Mercury in Aquarius sextile Mars in Aries
Through February
This is NOT part of our Eclipse Project
Mercury in Aquarius has formed the
approaching sextile with Mars in Aries.
This aspect formed at 14°.

The theme of this pattern is
Quick, confident action fueled by
bright ideas and sudden inspirations.

What's happening?
It's been a long time since Mercury was kicking up sand by himself in the sky. Again and again he's been paired up with the Sun, or part of a pack, lending ideas and valuable suggestions on how to get something done. That's his job, you know, and, man, does he do it well. Today he's partnered with Mars in Aries, and they've got some work to do.

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What Does Mercury Represent in Your Natal Chart? -- What is it ... and why is it important? ---> In mythology, Mercury was the winged messenger of the Gods. -- Your mind -- at work and play -- In Astrology, Mercury represents your conscious, rational mind. It tells a lot about your intellectual self; your ability to study, learn, analyze, communicate and work with information.
Mercury in General -- Your Inner Selves of Learning and Work ---> Learning stuff, using your mind and putting it to work -- Like Venus, your Mercury energy describes two inner selves. One manages your mind and all its talents; the other is in charge of the work you do ... the ways you use your skills and abilities to help others and build the kind of life your want for yourself. Again, as with Venus, these are usually reduced to the basic categories of "mind" and "work," but they also include whole subdivisions of behavior and talents.
When Mercury is in Aquarius -- Your Intellectual Self in the Sign of -- Independence and Ingenuity ---> Thinking turns inventive ... -- When Mercury is in Aquarius, ideas are eclectic, progressive, and versatile. Thinking is independent and ingenious. Original views spring forth as if neither your head nor your tongue can hold them all.
What Does Mars Represent in Your Natal Chart? -- What is it ... and why is it important? ---> Red is Mars' color!! -- The symbol of force and power -- Mars, fiery red, the favorite prop of science fiction legend, named for the intense, passionate mythological god of war, is the astrological metaphor which symbolizes an individual's capacity to take action, show independence and self-assertion, pursue goals and ambitions, use physical and sexual energy, and exert his force and willpower in situations of competition and conflict.
Mars in General -- Your Inner Self of Action, Initiative and Self-Assertion ---> Red is a Mars color! -- Symbol of energy and ambition == In Astrology, Mars represents physical energy, your ability to take action and your instincts for self-assertion and aggression. Mars supports your independence and your ability to set goals and achieve them.
When Mars is in Aries -- Your Action Self -- in the Sign of Initiative and Self-Assertion ---> Red is a Mars color! -- The home-field advantage -- When Mars is in Aries, people are adventurous, pioneering, and assertive. Their attitudes are independent and aggressive. They show initiative, are competitive, and respond well to a direct approach. This energy is active, driven and self-promoting. It is very up-front and honest about its goals and desires ... and is willing to go directly after results.
