Mercury in Aquarius ♒︎ in the Natal Chart
Mercury in Aquarius in your natal chart will contribute to an intellectual and highly intelligent way of communicating. You think things through carefully and have a well developed view of the bigger picture. This placement can indicate skills in processing large amounts of mathematical or scientific data. Your though processes tend to be geometric and linear.
There is a tendency towards rationalism and even if you have a spiritual mindset rarely will you play this part. You instead prefer to play devil’s advocate and the part of the skeptic. In conversation you speak your mind liberally not allowing anyone to gain the upper hand. You prefer to be right, willing to enter into a healthy debate when the opportunity arises.
Mercury in Aquarius influences your skills in the way of computers and technology. You understand these systems very well as you have the mind of engineer able to see how all the small parts fit together in the larger whole.
The individual with this planetary placement tends to enjoy satirical humor often watching or reading political themed parodies. You are decisive and once you have made up your mind about where you stand on an issue you rarely back down.
12th House
Keywords: The 12th house is associated with psychic abilities, spiritualism, multi-dimensions, the ocean, creativity, hospitals, prison, institutions, space, the vast universe, escapism, altered states of consciousness, meditation, traps, identity crisis, soul’s journey, mystery, secrecy.
Cadent House Type: A Cadent house type is ruled by a mutable sign. Pisces is the mutable water sign overseeing the 12th house.
The 12th house in astrology is the hardest part of your chart to get to know. It is often said about this house that everyone else see’s it before you do. In traditional astrology this house is often associated with “undoing” or self-sabotage. Another spin given to the 12th house is one of a very spiritual context; reaching states of complete freedom from one’s ego, merging with all of the universe. Escapist activities such as drugs, drinking, watching television, and compulsions are often found here in the12th house.
This area of the chart talks about going on a journey to uncover your own secrets, subconscious, and psyche. It symbolizes pealing back the layers to reveal the authentic self underneath. Psychic gifts, spiritualism, and karma are also found here. The 12th house is often associated with the lesson of boundaries by experiences places that can make you feel “trapped” or “locked” in.