7. Mercury & Your Thinking Process

Mercury in your natal chart represents how you think and communicate – in both speech and writing. It shows through the intellect what you choose to retain and use as well as discard and/or ignore. If you had your chart calculated, you now know where Mercury was when you were born.

Mercury in Aries shows a way of thinking that is quick, decisive and can be combative. The decision-making process is impulsive and cannot tolerate those who dawdle and take too long to act. Fond of debate.

Mercury in Taurus is value-based thinking; what is practical, which means they have an affinity for business and managerial positions. Focusing on what is most important, means overlooking small details.

Mercury rules Gemini reveals versatility, curiosity and comfort in logic and reason. Capable of knowledge and aptitude in many professions, and can communicate eloquently. Too much stimuli leads to fragile nerves.

Mercury in Cancer shows emotions, whether their own or others around them, influence the thinking process. Can sometimes take things said to them too personally. Comfortable in real estate, catering and consumer goods.

Mercury in Leo reveals strong powers of concentration, ability to solve complex problems. Opinions are developed with great consideration and almost impossible to change. Affinity toward stock market analysis.

Mercury also rules Virgo, giving a precise, analytical mind. The curiosity that drives Gemini is turned into fascination in Virgo. Methodical and accurate, but can be buried in details. Can achieve success in areas of medicine, math and research.

Mercury in Libra reveals a curious mind; fascinated by psychology, and why people behave in certain manners. Decision making is slow as all sides are considered first. Successful in law, psychology, astrology and counseling.

Mercury in Scorpio, a determined, resourceful mind, and no qualms about telling it like it is. Prefer to work behind the scenes and alone, tendency to mistrust others, making them good scientists, investigators, and researchers.

Mercury in Sagittarius indicates a prophetic mind, insightful, concerned more with public opinion than logic and facts. A need to remember a popular idea does not mean it’s right. Affinity for professions in public institutions, universities and politics.

Mercury in Capricorn reveals a shrewd, disciplined mind, organized, thorough, realistic. It is rare to pull the wool over the eyes of Capricorn as they see things for what they are. Good mathematical as well as managerial skills. Can be ambitious and serious.

Mercury in Aquarius, an objective, original, intuitive and innovative mind. Nothing surprises them and they can shrug off experiences that unnerve or upset  others. Can be telepathic. Affinity for philanthropy, science, astrology and occult professions.

Mercury in Pisces, a sponge-like mind; collecting thoughts, sensations and memories of their own (as well as others). Unconscious emotions can influence as well as distort thinking. Many composers, artists and musicians have Mercury in this sign.