The results of holistic medicine do exist in today's society (See Mystical WWW Alternative Medicine) , although often scientifically disputed, and are held to have worked throughout many belief systems. The folklore of the animal, tree and plant kingdom are readily employed in what has recently been labelled as alternative medicine. Perhaps as publicity increases man will once more return in greater numbers to the daily and seasonal practices of our ancestors, and superstition will finally be accepted as fact and not guesswork.

'Mercury' is the ruling planet of Gemini. In Roman mythology Mercury was the 'Messenger of the Gods', son of 'Jupiter' and 'Maia' and the equivalent of the 'God Hermes' of ancient Greek mythology. Mercury is often used to symbolise the qualities of vitality, intelligence, quick thinking, restlessness, co-ordination and flexibility. The liveliness has been seen to have one draw back, this being that settling upon and fully completing a task is very difficult due to the need to explore and develop new projects before boredom sets in. Despite the possible unreliability alluded to Gemini, have a lot of energy and can bounce back, which means they can adapt well to changing situations and hence they love to be part of a group although their membership is not always maintained. It was once believed that as this sign represents duality those born in Gemini would also be ambidextrous. Gemini is a mutable, neutral air sign and the first air sign, associated with the statements 'I encircle the earth', 'I communicate', 'On the wings of the wind' and 'With the swiftness of sound'. It rules the nervous system, the hands, shoulders, arms and lungs. Gemini is associated with Heather, Lavender, Lily of the Valley, Privet, Tansy, Violets, Yarrow and also Ferns (See Mystical WWW Plants, & Language of Flowers). Gemini is further associated with all nut trees, and also the Cedar, Chestnut, Hawthorn, Hazel, Linden and the Oak (See Mystical WWW Trees). Colours associated with Gemini are light green, slate grey, yellow and any colour combinations of spotted mixtures. The main stone associated with Gemini is the Agate, whilst the main stone associated with the month of May is the Emerald (See Mystical WWW Mystical Time : Rhymes & Time - Language of Gems). Lucky number is five, lucky day Wednesday (See Mystical WWW Mystical Time : Days of the Week). Metal associated is quicksilver or mercury.

The 'Moon' is the ruling planet of Cancer, also known as the 'Gate of Birth', and as a 'Goddess' has been revered since pre-Christian times as such and also as the 'Enchantress'. The Moon symbolises 'Motherhood' and 'Water' (the Sun being Fatherhood & Fire). Cancer reflects the journey of the fourth life cycle, symbolised by the Cycle of the Moon itself, that is the:

Dreams play an important role for Cancerians and therefore expression of these is also vital often requiring psychological support in the most positive sense. The fourth phase of the journey of the Sun is experienced here, and of the young adult evolving knowledge through emotional experiences. Cancer is a cardinal and negative water sign associated with the statements 'I feel', 'I protect', and 'I treasure loved ones and my home'. It rules the breast, stomach and solar plexus. Cancer is associated with Convolulus, Heather, Holly, Water Lily, Lily, Rose, all Rushes and white flowers (See Mystical WWW Plants, & Language of Flowers). Cancer is further associated with all trees rich in sap, and also the Cedar, Hazel, Linden and the Oak (See Mystical WWW Trees). Colours associated with Cancer are blue and silvery blues, cream, sea green, smoky grey, white, iridescence and most pale colours. The main stone associated with Cancer is the Moonstone, whilst the main stone associated with the month of June is the Pearl (See Mystical WWW Mystical Time : Rhymes & Time - Language of Gems). Lucky number is two, lucky day Monday (See Mystical WWW Mystical Time : Days of the Week). Metal associated is silver.