Mercury In Pisces
In The Gaming World
"The Appreciative Gamer"
Pisces is the sign of the fish, representing imagination, creativity, fluidity, and changeability. It also represents compassion and spirituality as well. It is the 12th sign in the zodiac, which is the last sign. It is a mutable sign representing adaptability. It is also a water sign which means it is focused on emotional energy. Any planet in Pisces will be expressed in a fluid and creative way. Changeability will be present as well. There will be a focus on things that guide the imagination and inspire creativity. This sign is ruled by the planet Jupiter traditionally, which is the planet of luck, optimism, expansion, ethics, and tolerance. It is also ruled by Neptune, the planet of illusions, connections, spirituality, compassion/mercy, and escape. Any one who has planets in Pisces (or Pisces 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 Pisces the energy expressed will be imaginative and changeable in nature. This means the native will have a creative and inspiring mind, but also an impressionable one. Mercury is in detriment in this sign because of its less logical approach, but it is also considered falling in this sign because of its limited expression. Mercury in Pisces may be talkative, but they are actually not willing to give of their true thoughts vocally. They express themselves better in creative ways. This is possibly one of the most mysterious placements because the mind is fluid. Natives with this position are able to pick up on things rather quickly, despite their spacey natures. It's easy for them to especially understand people and situations. They can be persuasive because they know how to seem sincere even when they are not. They are masters at the art of illusion; they are ruled by Neptune, the planet of illusions. They appreciate everything they learn from life, as life is their favorite teacher.
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 Pisces mental qualities will be prominent in the world of video games.
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Mercury in Pisces Gamers
Mercury in Pisces gamers are impressionable, yet appreciative of all types of games offered in the industry. This is not to say that they do not have preferential taste; its just that they can easily be engaged by even the game they like the least. They are imaginative types, so any game that captures their imagination is ideal. They are quiet and humble as gamers, even if they choose to compete in the gaming world. They learn best when watching others play; they pick up easily on visual cues and are quite observant. Be careful; as gamers they are masters at the art of mimicry/imitation. They are not typically strategists. They just sort of go with the flow and pick up strategies as they come along. This makes them extremely adaptable as gamers. While they may enjoy playing with others, they like to be immersed in a game so its best they play in solitude otherwise it will be hard for them to get engaged. They are easily captivated by games, which may prove to trap them into spending money on a game that turns out to disappoint them. On the other hand, they are the MOST open-minded natives when it comes to gaming.
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Mercury in Pisces natives may enjoy a variety of different games because of their impressionable and open minded natures. MMORPG type games may be best for them because it offers a variety of different things to intrigue their imagination. Any type of video games that give them room to be creative like Music games and art simulations might also be good for them.
Mercury in Pisces Game Developers
Mercury in Pisces natives that are game developers are quite inspirational because of their creativity and imagination. They know how to captivate players because they understand human emotion more than any other. They are artists first and foremost. Even if they never profit from their game designs, they may be fascinated by them enough to do it as a unique hobby. They are not extremely competitive when it comes to ideas as designers; in fact they often draw inspiration from those around them. They are adaptable and open to the ideas of others, which makes it easy for them to work with a team of people. They are quite unique and original storytellers. When working on game projects, they need a lot of time to mentally relax and escape their busy schedules. They are generally easygoing, even as directors of major projects. They are able to make sacrifices for the sake of the company and its future projects.
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Natives with Mercury in Pisces might struggle to be open about their ideas, which they may carry resentment about in the long run. In some ways, they can be so impressionable that they let the ideas of others shape their own. They must be careful of people who might want to take advantage of their creativity. The practicality behind the gaming business may not be their strong suit. They are not good at negotiating contracts, so it might be best for them to work with someone who has a much firmer mind. They must avoid procrastinating at all costs. Their minds can be a bit haphazard, so they tend to be bad about keeping up with schedules.
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Note: Natives with Mercury aspecting Jupiter or Neptune may also relate to this description.
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:Example of A Mercury in Pisces Game Developer:
Alexey Pajitnov
Alexey Pajitnov is a video game designer and computer engineer, particularly known for developing the game Tetris, which pioneered the casual gamers market.
