This Gemini box is made of mango wood, with a 10 × 10 cm base and a height of 6 cm. Gold dots are densely scattered across the dark blue lid. In the middle of the cream circle, two swallows fly towards each other with raised wings, their beaks touching. Twelve sections around them hold the zodiac constellations. The lid opens on two tiny hinges and a metal clasp holds it at the front. When open, the lid stays up on its own. Its sides are brown, grained wood. Made in India; you receive one box.
Two birds for two brothers
The sign takes its name from the twins of Greek myth, Castor and Pollux. Even today, the two brightest stars of the Gemini constellation bear their names. On this lid, two birds turning towards each other stand for the brothers. The sign runs roughly from 21 May to 21 June.
Geminis are said to be curious. They love to chat and switch quickly from one subject to the next.
An air sign ruled by Mercury
Gemini is an air sign, along with Libra and Aquarius. Its ruling planet is Mercury, named after the swift-footed messenger god of the Romans, which is why tradition links the sign with talk and letters.
For things that come in pairs
Keep whatever comes in pairs here, such as earrings, cufflinks or two matching rings. That way you won’t have to hunt for the other one in the morning. Inside, the wood is bare. A dry, soft cloth is enough for cleaning; never soak the wood.
For a Gemini friend with a birthday in May or June, this box is a kind way to mark the day. It suits a man too, as a home for his cufflinks.