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Progressed Mercury in AstrologyProgressed Mercury moves a little faster than one degree per year, and shows how you mature and grow mentally, and how your communication style changes over time. The impact of a progressed Mercury aspect can last for about one year before and after the aspect goes exact.
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Progressed Mercury in the SignsProgressed Mercury in Aries
When your progressed Mercury enters Aries, you want to express yourself or communicate in a new way. You could begin studying something that helps you with this. This is a good time to go back to school. You want to create new plans and put them into action, not just think about them for a long time. You can jump into tasks quickly, sometimes too quickly, and have to watch for being too impulsive, hasty, and quick to make decisions. You want newness in your life in some form, which can mean changes in your career, personal relationships, and life direction. Check which houses your natal Mercury is in and rules to see where you could experience change. Progressed Mercury in Taurus When your progressed Mercury enters Taurus, you slow down your thinking and take a more practical approach to matters. You take your time when making decisions, and don’t feel any rush to judgment. When you take in new information, you do so slowly but surely, taking longer than you would’ve previously, but absorbing the information so you retain it for a long time. Information you take in now could have an impact on you long-term, and it can impact your sense of self-esteem, allowing you to get in touch with your true self, and figuring out what your true values are. Check which houses your natal Mercury is in and rules to see where you could find the information you need. Progressed Mercury in Gemini When your progressed Mercury enters Gemini, you need to have variety in your life or you’ll get bored in a hurry. Your mind is constantly shifting from one thing to the next, in need of the stimuli. You can learn so much more now, and share your knowledge with others as well. You’re more sociable, have more to say, and need a lot of communication. Your need for constant mental activity could lead you to become too scattered, too busy, and spread yourself too thin, leading to anxiety, so try not to overdo it. You could also do some traveling, relate more to younger people, and be more involved in your community. Check which houses your natal Mercury is in and rules to see what you could be most interested in and learn about. Progressed Mercury in Cancer When your progressed Mercury enters Cancer, you can develop a better way to express yourself emotionally. If something is getting in the way of that, you can tackle it now. Old issues from your childhood can be addressed, though you can get stuck in the memories of your youth. You don’t want to get lost in happy memories or trapped by bad ones. Work on making sure that your mind and your emotions are in sync with one another, and you’ll be able to use that trait effectively. Watch for moodiness that colors your communications with others needlessly. Check which houses your natal Mercury is in and rules to see possible issues you’ll need to address to improve your communications. Progressed Mercury in Leo When your progressed Mercury enters Leo, you have a need to express yourself completely. You want people to know who you really, truly are, and you want to shout it from the rooftops. You’re more gregarious and warm in your communications, and have a better sense of humor. You want to have fun and share that fun with other people. How you express yourself feels more personal now, and if someone disagrees or judges some part of your expression, you can take it too much to heart or become arrogant. Try to stay flexible and allow other people to have their own opinions. Check which houses your natal Mercury is in and rules to see in what ways you may wish to express yourself. Progressed Mercury in Virgo When your progressed Mercury enters Virgo, you hone in on exactly what you need to learn and refine to better yourself and your life, and exactly what you need to eliminate. There’s no wasting time on things that aren’t necessary, and you want to do everything that you can to improve your life. You’re excellent with work projects, and can make advancements at work because you work to the best of your abilities, and have great focus. You can also improve your health, eliminating bad habits and picking up good ones. Check which houses your natal Mercury is in and rules to see what abilities you need to refine. Progressed Mercury in Libra When your progressed Mercury enters Libra, you figure out how to communicate effectively with those that you’re closest to. You can evaluate your relationships with them and figure out how to make them better and what purpose you serve in their lives, and vice versa. You can gain a better understanding of what other people go through in life, putting yourself in their shoes more easily, and grasping the concepts and beliefs that other people have. It’s less about you now, and more about others. Check which houses your natal Mercury is in and rules to see how you can become a better communicator. Progressed Mercury in Scorpio When your progressed Mercury enters Scorpio, you have to make changes of the mind. You have to get rid of old thoughts that keep you from transforming yourself, and look at yourself and others in a different way. In doing so, you can help yourself grow and evolve in greater ways, as well as help other people with their growth. It’s not easy, and can come with trials, as is usually the case when Scorpio or Pluto (its ruler) get involved, but the rewards are always big. Don’t be afraid to dig deep inside of yourself to find your inner truth and to get in touch with reality. Check which houses your natal Mercury is in and rules to see how you need to change your way of thinking. Progressed Mercury in Sagittarius When your progressed Mercury enters Sagittarius, you want to explore the world and broaden your horizons. This can manifest in many ways, with you actually going out and exploring foreign countries, studying other cultures, moving to a brand new place, going back to school, or taking the time to learn the things you didn’t get to when you were young. Just make sure you don’t let yourself stray too far out there or you might get lost. You’re more gregarious and feel lighter with this aspect, especially in the beginning after you’ve just come out of heavy, serious Scorpio. Check which houses your natal Mercury is in and rules to see how you’ll want to expand your world. Progressed Mercury in Capricorn When your progressed Mercury enters Capricorn, you can take everything that you’ve learned in your life and put it to good use, using it to bring the kind of success you want. You can focus on your goals clearly, and are practical in the way you go about attaining them. This could create many new opportunities for you to achieve something in your life. You keep your emotions in check, and they don’t cloud your judgment, but you may have a hard time getting in touch with them and expressing them properly as well. Check which houses your natal Mercury is in and rules to see what you can use to find success. Progressed Mercury in Aquarius When your progressed Mercury enters Aquarius, you think on another level. You can elevate your mind and look at things as a whole, from a broader perspective, and see the pieces fit together like a perfect puzzle. This gives you excellent intuition, and you can think on an almost intuitive level. If you work on this, you can merge your ideas with the ideas of the whole, and have a larger impact. If not, you might seem too out there for anyone to understand. This is a good time to come up with innovative ideas and solutions to problems, and to study subjects that are futuristic in nature or unconventional. Check which houses your natal Mercury is in and rules to see where you can start to raise your consciousness. Progressed Mercury in Pisces When your progressed Mercury enters Pisces, your mind can be a bit foggy, and you have a hard time with traditional mental tasks and projects, so logic and reason go out of the door. This is a good period for studying the occult, metaphysical, spirituality, and to open your mind to the beyond. If you allow yourself to be open, you can make incredible discoveries, so try not to force yourself to be all logic and reason. There are many ways to learn, and they’re all important in different ways. Check which houses your natal Mercury is in and rules to see where you can make discoveries. Progressed Mercury in the HousesProgressed Mercury in the 1st House
When your progressed Mercury enters your 1st house, you can take the initiative, and crave a new direction in your life. You think less about trying new things and more about actually doing them, and make your decisions along the way. Progressed Mercury in the 1st house is similar to progressed Mercury in Aries, so read that placement for more information. Progressed Mercury in the 2nd House When your progressed Mercury enters your 2nd house, your mind may move slower than you’re used to, but in a way, it’s more effective because you actually take everything in instead of going through it quickly and then forgetting about it two seconds later. You could find that you make money through writing, communications, or technology, or become interested in accounting and similar professions. Progressed Mercury in the 2nd house is similar to progressed Mercury in Taurus, so read that placement for more information. Progressed Mercury in the 3rd House When your progressed Mercury enters your 3rd house, you want a lot to do or you won’t know what to do with yourself. Your schedule will remain busy for a while, but you don’t mind it, wanting the stimulation. Progressed Mercury in the 3rd house is similar to progressed Mercury in Gemini, so read that placement for more information. Progressed Mercury in the 4th House When your progressed Mercury enters your 4th house, you can tackle the core issues that are holding you back from being able to express yourself properly. These issues likely stem from things you learned as a child, and now you need to learn another way. Progressed Mercury in the 4th house is similar to progressed Mercury in Cancer, so read that placement for more information. Progressed Mercury in the 5th House When your progressed Mercury enters your 5th house, if you don’t get to express yourself, you feel like you’ll explode. It becomes one of the most important things in your life, and it’s something you constantly strive to do. The world needs to hear you now. Progressed Mercury in the 5th house is similar to progressed Mercury in Leo, so read that placement for more information. Progressed Mercury in the 6th House When your progressed Mercury enters your 6th house, you figure out how to be more discriminating, and use it to your advantage. You won’t waste your time on anything that isn’t worth your time. This can be a good time to get involved in work that involves writing, communications, or technology. Progressed Mercury in the 6th house is similar to progressed Mercury in Virgo, so read that placement for more information. Progressed Mercury in the 7th House When your progressed Mercury enters your 7th house, you learn how to understand other people, and this helps you create better relationships. Your partner could get involved in writing, communications, or technology, or, if single, you get involved with someone in one of those fields. Progressed Mercury in the 7th house is similar to progressed Mercury in Libra, so read that placement for more information. Progressed Mercury in the 8th House When your progressed Mercury enters your 8th house, it’s time to look at the world in a different way. You may dwell on more serious subjects or want to get to the core of matters, and decide to study things like forensics, psychology, or criminology. Progressed Mercury in the 8th house is similar to progressed Mercury in Scorpio, so read that placement for more information. Progressed Mercury in the 9th House When your progressed Mercury enters your 9th house, it’s time to get out into the world and experience a thing or two. Life is meant to be lived, though you may live part of it in your head with wild fantasies. This can be a good time to pick up writing, and is excellent if you’re in the writing/publishing field. Progressed Mercury in the 9th house is similar to progressed Mercury in Sagittarius, so read that placement for more information. Progressed Mercury in the 10th House When your progressed Mercury enters your 10th house, you can use the experiences you’ve had previously to be successful in your life. You’re more focused on having success and achieving your goals, and great at seeing the wider view and coming up with long-term plans. You could begin a career in writing, communications, or technology. Progressed Mercury in the 10th house is similar to progressed Mercury in Capricorn, so read that placement for more information. Progressed Mercury in the 11th House When your progressed Mercury enters your 11th house, you can rise above your own thoughts that center around yourself and your own life, and understand the way the world fits together, and how all of our ideas come together to impact one another. Progressed Mercury in the 11th house is similar to progressed Mercury in Aquarius, so read that placement for more information. Progressed Mercury in the 12th House When your progressed Mercury enters your 12th house, you may seem more quiet and keep more to yourself so you can go over it on your own and figure out what it’s all about. You can get in touch with your subconscious, and come to realizations that you wouldn’t otherwise. Progressed Mercury in the 12th house is similar to progressed Mercury in Pisces, so read that placement for more information. Progressed Mercury to Natal PlanetsProgressed Mercury to Natal Sun
When your progressed Mercury is conjunct your natal Sun, you can clearly express yourself and know that you’re coming across exactly as you want. You’re focused on yourself, but that can be to the detriment of everyone else. That’s good if you need to focus on yourself, but not good if you become too egotistical and selfish. When your progressed Mercury is sextile or trine your natal Sun, your thoughts and your wants are balanced, and work together to help you get what you want. You communicate honestly, and have an easier time doing so. When your progressed Mercury is square your natal Sun, you have a hard time understanding what you want and expressing yourself clearly. People have a hard time understanding you as a result, and you have a hard time understanding yourself too. You need to remove any blocks that are keeping you from merging your head and your wants, and think about different ways of communicating that can get your point across. Progressed Mercury to Natal Moon When your progressed Mercury is conjunct your natal Moon, you can express what you feel easily. Your head and your heart are in sync with one another. You mean what you say, and there’s a lot to say, as well as a lot going on in your life. You want to be busy, so the activity is welcome, and change could come. When your progressed Mercury is sextile or trine your natal Moon, you can verbalize your feelings more easily. Your head and heart may not agree, but you can figure out a way to make it work, and they won’t work against one another. You can focus on what you need to, and your mind is clearer. When your progressed Mercury is square or opposite your natal Moon, it can be difficult for you to express your feelings. It’s not coming out the way you want, so the challenge is to figure out alternative methods of communication. There are many different ways of expressing yourself, and you need to learn them over time, so this is your chance. Progressed Mercury to Natal Mercury When your progressed Mercury is sextile or trine your natal Mercury, your mind is working to the best of its abilities. You have a sharper focus, think more clearly, and can communicate what you want to more easily. When your progressed Mercury is square your natal Mercury, you experience challenges that block your normal mode of communicating, and need to find other ways to get your point across. The block could be in your own head, so make sure you look inward. Progressed Mercury to Natal Venus When your progressed Mercury is conjunct your natal Venus, you can say whatever you want during this period, and it comes out just right. You use all of the right words, and you’re attracted to the arts, seem more poetic, and crave beauty. You don’t want to fight with anyone, and try to strike a perfect balance whenever you can. When your progressed Mercury is sextile or trine your natal Venus, people listen to you because you know just what to say. You can feel satisfied and pleasant, surrounded by support, and are able to get what you want because it’s right in front of you. All you have to do is take it. When your progressed Mercury is square your natal Venus, you have a hard time choosing the right words to say, and can talk all over yourself. Don’t ask for advice either, because it’ll likely be the wrong kind. Just stick to actions for now, because that’s the only way you’ll get what you want during this period. Progressed Mercury to Natal Mars When your progressed Mercury is conjunct your natal Mars, you can make plans and then see them through. You know how to convince people to be on your side or to help you, and this helps you to get closer to what you want faster. Your mental energy is high, and you can use it to your advantage. When your progressed Mercury is sextile or trine your natal Mars, you can maintain your momentum easily. Look at situations objectively and see what needs to be done and how to do it so you can plan ahead. People can be inspired by your speeches and advice, and they’ll support your plans. When your progressed Mercury is square or opposite your natal Mars, your mouth can get you into trouble. You’re not as sensitive to other people, and can find yourself having many more disagreements than you’d like. You’re more impulsive with your speech, too quick to make decisions, have an overactive mind, and suffer nervousness. You feel that you’re right and everyone else should do things your way. You need to try to be more patient and willing to see their side. Progressed Mercury to Natal Jupiter When your progressed Mercury is conjunct your natal Jupiter, you can make plans to take your dreams from imaginary to reality. If you’ve been stuck, wondering what to do to pursue what you really want, you can figure a way out now and get yourself going down a path to succeed. When your progressed Mercury is sextile or trine your natal Jupiter, you can come up with big ideas, but they’re not out of reach. You can back them up with real plans to make them happen, and it doesn’t require as much strain as usual. It flows more naturally, and you’re positive about your chances. When your progressed Mercury is square or opposite your natal Jupiter, you may talk a lot about your dreams but not do anything about them. You can be prone to exaggeration or make claims that you can’t back up. It might be wise for you to err on the side of caution and keep your mouth shut. Progressed Mercury to Natal Saturn When your progressed Mercury is conjunct your natal Saturn, you seem more mature in your thinking. You take your time with decisions, and use caution with the plans that you make. You think in practical terms, and as long as you can keep your cool and remain focused, you’ll accomplish more and win people over. This is a good time for beginning a new business project or goal that will require a long-term commitment. When your progressed Mercury is sextile or trine your natal Saturn, you know exactly what you need to know, and don’t waste your time dealing with anything else. You say only what you need to say and not one word extra. You don’t want to waste your time or mental energy, so you reserve it for when it’s needed. When your progressed Mercury is square or opposite your natal Saturn, you have a hard time figuring out what you need versus what you want. You may ramble on endlessly about it, but that won’t help you. This uncertainty gets in the way, and slows your progress too much. Give yourself some space to figure things out. Progressed Mercury to Natal Uranus When your progressed Mercury is conjunct your natal Uranus, you come up with original ideas and have sudden bursts of inspiration. Other people may have a hard time understanding them, but that doesn’t mean they’re not good. You’re just a little ahead of the curve right now, and your mind is clicking in a new way. When your progressed Mercury is sextile or trine your natal Uranus, you can come up with new ideas easily, almost too easily. Make sure you’re paying attention to them and not just letting them pass by. Your ideas are original and worthy of your time. If you don’t dedicate yourself to them, someone else will snatch them up. When your progressed Mercury is square or opposite your natal Uranus, you come up with great ideas, but not routinely. It comes and goes, and you never know when it’s going to come or go. Take advantage of the moments when it comes, because it likely won’t last long, and be careful about choosing the right ideas, because bad ones may seem more great than they actually are. Progressed Mercury to Natal Neptune When your progressed Mercury is conjunct your natal Neptune, your imagination soars. You can immerse yourself in your dreams and come up with new ones, but it might be difficult for you to make them reality right now. Reality isn’t something you have a good grip on during this period. Give in to whimsy. When your progressed Mercury is sextile or trine your natal Neptune, listen to your gut. If you find yourself having a hard time figuring out what to do, your gut can give you direction and insight. Tune out the noise of the world and give it a listen. You don’t have to struggle with your mind as much because of this. When your progressed Mercury is square or opposite your natal Neptune, it’s difficult for you to be heard correctly. You can’t find the right words to say, and when you think you do, people misunderstand. You have a hard time focusing, getting lost in fantasy, and your mind wanders aimlessly. Allow yourself to wander for a little while if you can. You could come across new inspiration. Just don’t wander for too long, or you’ll get too lost. Progressed Mercury to Natal Pluto When your progressed Mercury is conjunct your natal Pluto, it’s time to eliminate old ways of thinking that aren’t serving you well anymore. It can be hard to give up, but by removing this block, you free yourself up in so many ways, and allow your mental prowess to grow. Don’t forget to look inside of yourself for blockages as well. When your progressed Mercury is sextile or trine your natal Pluto, if you believe in your plans and show how convinced you are, you can make them happen and get other people to help you along the way. Put your power behind your goals. You have more power than you realize, and can help yourself succeed. When your progressed Mercury is square or opposite your natal Pluto, you can meet challenges and delays, but are they real, or are they just in your head? That’s up to you to figure out, because it’s likely that the only one standing in your way during this period is you. If others are the problem, you may be tempted to confront them, but it might not go as well as you think, so choose your words carefully. |
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