Mercury quincunx Mars transit brings mental clarity, the ability to make timely and appropriate choices and an opportunity for inner growth and spiritual insight.
Transits occur approximately 13 times each century in either May or November and can be identified by their visual appearance as dot-like objects moving directly between Earth and Sun, appearing as dot-shaped dots across the solar disc and partially obscuring parts of it.
Communication difficulties
Communication difficulties during this transit can present difficulties when trying to express oneself clearly, leading to misunderstands or crossed wires between your thoughts and your spoken language, which may leave your utterly befuddled and dissatisfied with how things are unfolding. You could feel confused and bemused at how things have transpired thus far, perhaps leading to feelings of frustration with how things are moving along.
Making sure to take some time for self-care during this Mercury quincunx Mars transit can help ease its challenges and ensure expectations remain realistic will help avoid any misunderstandings or confusion.
As part of this Mercury quincunx Mars transit, adaptability and flexibility are also emphasized. Be open to new ideas and willing to change your thinking so as to find more effective methods of communicating with others. Being accepting of different perspectives while operating from a place of compassion are vital strategies for meeting communication challenges that arise under this transit.
As Mercury transitions into Taurus, your thoughts become more stable and the words you speak carry greater weight. Now is an excellent time to solidify ideas and get down to business; its energy lends itself to practical projects like building something physical or making an impact in the world. Meditation or other methods for soothing the mind may be especially beneficial in keeping this Mercury transit under control.
Mars opposing Pluto can make it challenging to strike a balance between assertiveness and diplomacy in relationships. You could easily get drawn into heated exchanges based on deeply-held emotions or fears; take this time as an opportunity to examine your core values and release any limiting beliefs that could be holding you back from reaching your full potential.
Thank goodness this transit also offers you an opportunity to gain clarity around your goals and what motivates you to accomplish them. Now is an excellent time to write out your vision and plan the steps required for making it a reality, collaborate on positive projects with family or friends and collaborate on initiatives with an impact. Furthermore, with the lunar eclipse happening in Capricorn this time around it creates a strong desire to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
Mental restlessness and unease
Mercury in conjunction with Pluto can bring intense focus, making this an excellent time to practice meditation, yoga or any other spiritual discipline that helps maintain focus.
Mercury transits to planets and points in your chart typically bring objectivity and reason into areas it impacts, even if just temporarily (lasting for just a day or two).
This transit can bring with it a rush of mental energy that’s useful in many ways, yet can cause feelings of restlessness and unease. To stay balanced during this transit it’s essential to focus on what matters most and make decisions based on practical considerations rather than whim. You may receive some promptings from the universe to change certain beliefs or attitudes if you tend to follow impulses too often or dabble too freely.
Mars in conjunction with Pluto in your 2nd house will bring up issues related to your ego, status and wealth. As this can be an incredibly competitive time in all aspects of life, be wary when engaging in arguments or negotiations with others; you could become quite passionate and defensive when defending your ideas, viewpoints or opinions.
Mars in sextile to your natal Mercury can make you more persuasive and effective at communicating your views, making this an auspicious time for debates, intellectual contests, travel related to business travel, writing or communicating with colleagues – as well as police or military studies, science or strategic planning activities.
Transiting Uranus square or opposition with your natal Saturn may last from one month to one year depending on if retrograde hits occur, with three or more “hits”. Striking a balance between depth of emotion and power as well as self-reflection can often prove challenging, and externalizing these traits in daily life. A square between transiting Uranus and Saturn can bring intense changes that profoundly alter both your life structure and interactions with others.
Inner growth and self-awareness
Mercury quincunxing Mars can help make you aware of the need for inner growth and make you impatient and impulsive, which could lead to miscommunication or misunderstanding with others. Now is an opportune time to practice communication techniques which promote clarity and calmness; additionally this transit may affect your self-esteem or sense of confidence causing more self-consciousness when communicating with others or an associated lack of self-worth when talking to other people.
Your mind is an excellent blend of creative thinking and dramatic flair, and your intuition can detect hidden connections many people don’t see. Yet sometimes your fantasies and imagination may distract from practical matters and keep you from keeping on task with everyday responsibilities. Now is an excellent opportunity for studying, traveling, writing and teaching to put your ideas into action!
Mars quincunx Mercury can bring tension and alteration in actions and desires related to friends, group activities, and social networking. You may need to change how assertively you assert yourself within these relationships. Furthermore, this aspect could bring up disagreements or arguments among your close circle.
As you age, you gain greater insight into your strengths and weaknesses, realizing the need to balance ego drives with emotional needs more carefully.
If Pluto forms an aspect with your natal Mercury, you are extremely intelligent and feisty but may also be rigid and inflexible. Therefore, it’s essential that you take everything gradually while not being afraid to alter course as needed.
This transit is also ideal for short trips, writing and teaching, interviewing or advertising, submitting forms or applications and repairing mechanical equipment. Your natural leadership abilities may make you adept at motivating others while your enthusiasm for exploring new territory may make you impatient and impulsive – it is wise to learn patience when dealing with details as this transit may cause slipshod work to be turned in and double check any work before turning it in to avoid embarrassing moments or slipups in details that might otherwise go undetected.
Relationships
Mercury in sextile to Venus brings with it an eagerness for engaging conversations. This transit can be particularly useful for discussing work, politics and philosophy with colleagues as well as communicating your emotions to loved ones and expressing yourself clearly. Conversely, when Mercury squares Neptune it can cause difficulty focusing or leave you feeling like your mind is wandering; for this reason it may be wiser to wait before making major decisions during this phase of Mercury transit.
Mars sextile Jupiter can increase your drive for accomplishing multiple tasks simultaneously. Today is an excellent day to collaborate on projects with friends or meet up with family members – this energy might even spark romantic overtures! However, take care not to become short-tempered or touchy under these conditions.
Mercury quincunx Pluto in your chart represents someone with immense intelligence who often expresses bold ideas. They make brilliant communicators, often becoming the center of attention. You may also be very persuasive, making this combination advantageous when selling or promoting ideas; yet at times can lead to arguments, rivalries and public scandals.
Mercury quincunx Saturn can compromise your objectivity. Making decisions under these circumstances may prove challenging and may hinder publishing, commerce, and joint finances – not to mention criticizing friends and loved ones too harshly! But harnessing this energy properly could become a formidable force at work or social life.
Mercury in conjunction with your natal Jupiter can give you the ability to see the big picture and express your ideas confidently, making this an incredibly beneficial aspect for studying, writing, researching, sharing information publicly as well as business negotiations and negotiations. It can also inspire new projects or initiatives and form lasting friendships; though be careful if talking grandiose ideas – be practical and pragmatic to maximize this transit’s effects!