Top 10 world leaders (who happen to be Gemini)
Did you know that at the helm of
the world’s largest economies are men born in Gemini season (May 20- June 21)?
Those in the astrological world –
yup, those of us who worry about when Mercury goes into retrograde, know what
they say about Geminis.
The sign is represented by the
twins Castor and Polydeuces in Greek mythology, known collectively as Dioscuri
– it is this duality that makes those born under the sign at their best, highly
intelligent, versatile, fun and witty social beings.
According to astrologers, Geminis
have a duality of personalities, which means they are always changing.
What makes Geminis good leaders?
It is their
combination of good (adaptable, youthful, energetic, confident) and bad traits
(inconsistent, distracted, quick-tempered) that make them, coupled with the
right team, particularly strong leaders.
While they can be
considered something of a wild card, astrostyle.com says Gemini leaders are “ greattalkers’ and “ quick thinkers” which make them liked by many.
Most importantly
they are super creative, flexible, and able to find out of the box solutions to
complex problems.
A Gemini leader
can improvise and adapt when it comes to changing circumstances. They are also good multi-taskers who can think, analyse, and
navigate and generate solutions quickly.
Not to mention,
when Geminis get fixated on a project, they will delegate authority and do
whatever is necessary to get things done.
Today Buzz counts
down the top 10 leaders, past and current, who rule under Gemini.
Don’t forget to
tell us in the comment section below, what you think about our pick for the
number one spot.
10. Muammar
Gaddafi Mummar
Gaddafi put the “G” in
Gemini.
Born on June 7, 1942, Gaddafi is known on the world
stage for being a memorable character.
During his rule,
relations between Libya and western powers often fluctuated; sometimes it was
good and at other times it seemed they were on the verge of all-out war.
Gaddafi memorably
told foreign oil executives, “people who have lived without oil for 5,000 years
can live without it again for a few years in order to attain their legitimate
rights”.
Gaddafi was also
known to rock some out of the box outfits. Are you old enough to remember when
he stepped out in a pair of swanky Louis Vuitton sunglasses in 2002? Not only was he stylish but he was certainly an unconventional
character.
9. Roosevelt
Skerrit
Roosevelt Skerrit is the current Prime Minister of
Dominica and has been in that position of authority since 2004.
The 48-year-old was
born on June 8, 1972.
Upon taking office he
became the world’s youngest head of government.
Skerrit is no
stranger to controversy as he vigorously defended his administration’s
controversial Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP).
He has been known
to be full of personality, not afraid to call out his critics and is very
vocal, as most Geminis are.
8. George
H. W. Bush
Talk about being a Gemini, who can remember when Bush
labelled Ronald Regan’s supply-side economic policy as “Voodoo economics”?
He then went on to become Regan’s running mate and
his “ride or die” through the Iran-contra crisis
and many other scandals that rocked Regan’s administration.
Born June 12, 1924, Bush went on
to become the 41st president of the United States.
7. Boyko
Borisov
Born June 13, 1959, Boyko Borisov has been
the Prime Minister of Bulgaria for the past ten years.
Critics of Borisov have
labelled him as a flip-flopper – often playing all sides – which has helped him
as it relates to maintaining good relations with the European Union.
Despite having resigned from the helm of power in 2013
due to civil unrest which resulted in violent protest he was returned to power.
His government has been
plagued with allegations of corruption and censorship.
However, Borisov, a
former fireman, and bodyguard is viewed by many
in his nation as a “man-of-the-people” with a certain charisma, that although a
polarising figure, has helped him maintain his electability.
6. Boris Johnson
It seems Elvis is on Mars – only serious political
junkies will get that joke.
From the way he ruffles
his hair to his controversial statements – there is no denying that Boris
Johnson fits the description of a Gemini.
Born June 19, 1964 you
either hate him or love him.
Described by critics
as “a manic self-promoter” it is hard to believe that he and Theresa
May were in the same party. He has a wildly different
approach to politics, than many of his colleagues.
Johnson has been touted
as the man to “get Brexit done” while sticking to the usual conservative
playbook, with the aim of keeping taxes low while bolstering the health and
education systems.
Johnson has a long
record of controversial comments. It is that
controversy that makes him such a divisive political figure often striking up
parallels with a fellow Gemini also on this list.
5. John
F. Kennedy
John F Kennedy known simply by his initials “JFK” served
as the 35th president of the United States from January 1961 until his
assassination in November 1963.
Born May 29,
1917, JFK was one of the youngest men to assume the role of president, having
been sworn into office when he was just 43-years-old.
Despite being very
charismatic and well-liked – who can forget his famous inauguration day line,
“Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your
country,” – he was also described as very
inexperienced.
His inexperience was on
full display when he ignored warnings from his advisors and tried to debate
with Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev following his botched Bay of Pigs
invasion.
His white house was
also plagued with scandals, particularly those that emerged about his many
conquests.
Nonetheless, like all
true Gemini’s he was brilliant at keeping up appearances, especially in the age
of television, he exuded confidence and power and
had a youthful contemporary feel that still resonates with audiences today.
4. Rob
Ford
Rob Ford was the Toronto mayor, who is arguably more
known internationally than any of Canada’s prime ministers.
From being caught on
video smoking a crack pipe to singing and dancing to Bob Marley’s One Love in City Hall, it is hard not to
have heard of Ford.
Born May 28, 1969, he
was first elected to Toronto City Council in the 2000 Toronto municipal
election, he was later elected Mayor of the City in 2010.
While he was definitely
a polarising figure, he was most known for being bold and out there, he also
had a personal touch that some Torontonians appreciated, Ford made it a priority to respond to local constituents’ problems,
often returning calls himself.
3. Xi
Jinping
How do you go from being exiled by the Communist Party
of China under the cultural revolution and forced to live in a cave-style
dwelling and emerge as the leader of the said party years
later?
Ask Xi Jinping.
Born June 15, 1953, Jinping is a determined Gemini who
tried for many years to get into the party, he was initially overlooked due to
the legacy of his father.
Rising through the
ranks of local politics, Xi Jinping in 2012 became the leader of the party. He is said to rule with an unapologetic iron fist, as his first
action was ridding the party of his political rivals.
When in 2018, he was to
demit office, a constitutional amendment was made to remove limits from the
presidency -this means he could potentially be president for life.
Depending on who
you talk to, Xi Jinping is a committed charismatic leader, bent on trying
to make his “China Dream” come true.
2. Aung San
Suu Kyi
Talk about a polar shift – Aung San Suu Kyi went from
being lauded in the international community as a peace icon to defending the
Burmese military against allegations of genocide.
Born June 19, 1945, Suu
Kyi spent much of her time, following her return to Myanmar in 1988,then known
as Burma, incarcerated or detained as she fought
to bring democracy to the military governed state.
Suu
Kyi became the de facto leader of Myanmar in 2016.
Since
her rise to power, her administration has had to deal with the Rohingya crisis.
The
Rohingya crisis grew from a series of deadly attacks on police stations into a
humanitarian crisis in which thousands of ethnic minorities have had to flee
the country.
Since then, the usually well- respected Suu Kyi has come under fire
from the international community with calls for her Nobel peace prize to be
revoked over her government’s handling of persecution of Rohingya people.
1. Donald
Trump
The ultimate Gemini – Donald J. Trump born June 14, 1946
– it is hard to find another political figure that is quite like Trump. Prior to running for office, Trump was a
respected businessman most known for his developments in real estate and for
his popular reality TV show, “The Apprentice”. He
has bounced around as it relates to political parties and affiliations, having
been at some point a member of both the Democrats and The Republican Party.
Even
before he ascended to the post of the presidency, Trump was known for saying
some wild things- who can forget that famed Access to Hollywood tape! Turns out that was just the tip of the iceberg.
His love for late-night McDonalds and his desire to have a wall
built has drawn widespread criticism but that has not stopped him from speaking
his mind, particularly
on his favourite social media platform Twitter.
Who could have
predicted that Twitter would be the hot spot for breaking US News?
Say
whatever you will about him, he’s got his fans/voters who are committed to
helping him in his efforts “make America great again”.