Aromatic Astrology - Gemini

Gemini generally runs from May 21 to June 21.

Ruling Planet: Mercury
Element: Air
Quality: Mutable
Symbol: Twins
Polarity: Masculine
Physical correspondence: The lungs, shoulders, arms and hands
Stones: beryl, garnet, citrine, amber, agate, white sapphire
Flowers: Verbena, balm, tansy, yarrow, orchid, myrtle.
Colors: Red, yellow, orange.
Herbs: dill, mint, parsley, anise, lavender, marjoram, fennel, oregano, licorice, honeysuckle, horehound
Bach Flower Remedy: Cerato
Essential Oils: Basil is the signature oil for Gemini. Dill, lavender, lemongrass, peppermint.
Positive Traits: Adaptable, versatile, intellectual, witty and logical, busy, spontaneous, lively, talkative and amusing in conversation; having a flair for writing and for languages; always youthful and up to date in outlook and appearance.
Negative Traits: Changeable, restless; cunning; inquisitive, inconsistent and two-faced;p unable to control nervous energy, lives ‘on his nerves’; superficial, a gossip.

According to Patricia Davis in Astrological Aromatherapy:
Basil is a very mentally stimulating oil, akin to this sign's predominantly mental nature. The plant itself is very variable - another Gemini trait - with leaves that may be light or dark green, large or small, smooth or hairy. The aroma of the oil is very true to that of the plant and is often associated with holidays, Mediterranean food, pleasure and relaxation, reflecting the charming, sociable side of Gemini. But Basil also holds a hint of the darker side of the Twins: in folklore it has long been associated with Scorpio, as if to remind us that there is far greater depth to Gemini than is often acknowledged.

As usual I have used the signature oil as the anchor for my blends. For Lord Gemini I have combined Basil with Lemongrass, which may stimulate the left brain by tempering concrete logical thoughts with spirituality. It can also be helpful when one needs discernment and it is supportive in helping one to fulfill one's responsibilities. While for Lady Gemini I have used Basil, Lavender, which brings balance and harmony and Peppermint which promotes clarity of thought.

Lord Gemini
Basil - 2 drops
Lemongrass - 6 drops

Lady Gemini
Basil - 1 drop
Lavender - 6 drops
Peppermint - 2 drops


Quotes reflecting the qualities of Gemini:

"If you are in the future, then ego seems to be very substantial. If you are in the present the ego is a mirage, it starts disappearing." - Osho
"The two exist because of the One, But hold not even to this One.."
Hsin-hsin ming
"The reverse side also has a reverse side" - Japanese Proverb
"In the sun the butterfly wings like a church window." Jack Kerouac

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