Mercury In Leo
In The Gaming World
"The Proud Gamer"
Leo is the sign of the lion, symbolizing pride, confidence, and drama. It is the 5th sign in the zodiac and it is a fixed sign which means that it is focused on stabilizing energies. The sign is also a fire sign, giving more energy to any planet that enter this sign. Any planet in Leo will be expressed more dramatically. There will be pride and confidence associated with the planet as well. Leo is ruled by the sun, which is the "planet" or star representing the ego, pride, attention, and self/self-expression. Any one who has planets in Leo (or Leo Rising/midheaven) will seem to show these kinds of qualities as well.
Mercury is the planet of the mind, communication, and skills. It is the rational part of our mind; the part that breaks things down for us to understand and develop skills. When Mercury is in the sign of Leo it will represent a strong mind and pride in mental faculties. The sign will definitely color the mind with drama, sometimes embellishing truth with a need for personal admiration. Despite being this way, this position is one of the most creative minds in the zodiac and they are quite the leaders of thought. They are constantly trying to perfect their presentation and make their presence known to others. They are tactile learners who know how to be adaptable when the going gets tough. Their "Achilles' heel" can only be their ego and pride, which is why some astrologers believe Mercury falls in the sign of Leo. After all, Leo is ruled by the sun which is the astrological "planet" of the ego. This makes it difficult for them to accept ideas that are not their own and they may think too highly of their thoughts and opinions.
In the world of video games these qualities are especially obvious because video games are popular hobbies in which we use most of our mental abilities. Mercury in Leo mental qualities will be most prominent in the world of video games.
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Mercury in Leo Gamers
Mercury in Leo gamers are proud gamers to say the least. They are usually hardly ashamed of being gamers that are invested with their games. They put their heart into it, being true blue supporters of whatever it is they like to play. You might see them on social media promoting these types of games that they play, encouraging others to play "the best game of all time". They can be competitive because they like to be the best at what they do. They have a creative style of gaming and are able to read their opponents movements. They are adaptable. They will only play games that give sufficient amount of rewards, otherwise they will bore easily of the game. The more benefits the game gives the more interested they are in it. They appreciate games with top-notch quality, so expect them to be demanding and critical when it comes to games they choose to collect. In truth, they are actually quite analytical, able to see what a makes a game so great. Losing is not an option; they get really sore about it. Its important that the games they play are not too challenging or complicated. This will make them lose interest faster than a game without rewards. A great game for Mercury in Leo must give them just enough challenge to feel triumphant but not too many challenges to make them feel dissatisfied.
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Mercury in Leo gamers could enjoy a variety of different game genres, just so long as the game is well made and creative. The most interesting game genres for them may be role-playing games or first person shooter games. Music games might also be enjoyable. Games that they can carry anywhere at anytime is good for them, games with handheld components. They might even enjoy Fighting games if learning the game style is not too complicated. Of course, nothing beats a good arcade game in which you can win tons of prizes and beat high scores.
Mercury in Leo Game Developers
As game developers, Mercury in Leo natives are creative, inspiring, and forthright. They put their heart and soul into a game, taking pride in what they can accomplish. They are full of ideas of how to make a fair game into a fantastic one. They will not take "no" for an answer; even if everyone in the room is against an idea they are willing to see what can be accomplished. When they are creating games, they not only want it to be enjoyable for those who are playing, but the gaming process must also be enjoyable as well. All of the magic and drama of this leonine energy will be extremely present. They make sure that everything they create has a definitive mark that makes it stand out from other games. They put their personal mark on the game, so you'll always know who the developer is. They are really good at story telling and the graphics will always be captivating in some way.
One of their biggest faults is expecting more than what they can deliver. They can be quite demanding, especially if they are the lead designer of the game. It's their way or no way, which makes them very difficult to work with. They can be so prideful sometimes that even the most reasonable ideas from others get overlooked. They don't accept criticism that easily. Of course, should their products become commercial setbacks they will not take this setback well. It can heavily affect their self-esteem. On most occasions they are quite confident of their ideas, however they should watch their ego a bit more. Should their projects become a major hit they may get too overconfident and maybe even arrogant. They must remember that their way is not always the best way to do things. Leave room for others to shine once in a while. This of course can be difficult for them; they hate to be in the background working on a project of ideas. They must be more willing to recognize the parts that ALL team members play in making a magnificent game. They must focus more on the relatable aspects of gameplaying by getting to know what others like rather than just focusing on the taste's of oneself.
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Note: Natives with sun aspecting Mercury may also relate to this description.
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:Example of A Mercury in Leo Game Developer:
Satoshi Tajiri
Satoshi Tajiri is best known as a video game designer and founder of Game Freak, a video game developer. His most well known game development is that of the Pokemon Series.
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