Marianne Williamson

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 Marianne Williamson.

Mercury in Leo

DRAMATIC CONCEPTS

NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES EXTRA MAINTENANCE.

People can come to count upon your sunny disposition and your fiery temper. Speak from the heart and all will be well in your world. You naturally express yourself with eloquence and enthusiasm. Possibly you could speak out for children's causes. You could have an interest in speculation and gambling. Theater and performance may be the thing for you. Use timing and delivery to your advantage. Dare to communicate boldly.