That fake friend? Mercury saw it coming

That smile feels hollow. Perhaps Mercury, the swift messenger in your chart, saw the lie forming. Vedic astrology whispers that Mercury’s place and connections can reveal those who mask their hearts in friendship. It speaks of how you connect, share words, and see others. A troubled Mercury, especially in houses of closeness or secrets, might mean you’re prone to those whose surface hides something else.

Where Mercury rests in your birth chart hints at where these false connections might bloom. In the third house, of talk and kin, maybe your casual friends, even siblings, offer words without true depth. In the seventh, of partners and close ties, perhaps those you hold dearest show a charming face that hides a different intent.

When Mercury settles in the eighth house, of hidden depths, the risk of betrayal deepens. Here, friends might carry secret aims, their loyalty a fragile thing. Mercury in the twelfth, the veiled realm, feels particularly poignant for false friendship. Here, deception might be subtle, a shadow you’re slow to see. They might offer kindness, even a spiritual guise, while their true motives remain unseen.

The way Mercury connects with other celestial bodies adds layers to this. Harsh connections might amplify the chance of meeting those who are insincere, their friendship a source of quiet pain. Gentle connections might offer some shield, a clearer vision of who to trust. Yet, even with these, a wounded Mercury can still leave you vulnerable. The sign Mercury inhabits also plays a role. In a changeable sign, perhaps you navigate many faces, but true connection feels fleeting. In a fixed sign, your bonds run deep, making betrayal a sharper sorrow. To understand these veiled friendships, you must trace Mercury’s path and its whispers within your chart.