Life Path Number 11, Mercury Sign in Cancer

Life Path Number 11

The Life Path 11 is all about inspiring others. The Life Path Eleven is able to come up with creative solutions and uses their intuition to better understand the world around them. They are naturally charismatic and can be a source of energy and motivation for others. The 11 needs to better understand that they have a great amount of potential. They may think they are just ordinary and therefore not give themselves enough credit. However, they also must not let these skills go to their head. They need to remain humble in their position and just let their inspiring nature shine through. The Life Path 11 takes a long time to mature and understand how to use their gifts, but once they do, they are able to achieve their goals. As long as the 11 stays in a positive mindset, they should be able to accomplish a lot. They need to keep their self believe and not be focused on setbacks or setting too high of a goal. They will find the balance of what is realistic and achievable versus what is more like a pipe dream. Once they set their minds to this, they will be able to inspire others to help see their vision and achieve their goals.

Mercury in Cancer ♋︎ in the Natal Chart

Mercury in Cancer in the natal chart gives the individual an emotional and sensitive way of communicating. You tend towards sentimentalism with deep ties to remnants of the past, your familial history, and nostalgia. This placement tends to give the person a love antiques or be the collector of family heirlooms. People with this placement often have extensive collections of obscure objects. 

You think with emotions processing everything through this mental pathway. Mercury in Cancer individuals are exceedingly gracious and approachable. There is a tendency to worry or perseverate when it comes to social interactions. You appreciate socializing with others and having a good time but require ample amounts of alone time as well to explore your inner imagination. As your mind is often very busy it is important to retreat when needed. 

Mercury in Cancer is poetic and does not mind exploring tragic love stories or listening to sad songs. You enjoy having an outlet for your emotional excess and feel a sense of comrade with the archetype of the starving artist. This placement gives you the ability to communicate with anybody making you adaptable and very likable. Other’s will most likely desire being around you for your kindness and nonjudgemental personality.