Seldom is the human mind not focused on relationships of one kind or another. This is all the more true when Mercury tours Libra.
Planet Mercury governs your thoughts, as well as your personal style of connecting through various modes of communication. Libra is the zodiac sign that identifies strongly with partnership and with striking the right balance within that partnership. Operating as it does through the air element, Libra is associated with social and romantic connections, as well as intelligence. It’s a fitting sign for mental Mercury to work his magic in.
When Mercury is in Libra, minds are more keenly attuned to intellectual and abstract ideas. That may not sound ultra-romantic, but people judge each other by their intelligence (as well as looks and money—which are also of concern to Libra). And, for some, a smarty-pants is dead sexy. A well-timed and brief comment about the political landscape, for instance, can be a subtle clue that you’ve got the brains behind those doe-eyes.
No diatribes or soap boxes, though. The idea is to drop a little teaser that you’re so much more than just another pretty face. While Libra values intelligence, it’s also important to keep the conversation on the light and charming side. Even flirting can’t be heavy-handed with Mercury in Libra. A quiet compliment goes much further than a dramatic display of approval.
It’s not that Libra energy is shy or modest; it’s just that Libra has an innate awareness of the axiom everything in moderation. Think of Libra’s scales always weighing whether someone or something is too much, too little, or just right. Think Goldilocks.
Goldilocks on a mission, mind you. Libra is a cardinal sign, after all; it’s very comfortable going after what or whom it wants. There’s an agenda even if you can’t smell it. No wonder, for those with strong Libra energy are utterly subtle and charming.
Thankfully, Mercury in Libra helps you align with Libra’s prized values easily enough. The pursuit of love and beauty, and the aspiration towards artistry and symmetry are Libra’s domain. Pepper your conversations, emails, texts, status updates and tweets with any or all of those virtues and you’re bound to capture the attention of your Beloved without having to club them over the head.