Vol. MMXXVI · No. 125 An almanac of skies, signs & slow weather Tuesday, May 5, 2026
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Gemini

Gemini

— The Twins —
May 21 — June 20
Element
Air
Modality
Mutable
Ruler
Mercury
Rules the
lungs, hands
Two mouths, one breath. A conversation that never ends. The self, refracted.
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Gemini

The twins of the zodiac, Gemini is endlessly curious and intellectually restless. Quick-witted and sociable, they thrive on ideas, conversation, and variety.

As a Air sign ruled by Mercury, Gemini brings adaptability and range to everything they pursue. Their mutable quality makes them the adapters — flexible with the seasons and shifting circumstances of life.

Character

At your best when

you braid two apparently contradictory truths into a single sentence.

At your worst when

you speak faster than you can mean, and leave a trail of half-finished selves.

What you are here to learn

that one complete thought is worth a hundred interrupted brilliant ones.

Compatibility

Eleven affinities, ordered by elemental weather.

Full Gemini compatibility →

Moon Phases

Eight lunar moods moving through Gemini's air weather.

All moon phase meanings →
Questions

FAQ

What are the dates for Gemini?

Gemini season runs from May 21 – June 20. If you were born near the first or last day of the sign, check your birth year and time because the Sun can change signs at a slightly different hour each year.

What element is Gemini?

Gemini is a Air sign. Air signs express energy through ideas, conversation, objectivity, and social exchange.

What planet rules Gemini?

Gemini is ruled by Mercury. In astrology, the ruling planet describes the sign's main drive, style, and symbolic motivation.

Who is Gemini most compatible with?

Gemini often has strong compatibility with Aries, especially when both people respect each other's element, pace, and emotional needs. Full compatibility also depends on the Moon, Venus, Mars, and rising signs.