2012 is a Number Five Year – ruled by Mercury
Wherever Mercury is located your natal chart is where you should focus your thinking for 2012 (just as 2011 was a Number Four Year – ruled by Uranus) take a clue from what I’ve compiled below and focus accordingly – an example I have my natal Mercury in Capricorn therefore what you’ll read for Capricorn is where I’ll be focussing my thinking – what about you? Mercury is all about how you ‘process’ information. To give you a brief example, let’s say your Sun was in the 1st with Mercury located in the 12th, this would mean you’re ‘thinking’ tends to take you back into the ‘PAST’, does it? If Mercury is located in your 1st you should be a ‘NOW’ thinker, are you? If your Mercury is in the 2nd you’ll tend to be a ‘tomorrow ’type of thinker, are you?
Aspects to look for are: Conjunctions, Oppositions, Squares, and Trines (there are many others but the above are the most important). Look at your chart and discover how easily or how difficult it is in ‘processing’ the information received from your environment. Mercury also ‘’rules’ communication therefore look at your chart and see if ‘communication’ is easy or difficult for you. The conjunction will add influence from the planets involved (easy or difficult) the opposition will tend to bring about a contradiction or two. The Square will make it difficult or present a challenge and trine aspect adding a little ‘colour’ or ‘texture’ to the way you ‘process’ information and to how you communicate in general. Some indicators: Mercury in Aries or conjunct Mars: You are adaptable, clever, inquisitive, eloquent, witty, and perhaps high-strung. Mercury in Taurus or conjunct Venus: You may use your wit, knowledge, and versatility to make money. Mercury in Gemini or in transit conjunct Mercury: You are clever, alert, adaptable, versatile and studious. Mercury in Cancer or conjunct Moon: You tend to be studious, with literary interests. Mercury in Leo or conjunct the Sun: You have a need to prove your intelligence and to use that intelligence in creating things of a mental nature – mental children, as it were. Mercury in Virgo or in transit conjunct Mercury: You have analytical ability with a possible love of computers and electronics. Mercury in Libra or conjunct Venus: Your relationships tend to gravitate towards people who are intelligent, thought provoking, witty and learned. Mercury in Scorpio or conjunct Pluto: You have talent for analysis, research, insight, and tax preparation, insurance and perhaps detective work. Mercury in Sagittarius or conjunct Jupiter: You are flexible, with an adaptable mind that has an interest in perhaps intellectual pursuits, law, religion or philosophy. Mercury in Capricorn or conjunct Saturn: Perhaps you will write or speak as a career. Mercury in Aquarius or conjunct Uranus: You have an original, comprehensive, adaptable and intellectual mind. Mercury in Pisces or conjunct Neptune: You have a perceptive, intuitive and subtle mind with an interest in the metaphysical world…
When transiting Mercury enters a ‘house’ you’ll find yourself thinking or communicating about this sector of your chart and the ‘element’ of the house (fire, earth, air or water) will help to understand your process of thought at this time (study this for the elements are all different). When Mercury goes Retrograde (appearing to go backwards) there might be some frustration or confusion in this area of your chart, however I often see this as an internalisation of thought or thinking (reflection), giving you time to sort out whatever arises or giving you the chance to ‘sort out’ any dilemma. Personally, I love the houses of Astrology and use them to understand what’s going on in my life at any time for when the Sun moves from one house to another you can see your energy shift, same with the Moon (although it’s fleeting) unless it’s your progressed moon (where you see and feel the affairs of the house over a 30 month period!) as 2012 is a Mercury ruled year according to Numerology focus on your natal Mercury and follow the movements of Mercury over the next 12 months watching your thinking change from yin to yang and back to yin – from moving forward to reflecting on where you’ve been (retrograde). Enjoy what I’ve compiled for the various signs and see where it applies to you. Donations are always welcome
Do you have Natal Mercury in Aries? If so, you’re bright and alert with many ideas floating around in your mind just waiting to be used. Mental activity is not something you have to force; nor indeed do you have to strain too hard for inspiration – it comes naturally! Aries is a masculine sign and your thinking is of a masculine (yang) nature – out to get what you want and in 2012 if you’re focussed you’ll get what you want (more so when Mercury returns to Aries!) Try to formulate your thinking in the positive and put good use, not always the case, however! An active mind makes for an active body; hence you’re always on the go, even when you don’t have to be – others get tired – you get strong! When confronted by a problem you’ll crack whatever nut needs to be cracked before moving on, a tad stubborn eh! In 2012 don’t assume others understand you and be patient with those not on the same path as you for they too have their place. Transiting Mercury into your 1st Time to think about you, to communicate your thoughts, ideas, and aspirations to say what you mean and mean what you say. Time to become more organised, more structured and if you find or feel yourself to be in any kind of a rut do something about changing your routines (it doesn’t take much) Just do something differently each and every day that Mercury remains in the 1st), this is an ideal time to take a short trip, to begin a course of study (developing the intellect) or, get in touch with those whom you’ve neglected (communicating with family, friends, etc). Use the element of your sign to focus your thinking (fire, earth, air or water) as Mercury moves around your chart focus on each element accordingly. In this way you’ll become more focussed. Keeping in mind, Mercury ‘takes on’ the masculine/feminine qualities of each sign along with the element: An ‘Air Mercury’ will think or communicate differently to an ‘Earth Mercury.’
Do you have Natal Mercury in Taurus? If so, you have a strong and capable intellect, and one that takes naturally to the more contemplative, or reflective, way of thinking, don’t you? Taurus is considered a female sign therefore your thinking is likely to be of a yin nature, is it? That is, you mull things over while they gestate in your mind, rather than declare instant opinions on everything. Indeed, you’re the kind of person to pick up in mid-sentence a discussion which might have taken place six months previously – coming in just where you left off with ‘as I was saying’. Things tend to surface at the front of your mind, in other words, rising up from the depths be it a minute or a month after the issue was raised well you know what they say about slow and steady, don’t you? Transiting Mercury into your 2nd There’ll be an increased intellectual appreciation of beauty discovering you’re able to discuss your feelings without feeling embarrassed about them. This is also a good period for any kind of business or financial dealings so focus accordingly; begin a budget for your ideas could soon become real, if you think and act in a positive way. You may find yourself telling someone you love them, or talking to friends about your love life more freely! Experiencing greater emotional feelings; or starting to express yourself in a more emotional or intellectual manner, to the amazement of loved ones and close friends are all indicated. On another level you’ll be in a pleasure-seeking frame of mind. If extravagant there could be a heated argument over your spending on items that you don’t really need! On another level there may be difficulties in communicating with the ones you love, or those you usually socialise with. Keeping in mind Mercury takes on the ‘sex’ of this sign along with the ‘element!’ Try not to overindulge, or disappear into the woodwork when someone else voices his or her opinions and if you don’t feel assertive, hold your ground quietly.
Do you have Natal Mercury in Gemini? If so, you have a witty and lively mind, anything that’s fun is fun for you. Lightweight entertainment appeals and you often prefer short-term projects which don’t demand too much of your time or effort over those that are intellectually taxing. However, you possess an exceptionally versatile and adaptable mind giving you interests in a great variety of issues. Your problem is to sort out which of these you really want to pursue and once your mind is made up, you can devote yourself to the task in hand – to the exclusion of everything else – unless you get bored! Still, many great achievements have been accomplished by those who flutter back and forth between projects! In your case, multi- tasking comes easy, does it? Considered a Masculine/ Yang sign. Transiting Mercury into your 3rd This period is good for any kind of mental activity; in fact, you’ll amaze yourself with your thoughts, your communication skills and intellectual ability. Those in authority will be able to understand what you say and mean, even taking you into their confidence for your curiosity is aroused enabling you to follow and understand any kind of complex argument presented to you. As typical of the 3rd house there will be more short distance travelling and if you travel any distance then short in time is what Transiting Mercury is all about in the 3rd. Negatively: letters or visitors may put you in a bad humour for they may not understand your objectives with any disruption to the easy ebb and flow of ideas resulting in frustration, nervousness and draining your vitality. Your usual good judgement may be lacking so try to find yourself a quiet place to work, away from any interruptions, and concentrate on those tasks that can be done. Don’t beat your head against a brick wall; it’s a passing phase, and things will soon be flowing again. More positively: Mental activities rule this period of time, make plans, get out and learn new subjects; even make trips, either long or short distances. Business is favoured communication is clear and if you can force yourself to take things a little easier (be patient) you’re certain to get more done. There’ll be a lot of rushing around from one appointment to another, making it difficult for others to know where you are at any one time of the day – keep an appointment diary – an organiser and don’t even think of being in two places at the same time.
Do you have your Natal Mercury in Cancer? If so, things make an impression on your mind like images on photographic paper, graphically illustrated and cannot be removed. You’re good at recalling past events because of your memory and the ability to easily conjure up a clear picture of the occasion in question. By the same token, you can often change your mind a thousand times regarding any subject before you finally come to a decision and considered a feminine/yin/water sign. Some might call you evasive, but more like you feel your way through things rather than being dogmatic about the issue at hand and when it suits your purpose, you can be very shrewd, a born ‘creative accountant’ and when Transiting Mercury into your 4th your thinking will be or is strongly influenced by your emotions during this transit so either wait before making important decisions or take a little longer in your deliberations. Funnily enough you’ll be able to talk more frankly about your feelings, especially with women! There’s a lot of talking, writing, telephoning, especially about family affairs – busy activities will take place at home, and you may find yourself running errands for household needs. Communications can be difficult at this time (more so if Mercury goes retrograde) for emotions interfere with your logical thinking. You could find yourself in disputes, uninclined to work, experience increased tension (for no apparent reason) endure headaches and have some difficulty with your breathing! On a more positive note: Listen to what others have to say, and sort out your problems for things will improve. You may have visitors, lots of mail – (email) and find yourself very busy. News by phone or letter can cause you to go on short trips, where you’ll meet acquaintances from different backgrounds even from your childhood past! If feeling upset, you may find difficulty in communicating with others for they don’t understand/share your mood! There may be a touch of depression if so, lighten up a little and see the world is not quite as bad as you imagine. However, if you’re feeling tranquil, you’ll be a good listener, you’re able to empathise – focusing on positive mental thoughts and sharing your focus with those whom you have something in common, such as your shared background and interests – talk about your plans for the future, writing them own if necessary…
Having read this far and coming to understand the meaning of Mercury you might want to buy me a cup of coffee for my efforts LOL…
Do you have your natal Mercury in Leo? If so, you’re mentally creative, often dreaming up all kinds of ideas that haven’t been thought of before; or, again, thinking up new approaches to existing problems, do you? Intellectually innovative, they call it where ideas come to you as if out of nowhere, upon which you act without a moment’s further consideration, sometimes kicking yourself later when you realise you really should’ve looked before you leapt! Nevertheless, spontaneity is the name of the game your game with this being considered a Yang/Masculine/Fixed Fire Sign! Because of your tendency to pride, others think you’re haughty or arrogant and yes, you can at times judge too harshly! In 2012 be a little more modest and humble – giving others the space to BE. Transiting Mercury into your 5th You’ll be preoccupied with business matters during this transit - there’ll be a lot of talking, letter writing, emailing, networking and you’ll be actively getting your ideas across to others for your mind is clear, and you can concentrate. It’s a good time to make plans, start a new business and travel. On the negative guard against absent-mindedness or laziness! You could be bad tempered where others challenge your ideas where you have to prove the things you say so, make sure you have your ‘facts’ straight in the first place! Listen to others, reconcile differences, arrange your own life and problems before you shoot off in a different direction. Again I remind you Mercury takes on the garb of the element and ‘sex’ of this sign/house…
Do you have your Natal Mercury in Virgo? If so, you sometimes you create problems for the sake of having something to get your teeth into mentally possessing a fondness for all the complexities and intricacies that go with problem solving! Similarly, finer details appeals because of their analytical value: you like to take ideas apart piece by piece and lay them all out in order to put them back together again, thus acquiring a working knowledge of the issue at hand, don’t you? Being mentally agile and quick you adapt to situations very easily, even if they bug the hell out of you yet this position for Mercury is considered female/yin/mutable earth! At times crave isolation, just to be alone with yourself and your thoughts, almost essential for you in order to maintain a clear view of things yet: Transiting Mercury into the 6th a possible love/hate relationship with computers and electronics! Becoming overly concerned with details, your nerves become frayed causing health problems, reflecting wrong thinking and perhaps worry! You may be restless with a desire for frequent job changes/variety, think everything through in ‘detail.’ Issues of health and diet interest you. This period is good for any kind of mental activity; in fact, you’ll amaze yourself with your thinking, your communication with others will bring you more success than you believed possible. Those in authority will be able to understand what you mean, and may even take you into their confidence. Letters or visitors may put you in a bad humour – try to find yourself a quiet place to work, away from all of these interruptions, and concentrate on those tasks that can be done in private. If you encounter frustration (more so if Mercury is retrograde) don’t beat your head against a brick wall; it’s a passing phase, and things will soon start flowing again…
Do you have your Natal Mercury in Libra? If so, you have a rational and pragmatic mental approach, which keep you in good stead when all around looks like it’s going to crumble! With anything problematic, you weigh up the pros and cons before you come to any decision on how to handle the issue, actually, this weighing process can – and sometimes does – prevent you from taking a decisive action, becoming so involved considering the merits and faults of your problem that you can’t decide quite what you’re dealing with and how to tackle it! On other occasions, you’re perhaps not considerate enough adopting a ‘laissez faire’, or indifferent attitude – hoping things will sort themselves out without any real help from you! It all depends on which direction the mental scales tip at the time and considered a yang, masculine, cardinal air sign! Transiting Mercury into your 7th: Able to chat about your feelings more openly and honestly without feeling embarrassed about them or, telling someone you love them, even talking to friends about your love life more freely. You’ll experience contact with ‘larger than life’ emotional feelings; or express yourself in a more emotional / loving or intellectual and conversational manner, to the amazement of your loved ones and close friends! Your thoughts become real, if you think and act in a positive way; this is a good time for any kind of business or financial dealings – especially those involving partnerships. On the flip side you could be extravagant, spending on items you don’t really need – having a hard time communicating with the ones you love, or those you normally socialise with and if you’re experiencing the ‘flip side’ it’s not a good time for socialising, telephoning, business communications, conversations with women, or creative writing! More positively, your words are likely to have a tinge of love running through them – no matter whether you’re male or female relationships with women will bring rewards. This is a time for soothing troubled relationships – “to say you’re sorry.” A pleasant and light-hearted time take full advantage of this, for lasting contentment. If Mercury retrogrades through this house everything mentioned becomes doubly frustrating until he goes direct.
A personal observation: Mercury is often associated as being an asexual planet neither male or female yet, the sign it’s in (male or female) is where it’ll express its energy and by conjunction it’ll take on the ‘sexuality’ of the planet involved I.E. Mercury conjunct Jupiter (a male planet) Mercury will express itself in a Masculine manner – think this through for I’ve noticed it more than once and found it very reliable. “Are you still wondering if I’m worth a cup of coffee or something more rewarding? You can make a donation here – thanks”
Do you have your natal Mercury in Scorpio? If so, you have the mental power to sustain any goal for as long as you like for you remain true to any idea once it becomes fixed in your mind. Indeed, it could be said that fixedness is one of the salient features of your mental process for once your mind is made up you do not change it easily becoming an obsession with you to see an idea through to the end, often unwavering in the face of opposition. Your nervous constitution is strong and resilient, giving you much physical stamina but, if the warning lights are not adhered to and acted upon – you go under quickly! When you do, you fall into some kind of no-man’s land from which it takes great strength to emerge, however given your powers of mental determination you manage somehow and surface anew. Mercury located here is considered a female/yin/fixed water sign! When he/she transits the 8th (of which Scorpio is the landlord!) the following applies: Transiting Mercury into your 8th During this transit you’ll be challenged (positively or negatively) by new ideas; this is a good time to study the arts, the occult or the spiritual aspects of life, read a romantic novel, listen to music or write poetry! Leave the world and travel with your imagination for this is not a ‘thinking/logical’ time, you won’t feel like dealing with hard, cold reality – relax with all of the above. You’ll receive critical news, start investigations, or get to the bottom of any mystery during this transit. Negatively: there could be an attempt to undermine you, perhaps by someone you believed to be a friend! You’re not practical now; your ideas are too big for the amount of backup you have or, feel emotionally upset for no reason at all, not paying enough attention to details, nor will you find the discipline necessary to cope! Try to get to your appointments on time to avoid any problems. Positively: you’ll be able to influence others at this time having a strong influence on their thinking. You’ll come to a deeper understanding of yourself or have someone influence you deeply. It’s likely you’ll come out of this transit a deeper thinker, more thoughtful and profound in your thinking as a result of a few ‘light bulb’ moments…
Do you have your Natal Mercury in Sagittarius? If so, you have a quick, adaptable mind, with a good appreciation of a wide range of subjects. At times you how incredible mental enthusiasm that leads you to take on board so much at once and when it comes to communicating your ideas, your speech can come out garbled and confused! As much as you have the potential to become really expert on two, three or more issues, you often allow your mind to wander freely through a great many others, thus acquiring some knowledge about everything but becoming an authority on little! Considered a masculine/yang/mutable fire sign you have a knack of finding things normally obscure to others as being extraordinarily funny, no one is quite sure whether this is due to your sardonic sense of humour, or whether someone put something in your tea! Be that as it may, seeing the humour in things, and being naturally mentally versatile, means you can talk your way into and out of anything – there’s no one possessing the gift of the gab better than you! Transiting Mercury into your 9th During this period your understanding of the meaning of life will increase for you’re able to plan, organise, structure and arrange your life according to your dreams – “dare to dream.” Business and commercial activities are favoured – don’t be sloppy with details – you’ll have increased enthusiasm; use it in a positive manner, for lasting success. This is a good time for travel, visiting foreign countries, starting school or applying to university! Writing, teaching and making speeches are favoured. Start writing now, publicise your product – sell yourself to both employers and loved ones, don’t fall into the trap of exaggerating or bluffing your way through this period of time! Signing contracts and making agreements will bring lasting success, try to get to your appointments on time, and allow for transportation problems, more so if Mercury is retrograde. Constructive intellect is the key phrase when Mercury enters the 9th sector…
Do you have your Natal Mercury in Capricorn? If so, you have an independent mind capable of tackling any problem without referring to others for reassurance – in fact, it wouldn’t occur to you to do so – independent eh! Resourceful and enterprising, you use your mind to bring you closer to your goals: that is, you don’t rush at them head-on, but devise the best strategy for attaining them! You often cast a calculating eye over the many paths you take in life for your ultimate direction is never arrived at accidentally, more a result of much premeditation and forethought – well that’s the idea anyhow! Considered a yin/feminine cardinal earth sign and when Transiting Mercury into your 10th Your mind becomes more serious during this transit being capable of mental discipline and precision – at times you may hit a mental brick wall, or say goodbye to someone who is leaving your social arena! Serious or important agreements can be signed now or, similar projects of a weighty nature can be negotiated with confidence, this will bring some satisfaction (increasing your confidence) in terms of the way you handle things. Seek advice from any older person on worries you may have; this will benefit you later, plus you may hear some news from an older member of your family that’ll make you happy. If Mercury happens to go retrograde in your 10th or, if the negative aspects unfold, read the following: you may feel depressed, particularly in your job, feeling a little cold and pessimistic! This is not a good time to apply for a new job, or to deal with those in authority – your work may not be as pleasant as you would like – hang in there until things become more optimistic! Visitors, people from your past even unwelcome ones appear making you nervous, jumpy and jumping to conclusions! Watch what you sign. Electrical equipment malfunctions therefore back up computer data, check the freezer for being unplugged or breakdown!
Do you have your Natal Mercury in Aquarius? If so, you’re broadminded, open to new ideas, especially controversial social issues, your openness, however, can overlap into areas that are sometimes referred to as ‘airy fairy’ obscure cults, religions etc. Despite your sense of fairness, you can be dogmatic, holding to your opinions rather than bending. You are usually articulate, with words coming easily, possessing a well developed reasoning ability taking others to task (not suffering fools gladly) to such an extent they’re reduced to jelly – floored by your powers of deduction! Considered a male/yang/fixed air sign and when Mercury Transits your 11th this should be an exciting and profitable time for your mind is working at top speed with many original ideas coming to the surface. If you go with your instincts regarding a little flutter, you could find yourself enjoying unexpected gain! You may find yourself involved in a news item, or caught up in some gossip, giving your loved ones a lot of amusement – new friends, or travel, are good for you now, communications are favoured. Be aware of scatty thinking, use your common sense. You’ll have an electric quality about you – becoming bored with routine desiring / wanting new places, new faces and new ideas! Negatively, you’ll feel disturbed as a result of confused or incorrect behaviour around you even becoming involved in things unintentional! Revealing secrets, either your own or those of others!
If Mercury is retrograde this is not a good time to sign contracts or agreements, there are hidden factors at work. Communications in general are confused, and misunderstandings may occur and if you’re studying mystical matters take care to remain in touch with reality…
Do you have your Natal Mercury in Pisces? If so, you’re responsive to the hidden meaning in things and aware of the ‘undercurrents’ of life more than others, always chasing after one subject or another, no matter how obscure and considered a yin/female/mutable water sign. Normally adaptable, you can turn your mind to a good range of subjects from arts, sciences to sports! At times this is to the detriment of a more disciplined approach in that, in being diverse, you can also become scattered! Nevertheless, you’re mentally alive with not too many tricks you don’t miss, one word of warning – your mind is tuned to a very fine tension and you need rest more than most to ensure balance prevails – otherwise confusion and chaos reigns! Transiting Mercury into your 12th If you are a writer or an artist, you will be very creative now; the rest of us just go along in a daydream! You are more susceptible to drugs, so be careful with prescription medications! Don’t sign contracts, or put them into final form, as there may be hidden factors! You may feel a little disturbed or confused by the incorrect behaviour of those around you. With this transit there’ll be unintentional divulging of secrets, either yours or others’ with hidden information coming out of the closet! Positively, this is a good time to study mystical matters just take care to remain in touch with reality! During this period read a romantic novel, listen to music or write poetry, leave the world and travel with your mind and imagination. Get a little more sleep and as much rest as you feel necessary, if inclined, this is a good time to study the arts, the occult or spiritual aspects of life. Remembering, this is the house of the subconscious mind, your soul environment and your thoughts at this time are being heard by your ‘obedient servant’ and created in reality! Be ‘specific’ and ‘constructive;’ logical and structured, not vague and confused…
(C) AstroNumbers/Thomas Muldoon (tommuldoon@bigpond.com)
Offered for your consideration and comment (and if you want to “shout me a pizza’ feel free LOL)
If you don’t know where your Natal Mercury is located just GOOGLE and you’ll find out or, if you really want me to I can help – drop me a line with your date of birth and I’ll check my ephemeris…
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