Communication is the headline here. The way we speak and think and learn is all governed by Mercury; messenger of the Gods. The only God, btw., that is allowed access to both the underworld and the heavens. Agile, and curious, Mercury is always eager to learn. He governs our thoughts, what we talk about and also influences the style of our communication. Even our voice is governed by Mercury. We cannot see intelligence in the chart, but Mercury tells us about our mental functioning, about how we receive or digest information. Mercury is also known as the trickster: he tells us about the way we negotiate and make deals. Communication leads to connection – and Mercury helps us connect.