The Link with Mind

Mercury is the planet of the intellect, separateness, and the ability to express ourselves. It rules the conscious mind, cognitive reasoning, problem solving and analysis, and learning. It expresses nervous tension, manual dexterity, duality; and communication. Where Mercury is in our charts is where we bring focused thought; and it is through this process of cognition and assimilation of sensory data that we can make educated choices and hopefully develop wisdom. In the end, it is this which separates us from the animal kingdom.

In a transiting or predictive chart, Mercury is often what it is that our body is experiencing, and what we will become mentally aware of in our lives, where the facts and figures will present themselves. But since Mercury is reflective in nature, it needs aspects with other closest aspect being the most potent. Transiting Mercury can bring nervoustension and the constant processing and reprocessing of information. It also brings opportunity to learn and communicate with others, as well as the prospect for self-conscious advancement and growth.

Positive Effects

Ruling the signs of Gemini and Virgo, Mercury's positive expression includes: articulate thought, versatility, childlike curiosity, brilliance, discrimination, and critical analysis.

Negative Affects

Its negative expression includes: Indecisiveness, restlessness, nervousness, verbosity, skepticism and instability.

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