Know Your Planets

Where does your inner Gemini shine? It’s the area of life that evokes your versatility, adaptability and brainpower. Discovering where Gemini resides in your chart reveals how you can attract opportunities — and capitalize on them — by using the above traits. So with your chart in hand, look to see which house is ruled by Gemini, and then read the appropriate paragraph below.

1st House/ascendant (persona, first impression): People see the Gemini side of you immediately. They are drawn to your friendly personality, quick wit and high energy. They see you as an idea person who’s smart, versatile and observant. You can use these positive traits to open doors and adapt to any situation. Appearing flighty or scattered is the challenge.

2nd House (earning power, values): Your versatile talents and intelligence can produce multiple streams of income. You value ideas, both your own and from others, which you have a gift for turning into profitable enterprises. Technology, travel, the auto industry, media, writing, lecturing and other information-based fields can be especially profitable. Your challenge is being financially grounded and organized.

3rd House (mental aptitude): Your quick, logical mind and love of learning make you a natural teacher, writer, researcher, communicator and/or idea-generator. What you despise most is boredom. Traveling to explore new people and places is a favorite pastime. Networking with a wide circle of contacts will bring opportunities. Halting the flow of words so you can be a good listener is your challenge.

4th House (home, family patterns): You value the sharing of ideas in your family relationships, and need a home that’s open and socially active. Analyzing your family’s communication patterns will improve your own verbal skills. At some point you may acquire a second residence, perhaps a vacation getaway. Creating a stable home environment may require you to be more grounded.

5th House (romance, creativity, children): Your creativity springs from a variety of interests, some of which may involve learning, teaching, writing or working with your hands. You’re a natural teacher for your children and value their ideas. In romance, you’re attracted to cerebral types and need someone who communicates well with you. Being indecisive about relationships is your challenge.

6th House (work, health, service): You’re the master multi-tasker. Even if you prefer to focus on one thing at a time, you’ll accomplish much through your versatility and brainpower, especially at work. Helping others by offering your communication skills will bring satisfaction. Getting out of your head and into your body via a healthy diet and exercise routine is your challenge.

7th House (partnerships, commitments): Your affinity for intellectuals will likely land you a partner who’s at least cerebral. They may work in a field that uses their ideas or communication skills, or they may be witty and smart in general. Just beware of the dark Twin — aka the trickster — who’s charming but unreliable. Being indecisive about commitment may be an issue, too.

8th House (sex, transformation, other people’s resources): Because brainpower turns you on, you need someone you can talk to. Verbal foreplay, through erotic words or hilarious exchanges, will keep you fired up. Sharing your deeper feelings may be the challenge. In the financial arena, you may attract a partner who has multiple enterprises. Just be sure they’re financially sound.

9th House (spiritual beliefs, higher education, foreign cultures): Expanding your mind through education, in a variety of subjects, is important to you. Part of your education will come through exploring different cultures. You’re also curious about what other people believe in spiritually. In your own life, finding a spiritual path that gets beyond your mind to a deeper part of you is the challenge.

10th House (career, reputation): Your versatility, intelligence and genius at social networking will open doors in your career. Being restless, it’s unlikely you’ll settle on just one career in your lifetime. If one venture fails, you’re quick to take advantage of other opportunities. Fields involving communications, media, travel and technology can bring success. Having too many irons in the fire is your challenge.

11th House (friends, groups, aspirations): Socializing with friends who have a wide variety of interests is important to you. You especially enjoy people who bring in new ideas, activities and social connections. Settling on superficial relationships is the challenge. On a global level, using your communication gifts to make the world a better place can bring fulfillment.

12th House (unconscious, the past, karma): You have a gift for recognizing unconscious patterns that influence your actions. Analyzing your past, while studying psychology and metaphysics, will heighten your awareness and give you insights into the motivations of others. To get in touch with your deeper feelings, however, you’ll need to turn off your brain, be still and listen to your inner voice.