Mercury In Libra
In The Gaming World
"The Casual Gamer"
Libra is the sign of the scales representing fairness, balance, unity, and justice. It is the 7th sign in the zodiac and it is a cardinal sign, representing the need to take imitative. This sign is also an air sign which means this sign mostly focuses on mental expression. Any planet in Libra will express in a peaceful and balanced way. There will be a focus on unity and fairness with the planet as well. Libra is ruled by the planet Venus, the planet of love, beauty, art, and money. Any one who has planets in Libra (or Libra Rising/midheaven) will seem to show these kinds of qualities.
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 Libra, the mind is reasonable and fair in judgment. In this sign, Mercury allows the native to see both sides of an issue. As a result, this position can create peace simply with the spoken word. This combination gives a very graceful way of speaking, making it easier for the native to gain allies. Natives with this combination might also have many skills in the arts as it also gives the natives creative minds.
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 Libra mental qualities will be prominent in the world of video games.
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Mercury in Libra Gamers
Mercury in Libra gamers are the most sociable gamers of the zodiac. They are always interested in games that are trendy and fun for everyone. They love to socially interact while playing games, so games with a "live" and multiplayer component is just for them. They simply have an interest in the artistry of a game; they can simply appreciate a game without getting overly critical. Of course, they do have standards and they can be quite judgmental should a game not meet their particular tastes. Overall, they try to keep an open mind and usually their critiques are reasonable. These natives are quite visual, so they will be easily mesmerized by the look of a game before anything else. These natives are also quite fond of a beautiful musical score, so they may be drawn to games with a fantastic orchestra. As gamers, they are quite considerate and cooperative. They may work well with a team of gamers should they be interested in tournaments. For them its not about winning or losing; its all about how they play the game. They might be frustrated with games that allow too many stat boosters, as this could give some players unfair advantages over others (especially in a PVP match). The game they play must be designed in a relatively fair way. Make note that these gamers can be lazy; they don't like to play a game that has overly complicated gameplay. The strategy must be easy to adapt to. They may be seen as "casual gamers" because of their need for games that are simple and fun.
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Mercury in Libra gamers could enjoy a variety of game genres, but especially if it has a multiplayer component to it. MMO games are probably the best for them as it allows for a vast variety of multiplayer interactions. They may also enjoy Fighting Games, sports or racing games, as well as FPS and RPGs should there be multiplayer options.
Mercury in Libra Game Developers
Mercury in Libra developers are some of the most captivating designers of all time. They understand the meaning of the word "art" more than any others, as that is how they perceive their own game developments. Expect everything they make to be both visually appealing and fun for all ages. They prefer to make games that relate to others and can bring people together. They may enjoy creating multiplayer games for that reason or you can expect their games to at least come with multiplayer components. As developers, they are easy to work with because of their cooperative and open minded spirit. They understand that game development takes a team effort. They can be quite persuasive with their ideas because they show a sincere interest in people. They work best in a peaceful environment, so they try to compromise as much as possible. Because of their sound judgment, they make good consultants and directors of game design.
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As designers, these natives can be a little too compromising...which in the long run may lead to future resentments and frustration. They should be more firm about what it is they want to develop. Of course, these natives can also be quite indecisive which means on many occasions they rely on the opinions of others to come to an idea. They sometimes are so focused on the visual aspects of a game that often times other components get overlooked. They must remember the game is more than how it looks. They must be careful of manipulating others into conforming to their ideas as well. They might get lazy from time to time, making it a struggle to meet deadlines. They should try not to bite off more than they can chew in their attempt to play out all of their ideas.
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Note: Natives with Mercury aspecting Venus may also relate to this description.
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:Example of A Mercury in Libra Game Developer:
Hirokazu Yasuhara
Hirokazu is a game designer best known for working on games like Sonic The Hedgehog series, Jak II, II, X, Mario & Donkey Kong, etc.
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