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Quick thinking, outspoken, sometimes showing a quick wit, an ironic edge. Self-assertiveness must be kept in perspective. Thoughtlessness and a quarrelsome tendency can result if Mercury is afflicted. Mental strain or restlessness may result from lack of intellectual stimulation. Impulsiveness, hasty speech and insufficient planning of projects can hamper progress, but unless Mercury is badly afflicted the first decision is usually the right one. Study for examinations is put off and usually done at the last moment.
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Mercury in Taurus |
A practical steady mind. Needs time to assimilate facts, encouragement to consider others' opinions and to develop a flexible outlook, since stubbornness and fixed opinions can become powerful negative traits. Generally cheerful and refined in outlook, able to appreciate art and beauty. If Sun is in Gemini, Mercury in Taurus is often an excellent stabilizer, helping to settle the Geminian restlessness. However, if the Sun is in Taurus the stubborn and fixed tendencies will dominate, and will need counter-balancing in other areas of the Chart.
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Great versatility and duality: will often change his opinions. An inventive and lively mind - usually able to keep prejudice under control. Desire for breadth of knowledge is often only partly fulfilled; although the subject may give the impression that he is well informed he tends to settle for a superficial grasp. A good and persistent talker, if verbose and sometimes lacking in emotion.
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Mercury in Cancer |
Keen memory, powerful imagination which should have some positive creative outlet; but a strong tendency to live in the past, unconcerned about the future. Considerable tenacity of opinion but can be changeable in day to day matters. Extremely kind and thoughtful. Intuitive and somewhat dreamy, may enjoy lyrical poetry, music; a developed sense of rhythm. Irrational worries, phobias and narrow-mindedness are tendencies to be checked. Tactful and diplomatic, but may harbour resentment and find it hard to forget a slight or injury.
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Cheerful and optimistic, but often stubborn and dogmatic; strong minded, but kind hearted as well. Loves pleasure, can carry responsibility, usually has good organizing ability. The negative traits are rudeness, prejudice, conceit. This placing of Mercury often shows good intuition, creativity and appreciation of the arts; as well as fondness for, and ability to bring out the best in children. A good position for teachers. Often ambitious and confident; broad-minded sound at giving orders. However this could sometimes leave and unfortunate impression of arrogance.
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Mercury in Virgo |
Versatile, intellectual and discriminating, but may be hypercritical under stress. Analytical and tenacious approach to problems, both traits which will come in useful for long and painstaking research. Meticulous but can become obsessional. Learns easily and may well have flair for science or critical writing. A sceptic. Considerable interest in health, hygiene and diet. Mercury under affliction in this, its own sign, can cause over-fussiness, pedantry, loss of the general pattern, and old-womanish tendencies in men.
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Good reasoning powers, ability to see both sides of a questions; but slow to make decisions, tending to shelve them, to wait and see. May lack mental application. Sometimes an intellectual partnership will supply the stimulus needed to balance this failing. At its best, a well-balanced and sympathetic mind. But under affliction, a weak will possibly lacking in tact. |
Mercury in Scorpio |
Incisive mind, capable of intuition. Excellent powers of concentration, - shrewd, but can be sarcastic, resentful and suspicious, even mentally cruel. A general fascination with criminal activity, the underworld, mystery and 'the forces of darkness' may be present (especially if the Sun occupies the same sign). Ability to solve difficult problems in a practical way. Knowing the right line of action, taking it and sticking to it, is characteristics of the Scorpion approach. Mental flexibility needs conscious development. |
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Often this placing indicates the eternal student, with his constant need for intellectual challenge. Generally broad-minded, can grasp a situation quickly; but if Mercury is afflicted, then concentration suffers, and mental restlessness can occur. Sincerity and a natural sense of justice are usually in evidence. Writing talent is common. Ability is not always shown in school years - but parents should not press to hard since real progress comes at university or later. Further education is particularly desirable with this placing of Mercury. Duality and versatility are common. |
Mercury in Capricorn |
A rational serius mind, cool, and calculating. In outlook, ambitous, patient, careful and practical, and unless the whole personality has been repressed, always aspiring towards particular objectives in life. Methodical and formal - expecially where decision making is concerned. Some hardness and a 'stick in the mud' attitude may be in evidence. Sceintific and mathematical ability may be pronounced; prizes may be won at school. Sound grasp of logic and a good memory are usual; but under affliction a certain narrow-mindedness may mar and otherwise dependable and solid character. |
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Original, inventive, with good intuition; although extremely forward looking - the subject may be reluctant to change his views once they are formed. Interests in talent and the modern sciences could be compelling. Sometimes a love of metaphysics. Mental application might be erratic, but judgement of human nature is usually excellent. Unemotional but strong faithful; humanitarian: friendly and kind.
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Mercury in Pisces |
Kind and charitable: a flexible and easily impressionable mind is usual with this placing. Forgetfulness and absent-mindedness can be quite a stumbling block. The imagination can be extremely creative; but intuition should be checked where it tends to outrun intellectual capacity. There is a tendency to be secretive; a high emotional level requires some positive outlet, perhaps through poetry, creative writing, or dancing. Often good at comedy mime, and generally has a talent for entertaining others. Flair for medicine, religous faith are shown.
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