In many classical astrology texts, the conjunction Sun – Mercury in one’s birth chart is defined as unfavorable for the person concerned regardless of the sign in which he is found.

According to this vision, Mercury , which does not move away from the Sun more than forty-five degrees, sees its potential “burned” by the close proximity of a few degrees with the Sun which therefore obscures the qualities of the planet.

Mercurian intelligence, understood as the ability to “read between the lines or within situations” and hypothetical – deductive reasoning would therefore be reduced or even damaged in people who have this conjunction in their birth chart. In my experience in psychological astrology the meaning of this conjunction is very different.

Those seeking the help of the horoscope aimed at their personal growth will find that this particular situation is actually able not only to bring out the best characteristics and meanings in the psychological sense of both planets but also to support each other. The Sun, understood as the conscious Ego, finds in Mercury a powerful ally for the retrieval of information which, as the eminent exponent of NLP , or neurolinguistic programming, Anthony Robbins says, “is the merchandise of kings”.

Referring to the point of view and the meanings of mythology, Mercury, after having been a thief and rogue child and having invented the lyre, in its most evolved form rises to Olympus together with the other gods of which he becomes the messenger together with Iris. His role is therefore that of bearer of the will and needs of others and that he does not judge, does not elaborate and does not put into practice what is required in the form of information and knowledge.

While we can divide the planets into male and female Mercury, in this perspective, is a neutral planet so much so that in mythology from its mating with Venus is born Hermaphroditus, who has the sexual characteristics of both parents.

It therefore usually combines conflict-free with any planet, providing it with the possibility of enhancing its values ​​with its own characteristics. The zodiac sign in which the Sun – Mercury conjunction falls will reveal which tools the latter will use most to find information, whether through personal study and application or through friendships, the media or hearsay.