The Taurus-Gemini Hybrid

Until recently, I considered myself a pure Gemini.

Although I'm not sure as to the amount of truth that can be attributed to things like astrology, horoscopes, or star-signs, I still find them all quite fascinating, considering how correct they can seem to be when taken at face-value, and giving them the benefit of loose interpretation.

The upsides to a Gemini personality are as follows:

Adaptable and versatile,

Communicative and witty,

Intellectual and eloquent,

Youthful and lively.

The downsides to a Gemini personality are:

Nervous and tense,

Superficial and inconsistent,

Cunning and inquisitive.

When it comes to all of the upsides, I would honestly have to agree.

As for the downsides, I would agree with nervous (at times), as well as tense on occasion. As for superficial, I would have to entirely disagree. If I was indeed born with this vice, I have overcome it over time and with effort, which would be the most likely process to have occurred.

Inconsistency I will admit to at times, but I am perfectly capable of being consistent with what I wish to, or have to be consistent with under certain circumstances. I will also admit to cunning, to which I have used for both good and bad in the past, but never without the best of intentions in the long-run. Inquisitive, as well, is something I will admit too, and would like to work on, at least in certain areas of my life, as I do tend to get too nosy from time to time, and infringe upon peoples right to privacy... although I have noticed that I am getting better at controlling said inquisitiveness.

It wasn't until the recent apparent alteration of the star-signs, and as such, the switch in astrological signs, that I began to delve into what could very well be interpreted as the Taurus side of me. Now, I know many people have said that it is only people born after the year 2003 (or something along those lines) that are subject to the alterations, but I've read elsewhere information that contradicts the latter. As such, I've decided, just as I have with horoscopes in general, that it all comes down to your interpretation as to what is true, and what isn't.

The upsides to a Taurus personality are as follows:

Patient and reliable,

Warmhearted and loving,

Persistent and determined,

Placid and security loving.

The downsides to a Taurus personality are:

Jealous and possessive,

Resentful and inflexible,

Self-indulgent and greedy.

Despite a few of the obvious contradictions in my interpretation that I am both part Gemini, as well as part Taurus, I see much truth in Taurus as well when applied to myself.

I would agree with patient and reliable, as in most circumstances (especially in circumstances regarding people close to me), I can manage to be incredibly patient, as well as especially reliable. I never spout off a secret, unless it's under especially considerable circumstances, which rarely ever occur. Warmhearted and loving I would also have to agree with. I love to love, and I love to make people feel better about themselves and assist those close to me in maintaining their self-confidence, or rebuilding it after some sort of emotionally traumatic experience. I'm also incredibly loyal to friends and family, and will never look to end any sort of relationship without having exhausted all other possible measures to no avail. I also agree with persistent and determined, at least depending on what it is. If it is something I truly find necessary, and/or enjoyable, I am easily able to be persistent and determined. I mean... I have stuck with school for the past 14 or so years, haven't I? I've also stuck with guitar for the past 3 years; most importantly because I enjoy it so much. I would also agree with placid and security loving; I mean, who doesn't love security?

My Gemini personality can override my love of security, and put me out of my personal 'safety zone' when I feel like it, but regardless, I truly do love some sort of security. I do indeed love thrills, excitement, and adventure, but I am also very capable of placidity when I feel like it, or need to be in order to maintain my overall happiness in life (for example: despite my desire to leave Powell River, I have been happy here all my life, and will enjoy my remaining amount of time before I do finally decide to depart, whether forever or not).

As for the Taurus downsides, I would say they can all be true under certain circumstances; although my Gemini side has assisted very much so in overcoming much of them.

Yes, I can indeed be jealous and possessive, but I am not on a regular basis, and I find both feelings quite easy to overcome, even if it is only by pushing both to the back of my mind.

As for resentful and inflexible, I would say it really depends. If someone has seriously wronged me, I do indeed become resentful towards them, as well as what occurred... but I am also capable of overcoming both types of resentment, even if I never do become re-affiliated with the person, or persons, who may have wronged me. When it comes to inflexible, I would say I have quite largely overcome this, but there are times when I am not willing to be flexible, whether for selfish reasons, or simply because I feel that I can't afford to be. I do consider myself, in general, to be incredibly flexible, however... which would probably resonate from my Gemini side, if anywhere.

When it comes to being self-indulgent and greedy, it gets iffy.

When it comes to self-indulgence, I am guilty. I mean, who doesn't like to indulge themselves every once in awhile, even when they know they probably shouldn't? If it does not truly harm anyone, aside from maybe yourself, why does it truly matter? I do tend to listen to reason more often, however. As for greedy... yes, I can be greedy at times, but I have mostly overcome it, and easily realize when I am making such a mistake, even if only after the fact. Everyone is greedy from time to time; it's human nature.

That concludes this post. If anyone has any sort of opinion, I invite you to post it in the comments section below. I'm not sure at all as to the truth of astrology and horoscopes, but they are both incredibly fascinating nonetheless, as I said before.