Μercury in Aquarius, 28/1/2025 – 14/2/2025

On January 28th, Mercury leaves the sign of Capricorn and enters the next Saturn-ruled sign, Aquarius. While Mercury holds only minimal essential dignity in Capricorn, the situation changes significantly in Aquarius. In the 11th degree of Aquarius, during the night, Mercury is in its triplicity, term, and face. Mercury’s position in Aquarius is far stronger than in the previous sign, Capricorn, and certainly more dignified compared to its upcoming placement in Pisces.

Mercury, the planet associated with bare material facts, knows how to express its mercurial traits when given the chance in the sign of Aquarius. We can understand this if we reflect on the specific qualities of water across the zodiac: the swift currents of Cancer, the still waters of Scorpio, and the deep oceanic waters of Pisces all share one common trait—their salinity. Salty water symbolizes desire. Aquarius, however, represents purified water, signifying the filtration of desire—a process governed by Saturn’s disciplined influence. The sweet water in Aquarius represents the tamed desire which fits perfectly to the desireless Mercury.

Mercury is the planet of message delivery and expression. In the airy sign of Aquarius, Mercury becomes more intellectual. The airy environment of Saturnian Aquarius enhances Mercury’s analytical abilities. Under Saturn’s rule, Mercury becomes more methodical and gains structure with clearly defined boundaries. This means that communication occurs within strict frameworks. Saturn’s stability emphasizes persistence and focus in mental processes. Mercury, associated with speech and writing, takes on a heavier significance under Saturn’s influence (as Saturn symbolizes gravity) and is firmly grounded in reality, reflecting Saturn’s essence as the principle of reality.

This is a particularly favorable time to bring structure to our thoughts and communication. We can now convey our messages with precision and methodical clarity, setting aside personal desires. It’s a period where we can focus on our mental processes, as Saturn’s influence on Mercury provides depth and grounding to cognitive functions. This is an excellent time for engaging in exchanges and practical dealings with a disciplined and clear-minded approach.

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