Mercury: The Messenger & the Trickster
In Greco-Roman mythology, Mercury is the Messenger of the gods. With his winged feet, he moved swiftly. Able to cross various boundaries, he entered freely into whichever domain he cared to turn his attention to. With his intelligence and cunning, he ruled over business and commerce. Generally helpful, Mercury served as a guide. Yet, as the trickster, he was also known to lead mortals astray. Astrologically, Mercury reflects the minds capacity to gather, assimilate and distribute knowledge. He describes how we learn, think and communicate.
Mercury in Leo
Mercury’s placement by sign characterises our mind and focus.
With Mercury in Leo, the individual is true to themselves. With an innate trust in their own perception and intelligence, they are of their own mind. When focussed, they offer a clear, well-considered perspective. Without focus they tend to be opinionated – certain for no good reason.