Mercury in Swati ~ A smart and elegant way of thinking

Mercury, planet of intelligence and communication, is in Swati within the sign of Libra from October 22nd to 31st.

Swati’s Shakti, or special power, is the ‘power to disperse like the wind’, which can see your thoughts being scattered and growing, or else a rather chaotic way of communication. You are versatile and changeable, and take on new information easily, but it’s good to focus on one thing at a time and not lose your thread.

Swati is associated with classic Libran qualities of intellect, justice and forgiveness, and you may go through a struggle or disagreement with someone, only then to decide you are staying loyal to them.

Swati is ruled by Vayu, the Wind God, which has a connection with intelligence, knowledge and the voice, and rewards studying, teaching and the spreading of knowledge.

This nakshatra is also associated with Ma Saraswati, devata of wisdom and the arts, so you express yourself in style, either in creative work or simply keeping in touch from day to day. You bring tact and balance to every situation, and know whether to remain in an alliance or collaboration, or go it alone.

Your underlying leadership quality comes from listening to everyone in a group, then making a final call. Mercury travels closely with dynamic Mars through this whole transit, and also receives the influence of expansive Jupiter, peaking on October 29th.

Expect a lively academic debate and robust exchanges of view around this time. After taking a measured and diplomatic position, new intelligence and a sudden burst of enthusiasm see you making an impulsive choice.