

On the contrary, Virgo corresponds to the Yin side of Mercury, directed inwards, towards self-analysis, critical thinking, organization of the information we possess, and refinement of our perception of the world. Gemini is associated with the Yang side of Mercury, the mercurial function directed outwards, ruling over communication, verbal expression, writing, gathering information, curiosity, and exploration of our surroundings. Mercury is considered the planetary ruler of two signs: Gemini and Virgo. In Astrology, Mercury is related to our mental activity, to our mindset, our way of thinking, to how we logically process and share information, and to the left hemisphere of our brain.

Mercury in Scorpio: a Bridge to the Unconscious

Moreover, Mercury is the planetary ruler of the Gemini North Node, a point in space related to our personal and collective evolutionary direction: until 2022, Mercury’s role will be more relevant for us, and all his transit will bring karmic issues to the surface. This transit has the potential to allow us to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves, of our journey, of our true purpose, and of what happens around us. Mercury will inspire us to investigate, to get to know how our mind works, to question the real motivations and intentions of both ourselves and others. Mercury will station direct on November 3, enter Scorpio for the second time on November 10, and remain there until December 1. On October 27, at 9:34 ET, Mercury will leave Scorpio and retrograde back into Libra. This Mercury retrograde cycle, lasting for three weeks, is going to be about healing and transformation: we will feel the need to explore our psyche and understand ourselves more deeply. On October 13, 9:05 PM ET, Mercury stations retrograde in Scorpio.
