Mercury in Aquarius

Uranus, the higher octave planet of Mercury, rules Aquarius; so Mercury is in its most favorable sign (exalted) in Aquarius. You’re intuitive, original, steady, universal, an excellent judge of character, communicate well with all types of people, and are usually involved with groups or organizations. Your intimates, however, may accuse you of being impartial or democratic to the point of being impersonal. A natural inventor, you're fascinated by the latest technology. You're idealistic, think of the world as a unity, and believe in putting into practice what you preach.

Distinguished individuals who have Mercury in Aquarius (and who also have their Aquarius Mercury in the first house for added emphasis) are Alan Alda, Cyd Charisse, Adelle Davis, Marion Daview, Wayne Gretzky, Ted Kennedy, Linda Lovelace, Kim Novak, Swami Vivekananda, and Joanne Woodward.

Mercury is the innermost planet in the solar system, never getting more than 28 degrees from the Sun. Astrologically, it is always found in the same or an adjacent sign to the Sun. Astronomically speaking, Mercury is so close to the Sun that it can only occasionally be glimpsed in the twilight or dawn sky just before or after the Sun or the horizon has swallowed it up.

This Mercury-in-Aquarius page and much of this 550-page resource website are excerpted from You and the Universe.