- Gemini is the Latin word for Twins.
- The sign of Gemini is represented by the twins, Castor and Pollux, also known as the Discouri.
- The two brightest of the 85 stars within the constellation which can be seen by the naked eye, are Castor and Pollux. Pollux is the brighter of the two. Join these up with the other bright stars and it looks like two stick figures holding hands.
- The Medusa Nebula and the Eskimo Nebula (named because it looks like the head of someone wearing a parka) are also situated within the constellation of Gemini.
- Gemini is an air sign, ruled by the planet Mercury.
- Gemini has a number of birthstones, including agate, Pearl, citrine and white sapphire.
- Things ruled by Gemini include communication, writing, versatility, adaptability, ideas, curiosity, diversity and capriciousness. In the human body, Gemini rules the lungs, arms and hands.
- People born under this sign are said to be sociable with a thirst for knowledge and natural curiosity. They are adaptable, brilliant at multi-tasking but can find it hard to concentrate on just one thing. They are easily distracted and can be thought to be superficial. They love to talk and share ideas. They love to be mentally stimulated and hate to be bored.
- NASA’s Project Gemini was so named because the space capsule could carry two people.
- Famous people born under this sign include Marilyn Monroe, Stevie Nicks, Helena Bonham-Carter, Mike Myers, Alanis Morissette, Colin Farrell, Kanye West, Donald Trump and Queen Victoria.
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Sebastian Garrett is an assassin. It wasn’t his first choice of vocation, but nonetheless, he’s good at it, and can be relied upon to get the job done. He’s on top of his game.
Until he is contracted to kill Princess Helena of Galorvia. She is not just any princess. Sebastian doesn’t bargain on his intended victim being a super-heroine who gives as good as she gets. Only his own genetic variant power saves him from becoming the victim, instead of Helena.
Fate has another surprise in store. Sebastian was not expecting to fall in love with her.
Until he is contracted to kill Princess Helena of Galorvia. She is not just any princess. Sebastian doesn’t bargain on his intended victim being a super-heroine who gives as good as she gets. Only his own genetic variant power saves him from becoming the victim, instead of Helena.
Fate has another surprise in store. Sebastian was not expecting to fall in love with her.
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