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Mercury in Leo

How you think and speak. · The sovereign.

Core meaning

When Mercury moves through Leo, the Mind, communication, learning, commerce, siblings, travel domain takes on Leo qualities. Leo is Fire, Fixed, ruled by Sun — so this transit colours Mercury's expression with those filters.

Opportunities

Mercury in Leo favours: action expressed in the Leo style. Native areas — Mind, communication, learning, commerce, siblings, travel — find a fresh approach shaped by Leo's strengths: Generous, Warm-hearted, Creative, Confident, Loyal.

Watch-outs

Watch the shadow: Mercury in Leo can amplify Leo's downsides — Arrogant, Stubborn, Self-centered, Dramatic — applied to Mind, communication, learning, commerce, siblings, travel. The discipline is to use the energy without indulging the reflex.

Duration

Mercury transits one sign at the pace of one sign per 3 weeks; retrogrades 3 times yearly.