Mercury In Gemini
In The Gaming World
"The Astute Gamer"
Gemini is the sign of the Twins which symbolizes duality, changeability, and communication. It is the 3rd sign in the zodiac and it is naturally mutable sign. Being mutable adds to the flexibility and changeability of this sign, along with the signs element air. This sign adds a flirty quality to any planet that is positioned in it, but it also gives a quick mind and curious nature. But being a dual sign also means that any planet in this sign will come with two different natures. Gemini is ruled by the planet Mercury, so much of Gemini's qualities will be Mercurial in nature. Any one who has planets in Gemini (or Gemini Rising/midheaven) will seem to show these kinds of qualities as well.
Mercury is the planet of the mind, communication, and skills. It is the rational part of our mind, the part that breaks things down for us to understand and develop skills. Mercury is the ruling planet of Gemini, which shouldn't be surprising. Mercury and Gemini are almost exactly alike by nature. So when Mercury enters the ever quick and communicative sign of Gemini natives with this position usually have quick minds and are highly curious. They can't help but communicate; their minds are active at all times. They may think a little too much at times, but they are quite good at solving problems. They never stick to simply one idea and they change their minds at the drop of a hat. They are open minded as a result, so when given a new thought they are always willing to test it out and experiment.
In the world of video games these qualities are especially obvious because video games are popular hobbies in which we use most of our mental abilities. Mercury in Gemini has a variety of mental abilities, so their qualities will be most prominent in the world of video games.
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Mercury in Gemini Gamers
Mercury in Gemini gamers are fast learners in the world of video games. No matter what game they play or prefer to play, they always seem to pick up quickly on gameplay and are good with developing a variety of different gaming strategies. They may have so many different types of strategies in their head they could write a book! In truth these natives are experimental. Their secret is actually trying a variety of different strategies in order to find the most efficient one. They are very curious and are willing to try a variety of different types of games, even if its not normally their style. They like to be in-the-know with all the latest in gaming technology and they love the opportunity to discuss gaming experiences. They are bored rather easily with the same types of games. They need versatility in order to keep interested in a game brand (this of course depends on their personal tastes). As long as the games they play have a variety of different ways to engage and experience gaming, they will be satisfied. They love playing with others in an interactive environment. If one ever would like to challenge them to a game, be prepared for quite the challenge. They can be tricky as opponents and unpredictable. They catch on quick to the styles of game opponents so you must be quicker than they are to defeat them. Their one setback: they don't always finish what they start. These natives are not likely to gain more rewards, trophies, or rank higher after a game has been defeated. As a result, they may not even have anything to show for their gaming skills.
Mercury in Gemini natives could exceed at any game they put their minds to, however its best that they play games with tons of strategical challenges and tons of interesting upgrades. The more content a game has to offer the better. The more rewards that come from a game stage the better. As long as there is incentive for their curious mind it will be ideal for them. They may enjoy playing any sort of game, but especially in the genre of puzzles. Games with handheld components will also be intriguing to them. For these natives they simply enjoy the mental stimulation!
Mercury in Gemini Game Developers
As game developers they are possibly one of the most creative and experimental. A large number of game developers happen to have Mercury in Gemini for that reason. They particularly enjoy tinkering with technological software and controls. It's something that comes naturally to them. As developers they remain curious and alert to the trends around them. They want to make video games that intrigue the mind. They like to design a variety of different types of gaming techniques and content during development. They want to develop interactive games. Dialogue is important. These developers are constantly looking for game play feedback. You can believe that they are always on social media looking for it and promoting their newest game while they are at it.
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Finishing projects may be difficult for them. They come up with new ideas all the time, but their minds are changeable. This often leads to changes happening during development, even to the point that entire projects are scrapped. Any idea that they come up with must be utilized as quickly as possible, otherwise they will be bored with it. Of course, they are adaptable and open minded to the ideas of others. They tend to be drawn to strategy type games or games with puzzles, but almost every type of game may come from a Mercury in Gemini developer. After all, they are versatile.
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:Example of A Mercury in Gemini Game Developer:
Markus Persson
Persson is a well known Mercury in Gemini designer. He is best known for being the creator, designer, and/or programmer of games such as Minecraft, Scrolls, and 0x10c, as well as developing Ludum Dare games such as Breaking The Tower, Metagun, Prelude of The Chambered, and Minicraft for Game Making competition.
