What Your Gemini Decan Reveals About Your Personality
As a Gemini, you might blame your sign's unique duality for not feeling like the sign is your perfect match, but it turns out that your decan may also be playing a part.
Even though the decans that exist under each sun sign aren't as well-known, we think they're something that every astrology fan should familiarize themselves with. That's because only a third of Geminis actually have the strongest Gemini traits, while the only two-thirds are highly influenced by the ruling planets of Gemini's fellow air signs. Sound interesting? Then keep scrolling to learn all about Gemini and what its decans might reveal about you.
The Significance of Decans
Everyone's familiar with the 12 sun signs of the zodiac, but fewer people are aware that each of those signs can be further divided into three decans. This means there are 36 total decans in the zodiac. Every human being alive has an entire star chart that shows the numerous planets that influence them, beyond just their sun sign, but your decan can be the starting point for understanding why you're a Gemini but you've never felt like a Gemini. While Gemini is ruled by the planet Mercury, those born under the second and third decans also have influences from Venus (Libra's ruling planet) and Uranus (Aquarius's ruling planet) respectively.
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Gemini Decan I – May 21 to May 31
Those born under Gemini's first decan, between May 21 and May 31, have the most strongly distilled Gemini traits thanks to the influence of the ruling planet Mercury. These Geminis are known for their wit and social skills, matching the fact that Geminis are commonly perceieved as the social butterflies of the zodiac. They're curious, as well as natural-born teachers who love to share what they know, often hopping from friend group to friend group in order to reach as wide of an audience as possible. They're also good at juggling responsibilites, but often take on so much at once that it's just impossible for them to keep up with everything. They can also struggle with being pulled in two vastly different directions between their logical minds and passionate hearts.
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Gemini Decan II (Libra) – June 1 to June 10
The second decan of Gemini runs from June 1 to June 10, and those born during this period tend to have a mix of traits from both Gemini and Libra, a sign ruled by the planet Venus. These Geminis may be the friendliest people in the entire zodiac, mixing their charm and charisma with a desire to keep things peaceful. Sometimes, this need for everyone to get along can get in the way of their own needs. These Geminis are also more scatterbrained and openly emotional than those of the other two decans.
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Gemini Decan III (Aquarius) – June 11 to June 21
Finally, the third decan of Gemini lasts from June 11 to June 21, with these Geminis feeling the influence of Aquarius's ruling planet, Uranus. These Geminis are especially creative, thinking outside the box to come up with solutions that most would never think of. They're known for being able to stay positive, no matter what they're up against. However, they're also big individualists, meaning they're not as sociable as the other Geminis, and can be quite choosy about who they let into their inner circles.
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