Mercury conjunct Moon

Mercury conjunct Moon - astrological aspect

Astrology aspects - Mercury conjunct Moon All Moon-Mercury planetary contacts are concerned with the relationship and dynamics of the Moon's instinctual, feeling, and emotional tendencies, with the analytical, lower mind, and communicative abilities reflected by Mercury's natal chart position. This connection can imply the type of inner relationship between the more unconscious personality functions and those of the separative conscious mind and ego.

The close conjuncion of Moon and Mercury suggests a relatively open channel between your unconscious mind and your rational mind; exactly how this relationship works may, however, be variable, with both the strengths and weaknesses of each planet displayed over time. Much depends on the sign and element of the conjunction. If it is in Water or Earth, the Moon will probably be more influential; if in Air or Fire, then Mercury is likely to be the stronger partner, at least in your conscious experience.

If the Moon is more dominant and acting from a deeper personality level aligned with the unconscious mind, this will influence the formation of habitual attitudes, beliefs, and life perspective. Choices will be shaped invariably by underlying emotional needs, but presented as apparently rational decisions; although, if challenged about these decisions, your rational fa�ade crumbles to reveal emotional reactions as the real desision-maker. Another indicator of hidden lunar influence is a strong emotional reaction to experiences, where rational response is absent and almost disregarded when you are facing important decisions. A preference for 'gut reaction' and the insistent message of emotions is present.

If Mercury is the dominant partner, then instead of emotions supercedingclarity and understanding, a tendency for intellectual analysis and overevaluation of issues can interfere with instincts and feelings when you are responding to decision-making, situations, and people. Rationality assumes higher priority; and possible conflict may revolve around times when lunar messages contradict Mercury messages. Repressing either Moon or Mercury principles is always possible; and much may depend on the whole chart configuration to indicate a bias either way.

Yet, potentially, opportunity exists to use these planetary qualities and abilities creatively and positively - for instance, through relationships and social communication skills. You can be friendly and sociable, with others relating to you easily, and often trusting you as a confidante, as they recognize your sympathetic understanding. You tend to co-operate well with people, especially in work environments; and your personality is flexible and adaptable enough to fit easily into new working partnerships. Confidence in your abilities and knowledge is usually present, and this helps a positive assertiveness that leads to beneficial and constructive results for all concerned. You also recognize limits, rarely overstretching your abilities and talents beyond the breaking point, and are able to acknowledge when you need the additional knowledge of others who are more expert than yourself.

Ideally, you want people to see you as both intellectual and emotionally sensitive, thus honoring both Mercury and Moon in your nature. You can be a little hypersensitive at times, and emotionally touchy, especially when personal remakes are aimed toward you, as this activates defensive postures and attitudes related to the Moon. You are uncomfortable with criticism and will act defensively, either by excessive rationalization or by emotional denials and personal disagreements. At times, you may sense intangibe criticisms and be sensitive to others' hidden thoughts which evoke an immediate but unconscious emotional reaction, even when you are unable to determine any objective reason for this 'inner feeling'.

The Mercury dimension appears as intellectual and imaginative abilities, as well as a positive attitude to life's experiences. You believe that lessons can be usefully learned from whatever happens and that 'experience' is truly the best teacher. You can benefit from formal study, as you are able to absorb information relatively easily; but the ideal type of study is one which also involves a positive emotional response, so that the Moon is also included. Favoring a more Mercurial type of intellectual activity or abstracted type of study may create an imbalance. You may see life as offering a multitude of fascinating avenues of enquiry; and through this attitude, interest can continually be stimulated and renewed. It is a 'growth attitude' which leads to creative change and helps you adapt to new circumstances. The main challenge is to unite both Moon and Mercury qualities consistently so co-operation results, and not conflict. You need to distinguish between opposing inner messages, identifying those associated with the Moon - habitual security, instinctual and emotional patterns - and those which the Mercury-influenced logical mind presents. These messages can be either complementary or conflicting; and to evaluate which requires your self-understanding. Real success only comes when the partnership is harmonious.

Family life and private domesticity will be important, both as a retreat allowing you to attune to certain Moon characteristics, such as self-nurturing, security needs, daily habit patterns and life organization, and as a safe environment for expressing strong emotions to loved ones. You have a natural affinity with young children, and could become a good parent. Certainly, you will devote much energy and attention to ensuring that your foundations in life are secured and harmonious.

All astrological aspects:

Astrological aspects definitions

Conjunction - 1st harmonic aspect
Opposition - 2nd harmonic aspect
Trine - 3rd harmonic aspect
Square - 4th harmonic aspect
Quintile - 5th harmonic aspect
Sextile - 6th harmonic aspect
Septile - 7th harmonic aspect
Semisquare - 8th harmonic aspect
Novile - 9th harmonic aspect

All aspects explained

Sun's aspects
Moon's aspects
Mercury's aspects
Venus' aspects
Mars' aspects
Jupiter's aspects
Saturn's aspects
Uranus' aspects
Neptune's aspects
Pluto's aspects
North Node's aspects
Ascendant's aspects
Midheaven's aspects

Mercury's aspects

Mercury's aspects to the Sun

Mercury conjunct Sun

Mercury's aspects to the Moon

Mercury conjunct Moon
Mercury sextile Moon
Mercury square Moon
Mercury trine Moon
Mercury quincunx Moon
Mercury opposition Moon

Mercury's aspects to Venus

Mercury conjunct Venus
Mercury sextile Venus

Mercury's aspects to Mars

Mercury conjunct Mars
Mercury sextile Mars
Mercury square Mars
Mercury trine Mars
Mercury quincunx Mars
Mercury opposition Mars

Mercury's aspects to Jupiter

Mercury conjunct Jupiter
Mercury sextile Jupiter
Mercury square Jupiter
Mercury trine Jupiter
Mercury quincunx Jupiter
Mercury opposition Jupiter

Mercury's aspects to Saturn

Mercury conjunct Saturn
Mercury sextile Saturn
Mercury square Saturn
Mercury trine Saturn
Mercury quincunx Saturn
Mercury opposition Saturn

Mercury's aspects to Uranus

Mercury conjunct Uranus
Mercury sextile Uranus
Mercury square Uranus
Mercury trine Uranus
Mercury quincunx Uranus
Mercury opposition Uranus

Mercury's aspects to Neptune

Mercury conjunct Neptune
Mercury sextile Neptune
Mercury square Neptune
Mercury trine Neptune
Mercury quincunx Neptune
Mercury opposition Neptune

Mercury's aspects to Pluto

Mercury conjunct Pluto
Mercury sextile Pluto
Mercury square Pluto
Mercury trine Pluto
Mercury quincunx Pluto
Mercury opposition Pluto

Mercury's aspects to the Ascendant

Mercury conjunct Ascendant
Mercury sextile Ascendant
Mercury square Ascendant
Mercury trine Ascendant
Mercury quincunx Ascendant
Mercury opposition Ascendant

Mercury's aspects to the Midheaven

Mercury conjunct Midheaven
Mercury sextile Midheaven
Mercury square Midheaven
Mercury trine Midheaven
Mercury quincunx Midheaven
Mercury opposition Midheaven

Mercury's aspects to the North Node

Mercury conjunct North Node
Mercury sextile North Node
Mercury square North Node
Mercury trine North Node
Mercury opposition North Node

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