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Natal Ascendant in Gemini

Posted by Adrian Tremayne on January 6, 2011 at 1:16pm in Astrology

First Decanate (Gemini-Gemini): The physical energy for self-projection is scattered, and hence loses some of its power. Actions are too quickly made. Energy and passions are too easily spent. They need to relax often or they become extremely nervous. They themselves are actually similar to Mercury for they feel a continual movement within them. They also must learn to take more deep breaths. There is a tendency for shallow breathing. 

With Sagittarius-Sagittarius on the 7th house cusp, these people can never be bound too closely by the marriage partner. They have original and independent views on marriage. They will marry someone who can be a friend as well as someone to share ideas. They feel that if they have this companionship in marriage, sex will take care of itself. They may do a lot of travelling with the partner, or on behalf of the partner. They are liberal with others and expect the same treatment from them. They stand firm for integrity, honesty, and moral loyalty in marriage - even though at times they do not want to be held too tightly. 

Second Decanate (Gemini-Libra): They want to come first, for they like approbation and want to be applauded for what they do. They love their children but they would rather show them off to reflect themselves. They like to have fun and games and enjoy the dramatic. Being charming is their middle name. 

With the Sagittarius-Aries on the Descendant, they must have partners who will also want to be on the go. They like friends and marriage partners who enlarge upon or follow up their ideas. They need broadminded partners who understand their continual bursts of enthusiasm and short-lived efforts with constructive projects. 

Third Decanate (Gemini-Aquarius): This position gives great enthusiasm and a good sense of humor. There is a tendency to scatter energy. The need is to use this energy for higher education instead of using it on escapades of adventure. The image they project is up to them. 

With the Sagittarius-Leo on the Descendant, even after they are married they roam freely because they love to communicate and entertain the people around them. Their need for self-expression supersedes everything else. They love people and they should marry someone who loves them just as much; otherwise they are in trouble emotionally. This is the person who cannot marry just anyone. There is a specific formula for giving and receiving freedom and a special type of loving. They sometimes have too many interests, so it is difficult for them to narrow down the number of partners. If partners understand this nature, they will never leave; but if they are pushed, they want to break loose. Let them be the grand entertainers in the neighborhood or in their social group, and they will be happy. 

(Sepharial and Muchery)

First Decanate: This confers a humane and generous disposition, but unforunate. Makes a man his own enemy; gives too much self-confidence, and leads to self-hurt. The subject of this decan becomes his own enemy in many ways. He is capable of rising by his own merits. The mind is generous and the intellect strong, but the judgement is perverted, and misfortunes through enemies are less to be feared than misfortunes through the wrong use of one's own faculties. It gives oratorical powers and taste for judicial and legal pursuits, as well as for literature; but it is not a fortunate decan. 

Second Decanate: This decan gives a quarrelsome and violent nature, predisposed to acts of ingratitude and wantonness. The life is filled with useless strife and unprofitable discussion; and the interests are apt to be misplaced, and the faculties, which are very acute, misapplied. It gives hurts and dangers in travelling; confers favours from martial persons, and gives sickness and fevers through acts of indiscretion. 

Third Decanate: It confers success in the study of literature and science; gives brilliance of intellect, fame, but small fortune; many journeys; helpful relations; an anxious, restless life, but eventual success in literary or artistic pursuits. 

Physical Qualities: Gemini makes the native tall above the average, slender and elegant, with well-developed muscles and long limbs; gives long fingers and a straight, generally long nose; a wide forehead; a long face; a highly colored complexion but fair skin; dark hair; often fine, expressive eyes; great vitality and physical stamina. The gait and movements are rapid and the voice will be clear and of a pleasant tone. 

Mental Qualities: Artistic, learned, dexterous in the manual crafts, inventive; curious, subtle; eloquent in speech or writing; much occupied; humane. The intellect will be fine and sympathetic, and very quick at grasping things. A certain precipitation in everything will enable the native to learn quickly. His visual memory is excellent, but he cannot remember names, unless the Moon occupies this sign. The defect of those born with Gemini in the Ascendant is that they are shy, lacking in self-confidence, and do not push themselves forward, in spite of their innate pride and ambition. Success often comes through this sign, and the native progresses through his own merit; although luck, of which he knows how to avail himself in his own interests, often helps him. He is usually practical, without despising idealistic things. He is a man of refined tastes, and a lover of beautiful things, but he also appreciates the money which can procure them. 

(Frances Sakoian and Louis Acker) 

Geminis are original and creative thinkers and tend to dominate their circles intellectually. They also have the power to visualize their ideas and express them scientifically. Since they tend to identify themselves with their ideas, their most dynamic form of expression is intellectual. 

With Sagittarius on the 7th house cusp, Geminis tend to emphasize ethical, religious, and philosophical values when choosing personal affiliations. They are usually lucky in marriage and have good relations with the public. 

(Dane Rudhyar) 

A Gemini Ascendant often indicates an avidity for knowledge and the deep-rooted expectation that it is through knowledge and a multiplicity of sensations and contacts that one will discover one's own inpidual identity. Indeed, the use of thought provesses will be very important, but the danger is that one may be caught in a web of small concerns, logical statements, experiments, and lost in a maze of information which, while well ordered, may be empty of larger meaning and unconcerned with social consequences. The Sagittarius Descendant suggests that relationships should be based on a larger scheme of values. Sagittarius provides Gemini with its abstract frames of reference, its logical concepts, its dissatisfaction with the near-at-hand and the temporarily fashionable. It makes possible an expansion of consciousness through relationship. The personally assimilated information, even the mental awareness of one's essential nature, should be put to use in terms of human fellowship and a sharing of vaues with greater minds. 

(Howard Sasportas) 

If Gemini is rising, life should be met with inquisitiveness, curiosity, and the desire to figure out how people and things work. Versatility and adaptability are two of Gemini's assets, but can give rise to too many perse interests and the 'jack of all trades and master of none' syndrome. This Ascendant hates to lose alternatives; and being committed to one thing means excluding so many others. 

Developing the ability to communicate through writing, speaking or any other form of exchanging ideas contributes to their sense of identity as well as increasing their impact on the environment. In some way, they are meant to distribute information, picking up certain ideas or attributes in one place and then despositing and applying these to other areas. If the rest of the chart is of an earthy or watery nature, the ability to be analytical, detached and objective is even more of a pressing need. However, if the rest of the chart is already airy and fiery, then this Rising sign adds to the restlessness of the nature and the difficulty of staying in one place long enough to truly deepn the understanding of that sphere or to becomes a real authority in that area. There is the danger of too quickly 'going into the head' and losing touch with the body and feelings. 

If Gemini is rising, then Sagittarius is found on the 7th house cusp. Through a relationship, these people are offered another person's philosophical frame of reference through which to understand, explore and interpret life. The best partner is someone who can counter-effect Gemini's tendency to become lost in a maze of ideas or a web of inconsequentials. The broader vision and aspirations of Sagittarius helps Gemini rising maintain a sense of direction and goal, rather than being consequently side-tracked. In short, other people often provide the sense of overall purpose which the Gemini Ascendant cannot find on its own. 

Gemini rising is often embodied in a lithe, agile physique with slender hands, which when not busy gesticulating are clever at taking something apart and putting it back together again. The person may literally be 'of two minds' about many situations and even look like different people at different times. Often these people are adept at impersonating others. 

People with this combination may use their acute minds and literary ability to promote their philosophical and social beliefs, or use their fact-finding Gemini Ascendants to detect and expose the broader trends (Sagittarius) at work incontemporary society. 

(Jeanne Avery) 

Life is never dull around a Gemini rising. One with this personable rising sign can keep you entertained for hours on end because he can't stand to be bored himself. He needs constant mental stimulation because his active mind simply will not rest. 

Therefore, you'll find him surrounded by people, activity, and exciting situations. His keynote may well be: 'Life is just a bowl of cherries'. He is witty, amusing, and lots of fun. 

The ruler of Gemini is the planet Mercury. This is the planet that indicates mentality, thought, speech. Since Gemini is an Air sign, the swiftness of the intellect is even more pronounced. The person with this ascendant is a fascinating conversationalist, as words and ideas are his speciality. The word 'mercurial' fits his facile mentality to a tee. 

In mythology, Mercury was the messenger of the gods. Mercury was the servant and beloved of Jupiter. even though he frequently chose to use situations to his own end, he remained the interpreter to whom many secrets were entrusted. He could move with the speed of lightning and excelled in mental agility. It was very difficult, if not impossible, to pin him down and capture him. This analogy can help one understand the inpidual with Gemini ascending, as the personality can be puckish, mischievous, and tricky. Yet he bears no malice and holds no grudges. Like Mercury, he is hard to pin down, as his safety depends on quick flight. He can switch gears so quickly that you'll be unaware of what's happened. You're still pondering one situation while he has ascended to another plane and is off on another tack. You'll have to be on your toes at all times just to keep up with him. You may be in big trouble if you try to outsmart him, or enter into a contest of wit or will. Just occasionally, however, he goes one step too far and outsmarts himself. 

The symbol of Gemini is the twins. A Gemini is accused of having a dual personality; indeed, he may actually be fickle. He probably feels safer if he has two situations in his life at once, whether in his personal life or in his business life. He can certainly switch gears and do two jobs more easily than someone less agile. However, the true duality has to do with his need to be close and his need to be objective at the same time. He is a walking example of the closeness-freedom syndrome. On the one hand, he needs love almost more than most people, but the minute he allows himself to become truly close to someone, his freedom is endangered. He then must pull away to become more objective. 

Venus is the esoteric ruler of this sign. The person with Gemini rising is really looking for his true love. He searches endlessly, perhaps without really knowing why. He may not consciously feel he is lacking in any way. But in an intimate situation he keeps one eye on the horizon, just in case his true, true love should appear. It may be difficult for him to express his need for love, so his safety depends on his lack of total commitment. He is poised for flight at all times. He may be fickle only on a mental level, but you can be sure he has explored many avenues of exciting fantasy in his mind. His standard of virtue may be slightly different from that which is generally presumed. He can experiment in many ways without feeling the least bit disloyal. In fact, he would be astonished if you accused him of neglecting those close to him, even when his wandering eye takes him into deep water. He can be happily married and still need to have a tiny corner of his mind open to new possibilities. If the Gemini rising is truly in love, however, it is forever. If he feels safety in that love, he will devote himself unstintingly to its cause. His whole life will respond to the excitement of that attachment. He will be totally and wholly committed. He won't have to resort to words to express his feelings, for there is no-one so obviously ardent in love as the one with Gemini rising. It shines through his whole being when it's real. That may be the one time when words desert him altogether, for he'll have no need of their protection. 

All signs have a negative and a positive expression, but perhaps none is more extreme and varied than with Gemini rising. Since it is a dual sign to begin with, its duality takes on interesting colors. The level of evolution seems to manifest itself in the kind of mental activity he indulges in. The evolved type is dedicated to the uplifting of humanity. His keen insight and brilliance of achievement can produce great literature, drama, and poetry. His dynamic personality can vitalize words that remain meaningless otherwise. Some of the greatest contributions to literature, politics, music, and theatre have come from those with Gemini rising. When one with this ascendant is given a mission of the noblest nature, he is activated to use his brilliant mind to reach humanity on a profound level, but he must use his mental energy in constructive ways or his restlessness can get him into trouble. 

The negative expression of the personality reveals a gossip, an instigator, and a game player. He can enjoy attracting people for the sake of the attention and to see what he can get from them. He is good at keeping others on a string, just for the fun of seeing how much he can rope them in and out. He may have the unfortunate tendency to run away from the very people who care the most. He can be a will-o'-the-wisp. The grass may always look greener on the other side of the fence. In his quest for exciting adventure, he may not care who gets hurt in the bargain. He is less concerned with others' feelings than with his own need for activity and variety. He can use people to his own ends. Actually, he is only concerned with his own life, his own observations, and his needs. He talks only about himself and his interest - and that barrage of words and frantic need for activity may well prevent him from standing still long enough to really face himself. 

If he understands his true nature, it can be through this very restlessness that the Gemini rising learns and grows. In esoteric terms, the symbol of the twins is truly the duality of the human condition. Each man is both body and soul. When the inner adventure begins, and true integration occurs, the Gemini rising becomes one. The pull of the pair of polar opposites can be intense, causing the Gemini rising to swing rapidly like a pendulum, until he understands the necessity of bringing the spiritual and the mundane together within himself. His spiritual needs become as strong as his need to experience life. He finally learns how to provide himself with what he truly requires to become whole and fulfilled. He realizes that his true yearning and searching is for union with his inner and higher self. His spiritual growth becomes profound. True integration means never being bored again. 

Until that time, it may appear that the Gemini rising talks from both sides of his mouth. That may very well be true. He not only sees both sides of the coin; he lives them. The confusion inside this inpidual can be profound until he has found his way. At the extreme, scizophrenic personalities exhibit some of these tendencies. The duality with the Gemini rising may be so intense that he cannot face some of the things he is doing, so he blocks out the negative and hides behind the positive. Avoidance of the ultimate experience of integration compels him to keep things moving in a very fast way. When he has had enough of the less than savory experiences he finds himself attracted to, he can come full swing and express his need for adventure in a different way. His total devotion to family and friends is obvious. He delivers a high spiritual and moral message by his behavior. He shares his depth of understanding and his joy. 

This person should be allowed to follow an apparently erratic course, as this eventually leads him to his highest expression. He can appear irresponsible at times, as he will not allow himself to be trapped under heavy and dampening pressures. Drudgery or routine can squalch his enthusiasm and spirit faster than anything else. He needs to be valued and appreciated, but can't handle obligation. He may not be much help when sickness or problems arise. If pressure is brought to bear, or life temporarily deals him a difficult hand, this person may disappear for a period of time in order to sort things out and solve his own problems by himself. He will use this quiet time to restore his perspective, gather his thoughts, recoup his boundless energy. He may look for greener pastures occasionally, just to test his theories, charm, and magnetism. He wants to be sure they still work so he can come back to you a more interesting personality. He may also pull away to remind you, in his own subtle way, that you really need him. Life can be a lot less colorful without him around. 

When he is not on safe ground, or is in a less than safe situation, he can remove himself without ever leaving the scene. If this person decides to shut you out, his usual warmth disappears behind a cloud, and the chill that is left is very penetrating. You may wonder what you've said to displease him, or you may suspect he is angry or upset. If you force the attention back to you, he can resent the intrusion. He may not really know he has left you so far out in the cold; and then again, he may want to see how much he can get away with before you protest. Or he may simply be scared and feel the need to take a brief vacation from the threat of the moment. 

Part of his enormous appeal and magnetism is that you never know quite where you stand with this inpidual. Just when you're about to take your relationship for granted, you'll find him behaving in his distant manner. When you decide he's bored and about to take flight, he'll come back in his most charming, gracious, and loving way to captivate you all over again. This kind of drama can prevent boredom in a most unusual - and exasperating - way. His attitude may appear to be 'out of sight, out of mind', for he deals with matters at hand. His concentration is intense, but he can immediately focus in on another topic. When you come into view again, he tunes in to the 'file' he has on you, and for the moment, at least, you receive his unpided attention. Quick changes are part of his personality and only occasionally is he really scattered, although to others' eyes that's how he can appear. Darting from one topic to another to challenge the restlessness of his intellect is the way his mind works best. He is a collector of trivia and random information. He can be a walking encyclopaedia. He is the one who remembers the lyrics to a song that everyone else has forgotten. The way to keep him intrigued is to be well informed about many subjects, but, above all, be a good listener. 

It can be a tricky matter dealing with a tricky Gemini rising. He can outtalk you, outthink you, and probably outsmart you. He can certainly out manoeuver you. He'll only respect you if you can keep up with him, yet he won'd like it if you get ahead of him. You can't let him get away with too much or you're no challenge; but you can't call him on everything or you'll be putting him under too much pressure and he'll simply walk away. He is probably waiting for you to break through his quicksilver façade and discover the depth that is waiting there, like buried treasure. If you take him at face value, you'll miss much of his true worth. It can be a challenge to keep up with all that energy, that spirited front, that duality, yet life will be a rich experience if your patience holds out. A sense of humor can help a great deal. Expect the best of him, overlook his transgressions, and you'll find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. 

In the language of Transactional Analysis, Mercury relates to the adult ego state. The adult part of ourselves is the part that can collect facts, clearly say what we mean, disseminate information, and communicate. The inpidual with Mercury ruling the ascendant expresses his adult ego most easily. It can be extremely important to relate to a child with this rising sign on an intellectual level. If he is given permission early in life to express himself and is encouraged to utilize his restless, inquisitive mentality in experimentation on a high level, he will learn how to channel his thoughts in the right direction. It is essential to deal with this child on a totally honest level and to explain things to him. He is aware early on that he is an adult at a very young age. His salvation comes with self-expression. If he can clearly state his needs, ask for what he wants, state opinions without fear of reprisal, he has a better chance of living up to his extraordinary potential. School will only be a problem for him if he finds it boring or slow. He is liable to skim the surface, however, leaving the drudgery and research to others. He want to be on to more exciting territory. If he is not allowed to express his true curiosity or if life is fearful or tedious, he self-protection is to retreat into his fantasy life. He cannot take too much punishment or heavy judgement, for not only is he mercurial, but he is deeply sensitive. 

Consider holding a ball of mercury in the palm of your hand. If you hold it gently, it nestles in one spot, but if you push your finger down, it simply slides away. This is what happens to a child with this ascendant when too much pressure is brought to bear. He slides into his rich imagination and retreats inside himself. Experimentation begins early on with one who has Gemini rising. Thid child needs to be surrounded by lofty but totally realistic values early in his life. He is more than desirous of pleasing his family and associates, but may show only what he thinks is acceptable. If his perceptions don't coincide with the family values, then he goes into hiding. He is a no-nonsense child and is very perceptive at an early age. He rarely becomes judgemental; he believes in 'live and let live'. You can appeal to him through logic and ideas, yet he arrives at his own truth through the process of epistemology. He wants to look at both sides of an issue and then make up his own mind. 

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