Gemini in 6th House: The Daily Life of a Curious Soul

Variety is the spice of life according to Gemini so those with Gemini in the 6th house of work and daily routines often need to experience lots of different things every day. Their need for mental stimulation and the challenge of navigating new things is great. Without enough engagement, they can quickly become bored and restless.

Work and Employment

Since variety in their everyday lives is so important, they may change jobs or careers more often than those with other signs in this house. It’s also likely that they will have qualifications in different fields. Sometimes very different fields! If they don’t, it’s very likely that they will have a diverse range of interests.

An old flatmate of mine who had Gemini in the 6th was interested in computers and software but he also enjoyed writing, fashion design, interior design, gardening and farming. After years of working in I.T. and in the arts, he eventually ended up living on a huge farm in Wales (UK) and running it with his family. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him happier than when I last saw him ploughing part of a field to plant some new trees!

In the workplace, I’ve noticed that these people prefer to associate with those who are especially good communicators. People who are too quiet or fail to communicate well, especially over important work matters, frequently drive them up the proverbial wall. Socialising at work is also very important to them and they enjoy a sense of camaraderie. They like to talk a lot with their coworkers, make jokes and laugh as often as possible to keep the atmosphere vibrant and light-hearted.

If their work is especially enjoyable, they might feel like discussing certain aspects of it often with others. Some of these aspects could be really interesting. For instance, if they work as a writer, they could be excited about their work being made into a film or play. Or if they work in the field of A.I., they might have some intriguing information to share. In some cases, they could feel compelled to gossip about the people they work with, especially those who interest them the most.

The careers that are traditionally associated with Gemini include writing and publishing, journalism, P.R., event planning, public speaking, I.T., teaching, travel and tourism. Any work or pastime which involves conveying their thoughts and perhaps also sentiments, is likely to get their attention. Since this sign rules the hands and arms, their profession may involve working heavily with their hands and arms. For example, typing, woodworking, clothes making, jewellery making, welding, sculpting and massage.

Service to Others and Responsibilities

While they might find fulfilling their responsibilities a bit boring and draining, they get on with them. Normally, they are happy to get things done so they can move onto something more fun. Novel ways of taking care of their responsibilities may be sought. For instance, they may be keen on making lots of home improvements to make life easier for themselves and their family. Scattiness is a hallmark Geminian trait but proper organization can help them to keep on top of the things they need to do.

Helping others to become better communicators also appeals to these natives. They might teach them how to improve their writing or speech. If they are very sociable they could also enjoy helping others with their social skills. This could lead them to make new friends or get along better with the people they already know. Additionally, they may feel compelled to encourage others to get the most out of life by being unafraid to frequently explore new things. This could include travelling to new locations, learning new things, taking up new hobbies and trying new foods. 

Trivial Matters and Solving Problems

Trivial matters, unless they are somehow of interest to them, are tedious to them. They prefer to look at the bigger picture rather than mess around with the intricate details of a matter. If they are required to deal with something, like a dispute with a colleague or neighbor, they are able to view small matters objectively and rationalize situations. When it comes to settling matters, they prefer to do so in writing as opposed to in person so they can make sure everything they need to say is said. 

Problem solving can be interesting to them, depending on the problem. If it intrigues them and provides a welcome challenge, they will happily ponder on it for a while until they have a solution. For instance, a friend of mine with this placement bought a new home which was in terrible condition. He had to constantly problem solve all sorts of dire (and costly) situations. He thoroughly enjoyed the mental workout all the issues provided him with as he knew he’d end up with a beautiful home at the end. And he did! It took him some years but he absolutely did.

Daily Routine and Order

The same routine day in and day out will eventually grind their spirit down. Some degree of variation between their days is necessary in order for them to feel content and lessen their restlessness. This normally means experiencing something new, even if just briefly. For instance, buying their morning coffee at a new cafe, chatting with a stranger or reading an interesting magazine or newspaper provides enough variation in most cases although others might need more. Some will need a lot more.

In some cases, these people may be interested in living the laptop lifestyle. Working remotely, whether for someone else or for themselves provides them with the freedom to explore the world around them. Many will at least want to dip their toes into van life, or just spend a lot of time travelling if they can afford it. This way, they can earn a living, but they won’t be confined to the monotony of every day life or the repetitiveness of a fixed schedule.

As logical and orderly as Gemini can be, it can also be a scatty sign, as I mentioned earlier. While some may be exceptionally neat and tidy on a consistent basis, others may be quite messy. If their minds are too busy or they dislike focusing on the details of domestic life they could struggle to keep an organized home. 

Pets and Small Animals

This placement suggests that one pet just isn’t enough. As I mentioned earlier, these people have a high need for mental stimulation and one dog, one cat or one guinea pig might not provide enough of it. It can also be a lot more fun to have multiple pets to play with and teach to perform tricks.

Clever pets such as the African Grey parrot may be of particular interest to them as they can, to some extent, carry out a conversation with them. They might enjoy teaching the bird to say things, some of which could be very funny. Other smart animals like cats and dogs can be trained to do all kinds of interesting things. In some cases, they may enjoy entering their pet/s into competitions, especially those which focus on their intellect.

Self Improvement and Wellbeing

These people could experience a lot of unfounded worry surrounding their health. They tend to overthink situations and in some cases, catastrophize. In order to avoid as many concerns about their well-being as possible, they can be fastidious about their self-care and the cleanliness of themselves and their surroundings. 

That said, they don’t like sticking to the same self-care routine and healthy habits. Most of these individuals enjoy trying out different foods, diets, supplements, workouts and health regimes. They may also become excited about the next fad diet or super fruit and they are normally willing to give anything new a shot. If they find something that works for them, they will always remember it and perhaps return to it later in life, but they will always be on a journey to try the next thing purely for the sake of exploring new territory and having fun while doing so.

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