The house of Ravenclaw at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is represented by the element of air, and the zodiac sign of Gemini is represented by air as well. And the air element symbolizes intellect, so it's clear that this sign and this house have a lot of natural common ground.
But the fact that they have this mystical connection doesn't mean that they are the same. Gemini might be the twins, but they're not always Ravenclaw similar, and what traits do they each individually have that are diametrically opposed to each other?
Are: Versatile
Most people who are familiar with any Geminis are aware that they have a tendency to be a little all over the place. Their minds can change course in the matter of a few seconds. But this ability to switch from gear to gear in an instant can also be beneficial, because it makes them much more versatile people.
The same goes for Ravenclaws, their big brains can handle a lot of thoughts and information at once, so they can switch gears at the drop of a hat.
Are Not: Independent
It's hard to say for sure , but there's a solid case to be made that Gemini is actually the most social sign in the zodiac. These signs love people, and people typically love them right back. They thrive the most in social situations, and they don't really enjoy being alone.
While Ravenclaws love people too, they also have no problem doing anything on their own, and they usually need some alone time on a regular basis.
Are: Inquisitive
Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back. Both Ravenclaws and Geminis have a seemingly insatiable thirst for new information and knowledge, and if something piques their interest they have a hard time moving on before they've learned everything they want to know about it.
Most people don't see the world as a gallery of questions that need to be answered, but Ravenclaw and Gemini sure do.
Are Not: Wise
Geminis are constantly learning and exploring, but the fact that they know a lot can sometimes translate into them becoming know it alls. Because they really do know so much, they don't typically trust information from outside sources, especially if that information conflicts with whatever they think.
Ravenclaws can't say the same. They are excellent at learning things themselves, but they also enthusiastically absorb a lot of wisdom from those that are wiser than they are.
Are: Witty
One of the most baffling and impressive aspects of any Gemini is that they can typically talk faster than most people can even think. Their minds move at lightning speed, so they are always quick to react and respond to any situation.
Ravenclaws are similarly quick-witted and clever. They can riff off of what someone else has said before everyone else in the group has even processed what's happening.
Are Not: Observant
Geminis are really gluttons for new information and ideas, but the rapidity with which they consume new things means that they tend to just gain a surface understanding of a lot of little things and then move on to the next thing. Their minds are quick, so they don't linger on anything for very long.
Ravenclaws, on the other hand, are great at mulling over one thing for a very long time, learning everything there is to learn about it.
Are: Changeable
Probably one of the most irable and beneficial traits of any Gemini or Ravenclaw is how flexible and easy to change they really are.
They typically don't like being stuck in one place or one mindset for too long, so they are open to any idea and they are willing to adapt to any situation. It's a rare gift, but they both possess it.
Are Not: Calm
Ravenclaws are brilliant minds, but they know how to keep their minds under control. They don't lose their heads easily, and they're not prone to any sort of instability.
But the sign of the twins is a natural duality, and Geminis are often in constant inner conflict with themselves. They're also distracted by anything and everything, so keeping calm in any situation is difficult for a Gemini to do.
Are: Intelligent
As anyone might expect, any minds who are naturally inclined to explore every inch of the world that they can need to have a lot of intellectual capacity in order to handle those impulses.
And luckily for Ravenclaws and Geminis, they do. Ravenclaws and Geminis are some of the cleverest people that anyone could ever meet, and their intellectual abilities seem almost limitless.
Are Not: Dedicated
Geminis can certainly develop ions about certain things, and they can devote a significant amount of time and energy to those things, but their dedication is and always will be lacking.
Even if they love something, they can't have a constant laser focus on it like Ravenclaws can. Ravenclaws can keep their minds occupied with one thing for quite a while, which is something Gemini will always have trouble with.
