Mercury is called the messenger and information planet. Mercury rules the signs of gemini and Virgo. Mercury is exalted at 15° Virgo and the sign of Aquarius. Mercury is in his Detriment in Sagittarius and Pisces, His Fall in Pisces and Leo and considered the lower octave of the planet Uranus. When in aspect to planets in your birth chart natally or by transit he is constantly gathering information, news, gossip, and processing it or adding it to what you already know. That is why Mercury is called the messenger planet. In ancient times mythology says he was the go-between, between the Gods, Goddesses and humans. He is the connector. Mercury connects your communications with another through your phone, emails, computers, body language, news, gossip and ideas. Mercury rules short trips, communications, news, information, commerce, trading, siblings, languages, your limbs, agility, sight, and acquiring knowledge. He is also called the trickster because how information is handled is up for grabs. He rules lying, manipulating, cheating, card tricks, and slights of hand. Mercury rules brainstorming, editing, writing, agreements, siblings, competition, your ability to speak, learn languages, mimic others, learn quickly,understand symbols, patterns, read music, and gather information and process and interpret it correctly. Commerce, signing leases, agreements and contracts are under his rule. Mercury is a neutral planet. When aspected favorably he is favorable. When aspected poorly he is unfavorable. Mercury will retrograde on average about 3 times per year. Visit my Mercury Retrograde page for important information on Mercury Retrograde. Order your Mercury Report here.

Mercury in Aries: Prone to exaggeration or making things bigger than they are. Impulsive, quick witted, likes to argue, is passionate when speaking, generally gives a restless mind. begins projects quickly, not so good at finishing them though. Mercury in Aries is impulsive and speaks without thinking sometimes and acts on whatever comes to mind. . But Mercury in Aries is also very clever and unique. Inclined to jump into projects quickly and also change their minds just as quickly. there's a love of travel and big cities. Work on follow through.

Mercury in Taurus: Earthy Taurus gives a quite and determined mind. Practical, and determined when developing mental agile ness. Learns through, love of pleasure, and fond of the opposite sex. Good judgment but, opinionated. Slow to make decisions and develops their own opinions about things .Mercury in Taurus has good reasoning and is very good at making and managing and money.  Mercury in Taurus changes how you make decisions and act on information you get and news. Decisions made now have follow-through because Taurus is one determined sign that has goals. Mercury in Taurus is shrewder about business and money matters. It's easier to tune out outside influences and stay focused on what you want to do when Mercury is in Taurus. Mercury in Taurus might be less involved in things that don't concern your personal goals. People also tend to be opinionated and obstinate in their thinking.

Mercury in Gemini (Ruler): This is the home placement for Mercury making it very strong in it's own sign. Clever, quick witted, sees both sides of everything, would make a good lawyer, likes, reading writing, and learning new things. Mercury in gemini can hold several conversations with many people at once and is likely to have more than one phone! the eternal student Mercury in gemini prides themselves on knowing a little about everything. Mercury in Gemini loves to travel, especially if the trips are short. Loves vehicles, technology, phones and cars,

Mercury in Cancer: Good memory rests here. Diplomacy, faithful, and sensitive. Spiritually inclined, able to mentally verbalize and express feelings and emotions to others. Mercury in cancer is tactful, diplomatic, and thoughtful about others feelings. maybe Mercury in cancer knows the power of words and how they can uplift others or hurt them. here Mercury is easily influenced by others.

Mercury in Leo: Ambitious, self confident, and kind or big hearted. Fond of sports and pleasurable activities. talent in singing or acting. Love of drama, acting and giving 100%. Mercury in Leo is confident, and speaks with authority. But here Mercury is kind hearted and big hearted. This placement of Mercury is very persuasive and has persuade others with ease. Mercury in Leo may bring more news, press conferences and red carpet events. It's all about convincing others that you have what it takes and that your big, bold ideas are good. It's about influencing others with pomp, circumstance and the Wow factor.

Mercury in Virgo (Exaltation): this is the home for Mercury as mercury rules virgo and additionally it's the place of mercury's exaltation. here Mercury self confidence and a selfless attitude. Mercury placed here is prudent, careful and meticulous. the powers of persuasion are great and mercury can talk anyone into anything. Quiet, critical yet skeptical. Mercury in Virgo is a good student and studies well. Detail oriented, a love of reading, and a love of occult investigation or ghost hunting. Mercury doesn’t just collect information like Mercury in Gemini might, but sorts it and organizes it according to classifications. You can get lost in the details, fixing, refining, and improving things. Here it’s hard to see the forest for the trees. Mercury becomes overly concerned with health, wellness, and minor things you might think are life-threatening. We hear and make the same complaints.

Mercury in Libra: Quiet, good memory, must make own decision, bad decisions will be made when others lead. An artistic nature and natural abilities for inventions and math. Mercury in Libra can weigh and balance things easily, compare things and find their similarities and their differences. While they decide which way to go or what to do others can get irritated watching this process. None the less Mercury is safe and at home in another air sign! there's an ease and Mercury gives mathematical abilities.

Mercury in Scorpio: Bold and brave mercury placed here can be sarcastic and biting in speech. Prone to being shrewd and lewd. Pleasure seeking, trouble indicted with friends and family.the sarcastic nature of the sign of Scorpio is emphasized when Mercury is in Scorpio. Once they decide on what they want few can change their opinions which are forceful and stubbornly ingrained. This position of Mercury gives trouble with neighbors, relatives, and sometimes friends.

Mercury in Sagittarius (Detriment): Mercury is in it's detriment here. Working out mistakes, learning and experiencing life. Ambitious, sincere yet rash and impulsive. Mercury is sincere in Sagittarius and is a seeker of the truth. very often Mercury in Sagittarius is rebellious and does what they want. Visions, prophetic dreams and a knowing of the future is found with this placement. there's a love of nature, animals, wide open spaces, travel. and sports.

Mercury in Capricorn: An active, keen and sharp mind for business. Curious yet critical. Constantly busy and interested in science. Serious, thoughtful and makes for great strategists. Mercury in Capricorn is where hard work and attention to detail work best. The planet of ideas, commerce, siblings, short trips, and communications translates through strict, orderly, discreet, and professional. Just the facts, please.Time is conserved not wasted. Things are learned for a purpose; like reading labels and instruction manuals, and You think "I learned something by reading the instructions or following that instruction manual." Many generals and high-ranking military professionals have this placement.

Mercury in Aquarius (Exaltation): refined mind makes for deep thinkers, making friends easily and readily. Fond of math, business and politics. The mind is open to new experiences. This placement of Mercury seeks the truth, looks to science, data, facts. The mind is detached in this intellectual, fixed air sign. Mercury is exalted in Aquarius, so you might understand your position in the greater schemes of things and the universe, experiencing flashes of intuition. The mind is now an energy field connected to the super consciousness of the universe. This placement enables one to work better with others. Mercury in Aquarius excels at math, science, is inventive and intellectual. Mercury is at his greatest power in Aquarius. your mind has a direct connection to the Universal Mind or consciousness. In the sign of Aquarius your thinking transcends the ego (opposite sign of Leo). You can now connect with people of all walks of life, work with friends, connect co-workers with friendships. This is concrete expressing of the universal mind. You can manifest your thoughts easier as your thoughts are more intellectual and detached. Think it-do it! Since the ancient ruler of the sign of Aquarius is Saturn there's also that subtle concrete force helping to manifest your thoughts in a crystal clear way like a mirror! In fact. there is a mirror effect with Mercury in Aquarius.

Mercury in Pisces (Detriment and Fall): Mercury here is in both it's detriment and Fall, indicating a weakness and needing more affirmative action. Needs to work out mistakes. Not fond of studying prefers to learn by intuition. the mind is a psychic sponge that can take things in by osmosis. Mercury in Pisces is imaginative, impressionable, and quick to adapt to changes. There's psychic abilities in this placement and a laid back attitude towards all things. Psychic and mediumistic talents are found here. Mercury in Pisces must protect themselves as they absorb the ambiance or feelings of others far too easily.

The retrograde period of any planet gives you 3 times to see, acknowledge and correct yourself or situations you are going through. It's a reset. Mercury retrograde is saying, slow down, and think. For more about Mercury Retrograde visit https://www.terrynazon.com/mercuryretrograde.html

Aspects to Mercury

Mercury conjunct Uranus bestows genius, ingenuity, originality and the ability to reach into the Universal Mind for guidance. Quick thinking and reactions come with this aspect, great timing and altruism. There's an interest and also advances in astrology, technology, electronics, alchemy, and the occult. Things and people return back like a boomerang. Issues with teenagers may arise. Amazing discoveries or inventions can be made and found.