Mercury Trine or Sextile Saturn
© 2004 Curtis Manwaring
Transiting Mercury trine or sextile your natal Saturn. At this time you are logical and clear headed. Your current mental discipline enables you to tackle difficult or painstaking problems with success. You will feel like dealing with serious matters in a practical way using tried and true methods. Your thoroughness now makes it unlikely that you will have to correct mistakes. This is an excellent energy to have for balancing your bank account. In your communications, you are not likely to say much. To others you appear reserved now. Watch a tendency towards pessimism.
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If Saturn is lord of your 1st house, you are very methodical and practical in your thinking now. You may receive important news now or have to say goodbye to somebody.
If lord of your 2nd, it is a good time to get your finances in order and balance checkbooks. Your sense of the value of objects you own is accurate, so it is a good time to set prices if selling.
If lord of the 3rd, you may have to deal with pracitcal issues in the community. It is a good time to have a talk about serious matters with older relatives. Communication with others is clear and to the point.
If lord of the 4th, you may have to discuss serious matters with your parents. It is an excellent time to inspect contracts or legal papers regarding a lease or real estate now.
If lord of the 5th, it is a good time for practical investments. Avoid a tendency to focus on serious issues at fun events or others may consider you a wet blanket.
If lord of the 6th, a serious mood pervades the office environment. You may be putting in some overtime or solving dificult problems.
If lord of the 7th, you may have an important talk with your mate about serious or long range issues. It is a good time for contracts to be agreed upon as it is likely the terms are clear.
If lord of the 8th, your attention may focus on tax or debt related issues. It is a good time to inspect loan agreements. You may be thinking of writing the terms of a will or estate.
If lord of the 9th, you may have an obligation that forces you to travel now. Scientific inquiry meets with progress. It is a good time to deal with legal issues.
If lord of the 10th, you may have a career decision to make and be focused on plans to make the change. Communication with your superiors should be clearer.
If lord of the 11th, it is a good time to have serious talks with friends or seek the advice of those older than yourself.
If lord of the 12th, this is a good time for solitude and reflection. You should be able to get peace and quiet now.
