Moon conjunct Mercury

Moon conjunct Mercury - astrological aspect

Astrology aspects - Moon conjunct Mercury 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:

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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

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Moon's aspects

Moon's aspects to the Sun

Moon conjunct Sun
Moon sextile Sun
Moon square Sun
Moon trine Sun
Moon quincunx Sun
Moon opposition Sun

Moon's aspects to Mercury

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

Moon's aspects to Venus

Moon conjunct Venus
Moon sextile Venus
Moon square Venus
Moon trine Venus
Moon quincunx Venus
Moon opposition Venus

Moon's aspects to Mars

Moon conjunct Mars
Moon sextile Mars
Moon square Mars
Moon trine Mars
Moon quincunx Mars
Moon opposition Mars

Moon's aspects to Jupiter

Moon conjunct Jupiter
Moon sextile Jupiter
Moon square Jupiter
Moon trine Jupiter
Moon quincunx Jupiter
Moon opposition Jupiter

Moon's aspects to Saturn

Moon conjunct Saturn
Moon sextile Saturn
Moon square Saturn
Moon trine Saturn
Moon quincunx Saturn
Moon opposition Saturn

Moon's aspects to Uranus

Moon conjunct Uranus
Moon sextile Uranus
Moon square Uranus
Moon trine Uranus
Moon quincunx Uranus
Moon opposition Uranus

Moon's aspects to Neptune

Moon conjunct Neptune
Moon sextile Neptune
Moon square Neptune
Moon trine Neptune
Moon quincunx Neptune
Moon opposition Neptune

Moon's aspects to Pluto

Moon conjunct Pluto
Moon sextile Pluto
Moon square Pluto
Moon trine Pluto
Moon quincunx Pluto
Moon opposition Pluto

Moon's aspects to the Ascendant

Moon conjunct Ascendant
Moon sextile Ascendant
Moon square Ascendant
Moon trine Ascendant
Moon quincunx Ascendant
Moon opposition Ascendant

Moon's aspects to the Midheaven

Moon conjunct Midheaven
Moon sextile Midheaven
Moon square Midheaven
Moon trine Midheaven
Moon quincunx Midheaven
Moon opposition Midheaven

Moon's aspects to the North Node

Moon conjunct North Node
Moon sextile North Node
Moon square North Node
Moon trine North Node
Moon opposition North Node

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