Our natal chart provides a snapshot of the positions of the planets at the time of our birth. It provides insight into our personality traits, strengths, and weaknesses. However, as we age, our personalities evolve, and our communication styles and learning processes change. This is where the progressed Mercury comes in.
Understanding Progressed Mercury
In astrology, the progressed chart is created by taking the natal chart and advancing it by one day for every year of life. This advancement provides insight into how the planets’ positions have changed over time and what impact this has on our lives. The position of the progressed Mercury in our chart can provide insight into our evolving communication style and learning process.
Evolving Communication Style
As we grow older, our communication style can change significantly. According to astrologers, our progressed Mercury can provide insight into how our communicative abilities are evolving. For instance, if you were born with a Mercury in a more reserved sign like Pisces or Cancer, but your progressed Mercury is now in an outgoing sign such as Leo or Sagittarius, it may indicate that you are becoming more confident in expressing yourself and communicating with others.
Another factor that can influence our evolving communication style is the placement of our progressed Mercury in a particular house. For example, if your progressed Mercury moves from the 4th house (inner thoughts and emotions) to the 7th house (relationships and partnerships), you may find yourself becoming more interested in building connections with others and improving your interpersonal communication skills.
Evolving Learning Process
Just like our communication styles, our learning processes can also change over time. Our progressed Mercury can provide insight into this evolution too. For instance, if your natal Mercury is located in an analytical sign such as Virgo or Capricorn, but your progressed Mercury is now in an intuitive sign like Pisces or Scorpio, you may be relying more on your instincts and intuition when it comes to learning and decision-making.
Similarly, the house placement of our progressed Mercury can provide insight into our evolving learning process. For example, if your progressed Mercury moves from the 3rd house (logical thinking and communication) to the 9th house (higher education and philosophy), you might feel more interested in exploring new ideas and expanding your knowledge of the world around you.
Final Thoughts
Astrology can be a powerful tool in understanding ourselves and our personal growth. By understanding the position of our progressed Mercury, we can gain valuable insights into how our communication style and learning process are evolving over time. However, it is essential to remember that astrology is just one tool in our personal growth journey. We must not rely solely on it for self-improvement and use it in combination with other tools like therapy, self-reflection, and mindfulness.