Mercury in Bharani ~ Expressing your brain-child

Mercury, the planet of intellect and communication, is in Bharani, in the zodiac sign of Aries from May 14 to 21st 2025.

Bharani’s name means ‘she who bears’, its symbol is a Vulva, and its meaning is bound up with giving birth, either as in bearing children or delivering a plan or creative idea. An inventive scheme takes courage to stick with, but you have the confidence to back your judgment. Intense focus is your gift, and you assert your opinion, even when you are airing an unpopular truth. Your personal ‘brainchild’ gives rise to educational success and new insights, as well as spawning new plans, connections and business schemes.

The Shakti of this asterism, the ‘Power to Carry Things Away’, has a deep mystical sense, but Mercury also brings you the presence of mind and stops you from getting ‘carried away’ with a dream. May 14th is a good day to carry out plans, where people in authority are in tune with your thinking and you can be bold and outspoken. After this date, you have to argue harder for your point, as Mercury is squeezed between the harsh influences of the Sun in Taurus and Saturn in Pisces.

After initial enthusiasm, influential people do not take your opinion at face value, and you may also have to mediate between warring parties, or at least people who have very little in common. Speaking up on someone else’s behalf is an excellent use of this transit. Thinking quickly is essential and sticking to your opinions in the face of opposition also wins you respect.