Mercury in Virgo – Intelligence and Analytical Reasoning

Within Astrology, the smallest and innermost planet in the solar system symbolizes communication. Ie, Mercury in Virgo will tell us how people who were born when this planet was in this position convey their thoughts, ideas and feelings to others.

Virgo is a mutable sign of the Earth element, ruled by none other than Mercury itself. Thus, those who have Mercury in Virgo have the ability to communicate and express their reasoning in a very analytical and practical way.

Understand better what Mercury in Virgo means and the characteristics that this planet brings to these natives.

What does Mercury mean in the Astrological Chart?

How do you make decisions? How do you organize your thoughts? What communication style do you use? How do you absorb information?

To be able to answer these questions accurately, make your Astral Map and see which sign Mercury is positioned in.

While the Moon in the Birth Chart reflects our emotions, Mercury does the exact opposite: shows our logic and rationality.

That is, if you have Mercury well positioned, you are a person blessed with the gifts of communication and quick thinking.

However, if Mercury was poorly aspected in the sky when you were born, you may face some difficulties in expressing yourself and even assimilating information.

Mercury in Virgo – Traits

This is the second sign that Mercury rules, so its influence is even greater.

Generally, people with Mercury in Virgo in the Birth Chart have an enormous ability to critically analyze and evaluate a situation or problem, which brings natural common sense and a very practical approach to these individuals.

People with Mercury in Virgo will do well in any intellectually demanding professional activity. This is Mercury’s best position for detailed scientific research.

Mercury in Virgo also brings a more realistic perception of things. After all, this perception will always be the result of detailed analyses, carried out with patience and diligence. No problem is too difficult when starting from realistic principles.

So this Mercury is not lost in illusions and is not dulled by fear or pessimism, he simply sees things as they are and works exclusively with what is available to the senses.

People with Mercury in Virgo prefer to maintain direct and clear communication, done bluntly. The critical aspect of Virgo helps to separate the wheat from the chaff and determine what is real and what is valuable.

And, despite having the brightest minds of the zodiac, people who are born with Mercury in Virgo in the Astral Chart will hardly worry or spend energy due to being recognized for their intelligence, as there is an element of very strong humility in this placement, which makes many even doubt their own ability.

However, when in action, on a practical level, the resourcefulness of this positioning will never be lacking. The point is that they never go beyond what is useful and necessary, as they are not interested in appearing or proving anything to anyone.

Make an Appointment with an Astrologer

To better understand the placement of Mercury and other planets in your Birth Chart and how each one influences your life, make an appointment with one of our astrologers.

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Then, just fill in a quick form and in less than 5 minutes you will be carrying out your consultation.

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