The Meanings Of Gemini Symbol That People Might Not Know

Gemini is the third astrological sign in the zodiac, symbolized by Roman numeral two (the twins). Like any other sings, this symbol carries its own myths and meanings. Today, let's study why Gemini is represented by twins and how the personalities of this sign are shaped by its symbol.

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The Roman numeral two is for the two stars Castor and Pollux

In Greek myth, Castor and Pollux were born by two different fathers. While Castor was the mortal son of the king of Sparta, Pollux was the divine son of Zeus. After mortal Castor had passed away, demigod Pollux asked his father to let him share his immortality with his twin and keep them together. That’s how the sign Gemini was created, represent two twins holding hands. Therefore, people of this sign exhibit dual personalities.

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The Gemini symbol stands for companions

As mentioned, the symbol represents two twins holding hands, so it shows their unbreakable bond. People born under this zodiac sign are quick-twitted and changeable. They are also sociable, playful, passionate, and intellectually curious.
The Gemini glyph is believed to stand for four different desires. YourTango has stated in 2021 that "The set of twins Castor and Pollux is represented in the middle 2 lines and the other two, called pillars, are the twins' desires. Each pillar is going in a different direction, which represents Gemini’s scattered ideas and desires. The pillars also fit together to hold the essence of Gemini inside safely."

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Why is Gemini symbol twins?

Because Gemini represents two different personalities that are always competing against each other. This is also the reason why understanding a Gemini is never easy. In relationships, they can have conflicting emotions. For one moment, they can be passionate and gentle, then quickly turn to standoffish the next second.
Due to twin personalities, these people always need excitement, variety, and strong emotions in their lives. What interests them is a lively conversation about a lot of things because they want to open their mind and widen their knowledge.
To sum up, Gemini’s symbol shows their unpredictability and two-sided personalities. This makes it difficult to understand Gemini people. But if you spend time and effort, you will find the things that make them unique from the other signs.
H/T: YourTango