Leonard Nimoy

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 Leonard Nimoy.

Mercury in Aries

ASSERTIVE CONCEPTS

In a flash, you can change your mind and your point of view. Direct, assertive and forceful communication is probably your style. You're impulsive, impatient, outspoken and tend to speak first and think later. Your repartee is witty, original, quick and enthusiastic.

TIP: Use the power of hot buttons.

There is a possibility that you get combative in your speech. Think about joining a debating team. Your foresight is great and if you learn patience and perseverance your mind will bring your prosperity.

Mercury Septile Venus

CONCEPTS NON-CONFORM WITH AFFINITY

Good ideas can spring from any conflict you experience between your thinking and your values. You have a somewhat different approach to love. Educate yourself to the power of charm.

TIP: Upgrade vanity and conceit to beauty and art.

Become more aware of love by analyzing your values. Make an extra effort to communicate with wit, charm and affection. Your most beautiful thoughts need a pleasurable outlet. You need to appreciate what is good for you and what soothes your nerves.

You have some tender, lovely thoughts and a clearly defined sense of beauty. You can do very well at creative, expressive and designing activities. You have some great female friends and a can develop a penchant for saying the right thing at the right time.

Mercury Conjunct Uranus

CONCEPTS UNITE WITH LIBERATION

Small and effective action is better than talk. Learn to speak with quick deeds. To make more money, learn to assimilate more information. Read more technical writing. When you feel that your job can be done by a robot or a computer, it is time for you to think about other jobs. You can make more money by becoming more independent in your thinking and progressive in your actions.

TIP: Go for high band width communication.

You've an intuitive, astute, independent and original mind. For an unusually exciting date, go hear a jazz vocalist. You can become very skilled at public communications, software development, chess, design and engineering.

Mercury Square Pluto

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

TIP: Dig down to understand assumptions and perceptions.

There is no doubt that you can ferret out the truth. The question is can you learn to express the truth without being unduly harsh or blunt. Since most battles are not worth fighting, you are advised to learn to sidestep, intercept and redirect controversy. Replace cunning schemes to control others with plans for self control. Instead of wasting energy arguing what's right and what's wrong, why not pursue what feels right for you? Allow yourself to recognize and release any fascist and tyrannical tendencies.

Mercury Semi-Sextile Chiron

CONCEPTS HELP CLARIFY MENTORING

Read and write about holistic health practices. Assume a maverick stance to criticism. Question those who enforce medical monopolies with coercion and force.

Mercury Conjunct Node

CONCEPTS UNITE WITH 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.

Mercury Tri-Decile Ascendant

CONCEPTS BRING OUT TALENT FOR 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 Opposite 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.