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Happy Birthday, Gemini!

Truly unforgettable and often influential, you’re an unwilling celebrity or example for others to follow and imitate. A lightning rod for your generation, you come to symbolize the concerns and issues of your time. You may even be the mouthpiece for an entire segment of society. Strong opinions delivered with perfect timing and biting sarcasm make you a cause celebre among some circles. Opinionated and clever, you may be all thumbs when it comes to other aspects of normal life and rely on friends, family or staff to look after tiresome details. One thing you won’t abide is another’s lack of appreciation. If you take the time and effort to do something special for another, you expect some sort of grateful acknowledgment. You may say, “Oh, it’s nothing,� but privately keep score of those who respond appropriately – and those who don’t. Your mind never seems to shut down. You actually can solve problems in your sleep. How many times have you awakened and remembered a problem-solving dream? You might not require as much sleep as most people do. You instinctively cut through illusions and niceties and call things as you see them. Obviously, this makes you a legend to some, and a problem for others. Because your words reach into others’ hearts and minds, you’re frequently quoted and used as an example. Your unique, memorable voice also distinguishes you from your peers. Although you may identify with working people or those who’ve faced great hardship, your intellect and talent lift you into a rarified, influential circle of society. You may resist the privilege and accouterments of wealth and power, but they somehow manage to find you. Your message, personal history, and legend are likely to continue long after your death.

 Born today are Bob Dylan, Tommy Chong, Roseanne Cash, Patti LaBelle, Priscilla Presley, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jean-Paul Marat, Louis Mountbatten, Queen Victoria, King George III, Samuel I. Newhouse, Nell Campbell, Fatty Arbuckle, Jim Broadbent, Jane Byrne, Sarah Dash, Alfred Molina, John C. Reilly, Rich Robinson, Archie Shepp, Vivian Trimble, Steve Upton, Michael White, Joseph Brodsky, Roger Caras, Gabriel Fahrenheit, Lili Palmer, Gene Anthony Ray, Coleman Young, and Mai Zetterling.

May 21 - June 21

The Gemini is bright and aware. Like speedy Mercury, she seems to know exactly what is going on and where things are at all times. She enjoys helping others, and takes pride in her many abilities. Like a magician, she can juggle multiple tasks with ease, and is known for her skill and dexterity. She may be a writer, humorist, politician, handyperson, electrician, teacher, reporter or office worker. Gemini is practical, yet flighty. She needs movement, communication and travel lest she become bored.

The Gemini is a kind of dual soul. She can possess two opposing thoughts simultaneously, and reconcile them perfectly in her mind. She often voices different ideas and opinions and seems to be changing her mind, but in reality she is merely sharing her musings and decision making processes. To the ever positive thinking Gemini, every option has its advantage, and choices can take time.

Gemini has the unique ability to see both sides of any situation, and this makes her an excellent mediator or debater. She has a great understanding and appreciation for human nature. She loves people and values friendship, and so may actually go in two or more directions at once in order to satisfy everyone. If anyone can pull it off, it’s Gemini. She is a natural politician.

In love, the Gemini’s partner must be able to keep her entertained. She needs conversation, fun, changes and mental stimulation. She can be counted on to be clever, insightful, funny, witty and always a helpful friend.