Mercury in Taurus in the 12th house

With your Mercury in Taurus in the 12th House, you have a communication style that's as steady and reliable as a Swiss watch – albeit one that takes its sweet time. Your thoughts, like a good cheese, need time to mature. This isn't to say you're slow, oh no. You're just thorough. Think of yourself as the tortoise in Aesop's fable: while others may rush their words and thoughts, you take your time, ensuring that what you say and think is solid, dependable, and well worth the wait.

Your Taurus Mercury gives you a practical and sensible approach to communication. You're not one for flimsy theories or abstract concepts. If it can't be touched, tasted, or put in a bank, you might struggle to see the point. But when it comes to real-world issues, you're as solid as a rock. You're the person people come to when they need advice on tangible matters, like how to budget for a new home, or which car to buy.

The influence of the 12th House, however, adds a layer of complexity to your communication style. This house is traditionally associated with hidden things, the subconscious, and the spiritual realm. Your practical Taurus Mercury is therefore cloaked in a veil of mysticism. You may find yourself drawn to the hidden aspects of life, the mysteries that lie beneath the surface of the material world. You may have a knack for understanding the unspoken, the hidden motivations behind people's actions.

This combination can make you a bit of a paradox. On one hand, you're grounded and practical. On the other, you're attuned to the unseen and the spiritual. It's like being a psychic who also happens to be an accountant. You could be crunching numbers one minute, and deciphering dreams the next.

Your thought patterns, influenced by both Taurus and the 12th House, are slow, steady, and introspective. You like to mull things over, to let your thoughts simmer until they're cooked to perfection. You're not one for snap judgments or quick decisions. Instead, you take your time, weighing up all the pros and cons before coming to a conclusion.

However, this doesn't mean you're closed off to new ideas. Quite the contrary. Your 12th House placement gives you a curiosity about the unknown. You're open to exploring new concepts, as long as they're presented in a practical, tangible way. So, while you might not be the first to jump on a new trend, you'll certainly consider it – once you've had time to think it all through, of course.

In a world that often values speed over substance, your Mercury in Taurus in the 12th House is a refreshing change. You remind us that it's okay to take our time, to be thorough, and to value the tangible and the mysterious in equal measure.

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