Grace Kelly

Chapter 4. Mercury in Your Chart

Astrologically speaking, the planet Mercury is the conceptual force. It is a symbol of your mental life and such things as your mind, ideas, analytical abilities, as well as your sense and style of communication. Mercury describes patterns of thought, of learning and of assessing reality. Consequently it affects your self image and the force of your thought. It's what Dr. Timothy Leary calls "laryngeal manual dexterity" - which is the ability to manipulate symbols and artifacts. Mercury also represents the respiratory system. Mercury is youthful and it is the symbol of wit and levity.

Mercury is the symbol of titles and it's appropriate that Mercury is known as: winged messenger, herald, arbiter, scribe of the gods and inventor of writing. He also has many names including Loki, Nebu, Trickster, Piltzintecuhtli and Hermes.

More than ever in this age of multimedia information and disinformation, understanding the limitations and advantages of Mercury's placement in your chart heralds both survival and success. In the next paragraph is a description of just what kind of "mercurial" character you are and can become Grace Kelly.

Mercury in Scorpio

INTENSE CONCEPTS

Deep thoughts and taboo subjects interest you. You're suspicious, curious and probing for the truth. For instance, you're interested in what happens after death. You also have fascinating questions about sex. Large concentrations of wealth hold your interests. You only tell people what you want them to hear.

You have natural detective instincts and analytical abilities. Your psychological insight is shrewd. Your ability to do original research is profound. Your solitary efforts will pay off favorably.

Your mouth can issue sucking, slurping pleasures and painfully stinging criticism, biting sarcasm and sharp wit. This is all the more so because you're incisive. You do what you set your mind to.

Mercury Opposite Chiron

CONCEPTS CHALLENGE MENTORING

You are challenged to read and write about holistic health practices. Assume a maverick stance to criticism. Dare to find the right moment to question medical monopolies.

Mercury Opposite Node

CONCEPTS CHALLENGE INTERCHANGING

Part of the mission that you have incarnated for is to communicate. Expose your mind to stimulating ideas. Cultivate your intellectual interests. Study the past. Talk about the future. Make more social and business contacts. Get involved with public and social planning projects. Gossiping only interferes with your destiny.

Mercury Conjunct Ascendant

CONCEPTS UNITE WITH YOUR REALITY

You're good at talking and thinking. You've a talent for exchanging thoughts and ideas. There is something of a pixie about you and your appearance. When your mind and your hands are not occupied, you are bored.

Mercury Square Midheaven

CONCEPTS CHALLENGES WHAT WILL BE

The more clearly you express yourself, the greater your career becomes. Share your ideas with the world at large. You can cultivate, circulate and syndicate your information. Humor will prove to be helpful.

Aimlessness can be your downfall. Get clear about who you are and where you are going. Make specific plans for specific goals.