This Mercury is an
independent thinker that talks quickly, and likes to think up new ideas. A
person with this placement has an intolerance for mental complexity and prefers
to get straight to the point without much toing and froing. Therefore, this is a
splendid placement for the crafting of slogans and punch-line phrasing for
someone who works in advertising, marketing or as a salesperson where a quick
mind is certainly advantageous. Mercury in Aries may be a bit of an expert in
sports talk – in any competitive environment really that requires quick
reactions and counteractions.
Mercury in Aries expresses himself in a challenging manner that has strong and even provocative effect on other people. This is the person who tends to initiate conversation as well as arguments! At times, he needs to remember that occasionally a little bit of delicacy of expression or nuanced phrasing is needed and preferred.
Nevertheless, in some business environments, straight forward talking and a more dominating, confrontational style is an asset. To win praise, win the argument, win attention, or just to win – that may be the primary communication goal here.
Mercury in Aries expresses himself in a challenging manner that has strong and even provocative effect on other people. This is the person who tends to initiate conversation as well as arguments! At times, he needs to remember that occasionally a little bit of delicacy of expression or nuanced phrasing is needed and preferred.
Nevertheless, in some business environments, straight forward talking and a more dominating, confrontational style is an asset. To win praise, win the argument, win attention, or just to win – that may be the primary communication goal here.
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Naomi Campbell has her Mercury in Aries and has been
called the supermodel with a temper before. This is also due to other
combinations and yogas in her chart but her Mercury in Aries conjunct a
debilitated Saturn won't help.
A realistic point of view
Mercury in Taurus prefers to think about and debate the practical things in life such as what can be built and how can it be erected. This is a good position for the acquisition of wealth through communications tools and professions in the fields of media production, sales and negotiating. Someone with Mercury in Taurus may even turn communicating into something that provides some sort of sensual pleasure. This Taurus certainly also likes talking about food; something else that provides physical comforts.
Mercury in Taurus prefers to think about and debate the practical things in life such as what can be built and how can it be erected. This is a good position for the acquisition of wealth through communications tools and professions in the fields of media production, sales and negotiating. Someone with Mercury in Taurus may even turn communicating into something that provides some sort of sensual pleasure. This Taurus certainly also likes talking about food; something else that provides physical comforts.
Mercury is where the
mind is and this placement indicates that the person likes to think about the
beautiful things in life a lot such as art, surroundings, the luxury money can
buy, his wealth or potential wealth, music and the physical beauty of people and
generally everything around him. However, his way of thinking is slow and
thoughtful – this Mercury takes his time to come to a conclusion after
considering all the facts and eventualities. Mercury in Taurus doesn’t like
abstract ideas and once he has decided on the best way forward, he wants to get
stuck in to see the tangible results of his thought processes. This can even
mean creating his reality with his own hands.
Often, someone with
Mercury in Taurus is also someone who has the ability to sing – not just to hold
a tune. Much depends on the placement of Venus but this is someone who
potentially has an outstanding voice.
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Marylin Monroe who, throughout her life, was portrayed as sensuality impersonated has her Mercury alongside the Sun in Taurus.
Quick witted and curious
Mercury in Gemini can come across
as a social butterfly, he is smart, alert, very interactive and simply
loves to chat. The
love of conversation doesn’t just stretch to those closest to him but often
crosses borders which means that someone with this Mercury placement is often
multi-lingual and picks up other languages quite easily. Mercury in Gemini has a
natural interest in foreign cultures, traditions and customs and even if he
doesn’t speak a foreign language fluently, he will make every attempt to
communicate – even if it’s with hands and feet.
Mercury in Gemini has a large
vocabulary which makes him easy to understand although at times not always easy
to follow as he changes topics of conversation and interest quickly. Mercury is
also where the mind is and in Gemini, a person with this placement may even just
think about communication, writing, marketing, the technicalities of languages
and how to get a point across. The area in the chart ruled by Gemini is the
3rd house that is also associated with siblings, sales, deal-making,
short-term trips and short-term projects so these may be some of the preferred
topics of conversation.
If there is a heavy focus on
Gemini in the chart anyway, someone with Mercury in Gemini tends to have long
fingers – often used to emphasise the point. Generally, he is good with his
hands and can make a good painter, tailor or seamstress or has unique
hand-writing.
Giorgio Armani has his Mercury in
Gemini together
with the Sun.
But not only is his
Mercury in Gemini, he is also the ruler of his 3rd house that is
naturally associated with Mercury. Although his
communication style may sometimes be perceived as
not very straight forward, high-levels of
creatvity are indicated - using his
hands!
Emotional (over-) reaction
Someone
with Mercury in Cancer, react intuitively and generally add a large amount
emotion in their verbal or written communication and the way they express
themselves. Cancer is a water sign and as such, ways of expression can be quite
fluid to the point of being unclear at times. Mercury in Cancer reacts from an
emotional point of view which can seem a little out of the blue to other people
and irrational. Someone with this placement needs to be careful not be led – or
mislead - by emotions alone. Much of how the reactive and emotional nature is
externalised depends on the Moon sign – the planet which rules Cancer.
Mercury in
Cancer goes through life in a cyclical way – three steps forward two steps
backwards, always depending on their mood, is how they ultimately reach their
goal. A person with this placement tend to be very considerate in the way they
approach subjects, so this is a good placement for someone who has to provide
regular feedback to staff, e.g. someone working in Human Resources where tact
and the right tone is often desired. This Mercury understands his environment
instinctively which is a great gift, just don’t ask him to put into words what
going on in his head!
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The Who
drummer, Keith Moon, had his Mercury in
Cancer.
While other aspects of the chart support sudden outbursts of emotions, his Mercury conjunct Pluto in the signs of Cancer ensured these outbursts had a fairly violent edge to them.
Money spinner
Mercury in
Leo can be an excellent money maker, in particular if the Sun is also strong in
the horoscope. This Mercury is not told what to think and at times can comes
across as being a little self-righteous and determined to convince others that
his point of view if the only one worth having.
However,
someone with this placement goes through life wholeheartedly, mostly full of joy
and determined to make his mark. Mercury in Leo only thinks big and when he
speaks, he commands respect and attention. This Mercury uses conversation to express himself - while others may sue their creativity or
fashion sense to paint a pictures of themselves – this one does is through
debates, discussions and by talking about his grand mission and
vision.
Therefore,
this in an excellent placement for a chairperson or any kind of public speaker
who uses his intellect and natural ability to hold other people’s attention and
pull the strings. A person with this
placement also tends to look for opportunities in conversions that allow him to
perform – like actors on stage, he is
in his element when he has an audience to entertain. Often, there is also a lot
of warmth in the way people with this placement express
themselves.
The
opera singer Andrea Bocelli has his Mercury in Leo, together with Venus and
Pluto. This combination of two of the planets that naturally rule speech, voice
and language quite literally makes for a powerful voice and potentially even a
dramatic way of self-expression.
Objective and
analytical thinkers
Mercury is at home in the sign of Virgo and someone with this placement is able to hold large amounts of information and convey them in a precise and accurate manner – always aiming to use the right vocabulary for what is being discussed. This is a highly analytical placement and in particular in this sign, problems are understood and analysed quickly and thoroughly with a practical solution as the outcome. Virgo is a mutable sign so someone with this placement often has a good memory that connects several layers and dimensions with ease – although it’s an earth sign, Mercury in Virgo is nevertheless the most flexible of the three (Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo).
Mercury is not just what we talk about, it’s also what we think (and write!)about. Virgo is the sign, and associated with the house, that rules conflict, arguments, health, medicine, pharmaceuticals, nutrition, small pets, being of service and helping others as well as re-establishment of balance – often this is what Mercury in Virgo tends to think about.
This is an intellectual sign and at times highly strung sign that does not always have the patience for those that don’t follow even the most basic of concepts. The intolerance is not necessarily directed at those that aren’t quick enough (this would be Mercury in Aries) but at those that don’t place any importance on overly detailed explanations and thought processes. Therefore, you will be hard pressed to find someone with Mercury in Virgo turning up to a meeting ill-prepared.
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow is an outspoken advocate of non-carb diets.
Mercury is at home in the sign of Virgo and someone with this placement is able to hold large amounts of information and convey them in a precise and accurate manner – always aiming to use the right vocabulary for what is being discussed. This is a highly analytical placement and in particular in this sign, problems are understood and analysed quickly and thoroughly with a practical solution as the outcome. Virgo is a mutable sign so someone with this placement often has a good memory that connects several layers and dimensions with ease – although it’s an earth sign, Mercury in Virgo is nevertheless the most flexible of the three (Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo).
Mercury is not just what we talk about, it’s also what we think (and write!)about. Virgo is the sign, and associated with the house, that rules conflict, arguments, health, medicine, pharmaceuticals, nutrition, small pets, being of service and helping others as well as re-establishment of balance – often this is what Mercury in Virgo tends to think about.
This is an intellectual sign and at times highly strung sign that does not always have the patience for those that don’t follow even the most basic of concepts. The intolerance is not necessarily directed at those that aren’t quick enough (this would be Mercury in Aries) but at those that don’t place any importance on overly detailed explanations and thought processes. Therefore, you will be hard pressed to find someone with Mercury in Virgo turning up to a meeting ill-prepared.
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow is an outspoken advocate of non-carb diets.
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She not only has her Mercury in Virgo but also her Sun (meaning she truly embodies the Virgo principles) as well as Uranus and Pluto. In the 8th house, she may find that changes in nutrition are therapeutic for her.
Mercury in Libra
With ease
and elegance
Although
much depends on the position of Venus in the chart, this Mercury is polite,
elegant, eloquent and sociable and knows what to say in every situation. He is a
diplomat. For Mercury in Libra, debates need to be fair and balanced and,
ideally, all discussions end to the benefit of everyone- or at least so he likes
to think.
Someone
with this placement has a special sensitivity to keeping the peace and harmony.
Mercury in Libra does well in all areas where an eye for detailed design is
required, such as architecture. He also does well in all environments where
contracts need to be negotiated – although he seeks harmony, Libra is also a
relatively cold sign so, at the same time, he won’t be afraid to stand his
ground if he believes things aren’t right, just and equal. People with a
preponderance of air signs in their chart will observe discussions from a cool
distance and like a chess player, Mercury in Libra will wait to make his next
move to add to the debate from yet another angle. If Venus is in a good position
in the chart, then someone with Mercury in Libra tends to be a successful
deal-maker, negotiator and also Chairperson.
The downside is that
someone with Mercury in Libra can be so eager to please that he can’t make up
his mind. At times, there seems to be an endless lack of ability to make a
decision and a change of mind seems all too frequent.
Deep thinkers, intense
communicators
Mercury in Scorpio is a
great placement for investigators, members of the police force, psychiatrists
and healers in all shapes and forms. This placement is for someone who can
certainly keep a secret including secret money, fears and generally secret
pieces of information.
Not that everyone with
this placement is involved in corruption but corrupt methods or activities and
processes to hide the truth may be something that is not unknown to this
Mercury.
Mercury in Scorpio is a
deep thinker and his thoughts are full of powerful images that suddenly seem to
emerge from nowhere. There may also be a certain kind of magic to the way a
person with this placement communicates and his thoughts are deep and at times
even irrational. As a consequence, Mercury in Scorpio, more than in any other
sign, can be the one bringing up taboo topics, unconventional discussions and
even risky subjects. Therefore, it is the person with Mercury in Scorpio who
uses communication to introduce the most profound changes in their environment.
At the
same time, Mercury in Scorpio prefers to observe his environment from a safe
distance and in disguise – he is always aware of the invisible undercurrents in
business meetings, within his group of friends or community. If used to their
advantage, a person with this placement can use this power wisely to pull the
strings in practically every situation. This is a charismatic and, with Mars as
the ruler of this sign, at the same time an energetic placement. A person with
Mercury in
Scorpio needs to use his sharp intellect to drive positive change through his
deep understanding of his environment and thought
processes.
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Opera singer Maria Callas had her Mercury in Scorpio alongside the Sun and Jupiter.
While the perfection of
her voice may be debatable, it has been described as a voice could acquire
such distinctive colours and timbres as to be unforgettable.
Optimistic and full of enthusiasm
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Sagittarius is also the sign of the teacher, so Mercury in this sign makes a capable instructor, trainer, salesperson, tour guide or sports coach. Mercury in Sagittarius always tries to take the global viewpoint, easily bridging the gap between different philosophies and cultures. If other factors in the chart support this, then Mercury in Sagittarius can also be the religious preacher – the one who goes on pilgrimages and missions all of the world to spread the word. However, this can also be the placement of someone who use his broad vocabulary for propaganda purposes.
Nevertheless, this is an open-minded and tolerant Mercury constantly on the search for the deeper meaning and the truth. Mercury in Sagittarius is the one who always asks and needs to have the answer to Why?. Once he gets talking, he enjoys explaining situations, connections and the origins of something, at times, with a few embellishments and additional excursion into parallel or completely separate topics to make sure the point is illustrated as much as possible.
Someone with this placement has the ability to motivate people, he can paint the bigger picture and broad vision that is necessary to keep a team together and working towards the same goal. This also applies to romance where he paints a beautiful image of a future together – sometimes already on the first date. As with all planets in Sagittarius, there is the danger to make promises out of a pure joy for life and his innate optimism that later on turn out to be impractical and unrealistic.
Mercury in Capricorn
Structured and full of concentration
With Mercury in Capricorn, thoughts and ideas are expressed through a conventional, dogmatic, mentally rigid, or culturally limited perspective. A person with this placement may also prefer to follow previously approved and socially acceptable viewpoints rather than expressing their unique ideas. As such, there may be a mental resistance towards developing and thinking through new ideas, in particular if Saturn aspects Mercury too.
Nevertheless, this is an excellent placement for a school teacher or someone who works in a bureaucratic environment where a structure and disciplined approach to communicating and keeping administrative documents in order is required. This can be someone who is scarce with their words and who certainly doesn’t talk for the sake of it, embellishing stories with unnecessary detail.
Someone with this placement is likely to have a dry sense of humour that gets straight to the point and for some – also crosses the line. Mercury in Capricorn does not see the point in avoiding the truth, it should be told as it is.
However, Saturn is a slow moving planet so the thought processes of someone with this placement are not always they quickest. It take them a lot of time to digest information before filtering out only what is essential knowledge to keep. But once Mercury in Capricorn gets to the bottom of the topic, the realisation or information will stay with him forever. This is not someone with a short-term memory, someone with this Mercury will remember things!
This Mercury has authority, especially in later years and when he talks he is determined and convinced of the accuracy of the information – after all, he spent a lot of time verifying and checking the details. Above and beyond following the rules, Mercury in Capricorn want to make the rules – at work and in romance.
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Although his birth time seems unknown, the combination of these two planets already makes for a powerful and authoritarian figure – after all, it was him who delivered one of the most famous speeches the world has known to date.
Mercury in 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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Mercury in Pisces
Sensitive and dreamy
Mercury in Pisces loses some of his practical and logical way of thinking in a conventional sense, however, a person with this placement likes to talk and think about his intuitive insights, revealing dreams and those quite undercurrents that defy all logic. Mercury in Pisces does not necessarily focus on the subject at hand and can easily slip from one subject to the next, infusing his narrative with spiritual, even religious, vocabulary.
Therefore, anyone looking for a simple explanation of reality and the subject at hand may get a little frustrated with this Mercury who, to the more sober and straight-forward thinking mind, goes off on a tangent and often appears confused. The way Mercury in Pisces communicates is therefore slightly unpredictable and somewhere in between reality and the dream world he often escapes into. A person with this placement communicates intuitively – this one doesn’t let facts ruin a good story.
The world of glitz and glamour fascinates someone with Mercury in Pisces – an escape from reality. This can also include substance abuse.
Overall, people Mercury in Pisces do better in an environment such as art, graphic design, fiction writing and film production or theatre – anywhere were the mind runs freely and where he is not required to contribute to debates and projects in an analytical manner.
Nevertheless, Mercury here is a visionary with vivid images who is great at expressing his thoughts with metaphoric examples. He is however, always a little absent-minded. Someone with this placement tends to talk in a soft, emotional and understanding manner, he is ultra-sensitive, soaking up impressions around him.
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Liza Minnelli has her Mercury in Pisces alongside exalted Venus in the same sign. This is a glamorous pairing and a suitable one for a high-profile, Oscar-winning actress.
However, she is also known for her substance abuse – again debilitated Mercury together with exalted Venus may well have to do with that.
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