A Balanced Brain

According to a Tickle Test, this Gemini has a balanced brain.  Meaning, being able to draw on the strengths of both the right and left hemispheres depending on context. Typically, people with balanced right and left hemispheres are very comfortable with switching between local and global perspectives — that is, paying attention to both small details and larger issues when the circumstance indicates.  That means they can identify elements that make up an image or situation and also attend to the larger, more holistic pattern or unified whole that those details comprise:
being able to capitalize on the left hemisphere's skills in verbal communication as well on the right hemisphere's focus on patterns and association making. This rare combination makes you a very creative and flexible thinker.
depending on the situation, you may rely on one hemisphere or the other.
Some situations may lend themselves to using your right brain's creativity and flexibility while other situations may call for a more structured approach as dictated by your left brain.
While your dominant brain hemisphere certainly contributes to the way you process information, there is also a style of learning, unrelated to your dominant hemisphere, that determines the ways in which you are best able to pick up information. When you're learning something new, your dominant brain hemisphere will want to take over. But there are times when the information being presented is not well suited to your dominant hemisphere's abilities. That's why, in addition to your hemispheric dominance, you also have a style of learning that is dominant for you. Whether you know it or not, you are naturally predisposed to learning things visually, aurally, or through a combination of the two. Your test results show that you are an auditory learner.  (e.g. Madonna, Mozart, )

The Listener

This Gemini seems to be an auditory learner, focusing on auditory stimuli when learning new information:
They probably get a lot out of lectures and are able to process speeches quickly and accurately. In fact, readings might not make as much sense to them until they've heard a supporting lecture to emphasize the written word and they're more likely to listen to a lecture first and then take notes once they've processed the information.
Auditory learners probably prefer to speak someone's phone number out loud to memorize it than bother with writing it on a piece of paper they're going to lose anyway. They remember things by repeating them and probably prefer hearing instructions instead of wading through a written set of rules and directions. Auditory learners are better at making their points through talking rather than writing. This isn't to say they don't ever rely on their eyes instead of their ears. Of course there are numerous instances, which call for them to do so. All this really means is that they're predisposed to learning through hearing. This in part is what makes most auditory learners strong communicators, adept at socializing and communicating in face-to-face situations.
About 30% of people are auditory learners.

First Manhattan, then...

According to an evidently obscure test, this Gemini's  signature cocktail is a Manhattan.
'Much too mature for child's play you tend to be more thoughtful and understated, and you never fail to bring a little depth to any social gathering. That's why, for you, it doesn't get any better than a perfectly mixed Manhattan. One part suave and two parts smarts, your combination of wit and intelligence manages to raise the bar on almost any conversation (even if certain words are a little, ahem, slurred).
This isn't kindergarten, and your drink of choice has certainly grown up. So even if you don't always reach for the bourbon, you're still the kind of person who craves a drink with sophistication. Remember: There's no such thing as a dumb question, just a dumb drink.'
2 cl sweet vermouth + 7 cl Tennessee  bourbon whiskey +1 dash Angostura bitters + 1 maraschino cherry + 1 twist orange peel. pour in a low-ball glass over ice cubes.

Talk is as important as the drink at the places Gemini frequents. No lonely dive bars for the Twin .... he or she needs social and mental stimulation. Add a cool, refreshing beverage like a white wine spritzer (wine and club soda over ice) or a melon martini and all will be well in Gemini's world.
Summer wine tastings and drink sampler nights appeal to the Twin's curiosity as well.

(You can make this particular Gemini happy and more with a spicy dry white wine, like a good Chilean Viognier, a nice Italian Tocai Friulano, an embracing South African Colombar or an Austrian Gruner Veltliner. See, not choosy.
You can even go red with a breezy Californian Zinfandel, a sturdy Austrian Blaufränkisch, a heavy French Côtes du Frontonnais of Negrette grapes, or a simple Italian Primitivo.)

Blotted Peace

According to a Tickle Inkblot test, this Gemini's unconscious mind is driven most by Peace:By having your unconscious mind driven most by Peace, it appears that you feel a level of comfort with yourself and with your surroundings that many people lack. By having respect for others and caring about the world around you, you may have gained a reputation for kindness and personal integrity. This can make you a role model for others who'd like to be as driven by the same high ideals as you seem to be. While you may want to be comfortable and have nice things, ambition and financial gain probably aren't the things that drive you most. You're more likely lead by a desire to live by your own high personal standards and moral code.People who have peace as their unconscious drive tend to be independent thinkers who appreciate taking the time to get to know themselves well. If this is true for you, you're probably not one to shy away from life's big questions. You may even seek out chances to learn new things about yourself. By being willing to examine who you are and staying open to your environment, you foster a kind of fearlessness that can continually enrich your life.
Your concept of reality is highly similar to that of others but not an exact match. Your perceptions seem to fall in between those who create their own unique realities and those who possess more mainstream perspectives. Because you straddle that middle ground of being in agreement with others and having your own opinions of the world, you can be both a follower and a leader. You can be a follower in the sense that you probably don't have trouble going along with the group most times since others' ideas will usually seem rational to you. You can be a leader because your creative viewpoints may sometimes allow you to guide others in new directions.
The difficulty for people like you is that at times you may feel pulled between taking the popular viewpoint and accepting your own vision of what is right. Because your concept of reality is rarely off the deep end, you can generally feel confident that there's something valid in your perspectives. Even if others don't always share your views, try not to let the masses talk you out of them. There can sometimes be great value in forging your own path. Finding a healthy balance between others' ideas and your own can be key to both your relationships and success.
The mental flexibility, the flexibility of your opinions, values, and perspective are determined by both the fluidity of your thinking and the rigidity of your opinions.
Based on your responses, compared to most people, your thinking is highly flexible. When someone challenges your values or opinions, you're one of those rare types who are usually willing to sit back and listen. People like you tend to enjoy this kind of intellectual sparring and may even welcome the opportunity to examine and reexamine your views. Those around you probably appreciate this willingness to consider others' ideas, rather than always thinking your perspective is the right one and trying to convince everyone else of the same. Being open to fresh viewpoints is an admirable quality.
In addition, flexibility can be paramount to fast learning. This is true because unless you're able to question what you already believe, it's difficult to believe in something new. By being open-minded, you're more likely to make your life into a kind of schoolroom for constant learning. People who don't have this skill can become stuck in the rut of their viewpoints and may fail to grow and develop as well as you can.
Your Level of Fantasy: Some people fantasize nearly nonstop, others rarely do, and the majority of people fall somewhere in between. Imagination and the ability to create alternate realities are the two factors that determine whether or not a person is capable of having a highly colorful fantasy life. For this test, having a high level of fantasy involves both having the mental tools necessary to fantasize and putting them to use.
Being prone to fantasy can be thought of as a spectacular gift. Fantasy can give one the ability to create a made-up world much more captivating and pleasurable than the usual day-to-day realities. This can be a wonderful asset as you go though life - a free form of entertainment that you can use any time.
Some people look at those who are fantasy prone in a derogatory way. They feel that the more realistically a person thinks, the saner they are. Indeed, most definitions of "abnormal" refer to what is "unusual" or "not frequent". Clinical experts sometimes look at fantasy as a means of trying to escape reality, rather that face what's there.
Regardless of how one feels about fantasy, its value is heavily dependent on how it's used. If you use fantasy to visualize improvements in your life without ignoring important realities, then fantasy can be a useful talent. It can help you maintain your optimism and even to devise novel solutions to your problems. However, if fantasy is something you retreat into as a way of denying reality, then you might want to reconsider your use of it.
Tickle's experts found that you can be highly prone to fantasizing. This doesn't suggest that you aren't in the real world. Your ability to see things clearly may be completely unencumbered by your tendency toward fantasy. It all depends on how you use your ability. Your answers indicate that you're able to use fantasy in a way that makes your world more vibrant and imaginative than it is for most people. Just be wary of keeping one eye on how things really are, particularly when they're not as you'd like them to be.
Fantasy is a technique frequently employed by people living under harsh conditions in order to ease their stress. In this way, imagination can be a vital tool for prison inmates who live in depressing, restrictive conditions day in and day out. Using the power of fantasy can also be a profound relief for people living in poverty and in war zones. In fact, there are many people who live in adverse situations or deal with other painful circumstances that could benefit from occasional relief through fantasy.
Fantasy only becomes a problem when you ignore something you need to deal with because you have the ability to fantasize it away. For example, imagine you have a problem with an aunt of yours. Perhaps this aunt says something that upsets you almost every time you talk with her. As a result, after a while you stop listening to her in favor of pretending that you're someplace else entirely. The fantasy you create for yourself might be more exciting - and far less annoying, but it doesn't change this detrimental pattern between you and your aunt. A better response might be to put your fantasies aside for a while to address your aunt's poor communication style head-on.
At it's worst, fantasy can keep you from making important lifestyle choices. For instance, if you fantasize that you have boundless energy and are a wonderful athlete, and in the meantime sit on your couch eating potato chips and playing video games, there will eventually come a time where you won't be able to deny what is really happening to your body and you will have to tend to the reality of your deteriorating health. However, there's no reason that you have to let fantasy affect you in these negative ways. So long as you pay attention to the aspects of your life that need addressing, like your health or your career, you should be able to use fantasy and creative visualizations to bolster your happiness and success, not impede them.
Your relationships are complex things. One important aspect affecting all of them is the role that you play when interacting with others. Do you typically take an active approach when dealing with the people around you, or do you tend to behave more passively? According to your test responses, you appear to have an active approach to interacting. This means that in uncertain situations where others might sit back and wait for someone else to make the first move, you're willing to take the initiative. Whether it comes in the form of easily talking with strangers at business functions or being willing to ask your latest crush out on a date, you appear to be willing to take social risks. You may also feel a particular sense of responsibility with respect to your relationships. Perhaps you see yourself as the person who holds your group of friends together or believes that when it comes to organizing family functions, if you don't do it, no one else will.
The positive side to this trait is that it can help you can make things happen for yourself. People like you are usually outgoing and able to interact without falling into self-doubt and worry about how they'll be received. You've got a strong and proactive approach that can lead you to make friendships more easily than others do.
The negative side to this characteristic is that your desire to make something happen may occasionally cause you to miss some of the subtleties that others are trying to communicate to you. If, for example, you're spending time with someone who is shy, you might tend to dominate the conversation. By allowing this imbalance to occur, you lose the chance to see what the person would say if you gave them more opportunities to speak. Remember that there is something to learn from everyone.

A Gemini's Best Treats

According to a Tickle test, this Gemini's top quality is Honesty.
Combined with second- and third-ranked qualities, Independence and Reliability, this seems to be a very unique set of characteristics. Only 0.15 percent of all people share these three top qualities.
(Some partial results:)
Honesty Being perfectly honest means telling the whole truth, even if it hurts. Most people bend the truth some of the time. People high on this scale are relatively less likely to tell a lie than others. Honest people tend to be happier, healthier people with strong values in general. They look to the future with hope and tend to be optimistic, believing that things will turn out well. They can also be slightly more down-to-earth.  You received a score of 84 out of 100 on this dimension. This indicates that you are relatively more honest than other Tickle test takers.
Independence Being highly independent means liking to do things on one's own and being naturally self-sufficient. Independent people are as a whole more determined than most and tend to have higher intelligence. However, it is also true that one can be independent without having high determination or intelligence and vice-versa. Another thing most highly independent people have in common is that they can possess a greater sense of integrity than many people around them do. You received a score of 75 out of 100 on this dimension. This indicates that compared with other people who took Tickle's test you have relatively higher level of confidence.
Reliability Being high in this quality indicates exceptional integrity. People who score high in reliability are more likely than others to keep their word. They're also likely to have solid values that they stick by even when times get difficult. Generally speaking, this is the kind of person you can really count on. They are also, as a whole, more honest than most. You received a score of 75 out of 100 on this dimension. This indicates being relatively more reliable.
Intelligence People scoring high in intelligence are more likely to be unique. Higher intelligence offers greater possibilities in terms of how someone is likely to interpret the world. In addition, intelligent people are typically more able to articulate themselves well and to have high integrity.  You received a score of 75 out of 100 on this dimension, indicating that compared with other people who took Tickle's test, you have relatively higher intelligence.
Stability Being high in this quality indicates emotional and psychological stability. Normally, high stability scores indicate a high level of general happiness, a general sense of security, and solid confidence. Often, those who are highly stable are financially stable, as well. You received a score of 60 out of 100 on this dimension. This score indicates having a relatively higher level of stability compared to others.

A Gemini World View

According to a most unscientific test, this Gemini scored as Postmodernist. 
It proved true ;-)
Postmodernism is the belief in complete open interpretation. You see the universe as a collection of information with varying ways of putting it together. There is no absolute truth for you: even the most hardened facts are open to interpretation. Meaning relies on context and even the language you use to describe things should be subject to analysis.

According to yet another test, the superhero quiz no less, this Gemini resembles several superheroes. 
You are intelligent, witty, a bit geeky and have great power and responsibility. 
This must be, most of all....Spider-Man... 
Spider-Man got 75%... Batman 65%, Superman 60%, Robin 57%, and Wonder Woman a meagre 25%....

As for classic heroes and Greek gods, this Gemini is supposed to resemble the Greek god of love, Eros.
You firmly believe in soulmates, in caring for each other, and ultimately staying true to your life partner. You've either found, or are looking for the One for you. Romantic, kind, generous and always loving, you have a beauty that is inexplicable inside and out.

Quick & Vicious Insights

According to the Blogthings tests, as we all know the apex of wisdom... 
...this Gemini is 20% dog, 80% cat: You are are almost exactly like a cat. You're intelligent, independent, and set on getting your way. And there's no way you're going to fetch a paper for anyone! 
...this Gemini is 45% normal:While some of your behavior is quite normal... other things you do are downright strange. You've got a little of your freak going on. But you mostly keep your weirdness to yourself. 
...this Gemini has a purple aura:Idealistic and thoughtful, you have the mind and ideas to change the world. And you have the charisma of a great leader, even if you don't always use it! The purpose of your life is saying truths that other people dare not say.
...this Gemini has a phlegmatic temperament:Mild mannered and laid back, you take life at a slow pace. You are very consistent, both in emotions and actions. You tend to absorb set backs easily. You are cool and collected. It is difficult to offend you. You can remain composed and unemotional. You are a great friend and lover. You don't demand much of others. While you are quiet, you have a subtle wit that your friends know well. At your worst, you are lazy and unwilling to work at anything. You often get stuck in a rut, without aspirations or dreams. You can get too dependent on others, setting yourself up for abandonment.
...this Gemini is, as food, Japanese food, strange yet delicious.  Contrary to popular belief, you're not always eaten raw. 
...this Gemini is an idealist:You are a passionate, caring, and unique person. You are good at expressing yourself and sharing your ideals. You are the most compassionate of all types and connect with others easily. Your heart tends to rule you. You can't make decisions without considering feelings. You seek out other empathetic people to befriend.Truth and authenticity matters in your friendships. In love, you give everything you have to relationships.You fall in love easily.At work, you crave personal expression and meaning in your career. With others, you communicate well.You can spend all night talking with someone.As far as your looks go, you've likely taken the time to develop your own personal style.On weekends, you like to be with others. Charity work is also a favorite pastime of yours.

According to some amusing SimilarMinds' analysing tests, this Gemini would be Albert Einstein, when compared to worldleaders (only personality, no IQ involved), and 'Apocalypse Now' when compared to classic movies (no IQ involved either). You are a detached intellectual whose ideas saved/will destroy the world. You are Einstein. You lead with your mind exploring the unknown and helping to invent the future of mankind. As a film, you are 'Apocalypse Now'. You are a rogue wanderer on the winding river of life, searching after your shadow self.

According to CelebMatch (using matching biorhythm patterns) this Gemini has the most analogies (95% no less!) with actors Matt Dillon (and Mel Gibson), and is likely to get along well with rock singer Bonnie Raitt.
(And yes, amazingly, Matt Dillon is one my favourite actors (see 'Rumble Fish') and Raitt one of my (too many) cherished singers...)


According to Pantone-based colour analysis at Colorstrology, this Gemini's birthday colour is Dill (Pantone 18-0108). Because: "...you have a natural charm that people enjoy.
Communicating with others is an important part of your evolution. Your talents are many and you can usually excel in quite a few fields. Try not to isolate yourself from others. Your personal color helps you blend the introverted and extroverted parts of your nature. Wearing, meditating or surrounding yourself with the color Dill infuses courage and calls in like-minded individuals with whom to share your experiences..."

According to a dubious OkCupid test, this Gemini resembles most, of all spices, cardamom, scoring 75% intoxication, 25% hotness, 50% complexity, and 50% craziness (compared to others): You are Cardamom! Not many people know you. You're kind of sweet, subtle, and maybe even shy. You're definitely understated and totally underrated. But once people get to know you, they can't get enough. You touch some esoteric, ancient place deep inside people and they love you for it.
A cardamom recipe Banana Salad: (for 2): 2 bananas, ripe and firm, 150 g seedless grapes, halved, 35 cl whipping cream, ½ ts cardamom powder, 100 g halved roasted peanuts, ¼ tbs lemon juice. Chill bananas 1 h before chopping. Chop bananas. Sprinkle lemon juice over bananas and toss to coat evenly. Beat cream till stiff peaks form. Gently toss in bananas & other ingredients. Serve chilled.

Gemini @ Work

Clever Twins need work that affords plenty of intellectual stimulation. 
And although members of this sign don't like to work overtime, Geminis can produce more in a working day than most people accomplish in a week.
They work well under pressure and make great switchboard operators, technical support workers and customer service representatives.Geminis also make great teachers and writers.

Under the Ash Tree

According to the old Celts, the tree which is dominant in your birth period affects your character.
Your life course, your behaviour and your individuality have been characterized by the properties of your tree of life.
The Celtic tree of life calendar divides the year in 39 periods of maximum 10 days with their own tree type.
The Celts used 21 trees which correspond with 21 human types.
People born under the ash tree are marked by ambition:
exceptionally attractive, vivid, impulsive, demanding, do not love critics, ambitious, intelligent, defying fate, sometimes selfish, very reliable, faithful, prudent, the brain sometimes dominates the heart, but they take a relation very seriously.