Mercury in Scorpio has a rather direct, fixed style of speech. This is not a passive or gentle mercury sign, the emotional depth and mental accuracy that this position holds will often cause their words to hit people on a subconscious level. Sometimes this will trigger unexpected hurt feelings or even animosity from others even if the intentions of the Mercury in Scorpio person is well meaning. Overall this placement is best described as penetrating, intense and analytical.
Publicly these individuals may not be the loudest or most vocal in a room but they are not ones to shy away from confrontation, even if they have more gentle sun signs like Pisces or Libra. They are quite adept at holding their own in a conversation or argument, and will interact by intuitively reading the energy of a person to find their strengths & weaknesses. These people are undercover warriors and are quite skilled at cutting to the core of a person or situation if they feel threatened- so it’s best to not start trouble w/ them if you value your ego. They also tend to avoid dramatic displays, despite their intensity, and usually have a cool demeanor even when circumstances are chaotic. Another interesting thing about the communication of these individuals is that they can sense when someone isn’t being forthcoming, and they have a knack for hearing what isn’t being said. They truly are masters at reading between the lines. This quality makes them great candidates for a position in investigative work or in some field of law. Their minds are very sharp and they retain a lot of information, which means they also excel in research, science, or anything involving minutia and details. A Scorpio mind is obsessed with truth and digging deep, keeping mental notes and remembering everything, especially emotional experiences that impact them in some meaningful way. When curious they can pepper people with questions and seek information simply for the pleasure of discovering hidden or unknown things, almost like a game.
Interestingly, a mercurial Scorpio carries shadow energy within their minds, it’s as if they hold a key to the underworld where they have access to hidden information others typically don’t. The occult, mysticism and alternative forms of spirituality will draw them in. Many of them enjoy horror films or things with a macabre vibe. They are researchers of the hidden or obscure, the type who will explore the dark web or invest hours in ancient religious manuscripts. Sexually, these people find erotic stories, sexting with partners or x-rated photography & books quite stimulating. Usually they will choose lovers who are open to kinks and experimental activities in the bedroom and who will help them explore the depths of feelings and ideals a Scorpio in mercury individual needs to get excited. This is also a rather good placement for dirty talk, although they differ from Gemini in Mercury who uses words in bed to be playful and entice. The Scorpion WANTS the verbalization of energies attached to the first chakra, and they can be aroused by cussing or explicit words. As mentioned, shadow realms won’t typically scare or bother these people… it actually attracts them like moth to flame. They have a deep understanding of the cycle of death and rebirth so they need to be around energy that stimulates this vibration in them. On a more personal level they will value heartfelt, honest communication and will crave to connect to others that way. But that doesn’t mean they’ll let just anyone in … Mercury Scorpio is discerning and may even test people without them knowing it. They want to see if potential friends are worthy or capable of the depth they require in close quarters. You rarely get a free pass with a Scorpio mercury person, trust is earned in their minds.
The shadow side of this position has a propensity for being verbally pushy or demanding. They can also be mentally inflexible, even if they’re in the wrong. Remember, Scorpio is a fixed sign so when its settled in Mercury it creates a stubborn mind that isn’t easily influenced or swayed. They can frequently come off dominant and w/ some they could enjoy arguing or take things too far in hurting others feelings. For less evolved Scorpio placed souls there is a tendency towards vengeance, and they will launch personal attacks towards anyone who they feel disrespected them, so this is something to watch for in this position. These folks need to remember that not everyone that hurts you does so intentionally. In fact, the wounding these people feel can be from past hurts that are re-triggered. The original injury is old but because they have a hard time forgiving and letting go if they feel wronged and it can easily be reactivated and cause problems if anyone touches on it. Because Scorpio is so transformative … the soul can go through more than one radical shift in the way they think or view life – the need for death & rebirth is primal in their psyche.
Overall this placement has a transforming effect on the mindset of both the person it resides in and those around them. To be close to one of them you must enjoy being challenged and not be afraid of your shadow-self because they will expose you sooner or later. They won’t likely tip toe around people who are easily hurt or offended. It’s not that they don’t care about others feelings, but they have such a strong need for ferreting out the truth, both factually and emotionally, that they won’t tolerate many people who limit them in that way. However, some of the more intense qualities of this placement can be ameliorated by a Sun, Moon or Ascendant in softer signs like Cancer, Pisces or Libra. *Remember, we always have to look at the full chart to understand the complexities and nuances of our entire personality and soul.
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