Life Path Number 5, Mercury Sign in Scorpio

Life Path Number 5

The Life Path 5 is all about being adaptable. The 5 uses their body, mind, and presence to respond to situations. They understand that their physical environment is constantly changing, and if they try to remain they same, they will lose out on the new opportunities in front of them. The Life Path Five is encouraged to live in the moment and express themselves in a way that allows others to feel as free and as open as them. The 5 may experience random moments and become baffled at the way life unfolds for them, but they should remain open to this way of moving through the world. The 5 needs to be able to take the plunge and let their spirit guide them. If they become too rigid and inflexible, they lose out on the richness of life that surrounds them. They need to have a sense of adventure and they can adapt to anything when it calls for it. Though they can use this nature to explore more, they also should listen to their inner self and know when they need more self care. The 5 will do best when they face their fears head on, and don’t shy away from them, causing them to feel anxiety. They do best when they learn from their actions, not seeing something as a failure, but as a lesson to learn more. 

Mercury in Scorpio ♏︎ in the Natal Chart 

Mercury in Scorpio in the natal chart individuals have a penetrating and deeply perceptive way of communicating. You go into everything with eyes wide open and are rarely ever caught off guard. This Mercury placement can lead to intense conversations between you and others. At times you may say things that cut deeply as you are keenly tuned into what makes people tick. 

Mercury in Scorpio individual’s can often shock people with their words or mesmerize them into coming around to their point of view. They are not faint hearted and their opinions are well developed. You desire to be mentally strong feeling mental toughness is one of the most valuable traits a person can possess. 

Often you will have an interest in the occult or sacred mysteries not necessarily a spiritual or religious approach but more an investigative. You are interested in knowing how the laws of the universe connect. There is a desire with Mercury in Scorpio to find an outlet for your mental power in your search for ultimate truth. At times you can tend towards skepticism. 

Your communications are intense and deep as you choose to only share your mental fortitude with a select few people throughout your life.