Personality traits of the sign, month

Gemini, the third sign of the zodiac, is often described as curious, communicative and intellectual. An air sign, Gemini is not afraid of change and will happily – and easily – discuss a variety of topics. Represented by Twins, the sign is deeply independent, but also looking for a life partner.

The zodiac may not be a catch-all for understanding people’s personalities, but looking at the stars can provide insight and has been a guide for centuries.

“There are very ancient associations that we can draw from even the Judeo-Christian tradition that suggest there is some sort of pattern behind the veil,” astrologer Wade Caves told USA TODAY.

Here’s an in-depth look at key Gemini traits, their approach to relationships and careers, and their strengths and weaknesses.

Gemini Date

Gemini season runs from May 21 to June 21.

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Gemini Personality, Traits

If there’s one thing to remember about Geminis, it’s that they love to talk. “Geminis are in constant communication,” says Caves. “They like to talk a lot.” In turn, the sign is sometimes considered talkative.

Caves calls Gemini “a Goldilocks sign.” “He doesn’t really like extremes,” he explains. The sign has an affinity for variability and might find it difficult to commit for too long.

Geminis are generally more interested in studying many things than delving deep into just one thing, Caves says. The sign is both agile and dexterous. “In the best case scenario, Gemini uses its ability to pick from everywhere to become a super generalist,” he explains.

Gemini tries to avoid stagnant states. Thanks to the brand’s youthful spirit, they avoid anything that seems archaic or rooted in old-school thinking. Geminis are action-oriented and tend to question things, says Caves.

Among the social butterflies of the zodiac, Gemini loves being around people and finds joy in devoting their energy to human well-being.

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Career

Gemini’s versatility allows them to adapt to most people in the workplace.

In particular, Caves says that Geminis are excellent journalists and consultants. The constantly evolving nature of these professions helps maintain their curiosity, he explains. They thrive on fostering connection, but can quickly disconnect and reconnect elsewhere.

Gemini Compatibility

Since Gemini is symbolized by twins, it should come as no surprise that the sign is great in relationships. They love finding “parrot-like” individuals to get along with, astrologer Cleo Neptune previously told USA TODAY.

The size of a Gemini’s inner circle varies depending on the individual, but they tend to expand easily to different groups.

Those who fall under this sign have a deep desire to find their perfect – and mirror – partner. “They start looking for this other twin,” Caves says.

However, Geminis are very independent and don’t dwell on the end of a relationship.

“Ultimately, the real question comes down to how much their curiosity is tickled by a certain individual,” Caves says, “until I understand you completely, there is still a lot of work to be done.”

The signs most compatible with Gemini are Aries, Libra and Aquarius.

In relationships, Gemini doesn’t like anything too serious or heavy, Caves says. “What is certain is that they want their interactions and their relationships to be light,” he explains.

Gemini also tends to avoid conflict. They will keep things close to the chest as long as they can. When confronted, they might resort to clever diversions.

“If you think you’re going to face this problem, be careful because there could be another one waiting in the wing that will throw you off balance and that you didn’t see coming,” Caves says. Gemini’s hope is that this will cause people to give up something and move on.

Strengths

A Gemini is often a sociable person. They can quickly connect with a wide range of people. Geminis are also incredibly curious, adds Caves.

Their thirst for knowledge determines a large part of their life path, both professionally and relationally. They seek to be mentally stimulated and thrive when they can use their versatility to adapt from one role to another.

Weaknesses

Just like curiosity kills the cat, it can also bother Gemini. This quality usually leads to a lack of commitment from the sign, inciting internal struggles and potential insecurities.

Gemini might wonder, “Where is my specialty?” What is my point of view? Caves said.

In the workplace, Geminis often feel limited in roles that require institutional or long-standing knowledge of a subject, Caves says. They can be a bit evasive and choose to move on out of boredom.

Gemini’s non-confrontational nature is a double-edged sword. Caves says they sometimes don’t fight fairly. They are likely to bring up distinct or old grievances as a surprise attack when confronted with them. Geminis do this to avoid facing a problem head on; they prefer to overwhelm their partner with arguments.

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