Surprising, unpredictable and born under the June 9 zodiac. As a Gemini, you’re a person who possesses many sides, talents, and layers to your personality. At the same time, you remain grounded, and always have a firm grasp of what’s going on around you.
Today, we’ll cover everything you’ve ever wondered about your zodiac sign, including the mythology behind your sign, and the predispositions of your personality, love life and career outlook.
Gemini Facts: A Crash Course in Your Zodiac Sign
Arguably one of the most interesting zodiac signs, there’s plenty of interesting facts you need to know about being a Gemini.
- Astrological symbol: Twins
- The Gemini constellation is between Taurus and Cancer, and the brightest star is Pollux
- Gemini is a Latin word, whereas the French refer to it as Gémeaux and the Greeks as Dioscuri
- The Gemini modality is mobile, which suggests kindness and directness
- Gemini is ruled by the third house
- Gemini is ruled by Mercury
- Gemini is an air sign
- Lucky day: Wednesday
- Lucky numbers: 4, 6, 10, 13, 27
- Famous Geminis: Donald Trump, John F. Kennedy, Kanye West, Prince, Paul McCartney
The Greek Myth of the Gemini Twins
The ancient Greek myth of the Gemini twins, Castor and Pollux, is a particularly interesting story with plenty of twists and turns.
The twins, Castor and Pollux, were born to the same mother. But they had different fathers. Castor was the mortal son of Tyndareus, King of Sparta. Meanwhile, Pollux was the immortal son of Zeus.
Zeus’ extramarital exploits are well documented throughout Greek mythology. In this case, he took the form of a swan and seduced the boy’s mother, Leda, who was the wife of Tyndareus.
Somehow, Leda became pregnant with Zeus’ child at the same time she also became pregnant with Tyndareus’.
Both brothers lived very purposeful lives. They were each skilled horseman, and Pollux was a talented boxer. They participated in the hunting of the Calydonian boar, and the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts.
When their sister, Helen, was kidnapped by King Theseus, the twins invaded Attica to save her. In a rage, the twins themselves kidnapped the daughters of the Leucippus, an ancient philosopher.
The twins were then confronted by Leucippus’ nephews, Idas and Lynceus. Idas murdered Castor, but Pollux was able to kill Lynceus. In revenge, Zeus struck Idas down with a thunderbolt.
With his mortal brother dead, Pollux was given a choice to ascend to Mount Olympus with the other gods or share his immortality with his fallen brother. Pollux decided to share his immortality, and both he and Castor