In this post, I would like to analyse the effects of Mercury when it enters the sign of Scorpio. The post will explain the symbolic synergies between the planet and the sign and describe how Mercury in Scorpio affects the native.
When Mercury comes into the sign of Scorpio, the cooperative, friendly, and social traits of Mercury clash with the individualistic, independent, and cautious qualities of Scorpio. This disharmony indicates that you do not easily form friendships and trusting people does not come to you naturally. You tend to bond with others slowly and cautiously, keeping certain parts of your life or personality private. You also generally do not mind spending some time alone. When it comes to your communication style, you are not particularly open or direct in expressing your thoughts, feelings, and preferences. If there are some afflictions to the sign of Scorpio, this can also create a foundation for less ideal behaviours such as deceptiveness and dishonesty. In any case, problems with clear communication may lead to misunderstandings in your friendships, romantic relationships, and business partnerships. However, you are also an original and unique thinker. As you prefer to come to your own conclusions, you do not necessarily or fully agree with all dogmas of established social, political, and religious institutions.
Stereotypically, Mercury in Scorpio makes you interested in different types of mysterious, occult, and esoteric subjects. Your mind is curious in an investigate sense of the world — you enjoy research and looking beneath the surface of things. Mercury likes to perceive reality from a neutral and objective point of view. When it is in Scorpio, however, its neutrality is distorted by the passion, intensity, and excessiveness of this particular sign. Therefore, your opinions can be quite strong and tinted by your emotions. As Scorpio is a fixed sign and Mercury is characterised by its adaptability and changeability, this disharmony can make it hard for you to change your mind about something. In your worse periods, you may also be inclined towards seeking thrills and intensity through addictions such as alcohol, drugs, excessive spending, sex, or gambling. Lastly, Mercury is a planet that helps us establish, understand, and respect rules and boundaries. When it comes into the defiant and rebellious sign of Scorpio, there is a tendency to be critical of rules and regulations. There may be a propensity to break established relationship boundaries.
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