Mars Square or Opposite Mercury
© 2004 Curtis Manwaring
Transiting Mars square or opposite your natal Mercury. This is a time when you identify closely with your ideas and your opinions and may have a biased judgement. There is a danger of getting into arguments at home or at work. While mentally you have a greater ability to concentrate now, expect a certain amount of frustration in solving problems. Be careful while driving, as you may have a tendency to speed at this time or suffer from a road rage incident or get into and auto accident. Mars / Mercury combinations signify cuts to hands, arms or feet. Encounters with the police are not uncommon, such as parking violations and traffic tickets.
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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. Worry about bills is common.
If lord of the 3rd, you are likely to get into arguments with relatives, siblings or neighbors. Be careful while doing errands. It can signify 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.
