Mercury in the 7th house of the solar return

Mercury in the 7th house of the solar return makes the year active in negotiations, contracts and business partnership. Communication with partners becomes the main theme.

The seventh house of the annual chart governs the spouse, business partners, clients and public agreements. Mercury here supports cooperation, trade, consulting and closing deals. In relationships, conversation and intellectual closeness matter.

The risk is inconstancy and calculation in relationships, as well as haste in signing contracts. Reading documents carefully and wording things clearly protects against misunderstandings.

What the result depends on

A strong Mercury in the solar return and an aspect of Jupiter favour deals; Mercury in Pisces or near Rahu calls for checking the terms. Extra weight is given by a connection of Mercury with the muntha — a point that moves one sign on from the natal lagna each year — and by the planet's part in choosing the lord of the year (see the overview of the solar return).

On the natural meaning of the placement, see the page Mercury in the 7th house; on the area of the house, the article The 7th house of the horoscope. To find out where Mercury will be in your next solar return, calculate your chart.