Aspects of Mercury and Mars

Mercury – Mars Conjunction

The native has an alert, quick mind, ready for any mental activity, exercise, or game. They enjoy a good discussion and are always ready to learn more about the unknown. They love reading, and this may be their main way of obtaining information. They enjoy working on several projects at the same time and most likely have some mechanical abilities. They like working with their hands and probably use both hands equally well. When speaking, they often gesture. This aspect also gives mathematical or scientific abilities, and along with a sharp mind comes a sharp tongue.

At times, the native may be tactless when their mind speaks through them, so they need to learn to think before speaking. Constant chatter is something characteristic of them. They enjoy sarcasm and do not mind a little good-natured teasing, whether from themselves or directed at themselves. As a rule, they express their thoughts in a clear, decisive, assertive, and persuasive manner. They have leadership abilities, and their speech may sometimes be fierce and intense, whether they truly intend to speak that way or not. A little tact never hurts anyone, right? They like pointing out flaws and inconsistencies in other people’s arguments.

At times, the native may be verbally aggressive and rude, and there are moments when they exalt themselves and offend people with unvarnished honesty. They can be an effective spokesperson, lawyer, or sales manager. They have the power to persuade simply through the force of words. They may have writing talent and ability, especially oriented toward criticism or satire. They enjoy mental challenges and puzzles. They are quite independent, decisive, courageous, and endowed with the strong energy needed for success in life. They need to learn to think before speaking, as there is a possibility of easily losing friends through directness and sarcasm.

Mercury in Harmony with Mars

The native has an alert, perceptive, sharp, and decisive mind. They like debating and discussing almost any topic, and they also enjoy all kinds of mental games, especially strategy games, as well as various kinds of challenges. They love reading and absorbing knowledge. Their mind is always full of ideas, which they present with complete self-confidence and force, persuading others. They have a sense of humor, but it is more satirical or sarcastic than simply funny. They have excellent command of their hands, and perhaps both hands are developed symmetrically. They are loud and firm in self-expression, and their hands often help them convey their message while speaking.

The native is a leader, manager, salesperson, and promoter. Others tend to listen to them and follow their example, because they have a talent for directing people and making decisions. They have an inclination toward writing, especially criticism. They are not afraid to tell people when they are wrong. At times, they may suffer from a lack of tact and excessive talkativeness. Their desires are governed by reason, and this allows them to succeed in almost anything they apply their mind to. Mathematical and mechanical abilities or inclinations may be characteristic of them.

The native is confident and decisive in everything they do. They are full of restlessness and nervous energy, and they like to be constantly busy. They can easily become bored, which is why they enjoy working on several projects at the same time. It is rather difficult for them to sit still in one place for a long time because of the abundance of energy they possess. It may be beneficial for them to periodically try to calm the mind by practicing yoga or other forms of meditation; light fitness and physical exercise will also help in this respect.

Inharmonious Aspects of Mercury with Mars

The native has the potential to be very cunning and may try to take advantage of it whenever the opportunity arises. Their mind is alert, quick, and always ready for an argument or discussion. Their speech is sometimes too hasty, and they lack tact. Their tongue is their weapon, which they use to lash out at others when those people upset them or do something the native dislikes. They have a hot temper that may erupt in swearing, name-calling, or general ranting and nonsense. They are a persuasive and powerful speaker, with a way of attracting people to their side and making them accept their way of thinking, but they are not especially receptive to other people’s ideas and opinions.

The native needs to learn rational and logical control over their desires. Their mental energy should be directed into a creative channel instead of being wasted on conflicts with others. At times, they are irritable and nitpicky, and this turns friends and family against them. They like to argue and are quite critical and aggressive in discussions, turning any conversation into a debate or verbal battle. They should try to choose a profession where this talent will be an advantage rather than a disadvantage. They could perhaps be a speaker for a just cause, a lawyer who energetically defends a client, an analyst, or a critic. They love reading and probably have literary talent.

The native is easily excitable and has a large amount of nervous energy, so it is difficult for them to sit still for very long. They enjoy working on several projects at the same time, as this frees them from boredom, but difficulties may arise in completing the projects and tasks they have started. From time to time, they need to take a timeout and give their mind a rest in order to prevent burnout.

Inner tension and hostility usually find an outlet in outbursts of anger that sometimes make no sense to others. Their anger destroys their ability to think clearly, which is why they cannot logically explain the reasons for their rage. Because of constant strain on the nerves, they should be careful, as they may suffer from certain types of nervous disorders, such as shingles or ulcers. Anger and resentment are also very harmful to the heart. They have a tendency to overstrain themselves, which is quite hard both on the body and on the nerves. Their approach to life may be too fussy and hectic, with excessive running around and a lack of real achievement. From time to time, they should stop and relax.  ✓