Mars Conjunct Mercury
© 2004 Curtis Manwaring
Transiting Mars conjunct your natal Mercury. This can be a time of touchy irritability. Little nuisances seem like big deals under this transit. If you are working in an office environment, get ready to deal with alot of complaints from angry customers. It is often a time when you wish to persuade others of the rightness of your point of view, or you may have to contend with others trying to persuade you in like manner. You may find that you are being impulsive, especially when driving, so be careful of road rage and speeding. It is not unusual to end up with a traffic ticket and fines as a result of this transit. In some cases, it can even mean a traffic accident. Mars / Mercury combinations symbolize cuts and bloodshed to your extremeties, hands, arms and fingers, so be careful with sharp objects.
More on determining planetary condition...
If Mercury is lord of your first, you may have a tendency to get into arguments with others now. You may have to defend your position.
If mercury is lord of your second, be careful in your accounting practices. Don't be tempted into cooking the books or make rash decisions about finances.
If lord of the 3rd, you are likely to get into arguments with relatives, siblings or neighbors. Accidents while driving or doing errands are more likely. It signifies cuts to your extremeties.
If lord of the 4th, you may be in a dispute with your landlord or over deeds. Peace in the home is absent. You may need to move to another location permanently.
If lord of the 5th, be careful how you express yourself and how you invest financially. Children if you have them may be foul mouthed. Can indicate quarrels with a lover.
If lord of the 6th, your schedule is likely to be hectic in the office. Be careful of mistakes in paperwork and excessive nervousness.
If lord of the 7th, you may get into arguments with a partner or mate. There is a need for compromise.
If lord of the 8th, you may need to go over old financial statements from a bank to settle accounts or endure a tax audit. Paperwork regarding an estate may not be in order.
If lord of the 9th, it is a time of arguments and debates in philosophy or religion. Be careful if you have to travel now. Disputes with foreigners are more likely.
If lord of the 10th, there is danger to your reputation or calumny. You may be forced to defend your positions in public. Superiors are less likely to argee with your positions now.
If lord of the 11th, your social surrounding are unstable or subject to rapid change. You may find yourself at odds with strangers or acquaintances.
If lord of the 12th, you may receive bad advice now. It is best not to make improtant decisions now as your impressions of motivations of others are likely to be off.
