16 Degrees of Mercury in Capricorn

16 Degrees of Mercury in Capricorn. Occult degree. Associated with unions, with marriage. Disappointment regarding one’s preferences. A long path of rejection of these connections (P. Globa).
Inheritance, diligence, critical nature, commercial talent. If afflicted, and if the Ascendant and luminaries are damaged by a malefic – threat of capital punishment. If well-aspected by Venus and Neptune – musicality and excellent command of voice. If afflicted by Mars – abscesses on the neck (Ya. Kefir).
Growth; musicality (N. Devor).
“An old teacher fails to engage students with traditional knowledge.” – Inadequacy of old knowledge during crisis. Creatively fruitful frustration. Conscious possession of greater knowledge and potential than can be utilized. Great inner fullness. Spiritual solitude (D. Radyar).
“The Inspirer.” Indicates a person who not only inspires themselves but spreads encouragement among others to advance a cause. Degree of public figures (B. Israel).
Successful marriage, yet leading to unpleasant consequences (O. Troyanovsky).
Mercury’s degree. Occult degree, associated with partnerships, marriages. Observant, reflective. Immersion into an extended family. Happy marriage, but with disappointment. Disappointment regarding one’s preferences. A long path of rejection of these connections (Teboinic Calendar).
Venus’s degree. “A white dove adorned with a pink ribbon and a small bell sits on the right shoulder of a person drinking wine.” – Indicates a cheerful and sociable person who will be cared for by women, and along with them, by Venus. There is an evident tendency toward excessive indulgence of weaknesses, yet in addition, this degree is associated with a restraining force that guides such a person during easy and natural life circumstances. This is the symbol of Pleasant Life (I. Kosminsky).