Mercury in Libra

Mercury in the cardinal, air sign of Libra indicates a mind that is primarily concerned with human relations and psychology. You have an intense curiosity about thinking and the behavior patterns of others; you gravitate to fields such as psychology, astrology, public relations, sociology and law. Profession such as a judge, lawyer, arbitrator, mediator, negotiator, public relations person and salesperson provide a natural expression of this placement, although this is influenced by the overall quality of the chart. Good communications and happiness in relationships are essential to you. You are easy to communicate with because you are genuinely interested in what the other person is thinking. Venus is the ruler of Libra and Saturn is exaulted in Libra indicating that your thinking processes possess the qualities of harmony and justice. All sides of an issue must be considered before making any decision with Mercury in the sign of Libra, though with difficult aspects, this can lead to indecisiveness and lost opportunities. There is a desire to associate with individuals with refined minds, manners and honest reputations. You have a sensitivity to scents and odors, style, fashion and how people dress and present themselves and could even be offended by improper dress and coarse speech.