Gemini Zodiac Sign
Gemini dates
May 21 – June 20
The Twins · Mutable air sign · ruled by Mercury
Gemini is ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication. The Twins are linked with curiosity and conversation, and with having two sides: interested in everything, and quick to move on.
| Symbol | ♊ Twins |
|---|---|
| Element | Air (with Libra and Aquarius) |
| Modality | Mutable |
| Ruling planet | Mercury |
| Polarity | Positive |
| Traits | curious, witty, adaptable, talkative |
| Strengths | Quick-thinking, sociable, versatile and good with words. |
| Weaknesses | Restless, inconsistent and easily bored. |
| Opposite sign | Sagittarius |
| Most compatible with | Aries, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius |
| Birthstones in season | May: Emerald · June: Pearl |
| Share of US births | 8.5% |
Gemini decans
| Decan | Dates | Co-ruler |
|---|---|---|
| First | May 21 – May 30 | Mercury |
| Second | May 31 – June 9 | Venus (Libra) |
| Third | June 10 – June 20 | Uranus (Aquarius) |
Every Gemini birthday
- May 21
- May 22
- May 23
- May 24
- May 25
- May 26
- May 27
- May 28
- May 29
- May 30
- May 31
- June 1
- June 2
- June 3
- June 4
- June 5
- June 6
- June 7
- June 8
- June 9
- June 10
- June 11
- June 12
- June 13
- June 14
- June 15
- June 16
- June 17
- June 18
- June 19
- June 20
Gemini questions
- What are the dates for Gemini?
- Gemini runs from May 21 – June 20. People born on the first or last day should check a birth chart, because the Sun changes sign at a slightly different time each year.
- What is Gemini’s element?
- Gemini is a mutable air sign, along with Libra and Aquarius.
- Who is Gemini most compatible with?
- By element, Gemini gets on best with Aries, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius. Its opposite sign is Sagittarius.
- What planet rules Gemini?
- Gemini is ruled by Mercury.
- How many people are Gemini?
- About 8.5% of US births fall in Gemini season, based on birth records from 1994 to 2014.