When one person’s Mercury is in close alignment with another person’s house, it can create a strong connection between them. This is especially true when one person’s Mercury is in the other person’s first, second, fifth, seventh, or ninth house. If you’re wondering what this all means for your relationship, read on to find out more about the Mercury in the houses synastry!
Your Mercury in your partner’s 1st house
When you have your Mercury in your partner’s 1st House, you have the ability to help your partner feel secure and confident. This may manifest as you offering them knowledge and guidance when it comes to certain topics, or you suggesting ways that they can better handle certain situations. This consistency from you will build trust between you both and create a strong foundation for your relationship. It is not about you leading the way forward but more about providing stability for you both and giving vision when it comes to the future of your relationship. With this placement, you offer confidence and security to your significant other which then allows them to be their true self with you around.
Your Mercury in your partner’s 2nd house
When you look at your Mercury in your partner’s 2nd house, you get the sense that you two get along pretty well. You don’t seem to have any major issues when it comes to communication and you work together fairly harmoniously on most matters. However, you also may notice that there isn’t that special bond between the two of you. You aren’t easily able to connect on an intimate level and your relationship is more like a friendship than anything else. This position of Mercury may signify that you simply need to take some extra time to get closer and build trust before moving on to something deeper or more meaningful in your relationship.
Your Mercury in your partner’s 3rd house
When you have your Mercury in your partner’s 3rd house, you develop a strong connection with both verbal and nonverbal communication. You and your partner enjoy talking about day-to-day life and exploring each other’s ideas, opinions, and perspectives. Having this placement in the chart lends to you being able to share experiences comfortably with each and truly understand each other on an even deeper level. With an easy understanding of how you both think, you can create something long-lasting that grows stronger and stronger with time.
Your Mercury in your partner’s 4th house
Mercury in your partner’s Fourth house indicates that you are likely to have a deeper connection than most couples, with you both connecting and communicating on an emotional level. You might find that you discuss your past and childhood memories with your partner quite naturally, reflecting on the days gone by. In moments of reflection, you also find it easy to communicate any doubts or trepidation you might have, and you share advice with each other when you need a helping hand. With Mercury in this position, you can be sure to form a strong bond with your partner through meaningful conversations about life and the intense matters that come with it.
Your Mercury in your partner’s 5th house
Having your Mercury in your partner’s 5th house of fun and creativity can be a truly wonderful thing. It means you both naturally bring out the playful and creative side of each other’s personalities, engaging in conversations about exciting new ideas or just poking fun at each other. You enjoy spending time communicating with each other, whether you’re having an intellectual discussion or just making silly jokes. It’s easy for you to bounce ideas off each other, which leads to you sparking new interests you can investigate together. The presence of your Mercury in their 5th house adds a lot of joy and laughter to the relationship, leading you both even closer together.
Your Mercury in your partner’s 6th house
When your Mercury is in your partner’s 6th house you may feel the need to impress them and be on your best behavior all of the time. Unfortunately, you may also find yourself overthinking things and worrying too much which can lead you to feel like you are being harshly judged or criticized. It’s important during this transit to remember that you have strong communication skills and you can use that to help not only express yourself with clarity but also respond in productive ways so as to not jump to conclusions.
Your Mercury in your partner’s 7th house
When you and your partner have your Mercury in each other’s 7th house, you share a strong intellectual connection. You understand each other on an intuitive level and you can talk about anything from the most profound to the most mundane topics with ease. You encourage each other to think outside of the box, so there will rarely if ever be any dull moments between you two. Additionally, you both enjoy debating ideas with each other, which makes for well-rounded conversations that always keep you intellectually stimulated.
Your Mercury in your partner’s 8th house
Having your Mercury in your partner’s 8th house is an interesting connection, as you could be bringing communication opportunities and some mental depth into your relationship. Your planet might be showing you how you can help your partner hone their communication skills, as you will naturally glean certain insights and understandings of each other that you can use to gain perspectives outside the box. You two may make a formidable team when it comes to exchanging ideas, and you could enjoy examining topics together that are both lighthearted yet intellectually stimulating.
Your Mercury in your partner’s 9th house
Your Mercury in your partner’s 9th house can be an interesting combination, since you may come from a very different background or culture than them. This could manifest as you having different perspectives on life in general, perhaps you have varied religious beliefs or different approaches to life goals. You may find that you cannot understand some of their viewpoints at first due to you being so diametrically opposed but you both may learn a great deal from each other and greatly expand your horizons if you choose to be open and curious. Understanding the backgrounds you both come from can give you a better understanding of how you relate differently in various situations.
Your Mercury in your partner’s 10th house
Having your Mercury in your partner’s 10th house can be a very encouraging placement, as it implies you may be their mentor or even inspire them to express themselves better. Your role in their lives is more of an educator than you realize, and you can help them articulate their dreams and ambitions with greater skill than before. You have much valuable insight to share and you should take every opportunity you get to help them grow as individuals. Your knowledge will serve as a stepping stone for your partner to do great things, so make sure you are always there to guide them along.
Your Mercury in your partner’s 11th house
Having your Mercury in your partner’s 11th house can be both beneficial and detrimental to you. This placement implies that you are a valuable source of knowledge, ideas, and advice for your partner, a real asset you may not even realize you possess. Your words carry weight and you’re probably the most reliable ally your partner has in their corner, so you should feel honored by this position. At times, however, you may find it difficult to keep up with the demands of being an active mentor in their life as they will likely expect you to take on this role voluntarily. If you are willing to take up the challenge you will be providing a foundation of guidance, offering stirring conversation and intellectual stimulation, ultimately becoming an invaluable aid for them on their path ahead.
Your Mercury in your partner’s 12th house
When Mercury is in your partner’s 12th house, you may feel you have the power to either help or trick them. This position can lead you to be more aware of communication, but you also may choose to manipulate. Instead of focusing on your need to control the situation, try and use this position as an opportunity to better understand your partner. Be patient and pay attention and you will be able to guide them with any difficult knowledge they need help navigating. It can both challenge you to grow and give you an interesting insight into what it means to truly empathize with your partner’s internal struggles.
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