Mercury in the signs - Aquarius

Inspired and innovative

Mercury in Aquarius is ruled by the planet Saturn with the co-ruler Rahu or the North node, which in Indian astrology is comparable to the planet Uranus in Western Astrology. Under the rulership of Rahu or Uranus, the rigidity and conservative nature of Aquarius receives an additional shade of grey and another level of depth as well as complexity. Aquarius is not an easy and simple sign and Mercury here expresses his thoughts through an abstract lens – while still rule-driven, he is also erratic, eccentric, very unconventional, tolerant and independent. He is principled and gets involved in group activities and other dynamics but through an emotionless filter. While he likes to be part of a group, he does so from a safe distance, knowing that he can set off by himself when he feels like it. 

 

Someone with Mercury in Aquarius can have a broad and futuristic worldview – however, also one that is fixed. Aquarius is a fixed sign so, he doesn’t often change his mind. As a result and if other aspects support this, someone with this placement can think along exceptionally simplistically. 

 

This is a great placement for mathematicians, scientists and sociologists who can find his way through the complexities of large systems. Equally, this is a good placement for someone who is a speaker at large gatherings such as social rallies or political gatherings or, at the very least, he actively voices his opinions on social injustice and inequality in conversations. However, despite the apparent concern for the disadvantaged, it’s the concept itself Mercury in Aquarius takes issue with rather than how people on an individual level are affected. While much of it depends on the placement of the Moon, Mercury in Aquarius lacks human compassion. 

 

Mercury in Aquarius can jump from one topic to another and he can be provocative but more than any other sign, this Mercury has a vision for the future and almost nothing is impossible. That’s the eccentric side in him.  

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Lady Gaga has her Mercury in Aquarius alongside Jupiter. Jupiter expands everything he touches so her eccentric exterior is no surprise. 

Mercury is also the ruler of her Ascendant sign, Gemini, giving her the extra courage or urge to be a little different. Placed in the 8^th house, she is no stranger to sudden transformation, shock, revolutionary and mysterious behaviour.