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On August 30, 2021, Mercury the messenger of the zodiac, shifts into the relationship-oriented and harmony and balanced sign of Libra. For the next couple of weeks, our communication styles will lean towards compromise and diplomacy. Many of us will find that the best way to get our point across this to try to see other perspectives and aim for cooperation. To learn more about the Mercury in Libra transit, continue to read on.
When Mercury Transits Libra
When the planet of communication, Mercury, transits the airy sign of Libra, we are much more likely to seek communication with others. This is because leave Libra is a social sign that enjoys interacting with people. Libra finds that it operates best when it has someone to explore ideas and perspectives. During Mercury’s transit of Libra, we are more likely to seek the opinions and perspectives of others. Having other people around gives us the opportunity to see and experience viewpoints that we may never have considered. As a Venus-ruled sign, Libra is also oriented towards what is pleasant. Thus, during this Mercury in Libra transit, we are more likely to be a bit more congenial when it comes to our communication styles.
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Diplomatic Communication
When it comes to Libra, diplomacy is a major trait of this sign. Because of its Venus rulership, Libra doesn’t like a lot of confusion and conflict. They’re much more likely to opt for ways to encourage others to get along. When it comes to communication, Mercury in Libra prompts us to bite our tongues a bit more and consider how our communication may affect others. Even if we’re upset or have something to say, Libra’s other-oriented energy considers how their words will affect others. This is very different from Libra’s opposite sign Aries which is much more likely to stand its ground in communication and even opt for an argument if necessary to get its point across. Not Mercury in Libra. They want diplomacy in communication and thinking. If necessary, Mercury in Libra is willing to make sacrifices or fall back in conversations in order to maintain balance, harmony, and peace.
Speaking Peace
Mercury’s transit through Libra is a great time for mediation. If there have been ongoing arguments and disputes amongst people in our environments, the energy of Mercury in Libra encourages what some would refer to as “speaking peace.” Mediation is ruled by Libra because of the ability to see multiple sides of a situation. When the space is made for everyone to express themselves and their perspectives, oftentimes there is the possibility of reaching a compromise. The energy of Mercury in Libra encourages us to use communication to bring peace and harmony into our lives. Even if we are having debates or disputes with others, we are likely to consider how our words may affect the other parties and opt to choose words that express how we feel without upsetting others.
Considering Other Perspectives
Mercury’s transit through Libra reminds us that our own perspective is not the only one. Represented by the scales, Libra is adept at considering that which is beyond itself. As a sign that is relegated to partnership, Libra energy wants to consider what others have to say. When it comes to communication, over the next couple of weeks it’s important to take a step back and actually listen to what other people are saying. In the same manner, it is also important that those with who we are interacting are also able to let us have our say.
The sign of Libra is also associated with the field of law where justice and fairness are important. This is an excellent time to consider how we can be more balanced and level-headed when we are communicating and with our thoughts. Very often we tend to see the world through our own lens. However, with the energy of Mercury in Libra, the ability to lighten up and consider that which is beyond our own perspectives is highly recommended at this time.
A Word of Caution
As with any energy, there are some attributes of Mercury in Libra transit that warrant caution. Because Libra is a Venus-ruled sign, there is a bias towards being nice. The only issue is that you can’t be nice all the time. It’s just not possible. Sometimes Libra energy will attempt to maintain its niceness despite ill feelings by being nice nasty. The nice nasty aspect of all Libra energy and especially as it relates to Mercury in Libra can result in people speaking to others in a passive-aggressive manner. This happens due to the fact that Libra energy wants to be nice but at times the shadow rears its ugly head. Because Libra does not want to embrace the fact that everything is not nice all the time, the negative feelings end up being cloaked by feigned niceness.
One of the main lessons of Mercury in Libra and all Libra placements is understanding that nice is fine…when it’s authentic. Under this particular energy, while Libra may want to communicate in nicely at all times, sometimes this may not be possible. If during this time we find that we have nothing nice to say, perhaps it would be better to say nothing at all. Nice is only nice when it is actually nice! It is important to remember that meanness cloaked in a candy shell is still mean. Although there is the saying that “sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me,” the simple fact is that this saying is not always true. Words can hurt, and with Mercury in Libra, it is important to remember that just because we’re saying something nice or in a passive-aggressive way doesn’t necessarily mean we aren’t hurting someone. Just a word of caution.
Overall, Mercury in Libra supports harmonious, balanced communication as well as adopting perspectives that allow us to see beyond our own selves.
