Mercury in Leo: Personality Characteristics

Mercury in Leo Personality

When mercury occupies the sign of Leo in someone’s chart, it signifies a creative thinker. In Leo however, Mercury is in its fall. Meaning that it is in a weaker, less stable position. Although mercury’s native strengths are not fully supported here, it may manifest some positive qualities nonetheless. The mercury in Leo man or woman has a flair for dramatic speech and self expression.

They can be very performative in the way they communicate, almost as though they were playing a character. There may be a talent for accents and impersonations. Moreover, they tend to be very perceptive with regards to non verbal communication. They notice and pay special attention to body language and the nuanced gestures that sometimes speak volumes. When they communicate they are likely to use a lot of gesticulations with their hands. Whatever perspectives and views they hold, they tend to be confident in their opinions and their ability to defend them.

Mercury in Leo represents a mind for leadership. They tend to be mentally strong and determined to do whatever they set their minds to. As creative thinkers, they can be excellent problem solvers. They have the will to find the way if it is at all humanly possible or within their grasp. Although they would prefer to stimulate their mind with more fun and recreational activities, they have the capacity to focus and concentrate a tremendous amount of mental energy whenever it is demanded of them.

They however, despise monotonous and tedious types of tasks that do not allow them to flex their creative thinking muscles. These individuals may often have a tendency to show off with their vocabulary or knowledgeability. They may simply want to impress others or amuse them with their wits. they’re likely to be most proud of what they are able to accomplish on account of their intelligence and mental aptitudes.

The thinking and perceptions of these individuals are more resistant to outside influences. They tend to make decisions and then stick to them with firm conviction. To some extent, they can be stubborn and uncompromising but for them, it is important to have ownership over their decisions. Following someone else’s prescriptions or direction can feel like an affront to their own sense of personal agency. When it comes to intellectual and mentally intensive pursuits, the Mercury in Leo person would prefer to go about it as independently as possible.

They have confidence in their ability to understand and absorb information when they are motivated to do so. However, they may struggle with the type of self discipline needed to block out the siren song of fun but unproductive distractions that threaten to derail them. In order to maintain their motivation however, it is necessary that they give their mind a rest in between intense mental activities. They will likely favor puzzles, videogames and competitive strategy games as a means of keeping their wits sharp and active.

Furthermore, in the sign of Leo, Mercury can represent a tendency toward pretentious and pompous speech. The way these individuals express themselves can sometimes seem as though they feel they have something to prove. They can be overly pedantic or ostentatious in their choice of words. They may deliberately choose to use obscure, 5 dollar words even when they know its meaning may not be understood by the listener.

Still, these individuals can be astute in the art of showmanship. They understand instinctively how to promote or sell an idea that can get other people excited or interested. Intellectually, they can experience intermittent surges of motivation to do something mentally ambitious like memorizing the periodic table of elements or enrolling in a special training course. They learn best when learning feels like a game or contains an element of competitive performance. Under these conditions, they can concentrate for extended periods of time without distraction.

Mercury in Leo in Relationships

When it comes to relationships, romantic or otherwise, the Mercury in Leo person favors connecting with people who are very savvy and smart. Being around intelligent people inspires them to up their game. At the same time, they can feel pitiable and even resentful towards those who seem dim-witted. Nevertheless, a foundation of mutual respect is very important for their relationships. These individuals have a low tolerance for attacks on their intelligence.

Intellectual humiliation or devaluation of their ideas and opinions is a sure way to end their respect for you. They value partners who are an asset to them particularly in terms of their decision making. They can benefit from someone who helps keep them on track when they occasionally lose sight of their priorities. As a partner, the Mercury in Leo person seeks to find ways to have fun together. When relaxed, they can be very playful and thoughtfully romantic.

Mercury in Leo Man

Males who have Mercury in Leo may display a great deal of confidence and dignity in how they express and articulate themselves. In the face of nerve-racking and stressful circumstances, they tend to display a rather composed and collected rationality. Nevertheless, mental stress can take its toll on them and manifest in premature signs of aging like gray hair and fine lines around the mouth and eyes. They however, are likely to pride themselves on their mental strength and independent mind. They actively avoid what they regard to be herd mentality. Their thinking and sensibilities are underscored by a sense of humanity and compassion. The logic they use is not cold and purely utilitarian, but more idealistic and ethical.

Mercury in Leo Woman

Females who have their mercury in Leo, use a lot of heart in their thought process. They value compassion and ethical principles in the calculus of their judgement. Furthermore, their strength of mind can lead them to cultivate a capacity for taking charge and assuming leadership roles. At times, they can seem overconfident in their abilities and opinions. They may sometimes take for granted what they consider to be obviously true or correct. Plus, they have a lot of confidence in their ability to persuade and prove their point. They can come across as self righteous or know it all’s who cannot be told anything. Trying to boss them around or micro manage them will invariably backfire and only motivate them to be more defiant.

Mercury in Leo Ephemeris Dates

Want to know if your Mercury is in Leo? Below is a table showing the dates on which Mercury occupies the sign of Leo from 1970 to 2032. If your date of birth falls within any of the year and month parameters listed below, then your Mercury Sign is Leo.

Year	Planet	Sign	Transit Period
1970	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 14 – JUL 30
1971	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 6 – JUL 25 / AUG 29 – SEP 10
1972	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUN 28 – SEP 4
1973	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUN 27 – JUL 15 / AUG 11 – AUG 27
1974	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	AUG 5 – AUG 19
1975	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 28 – AUG 11
1976	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 18 – AUG 2
1977	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 10 – JUL 27
1978	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 2 – JUL 26 / AUG 13 – SEP 8
1979	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 27 – SEP 1
1980	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	AUG 8 – AUG 23
1981	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	AUG 1 – AUG 15
1982	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 24 – AUG 7
1983	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 15 – JUL 31
1984	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 6 – JUL 25
1985	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUN 29 – SEP 5
1986	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUN 26 – JUL 22 / AUG 11 – AUG 28
1987	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	AUG 6 – AUG 20
1988	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 28 – AUG 11
1989	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 20 – AUG 3
1990	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 11 – JUL 28
1991	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 4 – AUG 25 / AUG 19 – SEP 9
1992	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUN 27 – SEP 2
1993	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	AUG 10 – AUG 25
1994	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	AUG 3 – AUG 16
1995	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 25 – AUG 8
1996	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 16 – JUL 31
1997	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 8 – JUL 25
1998	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUN 30 – SEP 6
1999	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUN 26 – JUL 30 / AUG 10 – AUG 30
2000	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	AUG 7 – AUG 21
2001	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 30 – AUG 13
2002	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 21 – AUG 5
2003	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 13 – JUL 29
2004	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 4 – JUL 24 / AUG 24 – SEP 9
2005	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUN 27 – SEP 3
2006	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUN 28 – JUL 9 / AUG 10 – AUG 26
2007	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	AUG 4 – AUG 18
2008	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 26 – AUG 9
2009	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 17 – AUG 1
2010	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 9 – JUL 26
2011	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 2 – JUL 27 / AUG 8 – SEP 8
2012	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUN 25 – AUG 30
2013	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	AUG 8 – AUG 22
2014	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 31 – AUG 14
2015	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 23 – AUG 6
2016	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 13 – JUL 29
2017	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 5 – JUL 24 / AUG 31 – SEP 8
2018	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUN 29 – SEP 4
2019	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUN 26 – JUL 18 / JUN 26 – JUL 18
2020	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	AUG 4 – AUG 18
2021	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 27 – AUG 10
2022	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 19 – AUG 3
2023	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 10 – JUL 27
2024	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 2 – JUL 24 / AUG 14 – SEP 8
2025	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUN 26 – SEP 1
2026	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	AUG 9 – AUG 24
2027	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	AUG 2 – AUG 15
2028	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 23 – AUG 7
2029	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 15 – JUL 30
2030	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUL 7 – JUL 25
2031	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUN 30 – SEP 6
2032	Mercury ☿	Leo ♌	JUN 25 – JUL 24 / AUG 10 – AUG 28

Mercury in Leo Celebrities

Barack Obama – Born: Friday, August 4, 1961
Michael Jackson – Born: Friday, August 29, 1958
Jennifer Lopez – Born: Thursday, July 24, 1969
Selena Gomez – Born: Wednesday, July 22, 1992
Cameron Diaz – Born: Wednesday, August 30, 1972
Napoleon I – Born: Tuesday, August 15, 1769
Demi Lovato – Born: Thursday, August 20, 1992
Robin Williams – Born: Saturday, July 21, 1951
Sandra Bullock – Born: Sunday, July 26, 1964
Marine Le Pen – Born: Monday, August 5, 1968
Benedict Cumberbatch – Born: Monday, July 19, 1976
Lindsay Lohan – Born: Wednesday, July 2, 1986
Halle Berry – Born: Sunday, August 14, 1966
Bill Clinton – Born: Monday, August 19, 1946
Ben Affleck – Born: Tuesday, August 15, 1972
Mick Jagger – Born: Monday, July 26, 1943
Charlize Theron – Born: Thursday, August 7, 1975
Shawn Mendes – Born: Saturday, August 8, 1998
Daniel Radcliffe – Born: Sunday, July 23, 1989
François Hollande – Born: Thursday, August 12, 1954
Sylvester Stallone – Born: Saturday, July 6, 1946
Courtney Love – Born: Thursday, July 9, 1964
Nelson Mandela – Born: Thursday, July 18, 1918
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis – Born: Sunday, July 28, 1929
George W. Bush – Born: Saturday, July 6, 1946
Mike Tyson – Born: Thursday, June 30, 1966

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