Gemini (Mithuna)
Gemini (Mithuna) is a dual air sign ruled by Mercury and symbolised by a couple. It stands for communication, curiosity, learning, trade and the exchange of ideas.
Also known as: mithun rashi, mithun
Mithuna means a pair. In Indian tradition its symbol is a man and a woman together, he holding a mace and she a veena, rather than the Western twins. Its natives tend to be witty, versatile, sociable and quick to learn, at home with words, numbers, media and commerce. Restlessness and scattered focus are its growth points.
Gemini is the arms and shoulders of Kalapurusha. No planet is exalted or debilitated here in Parashara’s scheme, though some astrologers place Rahu’s exaltation in Gemini. The last two padas of Mrigashira, all of Ardra and the first three padas of Punarvasu fall in this sign.
For Gemini rising, Mercury rules the 1st and 4th houses, and Venus, ruler of the 5th, is a helpful planet. As a Moon sign, Gemini gives a lively, questioning mind that needs stimulation and conversation. The Sun moves through sidereal Gemini from about 15 June to 15 July.