On September 24, 04:20 PM —
On September 26, 04:09 AM EST, Mercury leaves Virgo and enters Libra. The Messenger remains in the sign of the Scales until October 13, offering us an invitation to refine our communication skills and master the art of conversation.
Mercury’s shift of signs is most relevant for those of us born with personal placements in Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn) as well as those with significant Gemini and Virgo placements, the signs ruled by Mercury. This transit invites them to embrace diplomacy, sharpen their relational skills, and address conflicts or challenges with tact and consideration.
Mercury from Virgo to Libra: Graceful Communication
Named after the mythological messenger and psychopomp, Mercury in Astrology has to do with how we are drawn to gather information and data from our environment, select what is useful and what isn’t, and articulate our ideas, thoughts, and opinions. The planet of logic and rational thinking, Mercury correlates with our learning and communication styles as well as with how we tend to solve problems and tackle daily tasks.
Transits of Mercury inform us of shifts in the way we are drawn to perceiving reality, thinking, speaking, and processing information. When the Messenger changes signs, it offers us the possibility to see our reality from a different perspective and notice how changing how we think and the words we choose facilitates a shift in our experiences.
Mercury’s recent journey through its Earth domicile of Virgo offered us opportunities to deepen our self-analysis and self-observation to understand ourselves better. This transit inspired us to refine our ability to implement routines and habits that support our well-being, reminded us of the importance of details, and encouraged us to strive for more efficiency and functionality in our daily lives.
Mercury’s ingress in Libra brings our attention to the intricacies of communication dynamics within relationships, reminds us of the importance of listening before speaking, and offers us an invitation to practice putting ourselves in others’ shoes.
Mercury enters Libra: the Art of Conversation
In Libra, Mercury highlights the value of diplomacy, tact, and politeness and challenges us to master the art of conversation. This transit reminds us that how we say something is as important as what we say and offers us an opportunity to acknowledge the power of refined and elegant communication. Mercury in Libra inspires us to dialogue thoughtfully, choose our words with care, and prioritize mutual understanding rather than trying to impose our viewpoints.
During this time, we strive for graceful communication and aim to foster harmonious and respectful conversations. Mercury in Libra reminds us to listen at least as much as we speak and stresses the importance of being aware of how we deliver our message. This transit is an opportunity to refine our communication skills and build stronger connections with others through elegant conversation and active listening.
Mercury in aspect to the Lunar Nodes, Mars, Jupiter, Chiron, and Pluto
During its journey through Libra, Mercury is going to cross the lunar South Node, trine Jupiter in Gemini, square Mars in Cancer, oppose retrograde Chiron in Aries, and trine Pluto in Capricorn.
On September 29, Mercury crosses the South Node of the Moon in Libra while opposing the North Node in Aries. Around this time, we have an opportunity to become aware of communication and thinking patterns that keep us stuck in the past and perpetuate dysfunctional cycles. The Mercury-South Node conjunction invites us to release outdated ideas and assumptions, particularly about relationships, that prevent us from creating the reality we want to experience.
Mercury squares Mars in Cancer on October 6, urging caution in how we communicate. This aspect reminds us to avoid letting our emotions drive our words, avoid making decisions when we feel triggered, and make sure we express our thoughts from a grounded rather than reactive place.
On October 8, Mercury in Libra opposes retrograde Chiron in Aries and trines Jupiter in Gemini. The Mercury-Chiron opposition brings to the surface old wounds and unresolved past pain related to communication, learning, and the feeling of being unheard, misunderstood, or silenced, particularly in relationships. However, the Mercury Jupiter trine supports our healing and growth, helping us transmute our pain into wisdom.
On October 13, just hours before entering Scorpio, Mercury at 29º Libra squares Pluto at 29º Capricorn. The activation of the 29º intensifies the friction of this square and marks a time of critical adjustments. The square between Mercury and Pluto can bring up underlying tensions, especially around communication with authorities, and reveal underlying power struggles. These days, conversations may take on a confrontational or obsessive tone, as Mercury’s need for harmony clashes with Pluto’s drive to expose the truth at any cost.
Mercury enters Libra: Diplomacy and Harmonious Communication
Mercury’s journey through Libra is an opportunity to refine our relational skills, cultivate diplomacy, and improve our ability to communicate with grace and consideration. This combination of energies supports our ability to understand other people and the way they think and see reality, without the filter of our own biases, judgments, and opinions.
However, during this time it can be easier to be over-accommodating and shape ourselves according to others’ opinions and viewpoints. A downside of Mercury in Libra can be a general avoidance of conflict and confrontation and a tendency to gloss over disagreements rather than striving to find compromises and solutions that add value to everyone. During this time, it can be useful to pay attention to whether we feel tempted to water down our opinions or sacrifice our needs for the sake of maintaining a false, superficial harmony.
Nevertheless, Mercury in Libra is a transit that has the potential to support our efforts in expanding our social circles, connecting with a variety of people, and establishing more harmonious relationships.
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