Gemini – The Divine Hermaphrodite
Sunday, May 18th, 2025The wisdom teachings speak of the male-female God. In creation, male and female energies are always together. The masculine corresponds to existence, the feminine corresponds to consciousness. The subjectivity is referred to as the Lord and the objectivity as the power of the Lord, as his wife.
According to ancient Indian tradition, Gemini embodies Shakti and Shiva as Ardhanari, a figure that is half man and half woman. In the Greek tradition, the male-female God is referred to as Adonai. Gemini indicates the ideal status of the androgyne or hermaphrodite, where the masculine and feminine energies are balanced within.
Gemini is also revered as the entrance to the temple of the Lord, the gateway to the subtle world. The two pillars represent Jachin and Boaz, the divine word and its meaning. We can pass between the two pillars when we have attained equilibrium, the state of yoga.
The picture shows the subtle form of the divine hermaphrodite at the gateway between subjectivity and objectivity. You see an egg-shaped figure in the background, symbolising the unity of the male-female energies. Love energy radiates from the centre of the divine androgyne’s heart.
The Images of Synthesis for the month of Gemini illustrate the related symbolism. You find there all previous Gemini paintings with detailed explanations in four languages (en/de/es/fr). You can also download print-versions for free. Find here the Images of Synthesis with short extracts from the wisdom teachings. Or subscribe to the Lunar Messenger newsletter giving thoughts from the wisdom teachings to inspire putting them into practice.