Your Communication Style, According to Astrology

The element of your Mercury sign can influence how you communicate

One telltale sign of a strong, healthy relationship is good communication. Having productive conversations can help you create understanding and navigate the inevitable ups and downs of relationships.

That’s why it’s important to know your communication style.

In astrology, Mercury symbolizes our urges to communicate and make contact with others. The position of Mercury in your chart represents how you need to feel understood and how you take in ideas and learning. The element of your Mercury sign describes what influences your thought processes and how you express your thoughts.

And in the days of dating apps, someone’s Mercury sign may be the first impression we get of them.

Don’t know your Mercury sign? Find out how to get a free birth chart here.

Mercury in Fire: Enthusiastic Communicator

If your Mercury is in a fire sign (Aries, Leo, or Sagittarius), many people might say you love to talk about yourself—whether that’s your personal beliefs, burning desires, or hopes for the future. You aren’t as concerned with other people’s perspectives and you will passionately defend your ideas, making someone with Mercury in an air sign a stimulating match for you.

You communicate with optimism, which is reflective of your positive thinking. You express yourself confidently, impulsively, and enthusiastically. Your thoughts are influenced by what you believe in and aspire toward—your dreams and visions.

Mercury in Earth: Practical Communicator

If your Mercury is an earth sign (Taurus, Virgo, or Capricorn), you are likely very results-oriented in your communication. You take a logical approach to problem-solving. Your thoughts are influenced by traditional, practical matters. You express yourself consistently, specifically, and patiently.

You aren’t as inclined to think in the abstract, like an air Mercury might. You prefer to operate on the physical plane of existence, as it relates to your day-to-day.

Mercury in Air: Conceptual Communicator

If your Mercury is in an air sign (Gemini, Libra, or Aquarius), many people would likely describe you as an intellectual type. You express yourself articulately and objectively, and you like arguments for the mental stimulation.

You tend to take an overview of things, as you’re interested in how concepts relate. Your thoughts (which are very real things in and of themselves) are influenced by abstract ideas and social observations. Though, for some, this can mean that sometimes you can spend more time thinking than acting.

You can detach your thoughts from your emotions and practical needs, which could puzzle someone with Mercury in an earth or water sign.

Mercury in Water: Intuitive Communicator

If your Mercury is in a water sign (Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces), your thoughts are influenced by your deep feelings. You express yourself sensitively and intuitively. You like to “feel it out” and nurture others through what you say. You are impressionable, and that gives you sensitivity to others.

You tend to avoid argumentative conversations and you concentrate on your feelings. You may feel frustrated if anyone ever tells you to “not take it personally,” because how it is not personal?!

Of all the zodiac signs, you’re most likely to “get” something without needing as much analysis or discussion as an air sign would.