Mercury in the natal chart sits fairly dormant until it becomes activated by a Transit or Progression. Much of its energies deals with mental conceptualization and communication. The mind is ruled by the planet Mercury and our reasoning abilities and schooling often are influenced by the planet Mercury, its sign position, house location as well as the aspects from other planets it receives in the Natal chart.
If Mercury
is poorly aspected or better still challenged by natal positioning this often
indicates someone who may have difficulty concentrating, difficulty with the
written word, perhaps difficulty with speaking (i.e. stuttering), etc. This can indicate challenges with
communication in general. This is likely
corrected and dealt with accordingly as they age and learn to adapt to these
difficulties.
On the
contrary, those with a well-aspected Natal Mercury may have no problem speaking
and relating to others and may even have teaching capabilities. They may be well educated and may also be
studious. Some may have literary
abilities becoming writers, public speakers and so forth. The mind works well, and the IQ may be higher
than the norm. They may be good at
solving problems, able to communicate easily or easier than others and in some
cases (Mercury in Scorpio for example) may be considered deep thinkers.
Jupiter is
nearly always considered a positive aspect in that it engages itself through
expansion and growth on many levels. It
often indicates opportunities when in transit, and life flowing in a more
pleasant manner. Jupiter can bring
important forethought when connected to Mercury, an ability for increase in oral
communication, speech and vocabulary explorations and more ways of
communicating. The mind and the intellect
may be enhanced, and new ideas may come to the surface easily. New ways of doing things may also emerge as
well as opportunities for growth in fields such as literature, education,
clergy or religious inclinations, spirituality, and life’s philosophy learned
through life’s experience. We can move
forward in great strides when Mercury is stimulated by Jupiter.
Although
the Opposition is considered one of the more challenging aspects in Astrology,
not many planets can affect Natal Jupiter negatively. While in transit, it
often produces potential for growth and expansion on some level. The house position and sign will affect the
overall potential of how this may unfold and once again the aspects that Natal
Mercury has to it will play a big part in the eventual unfolding of any potential.
It should
be noted that even those with a challenged Mercury in the natal chart over time
can turn things around and make their personal positioning of Mercury work in
their favor. Challenges in life often
produce the best results because they force us to work harder and learn from
our shortcomings.
It should
also be noted that with the energies of Transiting Jupiter in Opposition to
Natal Mercury, others people will often be part of the scenario as the energies
are unleashed. Oppositions often suggest
that other people are involved, sometimes in a challenging way but other times it
can be in a more gentle manner.
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