Mercury in Aries

MERCURY

If we picture the orbits of the planets as concentric spheres around the sun, the orbit of Mercury is the first sphere through which the out-surging solar power radiates as it spreads throughout the solar system. Mercury thus represents the first planetary adaptation or specialization of solar power. It refracts, as it were, the one, homogeneous solar stream into two facets or rays. Thus, out of the unitary solar purpose, duality is born.

For human beings on earth, mind and consciousness arise and develop on the basis of just such a duality, for in order to be aware, 'I' must perceive an 'other' who (or which) is 'not I.' Mercury symbolizes this primordial perception of duality, and once it occurs the function of Mercury is forever to try to link the two at the mental level.

Mercury's realm is the sphere of perceptions and ideas, of words which symbolize experience and minds which try to integrate experience into a meaningful whole. Thus Mercury symbolizes gathering data and information, knowing, formulating at the verbal level, communicating, listening, and rational decision-making.

Fleet as the quicksilver intellect which it symbolizes, fickle as an easily changeable mind, Mercury's functional activities can be misapplied. Negative applications of what Mercury represents include equivocating, rationalizing, intellectual superficiality, blabbing on and on, and disorganized eclecticism.

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MERCURY IN ARIES

Keynote: The urge to communicate ideas incites rapid mental activity.

Symbol: A weather vane swings back and forth in the spring breezes.

The effect of Aries upon Mercury is to activate the mind. As a social spark plug this person is invaluable. In brainstorming sessions they can be expected to voice original and unconventional thoughts on a variety of subjects without anything so mundane as practical considerations to cramp their style. They make an entertaining companion because they are keenly interested in everything but do not pass judgment.

This gives decisiveness, quick thinking, and the ability to assess problems in a straightforward way. If Mercury is in negative aspect to Mars there may be impulsive thinking and hasty actions. Usually, however, the natural decisiveness works well, with the individual making the right choice and taking positive, assertive action.

There is a love of argument and debate, with a tendency towards stimulating and provocative remarks. Generally fools are not suffered gladly; one comes straight to the point, and their outlook is both positive and optimistic. The overall grasp is excellent but help is advisable when making plans, for this individual is likely to be bored by detail and prefers the broad sweep of a project.

The intellectual drive of a person with Mercury in Aries underscores the ability to be an effective speaker, but in a debate they tend to see only their side of the case. They may become argumentative or too clever for their own good, substituting smart phrases for considered judgment. One must take care that a restless mind does not give way to contentiousness, especially in later years.

The mind is a good servant but a poor master. Therefore, it is important that a person having this combustible combination of fire and air should seek to promote some worthy cause. If they can employ their intellectual faculties efficiently and with full awareness of what they, as master of the mind, intend to accomplish, then Mercury will enable them to shine like a star in the small galaxy of their environment.

Sun in Pisces / Mercury in Aries

This adds necessary decisiveness, a more positive outlook, and to a certain extent more self-assurance. The imagination will be ignited, and as a result creative potential will be expressed positively when in other cases it can lie dormant due to lack of self-confidence. The high emotional level of Pisces will be expressed, and the ability to communicate feelings enhanced.

The Sun in Pisces with Mercury in Aries gives the ability to play upon human emotions, to present ideas dramatically, and to communicate subtleties of thought. Involvement in the theater, and acting in general would be one likely avenue of success for this position.

Piscean strength of will (usually lacking) should be increased.

Sun in Aries / Mercury in Aries

The Arian need for action, and to be out in front, is spiced with extremely quick thinking processes. There is a general hastiness, with patience almost non-existent, unless the Moon or Ascendant suggest otherwise.

Directness of approach, decisiveness and positive, uncomplicated thinking are splendidly in tune with Arian characteristics, and if they can be tempered the individual will certainly make their mark on the world.

Impulsive, hasty actions with unnecessary risk-taking and selfishness due to a lack of thought should be controlled.

Sun in Taurus / Mercury in Aries

Speed and vivacity are added to the stable Taurean type, making one less cautious but more assertively decisive. However, the individual will also be less patient and may even show some irritation when others do not greet their ideas or suggestions in the right way.

Problems and projects are approached with realism and enthusiasm, and the Taurean need for careful planning will be enhanced by the ability to grasp a situation quickly and concisely. A spirit of enterprise blends with the Taurean business ability.

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