i cannot believe, either!

walmart- paranoia

7/11- certainty

target- home

super target- your estranged aunt’s home

macy’s- smugness

Home Depot- loss

whole foods- the kale feeling

CVS- the all knowing eye of God

dunkin donuts- a lady yelling at me in a brooklyn accent

walgreens- grandpa’s firm hand shake

The more planets you have in the 4th house, the more you live in the past.

Aries Moon can get rebellious and impatient with their mom but admires them when older. They can see their mom as invincible when really young. 

Taurus Moon can see their mom as a constant in their life. They see them as someone they can get advice or even financial help from. A bad relationship with their mom can result in thinking their mom owes them something or they hold a grudge for years.

Gemini Moon can see their mom as a friend or main line of support. They can also be distant with their mom.

Cancer Moon is super close with their mom, even dependent at an older age. Bad mother relations create “mommy issues”. They see their mom as a nurturer, caregiver, and provider.

Leo Moon looks up to their mom and sees them as a role model or hero. They can also see them as a major authority-figure and stubborn leader.

Virgo Moon sees their mom as someone who puts their kids priorities first or their works priorities first. 

Libra Moon views their Mom with a lot of trust, openness, and positivity but can also see their mom as someone they have to always please.

Scorpio Moon views their mom as someone who has power over them in someway, good or bad. They can have a deep bond with them.

Sagittarius Moon can view their mom as a friend, mentor, and/or role model. They could also in a sense “outgrow” their mom or become disillusioned by her.

Capricorn Moon sees their mom as a provider and/or authority. They usually respect their mom. Issues surround lack of emotional openness.

Aquarius Moon sees their mom as a friend, teacher, and a fountain of wisdom. They can be detached or rebellious towards them too. They can have an unusual relationship with their mom somehow.

What does a stellium in a particular house in an individual’s natal chart indicate about that person? I hope this quick guide will be helpful in giving the basics! For more info about what a stellium is see my post here.

1st house - A first house stellium will make a person focused on their own self identity and how they project that into the world. They can be gregarious, boisterous and good at getting things done. These people know how to charm others and to convey the image they want into the world. The sign the stellium is in will indicate what image the person wants to show others. For instance, a Pisces stellium in the first house will make a person want to come across as sensitive and charitable, while an Aries stellium in the first house will want to come across as independent and a go-getter. The exception to this rule is a first house stellium in Libra. Since there is an opposition to the seventh house (Libra’s home) you may see the opposite effect here, where the native is obsessively trying to draw attention away from themselves to others. A lot of celebrities have first house stelliums, especially those who are in the public eye frequently.

2nd house - Second house stelliums are always out for security. Security has a slightly different meaning to every individual, so whatever sign the stellium is in will show us how the individual seeks out this security. A Libra stellium in the second house will find security through partnership, whereas a Capricorn stellium will find security through money or career. This will be a major goal in the native’s life. A stellium in this house in Scorpio will make a different result here, however. The opposition to the eighth house, Scorpio’s home, may make someone who seeks security through destruction of the very thing that makes them feel secure. This person may seem to make rash decisions, i.e. quitting stable jobs, ending relationships that seem to be going well, etc. Overall, all people with second house stelliums are focused in the material realm, and many like nice possessions, a well-kept house, and being in touch with their bodies through art, sports or dance.

3rd house - Third house stelliums are all about communication. They have a message and they want to get it out to the world. They tend to be social beings, or fascinated by writing, reading, storytelling, songwriting, etc. How do they go about sharing their message? Look at the sign the stellium is in! Cancer stelliums in the third house come at conversation and writing through using their emotions, and noticing others’ feelings and subtle social cues. Aquarius stelliums will have unique, devil’s advocate style ideas and will enjoy bucking the social norm as they communicate. Again, there is one exception - Sagittarius stellium in the third house will create a weird opposition here where communication might be a little tricky. The expansive energy of Jupiter will make it difficult for the person to teach or share their knowledge; instead they will continually be seeking information, not feeling like they are ready to communicate. The overall presence of a third house stellium is someone who is chatty with varied interests and a restless mind.

4th house - Fourth house stellium people are intensely shaped by their home environment, either in childhood or in adulthood (or both). Their motivation is to find an anchor point - a place to settle. This is one of the more complicated houses to find a stellium, because there are many factors at play here. First, the presence of outer planets can completely change the interpretation. Uranus here can indicate someone who moves around a lot, while Pluto can represent a very unstable home situation. Saturn will show a lot of responsibility in the home, or even someone who is not free to move because of obligations (i.e. having to care for a family member, or supporting an entire group of people). The sign the stellium is in will show the type of home base the individual is seeking out. A Taurus stellium here will show a person who wants a stable home with nice things in it, or possibly in nature. A Virgo stellium will show someone who seeks out perfectionism and organization through their home and family. Anyone with a Capricorn stellium in the 4th house will have an opposition of energy, and will tend to reject the idea of nostalgic, Cancerian values that typically comes with a fourth house stellium. Nostalgia in general, attraction to the past, and emotions are heightened for all fourth house stellium natives.

5th house - Theatrical dramatics are present in those with fifth house stelliums. Creative energy is heightened, and these people often love children and animals. Fifth house stellium’s motivation is to create and express. Whatever sign the stellium is in will show us what they are trying to express and how they go about it. Gemini stellium in the fifth house will show someone who creates through writing or through public speaking/communication. They will be more vocal about their need to create. On the opposing end, someone with a Virgo stellium in the fifth house would express themselves a bit more subtly, and would work very hard on their individual creative contributions. Just because someone has a fifth house stellium does not automatically mean they are an artistic, theater-type person. They may have a flair that shows up in their career, or perhaps they are occupied with their children. It more speaks of the way they do the things they do - with a big, all-their-heart-in-it gesture. An Aquarius stellium in the fifth house will manifest differently, with them wanting to share the stage with friends, family and basically anyone else. These people will often support others’ creativity over their own.

6th house - You often see sixth house stelliums in the charts of service industry types, like doctors, nurses, etc (this is especially true if the moon is part of the stellium). These people could easily be described as workaholics. They are perfectionistic and responsible, and do everything they can to help others around them. They often put their own needs last. So though they are “workaholics”, that doesn’t necessarily mean they are spending all their time on their actual career and ignoring their families too. Those with sixth house stelliums will find a way to juggle everything. Their goal is to serve. If you look at what sign the stellium appears in you will see what their focus is primarily. A Leo stellium in the sixth house would make someone who is perfectionistic in a creative venture, like a writer or musician who will practice their craft till it’s perfect… they may also be focused on helping their children or pets at whatever cost necessary. An Aquarius stellium in the sixth house will manifest as someone who is always there for their friends, or who works tirelessly to help humanity in general. Sixth house stelliums are detail oriented and notice everything. The exception is a Pisces sixth house stellium. These folks, with the 6th-12th house opposition in place, will have a much more relaxed attitude and may be more ‘go with the flow’ than their sixth house stellium peers. They might have their heads in the clouds, or could potentially be obsessed with religion or spirituality.

7th house - Seventh house stellium people are pleasant, stylish and chameleon-esque. They tend to be agreeable, and it is not because they are two-faced, but rather because they can easily see all sides to any situation. They may be artistic or enjoy fashion, design or other Venus-ruled activities. Since Libra rules this house, partnership is important to them. They seek out connection wherever they go, and while it may not always be a romantic partner they are trying to find, they still are looking for a “partner” in anything they do. They will come up with inside jokes with people they meet, will network, and find a uniting factor between themselves and any given person. Someone with a Pisces stellium in the seventh house might be more apt to connect through dreams, wishes, and spirituality so would look for partnership through those avenues. On the other end, a Capricorn stellium in the seventh would try to connect through more serious matters or would network for their career or education. The opposite end of this is an Aries stellium in the seventh house. This oppositional energy will create someone who rejects the idea of partnership and who will sometimes overcompensate by asserting their individuality at any cost. 

8th house - Eighth house stelliums are similar to fourth house stelliums in that they have a lot of factors to consider. Sometimes those with eighth house stelliums will have a lot of experience with intense change. Things might have been uprooted for them a lot, or they might have had a hard childhood or difficulty with relationships. They may experience a lot of death or tragedy around them, or just a lot of change and intense situations. The presence of Pluto, Uranus, Saturn or Neptune in this stellium could make this even more apparent. These people tend to be investigative, curious and sometimes very suspicious of the world around them. They are often intelligent and unusual, and sometimes intense. They may have interest in the occult or stranger sides of spirituality. They often have a powerful magnetism that draws people to them. You could not define someone with an eighth house stellium as mundane or dull. Look at the sign in the house to see what is drawn in to them. A Gemini stellium in the eighth house will manifest as a lightener for the Scorpio energy of the eighth house, and will allow the native to communicate their ideas. They will find themselves confronted with a lot of opportunities to talk about the things they experience. A Sagittarius stellium in the eighth will create a lot of occultism intrigue, and opportunity for travel. Those with a Taurus stellium will find an opposite reaction, in that they will hide and reject the “darker” parts of themselves and pretend they are simply not there, or become fearful of them.

9th house - A ninth house stellium often manifests as an innate curiosity about everything under the sun. The native here will enjoy learning, philosophy and travel as a means to discover new things. Novelty will be the main motivator, and loss of freedom the biggest discomfort. Often these individuals do better in a less rigid schooling environment, and may do a lot of studying on their own. They are usually optimistic, gregarious and a bit wacky or unusual. The idea of the unknown is overly appealing to them, so much so that a regular routine is unthinkable and binding in their eyes. Where do they look most for their freedom? Check the sign. A stellium in Libra will indicate a desire for freedom in romantic partnership. A stellium in Cancer will indicate a desire for freedom in living situations - they may bounce around a lot, or else they may fixate on the “perfect” home, one they don’t have yet. The opposite will be apparent in Gemini stelliums in the ninth house. These individuals will be more focused on teaching others and may ignore their own personal quest for freedom by giving it to everyone else.

Psychic abilities are a controversial subject and even those who believe in or possess psychic abilities disagree about what exactly makes an individual psychic. Nevertheless, these positions in one’s Natal Chart are thought to perhaps bestow or at least indicate psychic abilities.

Those with four or more of these positions in their chart likely have abilities that go beyond the normal, but just one strong position is all that is needed, especially when the individual is aware of their abilities and willing to work on them. This guide also adheres to the assumption that within each of us there is a potential for psychic abilities, thus I included positions which indicate a strong interest in cultivating this potential but may not indicate any extra preternatural capabilities.

Inner planets will be more potent and personal than outer planets unless they are well aspected.

These are only specific placements of planets, the relationships between the heavenly bodies also play a large role in determining psychic ability. If you have any questions feel free to message me.

Sun:

Sun in the Eighth House: There is less innate psychic ability associated in this placement but overwhelming potential. Sun in the Eighth House gives natives an intense desire of and interest in the preternatural. They want to know the unknown, to control it, and are the type who can recognize the innate psychic ability that is in each of us. This interest and ability will only grow with them. Noted psychics with this position: Edgar Cayce, Saint Bernadette, Sylvia Browne

Sun in the Ninth House: These natives will always be interested in spiritual and religious matters. They are often gifted with intuition so strong that their words can be prophetic. They have an overall understanding of society beyond what is natural.

Sun in the Twelfth House: Born with an innate connection to what is beyond life, these individuals may display preternatural knowledge or cultivate it within themselves. Nostradamus

Moon:

Retrograde comes from Latin for “backward step.” Astrologically, the planets are felt on a more inner, deeper level and expressed more inwardly than overtly. They swirl on the soul lining rather than project through the body  

Born with Mercury rx: Thoughtful, slips into meditation easily, speculative, reflective, constant conversations with the mind that are not verbalised, trouble grasping new ideas, uncomfortable in academic settings, slow processing of information, takes time to respond, shy, self conscious about communication, self critical, can have dyslexia

Born with Venus rx: Approaches relationships and social encounters with seriousness, takes responsibility for others, has a unique portal of social ideologies and values, reticent to enter relationships and intimate experiences, creatively talented, attraction to odd and unusual romances, emotionally disconnected, nonmaterial

Born with Mars rx: Trouble self starting and initiating, slow inertia, difficulty with self assertion and aggression, lost ego, high level of responsibility, self competitive, represses bouts of anger, difficulty finding passion, sexually compulsive and ritualistic, rage turns inward - at the self, misplaced fury

Born with Jupiter rx: Extremely rich and broad inner life, slips into meditation easily, learns best in solitude, easy access to the internal divine guru, unique view of philosophy and the universe, excessive nature, easy weight gain, more concerned with inner riches than material, original belief systems, trouble interacting with others 

Born with Saturn rx: Hyper diligent and responsible, streams of ambition and endurance, self contemptuous and critical, self demanding, places high expectations on the self, paternalistic, prefers to work in solitude, feels victimised, feelings of inferiority, need for security and safety, weak or absent father figure

Born with Uranus rx: Spontaneous bursts of universal insights, unique and original domestic and social habits, views the self as the one who needs rebelling against, appears conventional but is quite eccentric within, makes abrupt and unpredictable sweeping life changes, highly acute intuition

Born with Neptune rx: Swirls with internal imaginative imagery and fantasy, tendency to procrastinate, struggles turning vision into action, enjoys the use of drugs alcohol and hypnotics in solitude, compelled to raise the consciousness of other people, oversensitive, self sacrificial, requires copious time in solitude and meditative states, can fall into trances

Born with Pluto rx: Believes one was born with a special purpose in life, struggles overcoming trauma, self destructive, intimate with the processes of life death and rebirth, challenged with their own internal depths, self regenerative, resourceful in the face of pain, provoked to heal and transform others, faces strong resistance from others throughout life

Your ascendant will often designate how you look, and if you have any particularly strong dominants or large planets very close to your sun, they will also have an influence on your physique.

ARIES: Often have distinct facial features, prominent eyebrows. Possible birthmarks or other scars on the face or head. A strong, upright bone structure paired with quick movements is characteristic of Aries rising. Some may have a “ruddy” or weathered look to their complexion, and choose to let their eyes wander around a room, as opposed to holding their gaze in one place. Aries rising will most likely walk in a brisk, confident way.

TAURUS: Frequently large bodied (not necessarily plump or fat), but could also be muscular and sturdy. Dark hair and eyes (not necessarily brown, just darker shades), and typically hold a serene and steady gaze. Interestingly, members of this sign often have smaller-than-expected ears. Their hair tends toward naturally curly or wavy. Taurus rules the throat and neck, so taurus risings will often have noticeable neck areas- either thick and “bull-like” or long and graceful.

GEMINI: Gemini risings are the kind of people whose faces are an open book, you can often tell what they’re feeling just by the look on their face. These people give off a feeling of energy, even when at rest. They may jitter a bit or shake their legs, but even if they’re not actually moving, there’s a sense of energy, simply waiting to explode. Facial features may be “delicate” or doll-like, with the features more centered than spread out. They will often naturally speak very fast. Also naturally slim and agile, and even if there is weight gain, they just seem like they “should” be tall and thin, even when they’re not. A pale complexion is also typical, with restless eyes that seem to take in everything all at once. They frequently possess high foreheads.

CANCER: Their most prominent feature is a round face. Even when skinny they frequently have rounded soft features, and apple cheeks. This sign rules the stomach and breasts, and these are often noticeable in some way. The stomach may be rounded and Santa-like, or flat with six-pack abs; the female’s breasts may be large or small, but tend to be well-formed and pleasing to the eye in either case. Rounded eyes tend to give a “moony” or “dreamy” expression. High cheekbones and a prominent brow compliment the look. Extremely expressive features with long limbs compared to the torso — even a short cancer rising will often have a “lanky” look to their arms and legs.

LEO: a Leo rising will frequently have mane-like hair, framing their keen-eyed, well-shaped faces. They tend toward strong color in their complexion, sometimes tending to ruddy. They will stand and move like trained royalty. Their movements can be slow, but dramatic and extremely “leonine!” Eyes tend to be almond shaped, often a darker shade. They may have a tendency toward pain in the back, neck, and sometimes the shoulder area, although the shoulders themselves tend to be strong and broad.

VIRGO: Gentle and graceful of movement, as well as a youthful appearance regardless of age. Some blush easily, though more often because they’ve been embarrassed by being singled out, rather than from prudishness. While this sign’s symbol is the Virgin, this doesn’t mean they are cold or asexual, but they do tend to be modest. Bright, clear eyes with a gentle but direct expression, delicate noses, and well-shaped, curvy lips. They can be obsessed by their own appearance, seeing flaws that no one else does, and they go to lengths to “hide” them. You may catch them staring at their own expressions in the mirror, busy analyzing perceived flaws, but only when they think no one’s looking. When it comes to the things they can manage about their appearances, Virgo rising may take to extremes. Frequently they can look somewhat fragile, but surprise you with their physical strength.

LIBRA: Truly Venus’s children, with well-shaped lips and noses, sometimes heart-shaped or oval faces, dimpled cheeks and cleft chins can be common. Generally, they have well-proportioned features and pleasant expressions, even when they’re not in a pleasant mood. They will normally be very graceful when walking, and facial structure will be more rounded. Another characteristic is a clear and melodic speaking voice. Even when not conventionally attractive there will be a certain charm to them — their faces have character, whether they’re what would be considered beautiful or not. They are graced with a gorgeous smile and lovely, infectious laughter.

 SCORPIO: This intense rising sign is really is all about the eyes. Dark or light, the gaze will be piercing and direct, and unless they’re shooting vengeful daggers from them, people will often comment on how beautiful their eyes are. Direct eye contact is this sign’s hallmark, they are never “shifty eyed.” Sharp features, prominent cheekbones and noses, are common, some what similar to that of a bird of prey. These people tend to have strong bone structure, and often powerful-looking physiques. Many are pale in complexion (pale don’t equal white jsyk) and can maintain the famous poker-face, able to keep their inner emotions from their outward expressions. Magnetic and mysterious, sensual and compelling is their natural gift.

SAGITTARIUS: “Clumsy grace” is this sign’s most noticeable physical trait. This may sound contradictory, but it’s really not. They’re like baby horses, just trying to find their footing so they can grow up to be a magnificent racehorse.Openness and friendliness show in the Archer’s face and posture. These rising signs may lean forward when conversing with you, getting physically closer to engage emotional closeness. Broad foreheads and cheerful expressions are the norm, as are quick movements and dramatic gestures. They sometimes play with their hair, mostly unconsciously, casually tossing their head to sweep it back, or grabbing a lock and tugging at it. They often have beautiful, clear, sparkling eyes. Naturally, they tend toward a strong, athletic build, but can become plump due to their love of food, drink and (due to their ruler, Jupiter) excesses.

 CAPRICORN: You may often be struck by cap rising’s well-modulated, often deep speaking voices. Frequently they have naturally straight hair, and dark or olive complexions. Lacking the jittery energy of other signs, they will generally make slower, more deliberate movements. When at rest, they’ll exhibit steady, somewhat serious expressions. This face will generally sport a straight, well-shaped nose reaching up to seemingly prominent eyebrows, like a T-shape. Their skin tends to be sensitive, sometimes subject to rashes, outbreaks, or easy bruising. Teeth are noticable for being either a dentist’s dream in the good way or a dentist’s dream in the bad way. Graceful in manner, but sometimes may appear uptight, bored, or uncomfortable because they have difficulty relaxing. Once Capricorn risings get past their discomfort, they will appear fresh and warm.

 AQUARIUS: One common trait of this rising sign is a “high,” well-defined forehead. Generally soft-spoken and polite, this sign can fly off at a moment’s notice into eccentricity. They often have dreamy, lightly shaded eyes, naturally straight and lightly shaded hair with finely-chiseled, attractive facial features, and lovely profiles. They’re frequently broad through both hips and shoulders — males and females alike with strong, shapely legs. Members of this sign are very sensitive to the weather and air pressure, so expect to find them bundled up in the winter and stripped down in hot weather. These people are great listeners and equally known as great story-tellers.

PISCES: Gentleness combined with keen intuition that shows in the soft, dreamy round eyes is the defining aspect of this water rising sign. Graceful, quick movements that resemble the fish that represents their sign are common. The Pisces rising tend to have a quite charming manner and a lovely smile. Ruling the feet, they often have small, delicate feet, or overly large ones. Their hair tends to be soft and fine, sometimes naturally wavy and most often lighter-colored. Their skin is almost always soft and may tend to be pearl-like (not white just light and soft probably). With flowing movements like the ocean or a dancer, they always seem “small,” even the very tall ones. Sport a tranquil expression, along with beautiful smiles, mischievous grins and tinkling laughter.

*keep in mind that the sign mercury is in serves as the filter through which the house position characteristics are displayed and is of equal importance; dignity, retrogrades, and significant aspects to other planets also alter its expression. the following analyses are general and assume no aspects.*

mercury in the 1st house: 

whatever planet is found in the 1st house possesses a particular potency in one’s life being that this is the house of self. an individual with mercury in the 1st house will likely be tremendously influenced by the art of communicating, whether it be verbal or written. they have a noticeable mercurian curiosity and high intelligence, which lends to their remarkably quick wit, ability to multitask, and general air of cleverness. because this house is traditionally ruled by aries, there may be a slight propensity to talk about themselves or dominate somewhat in conversation. nonetheless, mercury blesses these natives with an uncanny talent for communicating their message, whatever it may be, through any medium (art, philosophy, photography, acting, politics, linguistics, etc.) they desire. they may also be prone to nervousness or fidgeting due to mercury’s link to the nervous system. mercury in the 1st natives (especially when mercury is conjunct the ascendant within a 10° orb and free of malefic aspects) may have a very youthful appearance. from the 1st house mercury aspects the 7th house of interpersonal relationships, so an individual with this placement may seek a communicative, young at heart partner and projecting their individual message to the masses becomes a key focus in their lives. [x] [x] [x]

notable people w/mercury in the 1st:  mahatma gandhi, hillary clinton, freddie mercury, zooey deschanel, mark twain, barbara walters

mercury in the 2nd house:

with mercury inhabiting the 2nd house of possessions, these people will undoubtedly have an innate ability to utilize their intellectual mind and mercurial talents to generate revenue. to them, “business is like a puzzle waiting to be solved” - they are highly adaptable and resourceful in a financial sense, blessed with a mind finely tuned and highly motivated to generate income. because taurus traditionally rules the 2nd house and taurus rules the throat, mercury in the 2nd natives may be naturally inclined toward effective communication through public speaking or singing - and if they are, it’s likely a highly profitable venture for them. careers in communications, business, retail, and sales are sometimes seen from this placement. no matter what they choose to do, they may be susceptible to allowing money to dominate their thoughts. the 2nd house also represents self-worth, so what they think may be very closely tied to their sense of value and identity. in essence, they are what they think. the 8th house is aspected from this placement, so these natives could potentially be interested in the occult (astrology, divination, magic, etc.) [x] [x] [x]

notable people w/mercury in the 2nd: elvis presley, oprah winfrey, bob marley, walt whitman, frank sinatra, winston churchill

mercury in the 3rd house:

the 3rd house (of communication) is traditionally ruled by gemini, so mercury (the planet of communication) is at home here in the sign of its rulership. because of this, an individual with mercury in the 3rd house is apt to be highly skilled in terms of natural writing, reading, logical thinking, and general communication ability. they are exceptionally articulate with a verbose vocabulary that lends to their clever air and quick wit. with boundless inquisitiveness and expansive intellect, these natives are generally fast learners with at least some knowledge on a broad range of topics (shoutout to gemini, the jack of all trades). thanks to the hyper-mercurial influence, people with this placement may have somewhat of a restless mind that requires consistent mental stimulation to maintain peak performance. they may be particularly gifted linguists, or at least exemplary conversationalists with tremendous power to voice their thoughts. from this position mercury aspects the 9th house of higher education and philosophy, which may reflect mercury’s curious nature in the realm of those subjects.  [x] [x] [x]

notable people w/mercury in the 3rd: nikola tesla, edgar allan poe, emma stone, rené descartes, albert camus, oscar wilde

mercury in the 4th house:

when mercury is found in the house of motherly nourishment & the physical home in the birth chart, one of the parent figures in the native’s life may have served as an important intellectual influence. perhaps this person’s mother or father had mercurial qualities and the individual’s logical mind was cultivated based on the mother’s teachings, or they may even posses similar viewpoints and ideas. the home environment could have been very mentally stimulating, and the thought patterns established during one’s youth might stick with them for the rest of their lives. family or home matters may be a popular topic of conversation for these people. because the 4th house is traditionally ruled by cancer and is considered a water house, having mercury here could potentially make the mind sensitive and receptive to mediumistic talents and emotional speech patterns. because the moon, the original ruler of the 4th house, is frequently on the go, the mercury in the 4th native might have experienced many changes of residence as a child. the 10th house is also aspected from this position, so the acquired communicative skills and mercurial intelligence might be used to affect the person’s public image and imprint on the world. this may also indicate a home-based business or self-employment. [x] [x] [x]

notable people w/mercury in the 4th: kate middleton, will smith, j.k. rowling, tim burton, daniel day-lewis, joan crawford

mercury in the 5th house:

a comical, intelligent, highly imaginative person is seen when mercury sits in the 5th house of creativity, romance, and children. the logical mind takes on a fun-loving, lighthearted air and transforms the individual’s intellect and communication skills into a colorful playground of creativity and imagination. they are gifted with the rare ability to take their thoughts in any creative direction (poetry, art, acting, etc.). because of the 5th house’s connection with children, they may be specifically drawn toward communication with children, and doing so may bring their inner child out. additionally, their own children may be somewhat “mercurial” with a high degree of intelligence and creativity. romance is also a key element of the 5th house, and natives of this placement may be romantically attracted to communicative, intellectual people. conversation might be a form of foreplay for them, morphing romance as they know it into the art of creative communication. they can be charming conversationalists with a particular interest in topics concerning creative ventures, amusement, and romance. however, this person may also have to beware of becoming overly prideful of their intellectual prowess due to leo being the original ruler of this house. with mercury aspecting the 11th house of hopes/wishes and material gains, this person could potentially use their mercurial gifts to generate wealth and fulfill lifelong wishes. [x] [x] [x]

notable people w/mercury in the 5th: charlie chaplin, tyra banks, ringo starr, rupaul, bill maher, stephen colbert

mercury in the 6th house: 

 mercury is in its house of exaltation (traditionally ruled by virgo) here in the 6th house of service, routine, and health. this points to a person with a mind like a finely tuned filing system - practical, ordered, and meticulously organized. the calculative abilities of mercury are enhanced with this position, and this individual’s intelligence becomes a well-oiled machine build to resolve conflicts, solve puzzles, and analyze data. mercury in the 6th natives might have an exceptional eye for detail thanks to virgo’s influence over this house, but may also suffer the more negative consequences of this relation with a highly intelligent mind primed for stress and worry and an undeniable urge to overwork themselves. issues with the digestive tract or nervous system are possible with this placement, as well as potential hypochondriac tendencies with the intellectual mind (mercury) residing in the house of health and disease. from the 6th house mercury aspects the 12th house, so people with this placement may be tempted to seek spirituality or isolation to get away from whatever’s bothering them. [x] [x] [x]

notable people w/mercury in the 6th: barack obama, kurt cobain, gordon ramsay, betty white, carl sagan, lady gaga

mercury in the 7th house:

7th house mercury is a powerful placement because it aspects the ascendant. it makes the 7th house matters of partnership, marriage, and other people particularly poignant in the native’s life. because this house is originally ruled by libra, people with this placement have a somewhat venusian flair to their communication which gives them a people-pleasing quality. they make natural counselors and mediators because of their knack for communicating with others - even those who dislike them can be swayed by their verbal charm because of the 7th house’s tie with open enemies. mercury here signifies an individual who is seeking a partner that stimulates them mentally. they may look for someone mercurial in some way  (communicative, intellectual, clever, young at heart, an exemplary listener and speaker who keeps them thinking), even perhaps with strong mercury/gemini/virgo influence in their chart. [x] [x] [x]

notable people w/mercury in the 7th: dr. phil, john lennon, whitney houston, edgar cayce, jean-paul sartre, sharon tate

mercury in the 8th house:

the 8th house is traditionally ruled by scorpio, so when mercury is deposited in this house it signifies an individual with an intellect of vast depths. the mind receives plutonic influences that allow it to delve deeply into 8th house matters such as the occult, the supernatural, sex, other people’s money, and things below the surface. it is also a water house, which gifts the native with an intuitive ability to recognize liars and see gaps in a story - if you plan to be dishonest or vague with a mercury in the 8th house person, you’re setting yourself up for a challenge. this scorpionic influence on their communication can also make them highly persuasive, even manipulative if other placements reinforce this. they may be highly secretive and conceal their own thoughts, but adore uncovering the secrets of others. their intelligence is probing and investigative, fascinated with mysteries and taboos. they may have a dark, sarcastic sense of humor or be prone to morbid thought patterns. they are extremely gifted when it comes to communicating/writing about esoteric studies and have great potential to excel in the field of psychology.  [x] [x] [x]

notable people w/mercury in the 8th: mark zuckerberg, bruno mars, sylvia browne, whoopi goldberg, maya angelou, tom cruise

mercury in the 9th house:

the subjects of philosophy, religion, higher education, and teaching are a few of the 9th house matters that a native of this placement might concern themselves with. mercury in the 9th house individuals boast a high intellect that allows them to see the big picture - often times, these people are visionaries with big ideas and a strong sense of curiosity that spurs them to make profound discoveries. sagittarius is the natural ruler of the 9th house, so they may have a tendency to speak with some level of exuberance or enthusiasm. their mind is highly interested in and influenced by foreign cultures and religions they may encounter. they have a natural aptitude for linguistics, love learning, adore research and never tire in their quest for knowledge. because of this, they are lifelong students who make excellent professors or philosophers. one thing mercury in the 9th natives should beware of is excessive egoism or boastfulness. from this position mercury aspects the 3rd house of communication, which allows them to showcase and voice their 9th house discoveries to the world. [x] [x] [x]

notable people w/mercury in the 9th: ralph waldo emerson, john travolta, sophia loren, stanley kubrick, susan sarandon, sylvia plath

mercury in the 10th house:

chances are the first thing you equate the word “einstein” with is intelligence - his mercury in the 10th house placement is surely no coincidence. because the 10th house symbolizes public image, career, reputation, and status, having brilliant, versatile, communicative mercury here makes a person appear intellectual to the masses. this is one of the most powerful positions for mercury because it lends a self-reliant, persistent, strategic intellect that naturally shines in the public eye. they are able to climb the corporate ladder with ease when they employ their broad communication skills, and are gifted with auspicious relations with authority figures because of this talent. they’re bound to seek a career that is mentally stimulating (perhaps in journalism, communications, any facet of media) and may move through many jobs in their lifetime, but this is seen as a welcome change or a fresh start.  capricorn/saturn is the natural ruler of the 10th house, so this person may choose have a more serious approach in terms of communication and perhaps chooses their words very carefully. they could also be influenced by their paternal figure’s communication styles and perhaps model their own after what they’ve observed. financial stability and security is often seen from this placement, and these natives may also flourish as an entrepreneur or with a home-based business based on mercury aspecting the 4th house of the physical home. [x] [x] [x]

notable people w/mercury in the 10th: albert einstein, johnny depp, marilyn monroe, robin williams, tom hanks, friedrich nietzsche

mercury in the 11th house:

mercury holds a position of great social power when it is found in the 11th house of one’s natal chart. this house is associated with friendship and group interactions, so networking is an innately powerful natural gift for these natives. they may be drawn to intellectual types who stimulate them mentally, or even young at heart “mercurian” people. they’re unusually perceptive in the realm of social norms and their ability to store and compare behavioral patterns allows them to notice broad sociological, ethnological, or even historical trends. people with mercury in the 11th may be strongly interested in and concerned about community affairs, recognizing the power of the collective instead of just the individual. with aquarius as the natural ruler of the 11th house, these people can be selfless, charitable, and tolerant of other people’s opinions. they care about how others see them, sometimes a bit too much, and should guard against gossip because others are so willing to divulge information about their life to them. mercury aspects the 5th house from this placement, which brings communicative skills to the realm of creativity and children. [x] [x] [x]

notable people w/mercury in the 11th: david bowie, donald trump, cher, bill clinton, john cena, jackie chan

mercury in the 12th house:

this placement of mercury ties the intellectual mind (mercury) with the 12th house (piscean matters of spirituality, hidden things, and the astral realm). being one of the three water houses, having mercury here in the 12th can translate to intuitive or psychic gifts - in certain rare cases, the native can serve as a sort of “communicator of the spirit world”. the logical mind and intelligence come from the unseen world of the 12th house, so these people may spend a lot of time in deep reflection or may be particularly gifted writers. the mind may require total isolation from time to time, as this is when the mercury in the 12th individual feels best suited to employ their own personal form of logical problem solving. because the 12th house also represents losses, this person may have been somewhat shy or withdrawn as a child, or perhaps was made to feel that their communications were inferior in some way and negatively influenced their self-esteem. with the potential for many hidden or suppressed thoughts, an individual with this placement might possess some degree of fear of being overtaken by the waves of thoughts that bubble over in their chaotic mind. they are typically of a rather introverted nature and may have an interest in metaphysical matters such as astrology or the paranormal. [x] [x] [x]