Greta Garbo

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 Greta Garbo.

Mercury in Virgo

HELPFUL CONCEPTS

Have you been told that you'd make a good professional critic? You've an eye for detail and nuance. You could learn to do some great impressions. You're a pragmatic thinker and a problem solver.

You like to deal with the facts. Common sense is one of your assets. Also, you're practical, analytical and logical. It is possible that you would like to collect, categorize and organize everything in the universe.

Ascendant in Gemini and Mercury in Virgo

You may come across to others as being inquisitive, curious and youthful. At times you may wear a mask or assume a persona that's mischievous and witty. When seeking a mate, be sure to get some good humor and communication. When dealing with a spouse, partner or significant other you may encounter some travel and learning opportunities and wanderlust.

At your best you appear to be brilliant. At your worst you appear to be of two minds. However, appearances are usually somewhat deceiving. For a better look at the real you, read on. Please note that this section of the report is most time sensitive and can be off if your time of birth is not accurate.

Somewhat contrary to this, you tend to run your life with analytical precision. Without the necessary rituals, your life may seem out of joint. Once you establish daily rituals and a work routine that fits your own unique personal needs, you're halfway to success.

You can carry out you responsibilities with great efficiency. You can use the power of discrimination greatly to your advantage. The more you consciously direct and focus your thought, the more successful you will become.

Because the planet Mercury is said to be the "ruler" of your chart, Chapter 4 on Mercury is crucial to understanding ways that you can make your life run smoother.

Mercury Square Jupiter

CONCEPTS CHALLENGE ENCOURAGEMENT

LOTS OF CURIOSITY

Both common sense and business sense are yours. You can be constructive and can develop literary skills. You've a mind for politics and for propaganda. You might want to start your own Zine. A Zine is a sort of magazine that came about as a result of desk top publishing and the photocopy and offset printing processes. One way or another, you can make money from your ideas.

You can become a very persuasive communicator. You can learn to see both sides of a dispute. You would be very good at law, negotiation and arbitration. You can develop a gift for prophecy.

TIP: Allow yourself the luxury of brainstorming sessions; on regular occasion, think about "possibilities" without being critical or doubting.

You're prone to exaggeration and could use this tendency to create humor. You might try joking about people who sermonize. In other words, make some fun at the expense of preachy fundamentalists. Pick, polish and perfect your best idea. Figure out how to effectively put it into practice. Find a way to make your efforts rewarding, then work hard to achieve your goals. Some additional education will prove to be helpful.

Mercury Quintile Pluto

CONCEPTS BRING OUT TALENT FOR CLEANSING

Your mind is resourceful, probing and persistent. You are fascinated and at times even obsessed with the mysterious and the unknown. You can become persuasive, cunning and sly. You can become very good at surgery, research, analysis, propaganda, politics and exploration. Be relentless in your mental routines and in time you will gain insight. This will help you find an appropriate outlet for sharing your deepest, most penetrating thoughts and ideas. You have great appeal for the masses.

You hold your own in a debate. When necessary, you are a forceful speaker. You command and demand attention. You can rouse an audience.

Focus your powers of observation and get a grasp of your situation. Choose the right words and you can convince a gang of people. You have a talent for specialty writing. Your sexual witticisms can open the doors to exclusive places.

Mercury Biquintile Chiron

CONCEPTS BRING OUT TALENT FOR MENTORING

Read and write about holistic health practices. Assume a maverick stance to criticism. You can develop a great talent as a mentor. Explore semantics.

Mercury Square Ascendant

CONCEPTS CHALLENGE 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.

Criticism is great, when it is professional or solicited. If you're belittling and degrading others it is a strong signal to raise your self esteem, travel in different circles and improve your own condition.