The Taurus-Gemini Cusp Traits and Meaning

Updated November 17, 2020
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If you were born on the Taurus -Gemini cusp, you'll always be a Taurus. Still, you will tend to embody some qualities of Gemini. True to the definition of cusp, being born on the Taurus-Gemini cusp means you were born "on the brink" of becoming a Gemini. Unlike a typical laid-back Taurus, you're a speedier, bouncier, and more energetic Taurus.

The Taurus-Gemini Cusp Dates

If you were born between May 19th and 21st, you were probably born on the Taurus-Gemini cusp. If the Sun in your birth chart is on the 27th, 28th, or 29th degree of Taurus, you're defiantly born on the Taurus-Gemini cusp. To find the degree of your Sun, you'll need a calculated birth chart. Why? Because the Sun changes signs on different dates and at different times of day each year.

Taurus-Gemini Cusp Traits

The Taurus-Gemini Cusp: The Cusp of Energy

Those born on the cusp of energy are physically strong, mentally agile, active, and vital. They are unusually frisky Bulls.

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Planetary Influences

The Taurus-Gemini cusp brings together Venus, the ruler of Taurus, and Mercury, ruler of Gemini. Additionally, because a Taurus-Gemini is born with their Sun on the last degrees of Taurus, the third decan of Taurus comes into play. The third decan of Taurus is the Capricorn decan, ruled by Saturn. Influenced by Venus, Mercury, and Saturn, those born on this cusp tend to be creative, interested in love, money, the arts, communicating with others, and success in the professional world. Think famed news anchor, professor laureate, politician, writer, actor, singer, etc.

Taurus-Gemini Cusp Elemental and Modality Mix

Taurus is the Fixed Earth sign, while Gemini is the Mutable Air sign. This modality and elemental mix creates a Taurus individual with an entrepreneurial spirit who is a vigorous whirlwind of activity and is prone to kicking up the dust and causing disturbances.

Young woman kicking sand in desert landscape

Taurus-Gemini at Their Best

When a Taurus-Gemini is at their best, they combine Taurus's best qualities with Gemini's best qualities. At their best, they are trustworthy, dependable, charming, energetic, social, inspiring, and generous individuals who are hard workers and smooth talkers with lots of friends. Now imagine all the beautiful possibilities life could offer someone with characteristics like these!

Outspoken and Persuasive

Taurus-Gemini individuals are outgoing, outspoken, and very persuasive. They are problem solvers who often find themselves sorting out conflicts between other people. They have the potential to take in many different kinds of information (Gemini) and the ability to be steadfast in their resolve (Taurus).

Active and Highly Versatile

Unlike a typical Taurus, Taurus-Gemini is highly versatile, and their minds are more active and curious. They want to travel, experience new things, and learn new things. Their ability to take in new ideas and practically apply them allows them to speedily acquire and use new skills.

Friendly, Interesting, and Engaging

Taurus-Gemini people tend to be chatty and engaging. They want to speak, study, learn, and give and get advice. They're enthusiastic individuals and great team players who are agreeable and cooperative.

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The Problems of Taurus-Gemini

Few people like to contemplate the characteristics they have that aren't particularly pleasant. And Taurus-Gemini does have some problematic traits. It's essential for a Taurus-Gemini to strive for the best while keeping their problem areas in mind. Taurus-Gemini can:

  • Alternate between periods of outgoing gregariousness and stubborn reservation
  • Become excited at the beginning of a new project or task, but have problems seeing it through to the finish
  • Have closeness (Taurus) freedom (Gemini) dilemmas
  • Say the wrong thing at the wrong time
  • Be materialistic and prone to excess

Taurus-Gemini Romance and Compatibility

Taurus-Gemini needs a lot of freedom and is slow to commit. Likely, they won't be ready to settle down with home and family until their 30s. Still, they are masters of seduction, fun to date, and sexually passionate lovers. Taurus-Gemini has a great deal in common with Libra. However, due to their calming influence, the Water signs could be a more beneficial partner.

Taurus-Gemini Celebrity Examples

A few famous examples of bouncy, energetic, and outspoken Taurus-Gemini cusp individuals are:

  • Cher born May 20, 1946, with Sun at 29 degrees Taurus
  • Malcolm X Born May 19, 1925, Sun at 28 Taurus
  • Tina Fey born May 18, 1970, Sun at 27 degrees Taurus
  • Grace Jones born May 19, 1948, Sun at 29 Taurus
  • James Stewart Born May 20, 1908, Sun at 29 Taurus
  • Laurence Olivier born May 22, 1907, Sun at 29 degrees Taurus
  • Pete Townshend born May 19, 1945, Sun at 28 degrees Taurus

The Logic of the Taurus-Gemini Cusp

The logic of cusps can be attributed to the progressed Sun. The progressed Sun travels one degree forward in a birth chart each year. This means that if you're a Taurus born when the Sun is on the verge of entering Gemini, your progressed Sun moves into Gemini when you're one, two, or three years old. This is when a Taurus begins integrating Gemini characteristics into your ever-evolving Taurus personality.

Taurus-Gemini's Evolution

During a Taurus-Gemini's formative years, they are often quick learners who display an exceptional ability to communicate and concentrate. The Taurus-Gemini traits mentioned above will be the most noticeable during their teens and 20s. However, when Taurus-Gemini reaches 27, 28, or 29 years of age and their progressed Sun enters Cancer, their focus will be more inwards and emotional. When they reach their late 50s and their Sun progresses into Leo, they have reached a stage in life when they want to shine and be seen and recognized for who they are. Now older and wiser, they will once again become the gregarious, outgoing, playful, and social Taurus-Gemini.

Cusps Are Controversial

Many astrologers pay little attention to being "born on the cusp," Others believe that you're "born on the cusp" if your Sun is in the first three degrees of the following sign. However, this is illogical because when you consider the decans, the first ten degrees of a sign contains the purest expression of that sign's energy. Yes, cusps are controversial, but due to the progressed Sun, there is some logic to being born when the Sun in Taurus is on the verge of entering Gemini.

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