Blacks v. Whites = Pisces v. Gemini

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Notice the similarities between the symbols for Pisces and Gemini. Hmm...

I've been wanting to tackle this subject for awhile but didn't know where to begin.

At the beginning? Nah, that would take too long.

At the end? Nah, people won't understand my point.

So I'll start in the middle because we can all recognize the "You are Here X" part of the map, right?

Awhile ago, someone shared with me an astrologer's opinion that black people are represented by the sign Pisces and white people are represented by the sign Gemini.

When I heard this, I immediately did a mental run-through of all that I know about Pisces and Gemini and had a cha-ching! moment.

Consider this my co-sign.

Disclaimer: The first thing that we should remember is that the 12 zodiac signs are symbolic representations of concepts, motivations, personality traits, etc. that exist in nature. Zodiac signs are NOT people. So if your zodiac sign is Pisces or Gemini, please don't bother debating that this is not you. I'm not talking about you as a person.  People are much more nuanced than their Sun sign description (see "Dear Astro Beginners" section in the sidebar). 

Now that we're (hopefully) on the same page, moving on...

Let's review the sign of Pisces (ruled by Neptune and Jupiter):

Changeable
Transpersonal (i.e. concerned about people in general rather than individuals)
Spiritual
Universal consciousness
Lucky
Creative arts
Emotional
Co-dependent
Impractical
Sensitive
Intuitive
Receptive
Savior/martyr
Addictive/addicted
Escapism
Confusion
Indirect
Passive-aggressive
Self-pitying
Seductive
Charming
Magic
Glamour
Survivor
Empathic
Abstract
Healing
Soulful
Lost

Now think of terms/concepts that are associated with black people and why/how they are relevant (regardless of whether they are true or false):

Magical Negro
Entertainers
Welfare Queens
Deadbeat Dads
Crackheads
Pimps
Hos
Jesus Freaks
Godly
Seductresses
Mandingo
Lazy
Struggle
Kings
Queens
Healers
Self-hating
Self-destructive
Survivors
Forgiving
Oppressed
Mentally weak/lazy

Let's review the sign of Gemini (ruled by Mercury):

Changeable
Personal (i.e. concerned with individuals rather than people)
Curious
Experimental
Superficial
Independent
Communicative
Forked tongue
Two-faced
Relative
Amoral (i.e. situational ethics)
Logical
Argumentative
Controversial
Critical
Sarcastic
Versatile
Friendly
Indifferent
Detached
Trickster
Witty
Fact-finding/spreading
Masters of language
Scientific
Distaste for physical exertion

Now think of terms/concepts associated with white people and why/how they are relevant (regardless of whether they are true or false):

Smart/clever
Rich
Privileged
Beautiful
Devils
Pigs
Lazy
Destructive
Violent
Racist
Liars
Manipulative
Two-faced
Coded language
Detached
Oppressive
Physically weak/lazy

Mix Pisces and Gemini together and what do you get?

They are endlessly fascinated by their differences.
Both are easily bored, enjoy controversy/drama, and interested in behavior/patterns.
Pisces views Gemini's cleverness as intelligence. Trusts Gemini's grasp of "facts".
Gemini views Pisces' intuition as magic. Wants to understand the "trick".
Pisces desires Gemini to provide emotional sustenance & approval.
Gemini desires Pisces to provide insight and healing.
Co-dependent Pisces gets angry at Gemini's indifference, emotional detachment and experimentation.
Independent Gemini gets angry with Pisces' neediness, self-pity and lack of linear logic.
Empathic Pisces forgives Gemini's flaws and lack of spiritual evolution.
Logical Gemini blames Pisces for its own misfortunes.

Now let's review (a simplistic version of) black and white history in America:

Everyone's African. Most practice varying forms of socialism/collectivism.
Some curious (upwardly mobile) Africans migrate to other parts of the world.
The ones that enjoy Europe stay there.
Europeans create concept of capitalism (w/ pyramid-shaped structure).
Europeans use kingdoms (and serfdom) to strengthen concept of capitalism.
European royalty dispatch some Europeans to explore the world & report back.
Europeans want to conquer the explored areas but need labor to build colonies.
Europeans try to enslave many different peoples in order to avoid physical labor.
Those many people prove to be too weak for the physical labor.
Europeans befriend Africans.
Whites use Bible (spirituality) to bond with blacks and influence the culture.
Meanwhile, whites (superficially) study blacks' culture and experiment to test theories.
Whites spot and exploit differences to create clashes within black societies.
Whites use clashes to obtain black slaves.
Whites kidnap black slaves when they realize they need many more than originally expected.
Whites create laws in conquered America to benefit them and maintain blacks' subjugation.
Whites realize blacks are superhuman survivors, so laws and practices are created to disadvantage blacks as much as possible to avoid a revolution/rise.
Became illegal and/or a reason for punishment to a.) maintain ties to African culture and b.) learn White laws/languages beyond basic need-to-know basis.
Rebellious blacks who fought back were made into examples (e.g. torture and/or death, separation from family/plantations).
Passive blacks who maintained status quo kept their lives/families/security, and learned to depend on Whites for survival.
Smart blacks who pretended to be passive led/participated in successful revolutions.
Throughout slavery, blacks only got two reprieves from back-breaking work: entertaining Whites and practicing White religion (Christianity).
Slavery ends as a by-product of whites divided over regional economic independence.
Blacks are fortunate enough to slip through the cracks of the white-on-white war with their "freedom", but not their basic civil or human rights.
According to the U.S. Constitution - written by whites - people have a right to basic freedoms and all men are created equal...but not black men, black women and black children...or even white women, for that matter.
Blacks are "free" but not free.

Fast forward to present-day black-white race relations in America:

Blacks notably excelling in entertainment (music, sports, drama, etc.) and theology fields.
Blacks who excel in non-entertainment/theology fields aren't widely appreciated w/in larger black community (see sell-out).
Blacks distance themselves from White-created educational system and/or understanding White-created laws.
Blacks worship martyrs for the "revolution" and people who present themselves as saviors.
Blacks are disproportionately suffering from disease, drugs, unstable homes, poor education, etc.
Blacks are still fighting for "equality".
Blacks are simultaneously hating whites and still yearning for White approval.

Whites struggling to maintain status quo that favors them.
Whites recognizing that White-run capitalism screwed them over.
Whites blaming blacks for their own troubles and the degradation of America.
Whites still studying Black culture and enjoying Black entertainment.
Whites rewrote (& rewriting) history to absolve themselves of responsibility for past and current situations.
Whites still expecting absolution for their sins from superhuman spiritually evolved blacks (see Avatar, Green Mile, The Legend of Baggar Vance, Driving Miss Daisy, etc.).

Whites and blacks now expect a Magical Negro (with black/white and Pisces/Gemini) to save/heal them.

We're still endlessly fascinated by each other.  And cannot separate - even if it will save us.

Happy Black History Month!

BONUS: 

Gemini-Pisces Compatibility

Mutable Air (Gemini) and Mutable Water (Pisces)

These two are attracted to eachother like moths to a flame, and there's a lot of initial excitement. Both are absorbers, Gemini of ideas and Pisces of emotional impressions, and they've got a lot to talk about. Pisces will inspired by the Gemini joie de vivre, and follow their lead into stimulating activities and places. The built-in pitfalls here have to do with the sensitivity of Pisces, and the Twins' need for total freedom. Instinctually each understands the changeable nature of the other. But Pisces needs more emotional stability than Gemini can offer, and this only adds to the Piscean insecurity. When Pisces gets the sad look of neediness in their eyes, Gemini heads for the door.

Here you have two chameleons, making it hard to build on solid ground. Even when they try to be sincere, their slippery sense of self causes both to be manipulative without realizing it. Gemini is way too emotionally detached for Pisces, who may feel drained after time spent listening to the whirlygig, feeling everything that Gemini says. Gemini won't want to be censored, and will grow restless when any semblance of clarity from Pisces is eclipsed in a dreamy fog.

Basically this relationship is like a ship lost at sea without an anchor. Both thrive with a partner that leads the way, being so flexible and reactive to others. If Gemini tries to be the boss, Pisces will end up feeling trod upon and misunderstood. On a positive note, Pisces benefits from the detached perspective of Gemini, and can help shape their imaginative gifts. Gemini may be enchanted by the Piscean depths, and grow more heart-wise through the connection. This pairing makes for a memorable, possibly bewildering encounter, but might not have a basis for the long haul.

Famous Couples: Sid Vicious (Gemini) and Nancy Spungeon (Pisces); Drew Barrymore (Pisces) and Justin Long (Gemini); Donald Trump (Gemini) and Ivana Trump (Pisces); Drew Barrymore (Pisces) and Fabrizio Moretti (Gemini); Erykah Badu (Pisces) and Andre 3000 (Gemini)

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Erykah Badu and Andre 3000 were a quintessential Pisces and Gemini couple. They are attracted to each other's quirkiness but it usually ends up in (Pisces) tears and (Gemini) guilt.  All blacks (Pisces) want from whites (Gemini) is an admission of wrong-doing and a (sincere) apology. If whites admitted and apologized, I believe black anger (and drama) would instantaneously go poof! I also believe this will never happen because...have you ever tried to get a Gemini to admit to an error? And have you ever tried to get Pisces to leave the pity party?