(Almost) effortless exercise for Geminis…
Your sign is susceptible to accidents and injuries to your shoulders, arms, and hands, so be sure to build up their strength. You’re always busy, so nobody is suggesting that you spend hours at the gym (although you might meet some interesting people there). Tone up your biceps with some curls or squeeze a rubber ball while you’re talking on the phone at home. Do a few modified pushups against the wall. Bend your neck from side to side to stretch out the kinks. You know what they say about an ounce of prevention!
Give ‘em the (hot) shoulder, Gemini…
Keep your arms and shoulders in shape by doing lateral raises with hand weights or machines. Or use an exercise band at home. Stand on the center of the band, feet hip-distance apart. Hold a handle in each hand. Raise arms, palms down, to shoulder height, and lower. Do three sets of twelve reps.
And now that you’ve worked so hard to tone those sexy shoulders and arms, show them off! Use self-tanner or a shimmery lotion to accentuate the contours with a bronze glow, then dress them up in flirty, off-the-shoulder or cut-out tops and dresses. Add a sculptural cuff and you’re good to go!
Must-haves for Gemini house-hunters…
While your multitude of interests pretty much dictate that you live in or near a city, still you’d like a home where there’s fresh air and a bit of green space for a garden—even if the garden has to be in containers. You like to fix simple meals, and what could be simpler than pasta with a tomato sauce and marjoram (your sign’s herb) that you grew yourself? Your many dinner guests will be so impressed that they won’t mind cleaning the dishes afterward.
A Gemini smells best when wearing this scent…
Do you have a signature scent? You could even have a membership to the “scent of the month” club, but there can be variety even when you stick with a single floral note. Lavender is one of Gemini’s flowers, and you can find many versions of perfume and cologne that feature its soothing note—and feed your desire for variety, too.
Try a cream-based perfume made from Himalayan-grown lavender (that should stir your wanderlust) or DKNY for Men, combining lavender, cardamom, and sage. Tuck lavender sachets in your linens and let the aroma soothe your active mind to sleep at night.
Geminis should add this to their wish list…
If you have a birthday or other event that involves gifts coming up, perhaps you could pass some hints to family and pals beforehand. They already know that the latest phone or tablet has your name written all over it, but you probably have several of each by now! A gift certificate to a brick-and-mortar or online bookstore would be apt, as would a deluxe assortment of bath and grooming essentials. How about an outing to a place with lots to do, perhaps a fair of the Renaissance, Maker, or techie variety? Anything that feeds your curiosity will do!
Do this to look and feel better right now, Gemini…
How’s your posture? Gemini rules the shoulders, and slouching can lead to chronic aches and pains in your neck and shoulder muscles. Follow these guidelines to find out where, and how, you stand.
This health trend is a must for active Geminis…
Be kind to your skin and it will be kind to you! Silky smooth natural oils are the latest thing for babying your skin. Experts say they moisturize better because they absorb more quickly than lotions. They also nourish your skin with vitamins and antioxidants!
Gemini rules the shoulders, arms, and hands. If yours have spent a bit too long in the sunshine, they could be dry and dull. To repair damaged skin, use watermelon seed oil. This highly nourishing emollient is rich in essential fatty acids that help restore elasticity. Blackberry seed oil, full of vitamin C and E, is also great for repairing sun-damaged skin!
Let your eyes communicate—no words necessary!
The master of expressiveness, you employ your prodigious gray cells when you communicate, and make ample use of gestures to illustrate your points. Yes, your eyes provide the means to absorb knowledge and enjoy this beautiful world, but they also help you express your thoughts. “Dancing eyes” was probably coined to describe a Gemini!
Called mirrors to the soul, your eyes reveal the interesting and interested polymath that you are. Eat leafy greens, eggs, and other foods rich in vitamin A and lutein, important for eye health! Protect your peepers with ample sleep and (of course) stylish sunglasses.
Eat your evening meal in true Gemini style…
You’ve heard the joke. What does a Gemini make for dinner? Reservations! You’re so busy keeping up with your social and business contacts that you may not have the time (or patience) to prepare an elaborate repast for yourself or others. That’s why there is Chinese takeout, salad bars, and buffets—any place with lots of choices. Or try Mongolian BBQ, where you fill one bowl with your choice of meat, another with your choice of vegetables, and then let the chef combine them to perfection with noodles. You can even claim that you almost made it yourself!
What to look for in a happy, stylish, cozy home…
Cancer is the sign most closely associated with domesticity and family life. As such, your ideal home needs ample space for entertaining, perhaps with an open living or kitchen area where people can talk, cook, and enjoy being together.
A huge dining table, comfortable chairs, and utilitarian floor coverings will foster convivial crowds with minimal fuss. Embellish with a seaside theme or family photos and heirlooms, important to Cancer.
You also cherish your privacy, so a comfy bedroom in clean, crisp whites, aquatic hues, or deep blues provides the perfect sanctuary for the Crab.