Mercury in Leo

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.

Leyla Rael

MERCURY IN LEO

Keynote: Bold ideas are cogently and enthusiastically expressed.

Symbol: A statesman makes a speech into a battery of microphones.

With Mercury in Leo one will be articulate because they really want to impart their ideas and to elucidate the concepts behind these ideas. They impress their audience with their warmth of personality and the relevance of the information they convey.

This is an intellectually dynamic placement, since versatile Mercury distributes the Sun’s light and makes it widely known. The effect is that of power from a central source flowing through many channels out into the world. The vitality of the sign combines with the verbal virtuosity of the planet of the mind to communicate concepts cogently.

Mercury in Leo contributes excellent planning and organizational ability. Tasks of all kinds are approached in a practical and rather conventional way, and while there is often considerable ability to think creatively there is a tendency to be stubborn and inflexible, which often emerges in the young. They have plenty of determination, and considerable mental and nervous energy. Usually there are good powers of concentration, especially when studying. Speech can be dramatic, sometimes with a tendency to exaggerate. There is no lack of enthusiasm or optimism. Powers of communication are good, but can at times be marred by a rather condescending manner.

This placing, because it assists the organizational ability, encourages helpfulness to others, giving much flair in assessing and helping to solve their problems. However, dogmatic tendencies and bossiness can also be present.

Sun in Cancer / Mercury in Leo

The outlook is positive and organizational ability is increased. There will be less tendency to worry irrationally, but one can be surprisingly bossy.

Tenacity is enhanced, and this person will be able to make long-term plans and stick to them. The thinking processes will be less purely intuitive, with ideas formulated constructively and then acted upon when the time is right.

The Cancerian tendency to look to the past is kept under control - there will be less nostalgic longing for "the good old days" - but there will be sentimentality. Enthusiasm will help the subject to overcome apprehension.

Sun in Leo / Mercury in Leo

With the Sun and Mercury both in Leo, a desire for prominence is coupled with a flair for conveying thoughts vividly and imaginatively. This position favors artistic accomplishment as well as social success and recognition as a unique personality.

Leo fiery enthusiasm and optimism will be enhanced by positive thinking and increased organizational ability. However, one should be aware that bossiness and a dogmatic attitude can mar many of their positive qualities.

The powers of leadership and the ability to get things done are strong points, and dramatic flair when communicating ideas, expressing opinions and describing events will be very colorful and often exaggerated.

Flexibility should be developed since stubbornness can be quite a problem.

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