How to Use Mercury in Leo

Mercury is the planet that governs your thought processes, the way you use your intellect. Leo is a fire sign, the sign of a strong individual and a loyal spirit. These can combine to make you unforgettable and irresistible.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Your astrology chart

1. Know that Leo is a very strong component in any chart. Mercury in Leo will give you a fiery enthusiasm for ideas. You're the armchair philosopher who never gets tired, and usually doesn't get tiring. You enjoy thinking about things, and you are probably a dedicated reader.

2. Be aware that one weakness of Mercury in Leo is their tendency to remain loyal to ideas long after they have outlived their truth. Leo would like what's true today to be true forever, but sometimes life doesn't work that way.

3. Know that you will probably be the dominant person in any intellectual partnership. Be graceful about it, and listen to the others. You might just learn something!

4. Consider that Mercury in Leo loves drama and grand ideas. The theater will be a natural draw. You would be a convincing performer, just as you are a powerful and convincing friend.

5. Consider that yYou like the big ideas, the overview of things. Don't let yourself neglect details, you will learn from sticking with a project from top to bottom.

Tips & Warnings

• You could sell anything to anyone. Don't take advantage of your magnetic persona.
• You will always be a natural leader, but remember that a leader needs the group as much as the group needs a leader.
• Watch your temper. You can easily frighten people away from making your vision real.
• You'll catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. Stop roaring.

Resources

• The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need, CD-rom Edition
• Free Personalized Astrology Charts