Mercury Square or Opposite Mars
© 2004 Curtis Manwaring
Transiting Mercury square or opposite your natal Mars. This is a time when you are likely to be agitated. You may be prone to impulsive actions, uncurtailed speech, or slips of the tongue. So you can probably expect a fair amount of hostility. Avoid negotiations now until the air clears. You are capable of debate and argument at this time if this is what is required of you. Just be careful about going over the top in a way that leaves lasting hard feelings as you are likely to have a very sharp tongue. Be careful while operating a car or handling knives or other sharp objects. Dealings with the police today could cost you.
More on determining planetary condition...
If Mars is lord of your 1st house, you are likely to get into arguments if you inject too much of your ego into what you say. On the other hand, you may have to deal with others who act this way towards you.
If lord of your 2nd, you are prone to rash actions in finance. A check may bounce or another financial issue could cause worries.
If lord of the 3rd, be careful while in traffic, especially if you were born during the day. A cop may stop you and be critical or in a bad mood.
If lord of the 4th, it's often a time of domestic unrest and verbal quarrels. You may have a disagreement with a landlord.
If lord of the 5th, if you have children, they will probably be knavish in the extreme at this time. They may have a hard time settling down. Be careful about investments.
If lord of the 6th, you may have a hard time getting work done. You will probably feel like being alone. Office co-workers may be a source of irritation.
If lord of the 7th, relationships become difficult at this time. Often a time when you exchange barbs with your mate.
If lord of the 8th, tax and credit matters may be a source of worry for you now. Your partner's finances may be in disarray.
If lord of the 9th, you may feel like expressing your opinions and beliefs. This can touch off a nasty argument. Sometimes indicates that you have to deal with a fanatic.
If lord of the 10th, be careful doing anything that might dammage your reputation. You may suffer calumny at the hands of jealous co-workers. An office controversy may be in progress.
If lord of the 11th, you may end up in a debate with strangers or have trouble with an organization that you belong to.
If lord of the 12th, you may feel mentally agitated and don't quite know why. It's best to take time out now to be alone.
