You don’t need to be a trained astrologer to understand that each sign of the zodiac represents certain traits and drives. But did you realise that every planet actually has a unique personality? In actuality, one or even two planets rule each zodiac sign. Your solar sign has a certain “je ne sais quoi” due to the characteristics of that planet. Speaking about talkative and very clever Gemini, its planetary ruler is the smallest in our solar system, but that has nothing to do with the influence this celestial body has on society as a whole. You may use Gemini’s energy in your daily life if you know which planet dominates that sign.
According to Imani Quinn, co-author of Astrology SOS, “Mercury is the ruler of communication, technology, and travel, and is related with the zodiac sign of Gemini.” Despite its little size, this planet has a significant influence on how you connect with others on a daily basis. Quinn continues, “How your message is expressed, digested, and delivered is all in homage to planet Mercury.
Gemini and Virgo are both ruled by Mercury. Both changeable signs are able to think swiftly on their feet and express themselves, especially during sudden changes (hello, Mercury retrograde! ), thanks to the focused Mercurial energy.
Even if you aren’t a Gemini yourself, you can still gain from understanding about the quick-moving planet. Understanding how Mercury functions in astrology is a fantastic way to harness its energy. Mercury is the planet that rules Gemini, so read on to find out more about it.
What You Need to Know About Mercury, Gemini’s Ruler
In order to put Mercury’s size into perspective, it is just somewhat bigger than the moon. Hermes, a Greek deity, shares traits with Mercury, who is known as Mercury in Roman mythology. Hermes was regarded in the Greek pantheon as the gods’ messenger, whose job it was to convey messages between the living and the dead. In Roman mythology, Mercury was a deity who presided over traders, travellers, and con artists as well. Mercury, which rules communication, mentality, and travel, also explains part of Gemini’s characteristic lighthearted mischief.
Mercury’s effect is most palpable in your regular encounters with people since communication is so important in everyday life. Mercury has an impact on our most significant agreements and discussions. It affects how easy or challenging particular roads are for us to travel, according to Quinn. Because of this, while Mercury is in its direct position in relation to the Earth, communication, thinking, and trip plans are mostly unaffected; yet, when Mercury is in its three-year retrograde phase, confusion, mental fog, and travel accidents are common.
Understanding your Mercury sign might help you better understand how you connect with people and with yourself. According to Quinn, “Your Mercury sign may assist you determine our communication style and how to most effectively transmit our ideas, thoughts, and sentiments.” Depending on the sign Mercury is stationed in your birth chart, your Mercury sign might indicate whether you are a reclusive person or a gregarious one. Mercury “may be the motivation behind your urge to speak and share your voice or the reason you’re a lousy texter,” says Quinn.
Gemini and Mercury’s Influence
Geminis are natural born socialites who express themselves with ease and brightness in large part because of their ruler, the mercurial sign. Geminis are noted for their flirty attitude because Mercury makes them excellent communicators and enables them to be highly extroverted, according to Quinn. You’re not alone if you’ve ever misinterpreted a Gemini’s casual talk for flirtation.
Mercury’s impact on Gemini extends beyond communication and also has an impact on their curious nature. Geminis are excellent questioners and quick learners since they have a strong sense of curiosity. This curiosity is a result of Mercury’s effect on Gemini energy, according to Quinn. Like their fellow air signs, Geminis are always looking for context and rationale, but it is their ruler, Mercurial, who gives them the image as thinkers who look for the bigger picture in everything.
You just need to pay attention to your communication patterns if you want to make the most of Mercury’s vitality. Understanding how you express yourself and interact with people may be much improved by taking a look at your Mercury sign. Even during Mercury’s terrible retrograde, you may refine and enhance your communication abilities by working closely with it via shadow work and introspection.