Mercury in Leo

Mercury in Leo...

Mercury in Leo people are dramatic speakers. They often speak loudly and use their hands when they talk. They are proud of their ideas and are persuasive when they want to sell them to people. When Mercury is in the sign of creativity and self-expression, words are used as art and they are used dramatically. These chart holders excel at writing because they put their fiery energy and drama into their words and want to convey passion.

At its core, Mercury in Leo creates a sort of balancing act for the chart holder who is always vacillating between a desire to show off their knowledge and creative ideas with a dramatic and emphatic speaking style and a desire to cater to their audience who can simply be overwhelmed by their dramatic displays. It's an internal conflict for them, and it's a skill that is honed by the chart holder throughout their lives. Because Mercury in Leo people speak with a genuine passion that really means no harm and they honestly want everyone to be happy, they generally have no problem overcoming this issue.

When learning something new, Mercury in Leo has the patience to concentrate. They prefer topics that don't have too manydetails, but as a fixed sign, Leo is able to stick to things and follow them through to the end. Once they have learned something, they take great pride in it and are likely to demonstrate their expertise to anyone who will give them their attention.

Their thought processes are always a on grand scale, so they tend to gloss over details and focus on the big picture. There is also a personal bias in their thinking. Their natural pride can make them feel their opinions are naturally better than the opinions of others. They can come on strong in debates and force their ideas on other people. However, this is always tempered by Leo's intense desire for the approval of other people. Above all, Leo wants to be liked. When Mercury in Leo begins to sense that their rants are creating enemies, they quickly change their tune and calm their speech, often doing a complete turn around and making a point of acknowledging the other's person's point of view.