts
  
• gossip columns
  
• knowing a little about a lot of topics
  

Gemini Dislikes

• losing an argument
  
• waiting for an answer
  
• wasting time
  
• committing to a date
  
• inflexible people
  
• listening to complaints
  
• not knowing what's going on
  
• dealing with slow thinkers
  
• having to repress an opinion
  
• boredom and boring people
  

The Secret Side of Gemini

Because they are good at so many things, Geminis may give the impression of knowing everything. They are restless, and people who are just getting to know them may think that Geminis flit around from one passion to another too often. But it's not so much that Geminis change their mind a lot; rather, it's as though each Gemini individual is made up of several different people. By being of many minds at the same time, they remind us that there is not just a single way to look at a person or a problem.

Mercury

In Roman mythology Mercury is the messenger of the gods. The modern associations of the planet bearing the same name include all forms of communications, such as speech, writing, sign language, body language, facial expressions, and code. The planet also rules the means for such communications, such as writing implements, books, telephones, computers, wireless devices, pagers, televisions, satellites, and radios. Additionally, it rules puzzles, gossip, and mental activity. Mercury is the planet of thought and ideas.

Communication often requires an individual to move to different locations, so Gemini is associated with travel undertaken with a practical purpose in mind. It is the sign of busyness, taking care of the routine matters that are the necessities of life.

Bringing Up a Young Gemini

A parent should use fanciful and imaginative ways to get on a Gemini child's wavelength. Any kind of personal contact through words, ideas, gossip, or philosophy is a lifeline to a Gemini and turns a little tyke into a happy, inspiring, and devoted person. Geminis love it when they are given a lot of attention, and they enjoy learning about almost any subject.

Young Geminis should be taught how to distinguish between illusion and reality since they tend to live in a world where imagination and actuality are so mixed together that it is hard for them to determine where one ends and the other begins. These children will enjoy learning to communicate, read, and speak several languages. In fact, they can easily become multilingual if spoken to in different languages from an early age.

Teaching a Gemini child to slow down a little can be difficult, but it will help her blossom into a more focused adult. Geminis tend to skim the surface and may avoid finishing a chore or an assignment simply because they have moved on to the next thing that has piqued their interest.

More than anything, Gemini children need to be understood. They are naturally honest and will avoid telling the truth only as a defense mechanism when they feel misunderstood.

The Gemini Child

The typical Gemini child:

• is happy, bright, and alert
  
• may have trouble falling asleep
  
• usually learns to read quickly
  
• is extremely talkative
  
• can be quite adventurous
  
• will become cranky if tired
  
• moves quickly
  
• may be a tattler
  
• loves singing and gabbing
  
• needs lots of toys and games
  
• is friendly to adults
  
• is good with his hands
  
• sometimes has an imaginary friend
  

Gemini As Parent

The typical Gemini parent:

• is able to tune in to a child's world
  
• encourages creative expression
  
• is not a strict disciplinarian
  
• has a sense of humor
  
• promotes educational goals
  
• sets high standards
  
• is considered “cool” by her children's friends
  

Health

Geminis need to be careful of problems such as asthma, bronchitis, and the flu. This is because they tend to be nervous types who keep going even when overtired. They can become very run down, and their resistance is affected if they don't get enough rest. But they hate to be confined to bed! They sometimes have a problem taking good care of themselves because they are constantly on the go and often forget to adhere to regular eating and sleeping schedules. They must therefore try to establish a healthy routine and balance, which will reduce their erratic energy levels. Gemini “rules” the arms, hands, and shoulders; care must be taken when lifting weights or rushing to accomplish a chore.

FAMOUS GEMINIS