Last updated on April 24th, 2020 at 03:02 pm
Mercury in 12th house unites with the energies of Jupiter-ruled Pisces. As the 12th zodiac sign, Mercury naturally represents the 12th house and therefore shares common energies with it.
It is important to note that the positive placement of Saturn and the 12th house lord carry an important role in amplifying the favorable effects or saving from negative results of ill-placed Mercury in the 12th house.
Saturn is linked to this house because it mutually shares the significance of salvation with the 12th house.
The 12th house ruler becomes a guide to Mercury in the 12th house. Therefore it is important to consider the strength and dignity of the 12th ruler in order to determine whether the energies of this combination are directed auspiciously towards positive additional outcomes or not.
Additionally, the majority of results are also determined by the zodiac sign in which Mercury resides in the 12th house.
Results of Mercury in 12th House
Creative Intelligence
Mercury is the planet of intellectual thinking while the 12th house is about imagination, creativity, and manifestation. Therefore, a well placed Mercury in this house provides the native with great imagination and creative intelligence.
Using this strong trait, they are able to come up with extremely unique ideas using which they are able to make their dreams come true.
In addition to that, when Mercury, the planet of intelligence and communication occupies the 12th house (of dreams, fantasies, and intangible realms of all kind) indicates having a vivid and rich imagination.
Hence, the native meets success and prosperity in activities in communities where high imagination vivid creativity are required and appreciated.
Expenses
The connection of Mercury with the 12th house indicates expenditures on pious pursuits and the performance of various charitable deeds. The best effects are witnessed when Mercury resides in a favorable sign which promotes gains and welfare through kind and charitable activities.
As Mercury, the planet of intellect, healers, and merchants is involved in this combination, the charitable acts can be in a form offering selfless guidance, mentorship, spiritual healing, and financial advice to others. It also indicates being involved in charities where the donation of resources and wealth is performed.
Alternatively, ill-placed Mercury in the considered house indicates deceptiveness which also deprives of good deeds and causes the performance of many sinful acts.
Long-Term Investments
The significance of expenditures equally denotes long-term investments in a positive way. Mercury as a natural benefic planet supports expenditures that are well natured that cause less damage. Best results are witnessed if Mercury is favorably positioned.
According to that, if Mercury is favorably positioned in the considered house, it gives the capacity to have strong foresight and predict future trends (especially when the planet Mercury is involved) and using that make wise long-term investment choices which will benefit with exponentially high returns in long-run.
Ill-placement of Mercury causes adverse effects causing losses through bad investment choices. In addition to that, negatively placed Mercury indicates various damages by wise and intelligent secret enemies who cause severe disgrace to the native.
Long Distant Travels
Mercury, a fast-moving planet makes one fond of frequent long distant travels. It is also linked with increased expenditure, but the price is well worth it as the experience is extremely enriching on a soul level.
Alternatively, if Mercury is ill-placed in the 12th house, it may cause increased expenditures during traveling for various reasons.
Spiritually Scientific
Even though Mercury is rather a planet of logic and rational way of thinking, in the 12th house, its energies are capable of providing a lot of divine wisdom, intuition, and imaginative creativity all of which are important to obtain spiritual wisdom.
However, as Mercury is involved, people with this combination often have the urge to find a scientific explanation for every theory under spiritual and intangible topics. In the best-case scenario, when Mercury is well-placed and influenced by favorable planets (friendly) it indicates the subconscious talent to create linkages between tangible and intangible sciences and teach the same to large audiences.
Isolation
The condition of Mercury in the 12th house determines whether there will be positive or negative isolation during the planetary periods of the considered planet.
Henceforth, if Mercury is favorably placed, it indicates isolation in wonderful, peaceful, and beautiful spiritual locations in order to gain spiritual knowledge and enlightenment. Other than that, a strong Mercury can bless relocation to a place/country/city of dreams.
Alternatively, severely damaged Mercury by ill-placement causes mental anguish, ailments, and loss of sleep which may cause periodic isolation in rehabilitation centers, hospitals, or similar. If the 12th house lord is also ill-placed, it can cause being imprisoned for severe bad deeds.
Fulfillment & Bliss
The powerhouse of 12th house is the 11th house (of fulfilled desires), which means that both of these houses are tightly interlinked – Bhavat-Bhavam, from house to house.
A well-placed Mercury n the 12th house promotes the fulfillment of desires (11th house) regarding the significations of Mercury and the 12th house. There are many examples starting from becoming a spiritual guide, guru, to a successful charitable campaign organizer.
If Mercury is favorably positioned and dignified in the 12th house, it also indicates the ability to manifest dreams into reality with consistent action and efficient harnessing of intelligence.
Classical Analysis
Bhrigu Sutras
According to this classical source, individuals with this combination are fond of charities, donations, and organizing resources to others.
This effect is provided by the energies of the 12th house in which a natural benefic planet Mercury makes the natives use their resources, intelligence, and wisdom for the humble and charitable purposes.
It should be noted that this positive result is possible if Mercury is dignified in the 12th house.
However, as the 12th house is a malefic house which signifies losses or expenses, in one way or another, it indicates that the native spends a lot. Good purposes include expenses on self-development and kind deeds as mentioned above.
The association of Mercury with natural benefic planets in the 12th house further extends the kind and charitable nature of the native. It is said to give them an interest in religious and spiritual activities. Thus, they also spend their resources, both mental and monetary, on religious charities and ceremonies.
However, if Mercury is undignified or associated with natural malefic planets in this house, such a native will have constant stress, worries, and anxiety which makes their mentality rather unstable. They will be also quarrelsome and develop bitter relations with others.
Brihat Jataka
According to Brihat Jataka, this planetary combination causes loss of honor to the native.
This is possible if Mercury is ill aspected or undignified in this house which makes them overly quarrelsome and sinful which causes loss of honor and reputation.
Phaladeepika
In this classical source, it is stated individuals with weak Mercury in the 12th house are lazy which makes them unable to take action to ensure their prosperity. It also indicates that they are not willing to invest time and effort in their self-development which also takes a great toll on their prosperity.
Besides that, as Mercury casts direct aspect upon the 6th house (fight, litigation, criticism) it makes the native harsh, quarrelsome, and cruel in their way of communicating. This also attracts resentment from enemies, who cause humiliation to the native.
Saravali
Despite being lazy and having lots of opposition due to the criticism, these natives are said to stick to their words, even when odds are against them.
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Religious truth & wisdom to bless your life
Keep repenting and repeating secretly in mind: "God is enough for me and I bear witness that there is no other worthy of worship than the Almighty Creator alone" for the joy and abundance of God to flow in.
(Surat al-Baqarah 2:163)
Whoever makes the Hereafter (aims for piety & righteousness to attain salvation) his/her goal, Allah (english: God) makes his/her heart rich, and organizes his/her affairs, and the world comes to him/her whether it wants to or not.
(Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2465)
And God is the most merciful and loving. The God Almighty said: By My might and majesty, I will continue to forgive them, as long as they seek My forgiveness.
(Musnad Aḥmad 11237)
And God protects the faithul more than a caring Mother protects her child.
(Sahih al-Bukhari 5999)
Do not perform idolatry, impiety, disrespect for parents. Never endanger lives (saving one life is like saving whole humanity). Do not commit theft, adultery, false witness (disregard all cruel conspiracies towards innocent believers), and do not envy.
(Surat al-An’am 6:151-153)
The Messenger of God [PBUH] used to stress charity in his sermons, and prohibit mutilation. But protect truth and believers at all costs.
(Sunan an-Nasa'i 4047)
There must be no racism, sects, tribes, or gangs amongst you, and take special care of women, and increased rewards get those who educate women especially who suffer in calamities.
(The Last Sermon, Riyad as-Salihin 278)
Holy Prophet [PBUH] raised the status of and established legal rights for women which were never present before, and protected them from harassment, and stressed duty and good treatment to mother. Also, completely prohibited injustice towards girl-children (unjust people used to get rid of them for financial reasons).(Sahih al-Bukhari 3446, Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 5, al-Baqarah 2:228)
All people are practically beleivers if they believe in one God, The Prophets (some of them: Solomon, Moses, Jesus) and The Seal of Prophets (Muhammad) peace be upon them. That is, do not be quick to judge and leave judgment to God except when there is direct threat to righteous beleivers.Muhammad [PBUH] was most akin to Jesus [PBUH], who is coming back, and the best of people will be under protection of Jesus [PBUH].
Some of The Last Words of God via The Last Prophet [PBUH]
(Riyad as-Salihin 1808)
This effect can have dual meanings. That is, if Mercury is dignified it means that the native is rigteous and remains true to their ethical viewpoints.
Alternatively, if Mercury is undignified in the given house, it indicates that the native has incorrect arguments but still stick to them because they care about being right regardless whether their argument is backed by truth or not.
Chamatkara Chintamani
In this classical source, auspicious results of a well placed Mercury are mentioned. Namely, these natives will show hospitality towards saints and Brahmins/priests.
These natives use their intellectual and strategic way of thinking provided by strong Mercury in the 12th house to cause hindrances and worries to their enemies.
Enemies are related to this combination because Mercury casts a direct aspect upon the 6th house of opposition, competition, and enemies.
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This is a fantastic article about Mercury in the 12th. I have this placement (whole sign chart) and i resonate with the higher expressions of this placement. I also resonate with the worry and anxiety part and often struggle with seeing how intelligent I am because it is different from many others. You said it well, creative intelligence is key with this placement. My Mercury is considered debilitated because it is in Cancer and my Moon (conjunct Pluto) is “fallen” in Scorpio in the 4th so I have a lot to overcome. But I feel like I’m getting the hang of it and astrology and tarot has been a major part of my success. Thank you so much for sharing your insight! I’d love to read more of your content. Do you have a newsletter?
LaToya, Mercury is debilitated in Pisces and not in Cancer.
Correct! My apologies. I meant to say that My Mercury is in the 12th so it performs like it is debilitated.
I loved your article…thank you. I have Mercury (my ruling planet) in the 12th house of Taurus, alongside my Sun, Saturn, and Venus, all in a stellium. I am an artist in every sense of the word (singer, actress, dancer, visual artist, violinist) and intensely spiritual…I can also remember being born!