♊︎ Gemini: zodiac sign meaning

The Twins · Air · Mutable · ruled by Mercury

By The Crystal Moonlight team · Published 27 October 2026

Gemini is the 3rd sign of the zodiac, a mutable air sign ruled by Mercury. The Sun is in Gemini for people born roughly 21 May – 20 June, but every planet in your chart can be in Gemini, and each one shows a different side of the sign.

What does Gemini mean for your Sun, Moon and rising sign?

Sun in Gemini · The Messenger

With the Sun in Gemini your mind is always moving. You are curious, witty and sociable, and you learn by talking, reading and trying many things at once. Variety keeps you bright, and you have a gift for linking ideas and people.

Moon in Gemini · Your emotional needs

With the Moon in Gemini you process feelings by thinking and talking them through. You are curious about your own moods and those of others. Variety and conversation keep you emotionally light and lively.

Gemini rising · The Conversationalist

With Gemini rising you meet the world with curiosity. People see you as bright, chatty and quick-witted, someone who can talk to anyone about almost anything. You ask questions, make connections and keep conversations moving.

What does each planet mean in Gemini?

What are the key facts about Gemini?

Dates (Sun)	21 May – 20 June
Symbol	The Twins
Element	Air
Mode	Mutable
Ruler	Mercury
Polarity	Active (yang)
Opposite sign	Sagittarius
Natural house	3rd house
Body	Arms, hands and lungs
Gemstone	Agate
Colour	Yellow