Mercury – Ascendant Square – Searching for Harmony in Chaos

A square creates a contradiction between planetary principles, a conflict of energies, and emotional agitation in the areas where the planets involved in the aspect are located. But something else is important: it also offers the native ways to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the path toward a goal. After all, it is precisely this tense energy that prevents the person from relaxing and pushes them to search for a formula for success.

The Ascendant determines the native’s place in society, while Mercury gives ease of communication, erudition, intellectual charm, and wit. However, the native does not know how to apply these qualities correctly: this person either comes across as too much, or, on the contrary, is neither seen nor heard. The native imposes communication on others, trying to prove intellectual superiority and personal achievements by any means, or becomes shy and terribly afraid of criticism, preferring to stay in the shadows and not do what they dream of most.

The Influence of the Mercury – Ascendant Square on Destiny

Because of this difficult aspect, there may be problems with clarity and precision in expressing thoughts, especially if Mercury is retrograde. The person means one thing, but their words are perceived completely differently, usually in a negative way. The native wants to give a compliment, but offends the other person; tries to discredit an opponent in a discussion, but the arguments used end up working against the native instead. Sometimes this person cannot find a witty and easy reply, only to realize a few hours later how the words should have been formulated in self-defense. The right phrases come after the fact, when the moment has already passed.

Sensing this trait, the native with the Mercury – Ascendant square often begins to speak a lot, loudly, and not to the point, trying to find key phrases within the flow of communication that can influence people. It is difficult for this person to make friends and maintain business connections, because constant self-praise and the desire to overwhelm others with personal knowledge are simply irritating. If the native is a manager, this person accepts only their own point of view, fearing intellectual competition with subordinates.
Other difficult features of this square:

• a need for fame and material proof of intellectual brilliance, such as cups, certificates, and awards, which may lead to slandering rivals and winning through intrigue;
• interest in gossip, smear campaigns, and possible denunciations;
• nervousness, jumping from one topic to another, and lack of logic;
• the person’s manner of speech creates a false portrait: sarcastic and prickly in communication, the native may in reality be kind and responsive;
• shyness and indecision before public speaking: a brilliant speaker in a small circle, the native becomes lost before a large audience;
• an aggressive and categorical style of speaking with people hides inner insecurity;
• difficulty with informal communication: the native does not know how to start a dialogue or is afraid to show personal interest;
• a painful desire for society to recognize intellectual achievements.

All of the above contributes to small, foolish mistakes that later lead to major problems in business and personal life. Business negotiations are difficult, and instant sympathy or trust between people does not arise, unlike dislike and alienation.

Love and Marriage with the Mercury – Ascendant Square

A man or woman with this aspect wants too much to be liked, without noticing that they are overly intrusive in the desire to impress the other person. The native cannot remain silent when nearby and feels very embarrassed when there is no topic for conversation. There is a great deal of nervous energy and anxiety in this person. Sometimes this is all the other person sees, without understanding who is actually standing before them.

Wanting to make the best impression, the native with the Mercury – Ascendant square showers the object of affection with a stream of compliments and exaggerated admiration, which is perceived as blatant flattery.

Without a sense of moderation, building a personal life is not easy. If Venus is strong, and Mercury is in Gemini or Aquarius, the influence of the square is neutralized. The native is likely to meet a loving partner who will help reveal the gift of eloquence and support career initiatives. It is more difficult for those whose Mercury is in Water signs. Absent-mindedness and the inability to put feelings into words interfere with confessing love.

Working Through the Mercury – Ascendant Square

To harmonize the aspect, the native will need to overcome the fear of public speaking by carefully planning and rehearsing in front of a mirror in order to avoid excessive facial expressions and distractions by unrelated topics. It is recommended to take public speaking lessons and work through fears with a psychologist, as well as deliberately create stressful situations while communicating with an audience: asking provocative questions oneself and answering them in advance, preempting attacks from the crowd. The native should spend more time in the company of the opposite sex in order to overcome shyness. For a woman, working in a male team is beneficial, while a young man with the Mercury – Ascendant square will blossom in the company of women. Natural stones can also help reveal speech potential and inspiration; they should be chosen according to the element of the sign in which Mercury is placed:

Fire – heliotrope, citrine, emerald;

Air – chalcedony, apatite, topaz;

Earth – jasper, malachite, serpentine, nephrite jade;

Water – amethyst, sapphire, green tourmaline.

The stone should be set in silver or nickel, if the native is not allergic, and it is best to wear the jewelry on the ring finger or little finger.  ✓