Mercury in different signs

Mercury shapes our communication skills and our analytical and logical ability. It is the most intelligent of all planets. It relies on facts and figures and is naturally associated with media, sales, marketing, advertising, journalism, teaching, mathematics, accounting and analytics. Mercury behaves differently in different signs of the zodiac and this article has all the information.

Mercury in Aries

Mercury is travelling through the constellation of Aries, which represents action. You'd have strong views. You'd be a good debater. If you'd have something to say, you'd go ahead without fear of consequences. You'd be animated when you talk. You'd be a fast thinker. When starting a project, you'd expertly get things running in no time, but you'd become bored easily and leave projects unfinished. You'd be attached to your opinions, and could take it quite personally when people disagree with you. You'd want to win every argument.

Mercury in Taurus

Mercury is travelling through the constellation of Taurus, which represents determination. You'd back your words with actions. You'd be a trustworthy and reliable person. You'd be an analytical person too. You'd try to do things most efficiently. You could have a know-it-all attitude. You could be stubborn with your views.

Mercury in Gemini

Mercury is travelling through the constellation of Gemini, which represents ideas. You'd be a smart and witty person. You'd make interesting and engaging conversations. You'd have many ideas and many things to share. You'd be talkative and social but could be a gossipmonger too. You'd be a student of life. You'd keep yourself engaged in learning something or other. You'd know a little bit about everything but not many things in detail. You'd be a flexible person and would change as the situation demands. You'd accept different points of view.

Mercury in Cancer

Mercury is travelling through the constellation of Cancer, which represents emotions. You'd be a thoughtful speaker but you'd mix emotions with logic. You could make decisions based on your feelings. You'd be good at articulating things that touch your heart. You'd get involved with people at a personal level and intuitively understand what they are going through. You'd be a good listener and would remain calm in arguments. You'd be a student of psychology and a strategic thinker. You could be blessed with a long memory.

Mercury in Leo

Mercury is travelling through the constellation of Leo, which represents regal. You'd be a talented speaker, a good storyteller, and an effective spokesperson. You'd express yourself creatively and enthusiastically, naturally drawing an audience. You'd take pride in your communication skills and could take it personally when others disagree with your point of view.

Mercury in Virgo

Mercury is travelling through the constellation of Virgo, which represents calculations. You'd be an analytical and detail-oriented person. You'd be a smart and efficient worker. Your arguments would be logically sound. You'd be keen to help others. You'd hold yourself and others to high standards but could be guilty of nit-picking.

Mercury in Libra

Mercury is travelling through the constellation of Libra, which represents balance. You'd be a diplomatic and balanced person. You'd be a smart negotiator and conflict solver. You'd try to come up with a solution that benefits all. You'd try to accommodate everyone's views but could take too much time making a decision.

Mercury in Scorpio

Mercury is travelling through the constellation of Scorpio, which represents deep exploration. You'd be a research-minded person. You'd be an information discoverer. Your observation skills would be enviable. You'd size up any situation quickly, analyse risks efficiently and see things that others would not. You'd be a strategic thinker. You could be overly competitive and could turn vindictive when crossed. You could have an interest in the hidden world of the occult.

Mercury in Sagittarius

Mercury is travelling through the constellation of Sagittarius, which represents higher learning. You'd be a passionate communicator. You'd get straight to the point and so you may not be a great listener. Your views would be unbiased and independent. You'd enjoy the freedom to think and reason. You'd be a philosophical thinker and a big-picture person. You'd have strong beliefs and would take it personally when challenged. You'd be fond of travel and learning new things. You could be multilingual and knowledgeable about different cultures.

Mercury in Capricorn

Mercury is travelling through the constellation of Capricorn, which represents discipline. Whilst you'd have many ideas, you'd pull yourself together to judiciously audit them. You'd have a logical and organised thought process. After your deliberations, you'd get straight to the point. You'd carefully choose your words. There would be a no-frills, no-nonsense quality to the way you do things. You'd speak with authority and inspire people to follow your lead. You'd have a serious demeanour. You'd be a workaholic.

Mercury in Aquarius

Mercury is travelling through the constellation of Aquarius, which represents scientific thinking. You'd be research-minded and scientific. You'd have original and creative ideas although some of them could be impractical or too futuristic. You'd not always go by the book. You'd test the limits of your intellectual prowess. You'd persist with your conviction regardless of the opinions of others. You'd empathise with people in distress and would help society at large.

Mercury in Pisces

Mercury is travelling through the constellation of Pisces, which represents imagination. You'd have an imaginative mind. You'd intuitively size up any situation and understand how people think. You'd rely on instincts more than facts. But since you'd think in abstractions, you'd not be good at converting your thoughts into action. Having said that, this is a great position for a writer, a painter, or a musician - basically, someone who communicates through one's work.