Mercury in Aquarius
MERCURY IN AQUARIUS
Mercury, the planet of communication, is best placed in air signs (Gemini, Aquarius, Libra), precisely because the air element is most closely related to fluidity in the exchange of ideas and other forms of communication.
In Aquarius we learn to create schemes, we make diagrams and enumerate, we can see how many musicians possess strong components of this zodiac sign, music is schematized communication, at least that which professionals represent.
And what can be said of mathematicians, undoubtedly they use concrete forms and rules, so this position of Mercury in Aquarius is one of the best for the scientific expression of mental concepts.
Despite what was said above, with tense aspects, it can indicate a lack of creativity or too much attachment to forms and acquired knowledge, making it difficult to show them other possibilities. Modifying schemes is generally difficult work when dealing with fixed signs, and in this specific case even more so.
Being that Aquarius is a zodiac sign that seeks differentiation and alternative methods, which should not be confused with evolution and progress, Mercury in Aquarius is also inclined to interpret things in a different or unconventional way, and one way to do it well can be to adopt very advanced or outdated ideas.
Julio Verne was a most curious character; he had great scientific knowledge that he applied to his literature. Curiously, he significantly anticipated his time, foreseeing discoveries and other developments. It is not surprising that he had Mercury in Aquarius in conjunction with the Sun in the 9th house, which projects most toward the future. On the other hand, a conjunction of Moon and Jupiter in Scorpio gave him the need to seek and investigate beyond the apparent.