Mercury in Capricorn

Mercury, or Budh, in Capricorn, or Makara, tends to bring both positive and negative impacts, shaped by the influence of Saturn, or Shani, the sign's ruling planet.

Mercury's Influence in Capricorn

You speak slowly and without hurry, so your words are easy to follow.
Measured steps and careful thought go into every conclusion or decision you reach.
You like to communicate in full detail, which takes time but helps you express your ideas clearly.
Only accurate, necessary words make it into your speech.
Steady patience carries you a long way through life.
A soothing temperament makes it easy for others to open up to you about their issues.
A supportive nature earns you a number of true friends.
People consider you a good secret keeper, so you end up knowing a great deal about others.
You listen well, which encourages people to bare their hearts to you.
You may be tempted to expose someone's secrets if they've wronged you.
A dignified manner can make others see you as strict or overbearing before they truly know you.
A formidable presence can keep people at a distance until they get to know you well.
You can hold your own across a wide range of conversation topics, helping you fit into most social groups.
You show a real talent for finance management, particularly when handling someone else's money.
Sudden misfortunes may strike, and recovering from them can prove difficult.
An adaptable personality helps you find something good in most situations.
Life experience accumulates and proves invaluable as you navigate future obstacles.
Resistance to stress keeps your mind trained and focused.
An inflexible streak can make hostile situations harder to handle.
You may feel easily overwhelmed, wallowing in grief instead of working through it.
A strong aptitude for learning serves you well throughout your academic life.
Heightened analytical ability makes you an excellent research fellow.
Strong intuition draws you toward the study of the occult.
You may find yourself caught up in illegal or conspiratorial activities.
A strong respect for rules helps you gather detailed knowledge of specific regulations.
A just mindset naturally makes you a law-abiding citizen.
A talent for service means you could do extremely well in a service-oriented profession.