Your Sun is on the Taurus/Gemini cusp
May 19 to May 23

Taurus is the second sign of the Zodiac. It begins to physically explore the world. Gemini is the third sign of the Zodiac. Moving beyond the physical exploration of Taurus, Gemini examines the world through intellect. Taurus/Geminis tend to be richly sensual, enjoy the good things in life and are fascinated with gathering as much information as possible. Their facility as communicators is unmatched. Taurus/Geminis display great imagination and tend to be very expressive, both physically and verbally.

The astrological symbol of Taurus is the Bull; Gemini is the Twins. The term bull-headed applies to Taureans in both its positive and negative connotations, and Taurus exemplifies the fixed quality assigned to it. Like twins, Geminis often have a dual nature and are skilled at seeing both sides of a problem, but they may also be fickle and restless. They are changeable and sometimes noncommittal. In this way, Gemini exemplifies the mutable quality assigned to it. The Taurus/Gemini is a pair of bullheaded twins. They are adaptable and able to tackle multiple tasks simultaneously, and they know how to reason with people. They are also among the strongest signs when it comes to meeting goals because of their reliable persistence.

Taurus is ruled by the planet Venus. In ancient Roman mythology, Venus (and her Greek equivalent, Aphrodite) was the goddess of love, beauty and pleasure. She represented joy, happiness and appreciation of beautiful things. On the negative side, her appreciation for sweets and luxury could result in overindulgence. Gemini is ruled by the planet Mercury. In ancient Roman mythology, Mercury (and his Greek equivalent, Hermes) was the messenger god. He was associated with travel and transportation. He was a communicator, quick-witted and inventive, but he could also be a smooth-talker and get bored easily. A Taurus/Gemini individual is most likely a brilliant conversationalist. Mediating or speech writing would be excellent outlets for these people, as they posses the gift of beautiful, soothing speech that can produce harmony and good feelings. Taurus/Geminis are charming and congenial, and they often have many friends and acquaintances in all areas of their lives. These people have learned to focus and use their intellect; they tend to be very successful.

The element associated with Taurus is earth. Earth signs are practical. The element associated with Gemini is air. Air signs are intellectual: Taurus/Geminis respond to the world through intellect and by examining the worth of each possible response. When presented with a new project, their mental abilities kick in and they join the group enthusiastically. They tend to be leaders, and their facility for abstract reasoning and broad-minded outlook enables Taurus/Geminis to make strong contributions to projects. Their ambition ensures that they are both hardworking and helpful to others.

Taurus/Geminis often remain youthful and lighthearted their entire lives, but their need for physical pleasure can lead to an overemphasis on money and accumulation of possessions. They may often invest in fast cars and other material means of stimulation. They are tolerant, gentle and dependable, but they may appear to be scattered and high-strung. Their many interests make them entertaining and loyal friends with a carefree and unpredictable twist.

In their leisure time, Taurus/Geminis tend to enjoy pairing up with a partner for recreation. Outdoor activities that allow them to get close to the earth are favorites. Their love for conversation and good food ensures that leisurely dinners with friends are highly enjoyable for them, and their inquisitive and literary orientation means they enjoy mentally challenging pursuits as well.

The great strengths of the Taurus/Gemini-born are their stability, perseverance, and their intellectual and conversational skills. They can analyze difficult ideas and communicate them clearly to others. Their methodical determination enables them to be productive when others have long since given up.

It can be confusing when you first learn that you’re born on a cusp date, but the truth of the matter is that you’re much luckier for it. Chances are good that because of that cusp, you probably have a much more well-rounded personality than most, and that’s something everyone finds attractive!

Your Rising Sign is Libra:

If your Rising Sign is Libra, it's hard for anyone to say 'no' to you. You seem so charming and persuasive, people can't help but accommodate you! You likely look smashing even if you're just running to the market for milk. You may seem outwardly indecisive, but you're so irresistible that you'll find those around you more than happy to make up your mind for you. Keep vanity and sulkiness -- two less attractive Libran qualities -- in check. Luckily, Libras avoid conflict at all costs -- expect tons of harmony, fun and lots of carefree communication!

Your Moon is in Libra

Your desire for harmonious relationships and surroundings is so strong that you avoid personal confrontations or any expression of intense, unpleasant emotions. You are an idealist who would like to paint the world in pastel colors, and live in peace and harmony with others at all times. You are able to see points of similarity and unity with people who are vastly different from yourself, and befriend many different types of people. You are a considerate and thoughtful friend, and have a real flair for making others feel accepted and appreciated. Inwardly you are often torn with indecision and are much more at odds with yourself than others would ever guess from your smooth, even disposition.

Your Mercury is in Taurus

Your mind operates in a very deliberate and methodical manner and you dislike being rushed or forced to give an opinion before you have thoroughly ruminated and digested an idea. You are also difficult to influence once your mind is made up.

Though slower to grasp new concepts or learn new skills, you are patient and persevering and, in fact, often become quite adept at whatever you put your mind and hand to, for you are willing to devote much time and attention to it. You succeed not so much because of your mental brilliance, but because you have the ability to concentrate and follow a project through to its completion. You have an aptitude for singing or drawing.


Your Love Sign is Cancer

Having Venus in Cancer makes one highly receptive to love, a seeker of amorous situations both real and unreal. Why is that? Those with this placement are emotional beings full of life and love, and if a match isn't at the ready, they'll just create one in their own fertile minds. The creativity and imagination of these individuals will serve them very well once a relationship is in place, so their lovers are in for a treat! Is a union filled with fantasy, make-believe and the joy and wonderment of a child what you crave? Well then, seek out that kindred spirit with Cancer in their House of Love. Play dates, and dates in general, will never be the same! When the Crab rules the game of love, it's a sweet bite, indeed. Nurturing and sympathetic, these kindly souls are likely to have a retinue of friends who are giving and true, just like them. At times, there may be mood swings which are just a response to a touchy and somewhat unsettled situation. Most of all, what lovers guided by Cancer need is emotional security from their mate. If this can be achieved, every day will be a parade for this blessed duo!

Your Passion Sign in Cancer

If you have Mars in Cancer, you may just be one of the few who are able to truly act out how you feel. Emotional, passionate, and creative, you can direct your energies in ways that nurture yourself and others. You are in tune with yourself, which provides you with the knowledge of what pleases you in life. This makes for a sensual romantic partner. You are also sensitive to the needs of the people around you, and willingly succeed in fulfilling them. Your memory is sharp and clear, and you are able to expend great energy in seeing something through to its end. Your endeavors are enriched by great imagination, but make sure you use it to your advantage! You offer emotional security to your lovers and are happiest when surrounded by an expressive partner.

Your Lucky Sign is Leo

Jupiter in Leo: You can find luck through your own charisma and drama. Through your strong, enthusiastic personality, you can attract much success and attention -- sales or the theater are just two arenas where you could do well. Easy-going, you can let rejection roll off of you. You must, however, learn to temper your tendency toward exaggeration and pomposity if you want people to take you seriously.

Your Karmic Sign is Aquarius

Saturn in Aquarius: You desperately want to fit in to a group and belong. Unfortunately, you are fated to always set yourself apart and be mistrustful. Social groups do not receive you warmly because of your superior stance. Your karmic path is to feel pulled between a need to belong and for freedom of original thought. The first step towards evolving for you may be as simple as admitting that you feel like an outsider always looking in -- and that deep down you are lonely and unhappy. This may be hard for you to do because you have likely developed an elaborate facade based on the idea that 'being different is cool' and that you are somehow better than everyone else. Or you may be so frustrated trying to function in groups that you have become a follower -- seemingly content to stand back stage. Realize that someone that sees things in a different way can be a valuable contributor to a group -- breaking up the group think and making sure everyone's freedoms are respected.

Your Healing Sign is Cancer

If Chiron falls in Cancer in your chart, you bear the pain of a lack of love. This placement posits someone who feels unworthy of love and turns their energy outward, giving too generously to everyone but themselves. You sacrifice your own pleasure to avoid the pain you feel. At the heart of Cancer is the need to nurture, make a home and seek security. Cancer loves to bring the downtrodden into their arms and nurse them back to health -- they're always taking in stray cats and relatives fallen on bad times -- but with Chiron in Cancer, they neglect their own pain. Rather than giving all your love to others, Chiron in Cancer encourages you to give love to yourself. Unlike other Signs, with Cancer, you must give your time to your OWN cause for a change! Cherish your own need for love and nurturing and you open yourself (and your wound) up to the world, allowing love to flow back to you. Once you concede that you need love, you can give of yourself again, this time in a more balanced, healthy way. Allow for self-indulgence, a well-deserved reward you give yourself for all you've done for others.

Your Rebellion Sign is Capricorn

Uranus doesn't want to spend much time in Capricorn, but it does the best it can with its seven-year span. Capricorn likes the traditional way of doing things but, with the influence of Uranus, acknowledges that perhaps modernization isn't all that bad. Your generation might have, early on, some problems associated with authority. The tension that you feel may be a result of Uranus struggling for more influence. You'll make changes to the world around you during your life, but they will lean more toward the useful and practical than the extravagant and monumental. You might feel insecure about your future, so you may find yourself making certain changes for the sole purpose of ensuring that your life will always be comfortable and secure. You understand, though, that any changes you make now will influence your whole life.

Your Spiritual Sign is Capricorn

Neptune in Capricorn: You are part of a 14 year group of people who are conservative and traditional in spiritual aspirations and religious outlook. Your age group returns to some traditional basics in religion, and also traditional styles in music and art. Classical music and literature have a revival with your age group, and a great deal of inspiration is gained from the masters of arts, music, literature, and philosophy throughout history. Your age group is contemplative and reflective about religious matters and you take an objective and logical approach to religious issues. Many of you are cynics and critics of spiritual and metaphysical ideas.

Other age groups criticize your group for not having enough heart and compassion. Sometimes this is true and is evidenced by some unusually crafty and manipulative fraud and deception that occurs in the higher ranks of governments and large businesses.

Your Power Sign is Scorpio

When Pluto enters its ruling Sign of Scorpio, the blanket of mystery may be pulled back as previously hidden things begin to resurface. Scorpio is the Sign of Sex, so those born with Pluto in Scorpio will be surrounded for much of their lives by a focus on sex and sexuality. Fatalities as a direct result of sexually transmitted diseases skyrocketed during this time, something that the children of this generation are faced with every day. For the first time in history, young people are more concerned about dying as a result of sexual escapades than they are about accidental pregnancy. There is a positive side to the revelations of this generation, however. Activism for human rights reclaimed the ears of the world, and more and more digressions from the 'societal norm' gained acceptance in today's society.

Your Mothering Sign is Libra

Ceres in Libra: As in all Libran ways, balance and harmony make you feel the most relaxed and peaceful. You find it difficult to remain calm in the face of arguments or disputes and as such won't be happy in a tense workplace or a tempestuous relationship. Nurture yourself by ensuring that all of your relationships, whether business or personal, are harmonious and calm. You also find peace and happiness by surrounding yourself with beauty -- going to an art gallery would be a wise way to indulge your desires for beauty, as would redecorating your home or surroundings with color and soft, touchable fabrics. Facials, trips to the beauty salon or massages are ways to keep yourself looking beautiful too, something which is important to you. Your inner calm will make others feel soothed too, and that is generally how you pamper your loved ones, just by sharing some of your peace. You are also tender and loving and will care for friends and family by showing physical affection or by using your innate good taste to help them decorate or to appreciate aesthetic beauty.

Your Soulmate Sign is Aquarius

Juno in Aquarius: The typical long-term relationship is not for you -- you won't be satisfied with contentment or with comfortable bickering. Your partnership is likely to be different than the norm. Perhaps you will negotiate for more time to follow your daring schemes, or you may be involved in long-distance relationships or in otherwise unusual partnerships. Whatever you work out you will negotiate with your usual charm and desire for independence. Too much togetherness is your bane; you need time on your own to carry out your plans and desires. You are willing to try anything once, which can bring both exciting and unusual experiences and downfalls when you let your heart rule your head. Domesticity is not for you either, and you may find that you never settle down into a long-term partnership. It's not that you can't or that no one wants you; instead, it may be you who rejects comfort for excitement and Juno-Aquarians who make this choice will get love and affection from friends and family instead.

Your Warrior Sign is Virgo

Pallas in Virgo: You may appear meek and look as if you're going along with the crowd, but it's a wily opponent you are indeed. Cleverness and attention to details are your weapons, and you'll be able to pick up on the fatal flaws of others and use them to win your battles. You are at your best when able to win your arguments with words, and you'll always be able to present tricky sticking points and details that others have forgotten, a scope which makes you a dangerous enemy to face. Planning and biding your time, you'll wait until the exact right moment to spring the trap you've carefully set. You eschew the obvious power and glory of being the leader for the more subtle pleasures of being the power behind the throne. In fact, many will not realize the power you have until you spring it on them in a surprise attack. You will always win debates.

Your Sexuality Sign is Gemini

Vesta in Gemini is the most intellectual of all the signs, so it's no surprise that with Vesta's influence the Vesta-Gemini link-up makes you a powerful intellect and the sharpest crayon in the box. Knowledge is power to you, and you want all the information you can get on just about any subject. You're a dynamo at work and in your personal life, and others look to your sharp, incisive intellect for answers and reassurance. You are the sort of person who always has the missing piece to the puzzle or the important bit of information which makes a difference. Study and research are your tools as you continue to sharpen your keen intelligence, and with a bit of work you'll find you're unbeatable. You can get what you want through networking, making every effort to gain knowledge and by sharing your valuable information with others, who'll give you brownie points and goodies for your insight and knowledge. If you don't network and share, you may find that you lose confidence in your intellect and doubt your own power. Sharing sexually is also important, though you'll find that you can't connect physically with anyone you don't connect with mentally.

Your Attraction Factor is Aries Descendant

If Aries lies on your Descendant, you're seeking a love partner who will stimulate you, someone dynamic and assertive. Since you have Libra Rising -- a Sign known for its indecisiveness and caution -- you feel as though you need someone who's resolute in their actions. You crave relationships full of fireworks and surprises, so expect that, with whomever you attract, you will experience some spirited conflicts and misunderstandings. It's in your nature to fall quick and to fall hard, impulsively wrapping yourself up in someone's life before you even take a moment to consider the consequences of the union. You may also marry on a whim. With the combination of impetuous Aries on the Descendant and romantic Libra Rising, you could wake up single in the morning and find yourself hitched in Vegas by nightfall!

Your Preferences
Gemini
May 21-June 21

Books:
Bored easily and always ready to learn, the Twins will dive into short stories, educational books, fiction or cartoons. You'll read anything from Shakespeare to Updike to Simon Singh and finish off the day by going through C.S. Lewis' complete Chronicles of Narnia.

Career:
Ad writer, Announcer, Auctioneer, Author, Auto dealer, Book seller, Broker, Bus driver, Cartoonist, Commentator, Concierge, Correspondent, Courier, Debator, Dispatcher, Distrubutor, Driver, Franchiser, Illustrator, Impersonator, Information analyst, Information clerk, Interviewer, Journalist, Librarian, Linguist, Mail, carrier, Manicurist, Media personnel, Mime, Mimic, Narrator, News commentator, Novelist, Orator, Playwright, Printer, Reporter, Speech pathologist, Spokesperson, Taxi driver, Transcriber, Truck driver, Weather forecaster

Chocolates:
Makes their chocolate choice by sticking their finger in each piece.

Food:
Gemini is always on the go, so they're looking for food that they can pick up and run with or that they don't need to spend forever preparing. The Twins are fond of ginger and parsley. As an Air Sign, they're looking for variety.

Movies:
While you’re a voracious reader and an intellectual, you enjoy a laugh, too. A comedy with endless possibilities, like Groundhog Day or Sliding Doors, might make your evening. On the other hand, you can't go wrong with something that gives you pause for thought. Try out Pi or Being John Malkovich.

Music:
The Twins download MP3s with the best of them. Your CD collection looks like a timeline of randomness from the last several decades. You listened to the Go Gos, Duran Duran, the Goo Goo Dolls, and Oingo Boingo as the world was still learning of Danny Elfman. For fun, pop in Adam Sandler or Denis Leary.

Restaurants:
The intellectual and airy Twins like to keep dinner light. While fast food will do, you’re also willing to broaden your horizons by trying different types of food.

Sports:
The versatile and flexible Twins will enjoy sports played as a pair or any sort of sport that stretches the mind, such as doubles tennis, croquet, billiards or bobsledding.

Travel:
Denmark, Egypt, Greece, Iceland, Las Vegas, Sweden, Tonga

Television:
The Twins like little bits of everything, so you probably go for the MTV style of flash images and quick soundbites. Variety is the spice of life, so the remote never leaves your hands. When you want trivia, though, you know when Jeopardy or Who Wants to be a Millionaire is on.

OMG me too, cept I'm cancer.