Gemini, the Twins of Spring

This time of the year, around the month of June, is traditionally associated with the constellation Gemini, or the Twins.

The ancient myths tell us the constellation is named after Castor and Pollux, twins hatched from an egg, sons of Leda, Queen of Sparta, and Zeus, King of the Gods in the guise of a swan. Brothers of Helen of Troy, they have also been heroes in the quest of Jason and the Argonauts.

As only Pollux was immortal, when Castor died, they were granted by Zeus the right to share Pollux immortality so that they wouldn’t be separated.

Saviors in desperate situations, protectors of sailors, the Dioscuri were considered by the Greeks to be responsible for St Elmo’s fires.

In astrology, Gemini are the communicators of the Zodiac.

Die Zwillinge (Baby Tucans),
photography by Jeannine Geisler

Elias, for Wisp#2

“Communication is the foundation of change”

(E#2519)