Aquarius decan 2: the decan lords of both systems

Aquarius decan 2 covers 10°00′–19°59′ of Aquarius, the middle ten degrees. In the Chaldean system each ten-degree slice has a lord called the face, and here it is Mercury.

Mercury as face lord brings the thinking of Aquarius to full speed in the middle of the sign. Ideas are systematic, curious and shareable: networks, theories, new tools, a clear way to explain something complicated. Detachment helps with objectivity and hurts when a feeling needs a plain, warm answer. Conversation moves fast and likes a group, and the mind is most active when there is a problem that no existing method solves well.

A planet here tends to emphasise original thinking and communication. In practice, you draw a diagram of a problem, post the question to a group, and enjoy the replies more than the answer.

Aquarius decan 2 covers 10°00′–19°59′ of Aquarius, the middle ten degrees. In the triplicity system its sub-sign is Gemini, and its lord is Mercury, the traditional ruler of Gemini.

Aquarius coloured by Gemini makes the sign talkative and curious. Ideas move quickly between people, networks and media. Humour is dry, thinking is original, and information is shared freely. Interest spreads across many projects, and a friendship is often built on swapping links, theories and questions. This part of Aquarius is the least settled in one opinion and the most willing to change its mind when someone brings a better argument.

A planet here tends to emphasise ideas in circulation. In practice, you forward an interesting article to five friends, start a thread to compare ideas, and change your position after one good reply.