Mercury in Libra 10:50pm EDT

This evening Libra welcomes cosmic messenger Mercury. New ideas (Mercury) emerge regarding romance, relationships, balance, fairness, grace, artistry, values and wealth – areas of life in Libra’s realm. Being a social sign, Mercury’s ingress in Libra heralds the importance of group dynamics. Working in tandem with others takes on greater significance now. Because Mercury rules all aspects of communication, we are imbued with grace and charm, natural Libran traits. Mercury also rules commerce. You might consider how your pocketbook can benefit from creative activities (think of any type of creative writing, music.) Everyone has a creative spark, so use it to your best advantage while you’ve got this cosmic boost.
Libra’s mode is cardinal (initiating) so, in this sign, quicksilver Mercury is ready to dive into new endeavours – sometimes without reading the fine print or properly researching. Getting bogged down with details is not Libra’s thing because it relishes speed. After all this is an air sign so ideas and conversations may not plumb great depths (which is water’s domain); rather it is the act of sharing and exchange that counts, not the depth. This idea of rushing in is emphasized by swift Mercury’s conjunction with I gotta do it now Mars. Also consider how rapidly energy moves in the air element. We will feel the pace pick up. Mercury conjunct Mars adds an assertive flair to communications, though Libra’s grace tends to soften Mars’ sometimes brusque approach. Regardless, Mercury in Libra ensures everyone gets equal airtime. Think of Libra’s scales.
Planetary energy in Libra’s world can lead to passive-aggressiveness because Libra wants to make nice with everyone. Libra doesn’t want to be the bad guy; that reputation gets sloughed off onto planetary scapegoats Mars, Saturn and Pluto. Be clear on what you really want (Mars) before you put it out there. And then speak your truth (Mercury). Expect others to approach you with the same clarity and dignity that you offer them. Venus (Libra’s ruler) is, after all, the planetary embodiment of magnetic attraction. And like attracts like.
Looking at this ingress chart (set for Toronto/New York), Venus rules the Taurus Ascendant from the 5^th house of creativity and love affairs (two activities she rules). She is almost finished with her tour of Virgo but while she is still there, she espouses values that contribute to good health. Mercury and Mars (physical exertion) in the 6^th house (pertaining to health) speak of the connection between a healthy mind and a healthy body. There’s a lovely congruity between Mercury and Venus for they are in mutual reception (each is living in the other’s home right now). They’re learning from each other by blending their energies. So creative enterprises (Libra), which add to our well-being (Mercury and Mars in 6^th house; Venus in health-oriented Virgo in 5^th house of creativity) can be initiated (Mercury conjunct Mars in cardinal Libra), bringing fulfillment and potential income (2^nd House Part of Fortune in Gemini).
There is a caution: Venus squares Pluto, highlighting the complex entanglement of sex, power (both being Pluto’s domain) and money (Venus). We can be lead into situations, encounters or behaviours that use sex, power and money for manipulative purposes. Scan the news for scandals involving sex, money, power, aggression and you’re reading about this very aspect in action. On a personal level, the stuff we put out there must be free of manipulative or harmful tactics.
In two more days Venus joins Mercury in her home zodiac sign of Libra. Check back then for the scoop.