Mercury in Pisces: Personality Characteristics

Mercury in Pisces Personality

Mercury in Pisces represents an intuitive and abstract thinking style. Cold, hard logic and rote memorization is not emphasized here. Instead, subjectivity and idealism play a larger role in the thinking process. These individuals are prone to having flashes of insight and epiphanies that come unexpectedly. They are impressionable and flexible in their perspectives and may have a tendency to flip flop and change their mind.

Being resolute and decisive can be a struggle for them. Their perspective can often be highly relativistic and subjective. Thus, objectivity is not their forte and they may be prone to have naive and unrealistic ideas. People with Mercury in Pisces may sometimes harbor perceptions that are out of touch with reality. They are capable of convincing themselves of anything they want to believe which can contribute to a denial of reality that is problematic. At the same time, they also have the potential to happen upon insights that are counterintuitive but ingenious or creative.

With this Mercury placement, decisions and judgements are informed by humane ideals and emotional intelligence. There is likely to be a preference for right-brained, abstract thinking. Their perceptions tend to be more impressionistic and nebulous. It can be difficult for them to put into words exactly what they think or feel. Oftentimes they don’t know what to really think and tend to feel a sense of ambiguity and lack of clear direction.

For them, they’re thinking process involves a lot of trial and error and a reliance on intuition to feel things out. They are subject to ups and downs and unpredictable whims that influence their choices. They generally do what feels right to them even when it doesn’t quite make perfect sense. It can sometimes be difficult to understand their motives and reasoning because they are so chameleon-like in their perspectives. To this extent they can be highly empathetic and able to put themselves in other people’s shoes, imagining and understanding where they’re coming from.

The style of speech is likely to lean towards the figurative than the literal. These individuals can be creative storytellers who paint pictures with their words. At the same time, this capacity for imaginative expression can also make them quite capable deceivers. They can be such elaborate liars that you might even call it a skill. Sometimes the lies become real to them because they’ve convinced themselves of it.

Their perceptions can be highly skewed or altered by whatever tinted glasses they choose to view the world with. Furthermore, this Mercury position suggests a style of learning that is more intuitive. They may have trouble absorbing information about topics that don’t resonate with or interest them. Although they can appear to be quite receptive listeners, a lot of what they are told can go in one ear and out the other. They are often distracted by their own inner thoughts and impressions. It can be a struggle for them to concentrate their attention on anything without getting mentally sidetracked.

Individuals with Mercury in Pisces tend to meander in their stream of thought. They may have difficulty putting their thoughts together extemporaneously. Generally, they need time to organize their words in order to properly articulate what they really want to say. However, they can make for good writers and songwriters. There is a capacity for expressing emotion through words here.

These individuals speak the language of feelings which for them, might be considered their lingua franca. In Pisces, mercury emphasizes an interest in theological or spiritual knowledge. These individuals are trying to understand themselves better and trying to learn how to love and be loved. Things are not always what they seem and their perceptions can sometimes mislead them. They however can be quite adaptive and able to go with the flow in most situations. When they disagree with someone, they may be reluctant to voice their discontent directly or immediately. The opinions and perspectives of more assertive and outspoken characters can often overshadow theirs.

Mercury in Pisces in Relationships

When it comes to relationships, the mercury in Pisces person may show a lot of naivete with regards to understanding their partners. At the same time, they can be remarkably intuitive in reading their partner. Part of their appeal is their willingness to go along with what their mate wants.

They seem to get on board rather easily and perhaps enjoy handing over a lot of the decision-making reins to their significant other. For this reason, they may pair best with someone who is more decisive and can keep them on their toes. Although they can be romantic and thoughtful, these individuals may be prone to forgetting anniversaries and special dates.

Mercury in Pisces Man

Males who have their mercury in Pisces are found to be creative and malleable thinkers. They can be evasive and indirect in the way they express and articulate their thoughts. However, they can be quite open to persuasion and suggestions from others. Furthermore, these males display a certain openness to creative possibilities.

They have a capacity for taking whatever they have to work with and rolling with it. Their stream of thought can veer in unpredictable directions and can sometimes be accidentally brilliant. Their use of language and self expression has the power to capture and invoke emotion in others. They are very imaginative and their ability to inhabit different perspectives can make them very talented chameleons.

Mercury in Pisces Woman

The mercury in Pisces female is something of a shape shifter. They like to change things up frequently and explore many different ideas. They resonate with people who embrace their eclectic vibe. They can be amusing communicators although they are prone to using figurative expressions and euphemisms that sometimes fly over people’s heads.

At some point in their lives, they are bound to take up an interest in spiritual studies and humanitarian work. They are always trying to learn from their mistakes and evolve as a person. These individuals generally do not take themselves or their ideas too seriously. They draw inspiration from everywhere and they like to borrow bits and pieces of ideas that they can adapt for their own creative purposes.

Mercury in Pisces Ephemeris Dates

Want to know if your Mercury is in Pisces? Below is a table showing the dates on which Mercury occupies the sign of Pisces 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 Pisces.

Year	Planet	Sign	Transit Period
1970	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	MAR 5 – MAR 21
1971	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 26 – MAR 12
1972	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 18 – MAR 4
1973	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 9 – APR 15
1974	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 2 – MAR 1 / MAR 17 – APR 10
1975	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	MAR 16 – APR 3
1976	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	MAR 9 – MAR 25
1977	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	MAR 2 – MAR 17
1978	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 22 – MAR 9
1979	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 14 – MAR 2 / MAR 28 – APR 16
1980	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 7 – APR 13
1981	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	JAN 31 – FEB 15 / MAR 17 – APR 7
1982	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	MAR 13 – MAR 30
1983	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	MAR 6 – MAR -22
1984	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 27 – MAR 13
1985	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 18 – MAR 5
1986	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 11 – MAR 2 / MAR 11 – APR 16
1987	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 3 – MAR 10
1988	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	MAR 16 – APR 3
1989	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	MAR 10 – MAR 26
1990	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	MAR 3 – MAR 18
1991	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 23 – MAR 10
1992	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 16 – MAR 2 / APR 3 – APR 13
1993	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 7 – APR 14
1994	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 1 – FEB 20 / MAR 18 – APR 8
1995	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	MAR 14 – APR 1
1996	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	MAR 7 – MAR 23
1997	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 27 – MAR 14
1998	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 20 – MAR 7
1999	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 12 – MAR 1 / MAR 18 – APR 16
2000	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 5 – APR 11
2001	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 1 – FEB 5 / MAR 17 – APR 5
2002	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	MAR 11 – MAR 28
2003	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	MAR 4 – MAR 20
2004	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 25 – MAR 11
2005	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 16 – MAR 3
2006	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 8 – APR 15
2007	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 2 – FEB 25 / MAR 18 – APR 9
2008	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	MAR 14 – APR 1
2009	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	MAR 8 – MAR 24
2010	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	MAR 1 – MAR 16
2011	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 21 – MAR 8
2012	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 13 – MAR 1 / MAR 23 – APR 15
2013	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 5 – APR 12
2014	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	JAN 31 – FEB 11 / MAR 17 – APR 6
2015	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	MAR 12 – MAR 29
2016	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	MAR 5 – MAR 20
2017	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	MAR 13 – MAR 30
2018	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 17 – MAR 5
2019	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 10 – APR 16
2020	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 3 – MAR 3 / MAR 16 – APR 9
2021	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	MAR 5 – APR 2
2022	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	MAR 9 – MAR 26
2023	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	MAR 2 – MAR 17
2024	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 23 – MAR 8
2025	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 14 – MAR 2 / MAR 29 – APR 15
2026	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 6 – APR 13
2027	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	JAN 31 – FEB 17 / MAR 18 – APR 7
2028	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	MAR 13 – MAR 30
2029	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	MAR 6 – MAR 22
2030	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 27 – MAR 14
2031	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 19 – MAR 6
2032	Mercury ☿	Pisces ♓	FEB 11 – FEB 29 / MAR 13 – APR 15