Mercury
In astrology, Mercury (personal) stands for thinking, speech, learning, commerce.
Mercury is the messenger: how you process information, talk, write and make deals.
Cycle: 88 days around the zodiac; retrograde three to four times a year for about three weeks.
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Mercury in the signs
Mercury in Aries: your thinking and talk works boldly and without waiting for permission. The courage to begin is the strength here; impatience and a short fuse is the shadow to watch.
Mercury in Taurus: your thinking and talk works slowly, steadily and with an eye for comfort. The patience to build something lasting is the strength here; stubbornness and possessiveness is the shadow to watch.
Mercury in Gemini: your thinking and talk works quickly, curiously and with a twist of humour. The gift of seeing every side of a story is the strength here; scattered focus and nervous energy is the shadow to watch.
Mercury in Cancer: your thinking and talk works tenderly, protectively and by feel. An instinct for what others need is the strength here; moodiness and clinging to the past is the shadow to watch.
Mercury in Leo: your thinking and talk works warmly, dramatically and with flair. A heart big enough to warm others is the strength here; pride and a need for applause is the shadow to watch.
Mercury in Virgo: your thinking and talk works carefully, practically and with attention to detail. The skill to make things work better is the strength here; over-analysis and harsh self-criticism is the shadow to watch.
Mercury in Libra: your thinking and talk works gracefully, diplomatically and with an eye for balance. A talent for harmony is the strength here; indecision and people-pleasing is the shadow to watch.
Mercury in Scorpio: your thinking and talk works intensely, privately and all the way down. The power to transform is the strength here; jealousy and control is the shadow to watch.
Mercury in Sagittarius: your thinking and talk works optimistically, honestly and with an eye on the horizon. Faith in the journey is the strength here; overpromising and tactlessness is the shadow to watch.
Mercury in Capricorn: your thinking and talk works patiently, responsibly and with a long game in mind. The staying power to reach the summit is the strength here; coldness and workaholism is the shadow to watch.
Mercury in Aquarius: your thinking and talk works originally, independently and ahead of its time. Vision for how things could be is the strength here; aloofness and contrarianism is the shadow to watch.
Mercury in Pisces: your thinking and talk works intuitively, compassionately and by dissolving boundaries. Boundless compassion and imagination is the strength here; escapism and blurred boundaries is the shadow to watch.
Mercury in the houses
1st house. In the 1st house (identity, body and first impressions), your thinking and talk focuses on your self-presentation. Expect this theme to take centre stage around how you appear and how you begin things.
2nd house. In the 2nd house (money, possessions and self-worth), your thinking and talk focuses on your finances and sense of worth. Expect this theme to take centre stage around what you own and what you believe you are worth.
3rd house. In the 3rd house (siblings, learning and everyday talk), your thinking and talk focuses on your conversations and errands. Expect this theme to take centre stage around the daily exchange of words and ideas.
4th house. In the 4th house (family, roots and private life), your thinking and talk focuses on home and family. Expect this theme to take centre stage around where you come from and where you feel at home.
5th house. In the 5th house (creativity, romance and play), your thinking and talk focuses on romance, creativity and play. Expect this theme to take centre stage around what you make, love and enjoy for its own sake.
6th house. In the 6th house (work routines, health and habits), your thinking and talk focuses on daily work, health and routine. Expect this theme to take centre stage around the daily rituals that keep life running.
7th house. In the 7th house (marriage and one-to-one bonds), your thinking and talk focuses on close partnerships. Expect this theme to take centre stage around committed partners and open rivals.
8th house. In the 8th house (shared resources, intimacy and transformation), your thinking and talk focuses on intimacy and shared resources. Expect this theme to take centre stage around what you share, merge with and surrender.
9th house. In the 9th house (travel, learning and beliefs), your thinking and talk focuses on travel, study and beliefs. Expect this theme to take centre stage around the quest to understand the world.
10th house. In the 10th house (career, reputation and public standing), your thinking and talk focuses on career and public image. Expect this theme to take centre stage around what you are known for and where you are headed.
11th house. In the 11th house (friends, groups and hopes), your thinking and talk focuses on friendships and community. Expect this theme to take centre stage around the circles you belong to and the future you want.
12th house. In the 12th house (solitude, the unconscious and endings), your thinking and talk focuses on rest, solitude and the inner world. Expect this theme to take centre stage around what lies behind the scenes and beneath awareness.