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People born under the sign of Gemini are one of the least understood in the entire zodiac. As the sign of the Twins, Castor and Pollux, it has sometimes been confused with excess of the "if one is good, two is better", variety. Geminis are sometimes labeled as scattered chatterboxes, or as airy dreamers who haven't got the slightest clue how to ground themselves. At their worst, they talk too much, and ruin every conversation. At their best, they create masterpieces, by directing that energy towards something meaningful or moving.

Geminis have a deep-seated need to communicate. They are ruled by Mercury, planet of communication - talking, e-mailing, public speaking, writing, and most of all, self-expression. When they manifest this energy at a low level, they can talk all the time without listening, or be the perpetual teacher when they'd do better assuming the role of student once in a while. But when they manifest this Mercury energy at a high level, Gemini natives can compose our most beautiful sonnets, or pen our greatest novels.

Their ruling element of air only doubles this effect. Planets in air signs are often associated with creativity, since under their influence, people seem to be out of it, walking on air, or with their head in the clouds somewhere. This grants them a unique perspective on all we don't see in our waking lives. Geminis are many things to many people. They are like faceted jewels, with various dimensions and aspects. It may take us a long time to get to know a person born under the sign of Gemini really well, but it's more than likely worth the effort.