Reserved and rather wary, Mercury and Abner don't feel very comfortable with social interaction. Underneath their aloof and distant appearance they are in fact extremely sensitive, even painfully so, because they are unable to express their emotions. They would definitely benefit from cultivating better relationships... They possess little confidence in themselves and are quite anxious creatures, prone to constant worry, scepticism or even pessimism. Not particularly intuitive, these men prefer to rely on sound and sensible judgement based on tangible evidence (they are often intellectual types), while they tend to believe that success is a result of personal effort and discipline rather than pure chance. They have their principles and their moral code is quite strict - even stifling. They often lack flexibility and adaptability, and they can be pretty stubborn at times. They loathe superficiality, pretentiousness and thoughtlessness while they aspire to stability and security - particularly where their finances are concerned which makes them great at saving money. They progress slowly but very surely in life and don't mind a certain amount of routine. They can lack imagination at times and are nature-lovers at heart who dislike crowds and loud noise, inclined to seek a certain isolation. They tend to agree with Lord Byron when he said that it is often in solitude that we are least alone. Rather Cartesian and in possession of a rational and analytical mind, they have an eye for detail and approach everything they do with lucidity because they like to keep a cool head. Nevertheless, with the karmic 7, Mercury and Abner can occasionally be drawn to spirituality, the irrational and the stranger side of life... It's certainly true that they often come across as being rather enigmatic characters. As children, they are vulnerable because they are easily worried and tend to be quite inhibited. Their parents should therefore make sure that they feel secure and provide them with plenty of encouragement. One must never rush these highly strung little boys whose pace of life is naturally slow. They would rather play games from the safety of their bedroom than take part in a game of football, preferring solitary activities to those involving other children and this is exactly the area in which they will need a little encouragement in order for them to properly develop their social and communication skills.