Mercury in Signs

Mercury in Signs: all the characteristics of Mercury in astrology, when placed in any of the twelve zodiac signs.

Natal Mercury in Pisces

When a person has his natal Mercury in Pisces, it is considered in detriment and thus at its lowest potency. Pisces is located on the opposite side of the sign of Virgo, where Mercury is in domicile. The other sign where the planet is also in detriment is Sagittarius. Yet, in Pisces, Mercury is also in fall. This is a rather impractical placement to have in a natal chart, as Mercury is severely obstructed in his manifestation. On the other hand, this placement can give great poetic abilities, and generally draw the individual’s expression towards the arts. Pisces is the twelfth sign of the zodiac, and has Neptune as its ruling planet. Pisces is also the natural ruler of the twelfth house, which governs the collective subconscious, places of imprisonment…

Natal Mercury in Aquarius

When a person has his natal Mercury in Aquarius, the sign will grant a big part of its attributes to everything that Mercury represents in his chart. As Mercury is generally governing our intellect and communication, Aquarian energy will make the native’s expression quite pioneering and rebellious. Such people will be using a lot of innovative technologies for transmitting information, and can be very good multi-taskers. Aquarius is the eleventh sign of the zodiac, and has planet Uranus as its ruling celestial body. Aquarius is also the natural ruler of the eleventh house, which rules social groups and organizations, while also our friends and volunteering. In addition, the house is responsible for our biggest dreams and hopes. This makes Aquarius Mercury people visionaries of new social structures, frequently spreading their…

Natal Mercury in Capricorn

When a person has his natal Mercury in Capricorn, the sign will grant a big part of its attributes to everything that Mercury represents in his chart. As Mercury is generally governing our intellect and communication, Capricorn energy will make the native’s expression quite stable and focused. This placement makes the natal chart owner patient when speaking, while also very much concentrated on talking about his career. The public opinion always matters for them, and they will gradually invest in building a good profile because they like it when people speak positively about them, especially at work. Capricorn is the tenth sign of the zodiac, and has planet Saturn as its ruling celestial body. Capricorn is also the natural ruler of the tenth house, which rules our occupation, positions of…

Natal Mercury in Sagittarius

When a person has his natal Mercury in Sagittarius, it is considered in detriment and thus in its lowest potency. Sagittarius is located directly opposite of the sign of Gemini, where Mercury is at domicile. The other sign where the planet is also in detriment is Pisces, where Mercury has its point of fall too. Mercury in Sagittarius is a rather impractical placement to have in a natal chart, as the expansive traits of Sagittarius are not helping the planet focus and instead make its energies scattered. On the other hand, Mercury placed here can be rather fun for the native, who will even consciously prefer not to be serious in his ways of thought. Sagittarius is the ninth sign of the zodiac, and has Jupiter as its ruling planet.…

Natal Mercury in Scorpio

When a person has his natal Mercury in Scorpio, the sign will grant a big part of its attributes to everything that Mercury represents in his chart. As Mercury is generally governing our intellect and communication, Scorpio energy will make the native’s expression quite analytic yet also with tendencies towards secrecy. It will also grant him a strong intuition, but also make him easily hurt by words and with a tendency to retaliate. Scorpio is the eighth sign of the zodiac, and has Pluto as its ruling planet. The old ruler of the sign, before the discovery of Pluto, is considered to be Mars. Mars still remains as the sign’s co-ruler. Scorpio is also the natural ruler of the eighth house, which governs the occult, death and transformation, other people’s…

Natal Mercury in Libra

When a person has his natal Mercury in Libra, the sign will grant a big part of its attributes to everything that Mercury represents in his chart. As Mercury is generally governing our intellect and communication, Libran energy will make the native’s expression quite harmonious and diplomatic, full of charm. This placement is making the natal chart owner concentrate a lot on the beauty of words, using them in such ways as to bring balance to himself and others. Libra is the seventh sign of the zodiac, and has planet Venus as its ruling celestial body. Libra is also the natural ruler of the seventh house, which rules marriage and relationships, while also all other types of collaboration with another person – even through business partnerships. In addition, it is…

Natal Mercury in Virgo

When a person has his natal Mercury in Virgo, it is considered in domicile and thus in its highest potency. In addition, in the sign of Virgo, it is the point of Mercury’s exaltation, and more precisely at its 15th degree. Mercury is at home, functioning at full speed, and the only other sign where he can be as powerful is in Gemini, which is also ruled by him. This is a perfect placement to have in a natal chart, as all his powers can flow without any blocking or any influences from other (and maybe contradictory) energies and planets. Of course, this can be a double-edged knife, as it may appear quite difficult to tame such a powerful Mercury.  As Mercury is generally governing our intellect and communication, Virgo…

Natal Mercury in Leo

When a person has his natal Mercury in Leo, the sign will grant a big part of its attributes to everything that Mercury represents in his chart. As Mercury is generally governing our intellect and communication, Leo energy will make the native’s expression quite vivid and even theatrical. It will also aid him leadership abilities, as it makes the chart owner eager to be listened to and admired by other people. Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac, and has the Sun as its ruling celestial body. Leo is also the natural ruler of the fifth house, which rules fun and recreation, children, love and all that is connected with entertainment. This makes Leo Mercury people concentrate a lot on whatever is fun and involves the intellect. They will…

Natal Mercury in Cancer

When a person has his natal Mercury in Cancer, the sign will grant a big part of its attributes to everything that Mercury represents in his chart. As Mercury is generally governing our intellect and communication, Cancer energy will make the native’s expression quite emotional. It will also grant him a strong intuition, yet also make him rather moody and easily hurt by words. Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac, and has the Moon as its ruling celestial body. Cancer is also the natural ruler of the fourth house, which rules our roots, home, family and childhood. This makes Cancer Mercury people concentrate a lot on their memories, keeping them cautiously in their heart and adoring reproducing them as stories. Many times, such memories will also bring sweet…

Natal Mercury in Gemini

When a person has his natal Mercury in Gemini, it is considered in domicile and thus in its highest potency. Mercury is at home, functioning at full speed, and the only other sign where he can be as powerful is in Virgo, which is also ruled by him and even contains his point of exaltation. This is a perfect placement to have in a natal chart, as all his powers can flow without any blocking or influences from other (and maybe contradictory) energies and planets. Of course, this can be a double-edged knife, as it may appear quite difficult to tame such a powerful Mercury. As Mercury generally governs our intellect and communication, Gemini energy will make the native’s information flow very fast. Gemini is the third sign of the…

Natal Mercury in Taurus

When a person has his natal Mercury in Taurus, the sign will grant a big part of its attributes to everything that Mercury represents in his chart. As Mercury is generally governing our intellect and communication, Taurus energy will make the native’s expression quite stable and practical. This aspect is making the natal chart owner concentrate a lot on the material world and possessions, and can enhance his tactics for obtaining what he desires. Taurus is the second sign of the zodiac, and has planet Venus as its ruling celestial body. Taurus is also the natural ruler of the second house, which rules everything we possess, or at least that we feel we do. This will make Taurus Mercury people talk a lot and brag about what they have obtained,…

Natal Mercury in Aries

When a person has his natal Mercury in Aries, the sign will grant a big part of its attributes to everything that Mercury represents in his chart. As Mercury is generally governing our intellect and communication, Aries energy will make the native’s expression quite fiery and dynamic. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and has the planet Mars as its ruling celestial body. Aries is also the natural ruler of the first house, which rules our ego. This will make Aries Mercury people promote their ego through their speech, and sometimes even force themselves and their ideas on others. The hot temperaments of Mars make the mind function quickly or even hastily.  A person with their Mercury in Aries tends to speak before thinking, and does not like…

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