Today, in honor of the Sun in Gemini, a sign which Mercury rules, we’re going to dish about Mercury. After all it is the planet of communication.
In mythology, Mercury is the messenger of the gods. He is a fast courier than can run between planets communicating their intentions to the other celestial bodies. As a planet, Mercury embodies this myth by being the fastest moving of the bunch (other than the moon, which is a luminary). So visibly in the sky we can see it moving between the other planets as he makes his way from one to another. This association with the myth of Mercury has led to its connections with communication, travel (short trips), intellect or how you think, commerce (as an energy exchange), vehicles, media, computers and contracts.
You are more than just your Sun sign. Your Sun sign is just one of 7 main traditional “planets” we look to in your chart to describe the energy of how you function. And your Sun Sign is affected by a number of determining factors like its house placement, aspects and planetary strength, which describe how well and where it is able to express itself. But we’re not going to go into that today, other than to say that this explains why some people feel no real affinity for their Sun sign, and related more to maybe their moon sign or ascendant sign. It’s something to bear in mind.
Mercury through the signs
The sign Mercury resides in, in your natal chart, describes your thinking and communications style. To this end here is a list of some general statements about Mercury in each of the signs:
Mercury in Aries has the qualities of cardinal fire sign. Thinking is quick and direct. Communication style is assertive and often blunt. May ruffle some feathers as you tell it like it is (or at least how you see it).
Mercury in Taurus has the qualities of fixed earth. Thinking is practical and deliberate. Communication style is serious, thoughtful and pragmatic. May give reliable counsel to others.
Mercury in Gemini has the qualities of mutable air. Thinking is quick-witted and adaptive. Communicate style covers a variety of topics and ideas. May be a chatty social butterfly.
Mercury in Cancer has the qualities of cardinal water. Thinking is deeply felt. Communication style is intuitive and seeks to connect on emotional level. May be sensitive.
Mercury in Leo has the qualities of fixed fire. Thinking is passionate and creative. Communication style is often dramatic. May be a leader in conversations or the center of attention.
Mercury in Virgo has the qualities of mutable earth. Thinking is data driven, analyzing and detail oriented. Communication style is organized and deliberate. May be seen as too critical as it breaks down people and things into parts to judge their efficiency.
Mercury in Libra has the qualities of cardinal air. Thinking is orderly and balanced. Communication style is diplomatic and eloquent. May tend to play devil’s advocate and enjoy a good debate.
Mercury in Scorpio has the qualities of fixed water. Thinking is deep and penetrative. Communication style is probative and digging. May tend towards obsessive thoughts.
Mercury in Sagittarius has the qualities of mutable fire. Thinking is optimistic, expansive, uncontained. Communication style is broad, wise and philosophical. May have a tendency to be a know-it-all.
Mercury in Capricorn has the qualities of cardinal earth. Thinking is grounded, resourceful and productive. Communication style is realistic and structured. May be the planner or organizer of the group.
Mercury in Aquarius has the qualities of fixed air. Thinking is individual and ground-breaking. Communication style is rebellious and freedom seeking. May have a tendency to be combative or confrontational around ideals.
Mercury in Pisces has the qualities of mutable water. Thinking is fluid and compassionate. Communication style can be dreamy, artistic and hard to pin down. May be seen as vague or wordy.
While that’s not everything you need to know about Mercury through the signs, it’s a great starting off point. Next week, we’ll look at Mercury through the houses, to see what area of life you like to think and communicate about the most.
