Jupiter Square or Opposite Mercury
© 2004 Curtis Manwaring
Transiting Jupiter square or opposite your natal Mercury. This represents a period of mental adjustment. It is often a period of short deadlines and a steeper learning curve. Alot of people's opinions are probably different from your's right now. Don't forget to listen and be considerate of the opinions of others. This is a good time for learning and attending classes on any subject you are interested in. Others are more likely to force you to see things from a different point of view which can be quite instructive. If you are involved in any legal dealings, be careful about details as there is a tendency to gloss over important details now.
If Mercury has the times for spirit and Mercury rises before the Sun on the day of birth, it indicates opportunity in the area of education, mathematics and being introduced to the mysteries. One may meet a great teacher to guide in philosophy or religion and is given trusts and the authority to manage the affairs of nobility or higher ups. If there is a case ongoing, it often indicates the settling of legal matters except that the sextile may be too weak to accomplish this.
If Mercury is lord of your first house, you will be more blunt and forthright in expressing yourself if Mercury has the times for spirit. You may have a tendency to overstate your position or exaggerate and offend others with careless or ill considered speech, particularly if Mercury has the times for fortune.
If Mercury is lord of your second, this is a good time for commerce, especially if you own a business. Financially, you should be in good shape particularly if Mercury has the times for fortune and also rules the 11th sign from fortune (the acquisitive place). However, you should be careful not to overextend yourself financially and take on too much debt at this time.
If lord of the 3rd, this is best for learning and education. Relationships with neighbors may grow closer and relatives may be rather busy and either take too much of your time or not enough. This is particularly the case when Mercury has the times for spirit and can indicate a hectic schedule.
If lord of the 4th, if Mercury has the times for fortune, be careful about fine print issues in real estate. When it has the times for spirit, it may indicate restlessness and inability to stay put within the home and a desire to find another place due to dis-satisfaction. One may discover old secrets that your parents tried to keep hidden.
If lord of the 5th, if Mercury has the times for spirit, you will want to express yourself more fully and will feel more creative than usual, but be careful not to offend others. When Mercury has the times for fortune, children may be inclined to play pranks or be knavish around you and you will have to set firm limits. If Mercury has the times for spirit, it is a good time for creativity and you could produce a lot during this time. You may discover musical ability or talent in mathematics and calculations.
If lord of the 6th, if Mercury has the times for fortune, you may feel more nervous than usual now. It will be more important to double check paperwork in the office as there would be a tendency toward making errors. If Mercury has the times for spirit be careful not to over step your authority in the workplace. Relationships with co-workers may encroach upon your boundaries or vice versa.
If lord of the 7th, and Mercury has the times for spirit, you may be inclined to re-negotiate contracts or business arrangements. If married, one of you may feel it is time to see a marriage counselor. There is a tendency toward misunderstanding due to making assumptions about what partners want.
If lord of the 8th, you may feel that you are over-extended in debt if Mercury has the times for fortune. An estate may have legal problems to overcome. If Mercury has the times for spirit, this can indicate inaction and a time of legal limbo in regards to settling an estate.
If lord of the 9th, if Mercury has the times for spirit, be careful that you do not get lost while traveling. It can indicate misunderstanding with foreigners or cultural misunderstandings, though usually not too serious. Legal matters may be in limbo at this time.
If lord of the 10th, if Mercury has the times for spirit, this is fairly good for public speaking provided you exercise restraint in your expression. Politicians may experience "foot in mouth" syndrome. Propaganda is more likely to surround you than the actual facts. Be careful not to overstep your authority.
If lord of the 11th, if Mercury has the times for spirit, you may see increased involvement with organizations and contacts with many different kinds of people, but will probably struggle organizing different agendas. If it has the times for fortune, acquisitions may have unforseen strings attached.
If lord of the 12th, if Mercury has the times for spirit, slips of the tongue reveal much about unconscious patterns and habbits. You may have a tendency toward escapism and self delusion now.
