In astrocartography, Mercury Pluto Crossing Points (or Parans) are places of intensity. When the energy of Pluto, the planet of transformation, power and psychological depths meets with Mercury, the planet of thought, communication and intellect, the results can be felt in a distinctly profound way.
Mercury In Astrology
In Astrology, Mercury rules all forms of communication. Your Mercury placement will describe how you best learn new concepts, what your thought process is like, topics that naturally interest you and your communication style. Mercurial energy is expressive and somewhat restless.
When placed in signs like Gemini and Virgo, Mercury is quick witted, adaptable and rational. People with Mercury in the intense sign of Scorpio make excellent detectives, researchers and astrologers. When Mercury is placed in a more grounded, methodical sign like Taurus, a person might learn more effectively through hands-on methods or take more time to digest new information. Mercury also rules transportation, short term trips, local neighborhoods, marketing and commerce.
Pluto In Astrology
Plutonic energy is heavy. It is associated with sex, death, rebirth and trauma, but also can bring transformation, great wealth, power and influence. The rising of a phoenix from charred, burnt ashes is Plutonian in nature. Pluto is connected to secrets, the occult, the underbelly of society and crime. When one’s Ascendant or Sun is aspecting Pluto in a natal chart, others may view the person as intense, seductive or intimidating. The location of Pluto in one’s chart can speak to the area of life where they have the potential to amass power.
Mercury Lines in Astrocartography
In Astrocartography, Mercury Lines bring communication to the forefront of your life. When you live on a Mercury Line, you’ll find that it’s easier to express yourself via writing and speech. Podcasts, social media, blogs and e-commerce. may interest you more than before. Your mind may be restless, and you may find yourself dipping your toes into a variety of new topics. Your daily routine could become busier and you may find that your schedule is often packed with quick tasks. Your immediate neighborhood may become important to you. Mercury Lines are great places to pursue careers around journalism, sales, marketing, or broadcasting.
Pluto Lines in Astrocartography
Pluto lines are often very difficult places to live on long term. They are never light or breezy places, and often bring intense experiences which are difficult to recover from unless you have prominent Scorpio placements. Themes of stalking, obsession, death, power abuse, toxic relationships and traumatic experiences are not uncommon. At best, the energy felt on Pluto lines can be transmuted into relentless passion and drive to achieve a difficult goal, or you could meet powerful people that help you amass wealth. Much of your experience on a Pluto Line will depend on how Pluto is aspected in your natal chart. Regardless, you will be transformed from living on a Pluto Line.
Mercury Pluto Crossing Points (Parans)
Points where a Mercury Line and Pluto Line cross at the same latitude, or Mercury Pluto Parans, are places where intense thoughts will be the prevailing energy. Here, the transformative and heavy energy of Pluto meets thoughtful, mercurial energy. You may develop a new curiosity around taboo or occult topics, such as astrology, tarot, tantric arts or mysteries. You may find a subject that deeply interests you. Conversations may trend on the heavier side and you may attract new connections who have a darker edge to them. If you have clients by profession, they may shift towards being more wealthy, or hold positions of power in society. Guard against depressive thoughts that cloud your thinking.
In Astrocartography, looking beyond planetary lines to examine nearby parans / crossing points and one’s natal birth chart is necessary in order to get a more accurate picture of what energies a certain location may hold.
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