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Mercury in Taurus – The Thoughtful Voice

Welcome back to Victoria Venenum’s Mystic Maps, the podcast where planets speak, signs whisper, and tarot tells the truth.

It’s Wednesday, the Day of Mercury —the planet of communication, intellect, and movement.But today, Mercury is in no rush.

Today, we’re discussing Mercury in Taurus —a placement that brings stillness to the mind, weight to words, and deep care to every thought expressed.

Segment 1: Understanding the Terrain

First, a little astro context:

Mercury rules both Gemini and Virgo — both mutable signs, both fast and curious by nature.

Taurus, on the other hand, is a fixed Earth sign, ruled by Venus, the goddess of beauty, pleasure, and material comfort.

Now, due to Mercury’s close orbit to the sun,only those with Sun signs in Aries, Taurus, or Gemini can be born with this astrological placement.

But in tarot, Mercury in Taurus can show up for anyone —and when it does, it often takes the form of the Five of Disks — the card of worry, scarcity, and grounded mental pressure.

Segment 2: The Nature of Mercury in Taurus

So, what is Mercury in Taurus like?

Reserved. Regimented. Reliable.Their thoughts are measured. Their speech, paced.They are not easily swayed, and once a belief is rooted,it takes a great deal to unearth it.

This is a fixed Earth placement —symbolized by the bull, Taurus must take its time in the pasture.Whether it’s a decision, a plan, or even a response to a message,they move with intention.

Segment 3: Don’t Rush the Bull

Here’s a word of advice:Do not rush Mercury in Taurus.

If you try to push them, pressure them, or force a decision,you will likely achieve the opposite of what you hoped for.

They require internal certainty before they commit to anything.But once they do commit?Their follow-through is dependable, consistent, and enduring —even if it starts slowLY.

This is a mind that’s not about haste. It’s about doing it right.

Segment 4: The Shadow Side – Stagnation and Obsession

Of course, every placement has its pitfalls.

For Mercury in Taurus, it’s stagnation.

Sometimes, the comfort of familiar thoughts and routines becomes a trap.They may resist change even when change is necessary.And their famous “stick-to-itiveness”?It can veer into obsession if unchecked.

They may fixate. Spiral.Hold onto a thought, a person, or a problem far longer than is healthy.

Oddly enough, while decision-making is slow…Obsession can ignite instantly — from zero to sixty in a flash.The calm pasture becomes a stampede —especially if they feel threatened, abandoned, or misunderstood.

Segment 5: The Five of Disks – Mental Weight

In the tarot, the Five of Disks reflects this placement’s challenges.

It’s a card of mental burden, often linked to financial worry, fear of loss, or feeling left out in the cold.

For Mercury in Taurus, communication may come after long periods of silence or internal weighing.And sometimes, the pain lies in not being able to find the right words in time.

If this card appears in a reading,it may be a sign that it's time to reassess where you’re feeling mentally stuck…or whether your refusal to change is costing you more than you realize.

Segment 6: Closing Reminders – Patience as Power

To those with Mercury in Taurus, or those who love someone who carries this energy:

* Patience isn’t weakness.

* Silence doesn’t mean there’s nothing going on.

* And slow beginnings often lead to the strongest endings.

This is a placement that teaches us the value of thinking things through,of not rushing into every conversation, and of making our words count.

So today, on Mercury’s day, let your thoughts breathe.Take your time. Root yourself in what truly matters.Because when Mercury meets Taurus, your mind becomes a sacred garden —and what grows there? That’s up to you.

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