Born between May 21 and June 20, Geminis are one of the best social butterflies among the zodiac signs. They are jack of all trades rather than mastering one.
A Gemini is a people person. They love surrounding themselves with interesting personalities.
Plus, they always have something captivating up their sleeve, which also helps them to become the center of attention.
Entertaining the crowd is almost like their forte.
However, their negative traits have overpowered their positive ones to a vast extent. And since they have made it to the top of many hate lists, it’s only normal to wonder about the reasons.
Check below to see if you fit into one of these negative Gemini stereotypes! (Remember: these are just stereotypes and don’t perfectly match any one individual person with a Gemini sun sign).
Reasons Geminis are So Hated
1. They’re inconsistent – to the next level
Geminis are flexible and adaptable people. They are chameleons and can fit into any situation with ease.
But it also implies that they can’t stick to one thing for long. Being a Mutable air sign, they change their mind in the blink of an eye.
Secondly, their mood swings are over the place. One day they spread laughter and positivity, and the next day you will find them as the god of grumpiness.
A Gemini’s temperament is basically unpredictable because they are omnivert.
This means that they can be both fearless and outgoing (extrovert) as well as reserved and quiet (introvert). Perhaps, it matches their trait of having dual personalities.
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Geminis are so hated because of their indecisiveness.
It indicates weakness of character and comes off as flaky. It is frustrating for people to try to get them to agree on something.
Due to their inconsistent nature, a Gemini can rub people off the wrong way and jeopardize their chances of having long-term happy relationships.
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2. They overthink everything
If a zodiac had to be the face of “a ball of nervous energy”, it would be a Gemini.
They tend to overthink practically everything.
Geminis constantly question their decisions and contemplate useless things. This air sign is quick to jump into situations without analyzing the consequences properly.
The problem is that they set very high expectations for themselves, which are often hard to achieve given their inconsistency and indecisiveness. Then they get twisted trying to think, or rather overthink every outcome.
This makes them anxious, moody, hesitant, and impulsive.
When a Gemini’s brain gets caught up in itself, it can drive the people around them nuts and fuel hatred. There’s nothing that can shake them out. Instead, they go into a complete shutdown or lash at people around them.
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3. They don’t mind their own business
Curiosity is a Gemini’s middle name. As one of the intellectual zodiac signs, Gemini holds its worth for being very resourceful.
Ruled by the planet Mercury, Gems have the gift to gab non-stop. They are also great at making anyone talk and ‘spill the tea’.
As well as shut someone down for making insulting jokes. Not many zodiacs can surpass the communication skills that a Gemini possess. And surely, they use it to their advantage.
Being the social butterflies, Geminis are always on the lookout for new stories and gossip to collect. To them, they aren’t being nosy, just curious.
But when low on juice, they wouldn’t mind telling your secrets at your expense. Geminis are so hated because others feel misled and hurt by their lack of loyalty.
Stereotypically, Geminis are known to use, abuse, and lose when it comes to their overall interaction in relationships.
Although they don’t necessarily mean to hurt anyone, they can’t help how their brain works and responds.
This irritates a few zodiac signs enough to build hate against Geminis.
4. They can’t commit
Geminis are also one of the most independent zodiac signs. They don’t mind going about their adventures on their own.
This means that they often can’t commit.
Be it in a relationship, hobby, or just about anything. Flighty Gems are too impulsive to just settle on one thing.
They hate being tied down in any situation. It is usual for a Gemini to look around for a new experience now and then. They strive for a change, be it in the form of people, situations, or information.
Another thing that adds to their hatred is their lack of empathy and listening skills. While they are great at talking, getting, and spreading gossip, they don’t like listening to “useless” information.
They also aren’t a fan of clingy or emotional people. They are rather quick to end things or move on to the next when things get complicated.
5. They are masters of exaggeration
Life of Gemini is an ad hoc adventure. Everything is either the best or just the worst. You won’t find a Gemini in a ‘meh’ state.
The events that happen in their life have to top the rest. It is fair to say that they love control secretly.
A Gemini enjoys leading conversations, and the way they can do that is by making their life stories as exaggerated as possible.
The possibility of not knowing something or missing out on something is also utterly discomforting for a Gemini.
So, they never miss a chance to collect or show off the information they have.
They believe that whatever happens in their life is the epitome and nothing better or worst can happen to others.
Their dire need to top themselves makes them a hate target. It’s not that they disregard what others have to say.
Because they are poor listeners, they tend to skip a lot in a conversation. People find them to be disrespectful and kind of self-obsessed.
Which Zodiac Signs Hate Capricorns The Most?
Geminis are cheerful, fast-moving, and spirited folks with a dash of humor.
They tend to gather hate from zodiac signs that lie on the serious side of traits.
Zodiac signs that are the least compatible with Gemini are water signs – Scorpio, Pisces, and Cancer, and earth signs – Virgo, Taurus and Capricorn.
Scorpio is serious business. They do not appreciate a personality like Gemini. Similarly, Taureans are workaholics and also extremely loyal.
Whereas a Gemini is more chill, laid back, and erratic. Cancer, on the other hand, finds Geminis to be materialistic and cold.
As for the Capricorns, they despise people who can’t stick to their guns and lack focus.
Which Zodiac Signs Get Along with Gemini?
A Gemini is not everyone’s cup of tea. A few zodiac signs that can match their energy and keep them hooked are fellow air signs (Libra and Aquarius), and fire signs (Sagittarius, Leo, and Aries).
Air and Fire signs are known to be free-spirited, witty, and intellectual – exactly what a Gemini craves.
When talking about Libra and Gemini together, there’s no better match. Their personalities compliment each other in the best ways possible.
The same applies to Aquarius and Gemini pairing.
Furthermore, Aries is a fan of doing things at a fast, playful, and carefree pace. They make a great team with Gemini. Likewise, information-loving Leo loves communicating with Gemini.
Conclusion
Geminis are fun-loving fellows with heaps of creative synergy. Being one of the Mutable signs, they can adapt to changing situations. Geminis also light a party in seconds and entertain people endlessly.
Time with Geminis can never be dull. For better or worse, you can always expect something completely unpredictable from them. They can be your best friend as well as your worst all wrapped into one. It all depends on how you maintain your relationship with them.
Like most other zodiac signs, Gemini does have strong negative traits, but it does not make them a negative sign overall. Somehow, their negative traits have overshadowed their positives for the people, and that’s the ultimate reason why Geminis are so hated.
Note that the above negative stereotypes are stereotypes only. Not all Gemini people are like this – consult your personal natal chart for a more detailed understanding of your astrological future.
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