Mercury in Houses

Mercury in Houses: all the characteristics of Mercury in astrology, when placed in any of the twelve astrological houses.

Natal Mercury in the 12th House

 

Being born with natal Mercury in the 12th house can be a tricky placement, yet it can offer extraordinary abilities connected with the metaphysical. In addition, the person who has Mercury placed here can get involved in healing people who are experiencing problems in speech and expression. As the 12th house is a gate to the other realms, Mercury can grant a native with communication with spirits and hidden powers of our world. Even if someone does not believe in the existence of such entities, the native will still be communicating with something that roams outside of our perception. One might call it the collective subconscious, someone else the Akashic fields; no matter what name is used, a person with such a placement will observe in his life many situations…

Natal Mercury in the 11th House

Mercury is the planet of intellect, communication, and mental abilities. Being in the 11th house of a natal chart, it strengthens whatever has to do with group interactions, mental companionship, and friendships. In this placement, the native is naturally curious about the structures and functions of groups; this usually leads them to become part of such. The person with such a placement is strongly attracted to community affairs, being frequently a member of cultural organizations. This lifelong curiosity of discovering human intelligence brings a lot of friends, who frequently come and go as Mercury is a fast moving planet. A lot of pleasure and joy comes through one’s friends, especially if Mercury in the 11th house is strengthened by Venus in conjunction. There is a high possibility of having the…

Natal Mercury in the 10th House

Having natal Mercury in the 10th house creates the multitasker, and is a brilliant placement for the native’s career. Such people can focus and schedule their movements very thoroughly, while can quite easily transfer their knowledge through speech and writing to others. Due to the fact that the 10th house is ruled by Capricorn and Saturn, the Mercurial traits of the native have a rather serious approach. His way of speaking is carefully chosen and there can be exquisite rhetoric abilities. The audiences and readers that receive the native’s words in any type of speech accept without obstacles the pieces of information that he wants to pass. These traits may be developed with the help of the native’s father, who is also a good speaker. The chart owner copies the…

Natal Mercury in the 9th House

 

When a person has his natal Mercury in the 9th house of the chart, the placement makes him be of a rather high intellect, being capable of viewing the big picture. His mind is very broad; on the other hand, he can lack the ability to see the details thoroughly. The 9th house rules everything that is foreign, and Mercury placed here will definitely make the native learn foreign languages and have a rather different mentality and philosophy than the rest of people residing in his homeland. He will also be influenced by foreign cultures and religions, mixing them with the ones that he learned as a child and creating his personal one. His fascination with foreign traditions and people will lead him to many distant travels, especially if the…

Natal Mercury in the 8th House

 

When Mercury is positioned in the 8th house, the native’s intellect receives Plutonic traits, making his mind over-analytical and able to go deep into every subject it concentrates on. Such kinds of people are very focused and have amazing abilities to uncover secrets. They adore solving mysteries both from the material realm and the occult. A native with Mercury in the 8th house may have a great career as a detective, an undercover policeman or a spy. His eyes are always there to focus on the details, while his brain can filter the important information and figure out links between pieces of evidence even if it is not profound. They are also able to intuitively understand liars, see gaps in plots of stories and highlight dubious parts. It is very…

Natal Mercury in the 7th House

 

Having the natal Mercury in the 7th house has a strong effect on marriage, contracts, unions and all other areas ruled by this angular house. Mercury, being the planet of communication, gives a rather intellectual background to all these, and partnerships of all types are usually based on an excessive mutual flow of information. The native with Mercury in the 7th house has a strong urge for communication with his partner and would choose a good speaker and listener to share his time and everyday routine. Conversations have a stimulating effect on the couple, and it would create the person that is constantly on the phone or texting the significant other even when they are away. In case the seventh house cusp is in the signs of Virgo or Gemini,…

Natal Mercury in the 6th House

 

When a native has his natal Mercury in the 6th house, the planet of intelligence is in domicile as the house is ruled by Virgo. Mercury functions in a very good way, even if there are adverse aspects to it; these would mostly challenge the nerves and the mental health of the individual. This natal placement will make the person continuously learning new things for his job, keeping his mind up-to-date and adapting to new techniques very quickly. People who have Mercury in the 6th house will always be aware of new methods and will have the wisdom to choose the best ones. They can easily perceive both the big picture and the details of projects they are involved in, and know how to value their work in terms of…

Natal Mercury in the 5th House

 

People who have this placement will have a very intellectual first child, which has strong Gemini or Virgo emphasis in their natal chart. The child’s intelligence is evolving very quickly and the native will be dedicating a lot of effort in aiding him to develop his speech and logic. Their relationship will be based on communication, and the strong bond will continue even when the child becomes an adult. Mercury in the 5th house makes the native very gifted concerning communication with children and is considered excellent for a career as a teacher or in a kindergarten. Playing with them brings joy to the native and he takes great pleasure in entertaining them. The native is able to find creative ways for children to learn, while the children tend to…

Natal Mercury in the 4th House

 

The presence of Mercury in the 4th house makes the native’s mind focused on his home and his family. This placement creates a person who is very interested in researching the traditions; both of his family and of his nation, religion, and culture. His childhood years are based on communication, and usually gives working from home. The fourth house rules the less dominant parent (usually the mother), and Mercury makes her have a strong Gemini/Virgo emphasis in her natal chart. This makes her rather talkative and her behavior encourages the child to talk from a very young age. Both she and the father are well-educated and offer a very comfortable atmosphere for developing the youngster’s intellect. They usually have a library at home and the child has direct access to…

Natal Mercury in the 3rd House

 

When Mercury is located in the third house of a natal chart, it feels at home. The third house is traditionally connected to Gemini and their ruler planet Mercury, and thus strongly associated with the intellect. This placement is extremely beneficial and, as you can guess, it has a very positive effect on the person’s intelligence. Such people are always interested in communications and will spend a lot of time socializing, both through technology and in person. They are rather talkative, which can be attributed to their parents’ encouragement to speak from a very early childhood, and to express themselves a lot. Their parents have been good listeners, and the child developed its speaking and writing abilities a lot earlier than the average person. Mercury in the 3rd house can…

Natal Mercury in the 2nd House

 

When a native has planet Mercury placed in the second house, his intellect is a great tool for any kind of financial enterprise. Their mind is structured in such a way that they simply know how to make money, and can easily find windows in the system to grab and get some. Usually, this ability is developed through reading a lot; such individuals will spend a lot of time and money on books, software, tutorials, and education. They are able to thoroughly analyze the data they receive and are excellent in anything that has to do with numbers. They can become great accountants; if Mercury is afflicted, then there are possibilities of them using their powers in a mischievous way. A Mercury mind can find how to use the system…

Natal Mercury in the 1st House

 

Mercury is the planet of intelligence, and when located in the first house of the native, it will create a very communicative character. They have a very quick-thinking mind, are very talkative and enjoy writing, reading and anything that contains information and speech. Expressing themselves is the most important thing in their lives, and their natural curiosity can lead them to amass huge amounts of information in their minds. Their life is all about learning; they won’t stop until their very last day. People with Mercury located in the house of self, like riddles, puzzles and everything that keeps their mind alert. They often are interested in uncovering mysteries of the world and life. This can draw them either into studying science, or into studying the supernatural. If Mercury is…

Each planets have a different effect on you, depending on which house and sign they reside in. In order to find out where they are located in your natal chart, you can use our free birth chart generator. Also, examine the aspects that they form with other planets in your chart. You will understand a lot more about the detailed role that they have in your horoscope.
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