Mercury in Capricorn

Traditional astrology interpretation

Mercury

Mercury rules communication, thinking, and the way you process and share information. It governs learning, writing, and everyday mental activity.

Rules: Gemini, Virgo

Capricorn

Earth sign, Cardinal modality. Ruled by Saturn.

Element: Earth · Modality: Cardinal

Interpretation

Mercury in Capricorn thinks structurally. Your mind is practical, strategic, and focused on outcomes. You communicate with authority and prefer to say less rather than more. The gift is mental discipline and long-range planning. The shadow is intellectual rigidity and pessimism.