THE SIGN POSITION OF MERCURY: How One Thinks & Communicates
* Interpretive for Mercury in Aries :-
Communicates assertively, forcefully, directly, confidently Restless urge for action underlies energetic way of speaking and creative use of skills
Confrontation and forceful release of energy are necessary in order to learn; capacity to intuitively grasp essentials
Reasoning ability is colored by a self-willed release of enemy toward new experience; daring new thoughts are therefore often preferred
Establishing true give-and-take with others can be hindered by insensitive and inconsiderate self-assertion
* Interpretive for Mercury in Taurus :-
Communicates carefully, making sum of each word before saying it; slow expression of one’s thoughts
A need to learn slowly and deliberately can limit the variety of one’s perceptions
A retentive, steady mind. based on consolidation of ideas; brings ideas down to earth for practical application
Urge to express one’s perceptions of physical sensations; tangibly savoring one's words while speaking
The need to establish connections with others is restricted by a reluctance to share self freely and spontaneously
* Interpretive for Mercury in Gemini :-
Communicates fluently, quickly, cleverly, and intelligently-sometimes superficially
Urge to express perceptions immediately
Needs to learn through establishing and identifying connections among people and ideas
Changeably curious mind expresses itself through friendly interactions with others and through endless questions
High level of nervous energy is expressed through talking, writing, or other forms of manual/mental dexterity
* Interpretive for Mercury in Cancer :-
Communicates emotionally, instinctively. and sensitively; is protective of one’s own thoughts
Learns through absorption, relying on feelings to make connections between bits of information
Nurtures new ideas until they blossom as creative skill
Good memory and retentive qualities contribute to learning abilities
Subconscious prejudices and fears can interfere with objectivity and attention to new ideas
* Interpretive for Mercury in Leo :-
Communicates energetically, radiantly, and proudly
Warmth, affection. and strong will motivate the need to establish connections
Communication colored by sense of drama. humor, and creative flair
Pride and urge for recognition spark expression of perceptions
Needs creative involvement in order to learn; makes intuitive leaps rather than logical associations
Ego’s involvement with thinking process can obliterate objectivity and limit flexibility and retention of facts
* Interpretive for Mercury in Virgo :-
Communicates logically, critically, helpfully. humbly-sometimes negatively and skeptically
An urge to express one’s perceptions matter-of-factly, demonstrating one’s analytical skills
A need to discriminate among ideas and to put them in logical sequence in order to learn
Practical. helpful ideas contribute to the ability to make connections with others
Over-attention to details can hinder perception of the larger viewpoint and all its interconnections and broader implications
* Interpretive for Mercury in Libra :-
Communicates intelligently, personably, diplomatically, and elegantly
Urge to express one's perceptions harmoniously-in a fair-minded, objective mode-to balance all polarities
Needs to be impartial and tactful in order to establish connections with others
Verbal expression is colored by an artistic. aesthetic sense Seeks balance and objectivity in personal interactions, and needs feedback on ideas to clarify them
Awareness of all points of view can hinder the ability to come to a decision
* Interpretive for Mercury in Scorpio :-
Communicates powerfully. deeply, and passionately (often non-verbally!); can form deeply intimate bonds through communication
Urge for verbal expression comes from the depths of one's being and is never superficial
A profound need to learn by penetrating and probing to the core of reality; very thorough in all research and interested in detection
Objective understanding can be hindered by the overly-intense, willful. and emotional nature of the mind
Use of skill and intelligence are influenced by powerful desires, deep passions, and the urge to discover others' hidden motivations
Ability to establish connections with others can be inhibited by the need for secrecy and silence
* Interpretive Mercury in Sagittarius :-
Communicates openly. truthfully, optimistically, enthusiastically. and tolerantly
The need to learn is expressed through restless aspiration propelling one toward an ideal Thinking and reasoning are guided by long-term goals rather than mundane details
Interest in teaching others what one has learned; learning and teaching are seen as closely related
Need to establish connections with others by being direct. truthful, and broad-minded
Coherent thinking can be blurred by the over-generalizations that idealistic aspirations motivate
* Interpretive for Mercury in Capricorn :-
Communicates seriously, cautiously, with a strong sense of authority; sometimes thinks in rigid categories
Persistence, ambition, and steady progress satisfy one's need to learn
Self-controlled urge to express one's perceptions and intelligence through manipulation of the physical world. and to get practical results from theories
Reserved. self-sufficient. formal qualities can inhibit the way one communicates with others
Reason and power of discrimination are used to build toward a goal; keen awareness of practical reality can lead to a focus on limitations rather than possibilities
* Interpretive for Mercury in Aquarius :-
Communicates openly, intelligently. idealistically. in a detached manner
Needs to establish unique connections with others, relating w individualistically with each person, while having strong awareness of group communication processes
Urge to express one's perceptions and intelligence is colored by individualistic freedom and often by extremism
Thinks experimentally and innovatively testing theories on others; future-oriented. likes to explore possibilities for change
Independent, inventive, detached intellectual qualities contribute to the learning process
Expression of ideas can be erratic-fragmented by unpredictable connections between unrelated concepts
* Interpretive for Mercury in Pisces :-
Communicates sensitively. idealistically, poetically. evasively, imaginatively
Compassion motivates one to express perceptions and intelligence sympathetically
Establishes connections with others psychically and spiritually; communication is perceived on more than one level
Verbal energy is inspired by flexibility and the power of synthesis
Reason and power of discrimination can be clouded by com fusion, daydreaming. and self-deception
