3. Mercury Aspects - Mental Expression.
Mercury-Venus. Communication and love unite. Communications are intelligent and it is easy to speak affectionately with others, to converse socially with people and get pleasure out of words and thoughts. This combination gives talent with creative writing and art. The semi-square can indicate irritable and scratchy communications with partners and relationships.
Mercury-Mars. Communication and passions unite. This combination speeds up the mind and gives it heat. New ideas are quickly grasped. Speech is forthright, fast. The mind is sharp and has powerful debating skills. Adept at communication, those with this combination defend themselves very well with words. But communications can turn angry and aggressive with hard aspects. Or alternatively, may be repressed so that angry thoughts turn within and affect the nerves. Even so, the mind is sharp and with training, can be used constructively to achieve goals rather than to destroy them through constant verbal combat.
Mercury-Jupiter. Communication and expansiveness unite. There are big ideas and plans and the bigger life-picture is seen. The mind is broad-minded, talkative and has a thirst for knowledge so that travel and education may feature largely in the life. A warm sense of humour and praise for others helps social inter- actions and this, along with the ability to communicate with people from all walks of life, contributes to life- success. Hard aspects show a mind that exaggerates and that lacks right proportion. In such a case, big ideas and plans can come to naught, promises may not be kept and outright lies told to fool people. Moderation is required.
Mercury-Saturn. Communication and discipline unite. This mind is impressed with seriousness. It is a deep thinker, is logical and practical. With this combination - as children, we may have felt it was unsafe to express an opinion, in case we were rebuked. But as an adult and with the right training, the combination can permit one to become a voice of authority. There is common sense and ability to communicate clearly, without frills and without judgement. This is especially so with easy aspects. Hard aspects and the conjunction give the mind rigidity and difficulty communicating due to an authority figure - probably the father, being critical and repressive in childhood. These inhibitions can be overcome. The remedy is to learn to think kindly of oneself and others.
Mercury-Uranus. Communication and independence unite, giving an independent mind. It is incisive and potentially ingenious and has an interest in progressive topics and original ideas and opinions. There is natural expertise in science and new technologies (such as internet) and esoteric knowledges. Hard aspects can render chaos to the mind - ideas can be bizarre and difficult to understand, thoughts and speech may be erratic, original ideas may be impractical. The wilful defence of one's right to free speech may deny the same right to others with different opinions. The positive use of these energies is more likely with the easy aspects. But hard aspects give an edge to such a mind and it will work well with a little discipline.
Mercury-Neptune. Communication and spiritual-sensitivity unite. This gives an imaginative, artistic mind and the ability to communicate one's talents through oratory, writings or through other creative medias. Such people arc inspirational thinkers, orators, preachers, artists, etc. However, the conjunction and hard aspects are more challenging and can indicate a lot of time spent fantasising, vague thoughts that lack accuracy, even a tendency to tell lics. If so, other people will be vague and similarly dishonest.
Mercury-Pluto. Communication and wilfulness unite, giving a keen, probing mind. Social chitchat is avoided in favour of deep and meaningful conversations. Communications are powerful, they carry authority. Words are straight to the point and potent. There is delving and research talent, an interest in the mysterious and meaningful. People with this combination make wonderful research scientists, psychologists and detectives. The conjunction and hard aspects can add a touch of “darkness” to the mind, so there is cruel speech, obsessive thoughts, attempts to destroy people through words or in writing.
Mercury-Vesta. Communication and purification unite. If negative thinking and harmful ways of communicating exist, these need to be purified. It will be useful to take time out of the mainstream for regeneration, to dedicate time to a self-development program that will help expand the way the world is viewed and to practise techniques that will help achieve a clear and peaceful mind and harmlessness in speech. With this combination, the opportunity exists to help others in the same way.
Mercury-Juno. Communication and marriage unite. Thoughts will turn constantly to one's marriage or partner. This accentuates the need for good communication so that the union flows smoothly. Efforts to do this will boost harmonious communications and benefit the commitment. However, hard aspects indicate that relationships could be damaged by the communication of jealous and critical thoughts and words. If so, the challenge is to learn to communicate one's needs to the partner in ways that are positive and kind.
Mercury-Ceres. Communication and nurturing unite. Communications with carers and parents when a child will have a profound impact upon the thought life. If they were negative, if there was criticism, a habit of self- criticising will develop. This is more likely with the hard aspects. If so, the goal is to learn to talk to oneself and to others, in a kind and nurturing way. If early efforts were supported (easy aspects), self-esteem will be good and nurturing and kind speech will flow naturally, boosting the self-esteem of others.
Mercury-Pallas. Communication and mental-creativity unite. Sharp and creative, this mind can vision the future, the best next step forwards to take and what to do to manifest ideas. In a woman, it gives the ability to excel intellectually and assertively; in traditional male careers. Hard aspects give a sharp edge and determination to force ideas onto others, to judge and criticise. In this case, the challenge is to think kindlier. But generally, this combination gives the potential to succeed in the personal and professional life due to being open-minded, creative and wise.
Mercury-Chiron. Communication and healing-wisdom unite. If early childhood communications were difficult, we can grow up believing something is wrong with us and with what we say. This deepens with the hard aspects - the mind can be rigid and dogmatic and so can thoughts and speech be. If so, courses to develop good communication skills and assertiveness are recommended. But overall, this combination indicates an understanding of people and their issues, the ability to listen sympathetically and give wise counsel. It is a good combination for teaching and healing.
Mercury-Nodes. Mind and spiritual-progression unite. There is a need to develop good communication skills because the destiny is linked to some form of teaching or communication. The conjunction to the north- node and easy aspects will help positive communications to flow. The conjunction to the south-node points to mental attitudes that are retrogressive and that keep one bound to a cycle of negative thinking and ongoing arguments that lead nowhere. The goal is to think more positively about oneself and others.
Mercury-Asc. Communication and new beginnings unite. There is a curiosity about life, a desire to understand what it is all about. There is enjoyment in discovering new ideas and sharing these with others - there will be many journeys of discovery. Communications will play a major role in the life and these will be well received by people who will see one as being an interesting and knowledgeable communicator. This is especially so with the conjunction and easy aspects. Hard aspects indicate some difficulty in getting one's point across clearly and accurately. Confident communication of one's truth, is an important spiritual goal.
Mercury-MC. Communication and higher-goals unite. Good communication will play a key role in achieving important life goals. The profession may involve writing, teaching, publishing, selling or be transport related. Consequently, the development of good communication skills and learning to speak assertively and clearly will help to achieve the desired success. People in authority will be impressed with what one has to say. This is especially so with the conjunction and easy aspects. Hard aspects point to communication conflicts and misunderstandings that can sabotage these goals.
