Mercury Square or Opposite Saturn
© 2004 Curtis Manwaring
Transiting Mercury square or opposite your natal Saturn. You may begin to feel isolated, with fewer phone calls and letters coming to you. There may be a temptation to withdraw from others and say goodbye to an important relationship. You are more likely to dwell on negative thoughts and overlook the good things in your life. This transit is good for sharp critical thinking and intense concentration on details and problem solving. You may be prone to depression or pessimism.
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If Saturn is lord of your 1st house, you are more focused on the details now and may miss the big picture. You may receive bad news now or have to say goodbye to somebody.
If lord of your 2nd, you may scrutinize your financial situation to the point that you become depressed. You might accidentally underestimate the value of something you own.
If lord of the 3rd, you may be prone to miss opportunities that present themselves in the community due to habit. You may not feel like talking much or feel depressed. You may feel isolated or lonely now or have to talk about serious matters with older relatives. Communication with others is very difficult or may be delayed temporarily.
If lord of the 4th, you may have to discuss serious matters with your parents. Be careful of mistakes if you inspect contracts or legal papers regarding a lease or real estate now.
If lord of the 5th, you may have temporary responsibility of another's children. Sometimes this indicates the breakup of a love relationship.
If lord of the 6th, you may have to concentrate more carefully in the office. Paperwork becomes more tedious. A serious mood pervades the office environment.
If lord of the 7th, you may have an important talk with your mate about serious or long range issues. On occasion this can signify divorce or a separation.
If lord of the 8th, your attention may focus on tax or debt related issues. Be careful 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. You may have a hard time with faith. Scientific inquiry meets with a dead end.
If lord of the 10th, you may have a career decision to make and be focused on plans to make the change. There may be excessive distance between yourself and your superiors.
If lord of the 11th, you probably feel lonely and isolated now. A friend may be saying goodbye.
If lord of the 12th, be careful about too many depressive or morbid thoughts now as this position is likely to cause depression. Also indicates the possibility of a serious error in judgement, because Saturn represents agnoia. It is a time for solitude and reflection.
