posted June 22, 2013 10:22 AM            

Looking back at my birth chart, I'd attribute my academic success to my well-aspected Mercury.

Ascendant in Virgo
Midheaven in Gemini
Mercury in Sagittarius
Mercury in 3rd House ( its natural house)
Mercury rules first and tenth Houses.
Mercury conjunct Sun,Venus,Pluto and North Node
Mercury semi-sextile Moon
Mercury square Saturn ( the perfectionist position)

Regarding hardwork and determination, I attribute that to my Saturn.

Saturn trine Moon
Saturn trine Mars
Saturn trine Midheaven

I know intelligence can mean a lot of things - One can be intelligent artistically, musically, emotionally, socially, even astrologically but what I'm talking about here is intelligence in the academic field of studies and education.

posted June 22, 2013 10:57 AM            

It seems you are asking a lot of different questions here. As I see it, the ability to go far in academics doesn't tell us much about a person's mental flexibility: sometimes a LACK of imagination is the cornerstone of academic success, as when one excels in rote learning, memorization, and academic "obedience" (even at the expense of using one's time to cultivate their creativity for more personal gains.)

I did well in school, partly because of my Pisces moon wanting to please my teachers, partly because my Mercury is exalted in Aquarius, partly because, as a Cap sun, it just seemed the "right thing" to do. And there were other factors like parental pressure.

The subject matter usually bored me to tears. In retrospect, I think that it would have been wiser for me to rebel and get poor grades, devoting more time to doodling and planning for the future; however, my Mercury is opposed by Saturn and it didn't occur to me at the time to seize that option and take more control over my life.

My husband has a Mercury-Mars-Pluto conjunction on the 3H cusp and is extremely intelligent. He, like Einstein (!), did poorly through high school. Once he got to college and was given choices about what to study, he excelled, and graduated second in his class.

posted June 22, 2013 02:34 PM            

Astrology wise..
Jupiter is has more to do with the world of academia.

Obviously a bright and agile mind which is motivated can easily be successful in academics.
Jupiter will show how far you will go with your education!

I've also done incredibly well school and I attribute that to my gem stellium. Mercury in Gemini and the chart ruler in conjunction with the Asc.
Jupiter in virgo squares Mercury and the rest of my gem stelliym.
Venus conjunct mercury is also gives a scientific and artist mind.

I went to a elite prep school based on my academic performance in middle school. It was a pretty much a scholarship because my family is far from wealthy and I assume they wanted to increase the average rank so they got a lot smart kids. Many of those inbred old money kids are lacking any desire for mental stimulation lol
I did score high in some Iq testing, honestly I don't remember.
I got 3.9 gpa (if i round it)
I did get a full scholarship which was not only based on my academic performance but also my artistic talent.

I didn't spend my entire life in my room studying but I did make sure I completed all my assignments and was prepared for my exams like most kids should be doing.
I love how some of the kids in the AP classes would lie about studying.... You spent all night cramming haha!!

posted June 22, 2013 06:00 PM            

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Originally posted by Faith:

Succinctly put, in my opinion, academic performance isn't a very accurate indication of one's intelligence. There are all kinds of intelligence, for one thing, and school itself isn't always geared towards promoting mental advancement.

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I agree with you too, I've known intelligent people who never did well in school. I think it depends on the educational system, if it's a system that cherishes creativity and offer a certain amount of freedom and individuality then these people would surely shine but the current educational systems are generally the opposite so in a way they restrict one's potential to develop their mental abilities in the way that works best for them.

posted June 22, 2013 06:06 PM            

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Originally posted by YoursTrulyAlways:
I just want to add that degrees or grades have little correlation to real world intelligence. I've met more than my share of Ph.D. professors who are absolute full fledged morons.

I've got three graduate degrees, and they're all Ivy League, so it's not a statement of insecurity.

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posted June 22, 2013 06:12 PM            

I get it from my dad though. He's extremely intelligent..he has been called a 'genius'. But yeah, I do have my associates, but I'm more into being my own boss and obsessed with Tarot/cards in general, so I would like a more spiritual life now that I'm older. That's my aim, to have my own successful business, and that's what I'm working hard for now .

I think education is the most important thing in life though. I always have my kids read, or write, etc..almost all their toys are based on 'education'..I do allow them to have their own fun though. I try not to be too pushy..

posted June 22, 2013 06:13 PM            

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Originally posted by CatMote:
with your chart it doesnt surprise me at all lol.
i think your sag merc definitely contributed, but was actually refined by your strong saturn influences. i think your ascendant being in virgo helps people see you as an intelligible and studious person.

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posted June 22, 2013 06:14 PM            

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I disagree with some people, I do think it takes intelligence to be academically successful with a degree of motivation. I will say brilliant people sometimes come across as weird or "dense" because they are unable to express themselves. Especially those with a highly scientific mind.

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posted June 22, 2013 06:16 PM            

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Originally posted by EmpressMendez:

As a kid, I was always sooo excited with school. I remember once I was around 4-5 and I couldn't sleep that whole night thinking about the first day of school and would peak in the middle of the night at my new books, lol!

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Lol ! I used to do the same too !

posted June 22, 2013 06:18 PM            

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Originally posted by Faith:
Well, it's no surprise you've done well, given your chart.

It seems you are asking a lot of different questions here. As I see it, the ability to go far in academics doesn't tell us much about a person's mental flexibility: sometimes a LACK of imagination is the cornerstone of academic success, as when one excels in rote learning, memorization, and academic "obedience" (even at the expense of using one's time to cultivate their creativity for more personal gains.)

I did well in school, partly because of my Pisces moon wanting to please my teachers, partly because my Mercury is exalted in Aquarius, partly because, as a Cap sun, it just seemed the "right thing" to do. And there were other factors like parental pressure.

The subject matter usually bored me to tears. In retrospect, I think that it would have been wiser for me to rebel and get poor grades, devoting more time to doodling and planning for the future; however, my Mercury is opposed by Saturn and it didn't occur to me at the time to seize that option and take more control over my life.

My husband has a Mercury-Mars-Pluto conjunction on the 3H cusp and is extremely intelligent. He, like Einstein (!), did poorly through high school. Once he got to college and was given choices about what to study, he excelled, and graduated second in his class.

Succinctly put, in my opinion, academic performance isn't a very accurate indication of one's intelligence. There are all kinds of intelligence, for one thing, and school itself isn't always geared towards promoting mental advancement.

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I agree totally. You may like to watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3jYVe1RGaU

posted June 22, 2013 06:21 PM            

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Originally posted by Kerosene:
Good job op you should be proud of your accomplishments, I'm not being sarcastic either. I understand you!

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I disagree with some people, I do think it takes intelligence to be academically successful with a degree of motivation. I will say brilliant people sometimes come across as weird or "dense" because they are unable to express themselves. Especially those with a highly scientific mind... [/B]

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posted June 23, 2013 12:01 AM            

I myself achieved superlative academic performance only through what I consider to be hard work, and not through intelligence.

My SATs were an almost perfect score. My GREs were in the 95th percentile. I was a Phi Beta Kappa, a Beta Gamma Sigma and a Fulbright scholar. My father was an Oxford PhD. My mother was a Cambridge MA. My wife has a U.Va. MA. I have a string, and I was once a PhD candidate myself. I gave that up because I had no intentions of being a starving broke lunatic for the rest of my life.

Therefore, education has always been of high importance in my life, but I have ill regard for equating education with intelligence. My son brings home a 3.9 GPA and multiple APs and a 98% SAT, and yet I chide him for not taking an interest in life's realities.

I don't even think physicians and surgeons are intelligent. They are route memorizers, and that's about it.

My version of intelligence is a guy with #20 to his name turning it into a billion dollars and then giving 90% of it away to further the lives of others. That to me is intelligent.

posted June 23, 2013 12:37 AM            

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Originally posted by aquaguy91:
Interesting, I actually think academic performance is a good indicator of intelligence. However I think I.Q tests are pretty worthless.

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Not all the time. There are some brilliant people who only have a so-so academic performance because they don't give their all. It's a waste of natural talent if this intelligence isn't polished and developed through discipline and hard work.

posted June 23, 2013 03:16 AM            

Academic success doesn't mean much if you don't have what it takes to navigate through life's problems.My opinion.

posted June 23, 2013 03:28 AM            

I don't think money=equals happiness but it does give a comfortable life. Being poor does not make you happy either, even you have a lot of love.
My parents were flat broke for a while and we were all miserable. The stress of surviving etc, not fun.

A graduate degree is an opportunity to make a better life for yourself. It's a stupid document that states you went through the stupid ass system and are obligated to be given a job over someone that never went to college.T
The sad thing is even if that person is far more talented they don't have the advantage of being an alumni from a prestigious university.

Besides it makes no difference to me if I'm destined to be poor at least I tried to make someone of myself instead of working in retail all my life.

posted June 23, 2013 04:43 AM            

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Originally posted by Jessica2407:
Yeah I know. Maybe living in India has changed my perceptive of things a bit.I know someone,an Indian, he was born in a family living in the slum area of Mumbai. Twist of fate, you call it? He went through school,college on fluke scholarship programs that literally dropped from the sky onto his lap.He is a smart one. Finally made it through his bar exams,lawyer so he is. Couldn't live in the big city posh apartments, came back to his native place where he practice what he does best.Laywering for an Indian multinational company.He is a great person,most humble person I have ever come across.

But I def get what you mean about a degree contributing to someone's self esteem and self worth.Personally I don't find it difficult to earn a degree, but academic success means much more than earning degrees.

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Its not self esteem or self worth, I just want a nice juicy degree so I can make a lot of money from my field so I can buy nice things muahahahahhahaa
Plus I don't plan on marrying anyone or settling down in a conventional partnership.
I have to do everything by myself.
Also I like school, its fun and i love learning things I don't NEED to learn.
Have you seen the difference between uneducated vs educated people.

posted June 23, 2013 05:17 AM            

i have seen boss who are extremely jealous and have their sensitive point around degrees...

inteligency give you critical judgement and a methodical apporach on everything you do with a large bacgkround of knowledge. I can't believe you didn't realize that...because in the everyday life, in every decision, intelligency makes the difference.

posted June 23, 2013 05:20 AM            

''Have you seen the difference between uneducated vs educated people.''

posted June 23, 2013 05:31 AM            

Peoples motivations in life may not be conventional.
I will say education is the most conventional route to take in this material world.
Even in ancient times those who were literate were the most powerful individuals in their time.

People who decided to take up higher education have different priorities.
It must be frustrating to hear they are not as intelligent as educated individuals.You wouldn't say a brilliant artist is stupid because they found no use for a degree.