Mercury - Mars Aspects: Conjunct Sextile Trine Square Opposition

Mercury conjunct Mars
You have an enthusiastic, incisive and energetic mind. You are practical and compulsive. You think quickly and draw your inferences from empirical observation. Your life suffers at times by being too "me" oriented. You don't give an opinion as much as assert a point of view. You are a fighter for a cause whether or not there is a fight, or for that matter, a cause. Your mind is on fire so you often express yourself with anger. You have a natural talent for occupations involving change and physical movement. -- Interpretation from the Indra report.

Alternate, short interpretation: You have a sharp mind and a sharp tongue as well, and love a vigorous discussion or debate. You express your thoughts in a clear, decisive, convincing style. You dislike vagueness and fuzzy thinking, and are quick to point out the discrepancies in another's argument. At times you are verbally aggressive and abrasive to others, and you tend to overstate your case or offend people by your unadorned frankness. You can be an effective spokesperson, lawyer, or salesman. You have an aptitude for writing as well, particularly criticism or satire. You enjoy mental challenges and mental work.

Some Famous People with Mercury conjunct Mars: Dick Clark, Prince Edward, Jason Alexander, Sally Field, Kathie Lee Gifford, Merv Griffin, Gene Hackman, Don Ameche, James Blish, Hank Aaron, Tommy Hilfiger, Wynonna Judd, Bob Newhart, Martin Scorsese, Meryl Streep, Debra Winger.

Mercury square or opposition Mars
 

Alternate, short interpretation: Argumentative and rather aggressive and critical in discussions, you tend to turn any conversation into a debate, and sometimes a verbal war. You could be a spokesman for a righteous cause, a lawyer vigorously defending a client, a sharp analyst or critic. You are a convincing speaker, but are not especially receptive to the ideas and opinions of others. You have a forceful intellect and an aptitude for mental work.

Some Famous People with the Mercury in Hard Aspect to Mars: Squares - Bjorn Borg, Sylvia Plath, Jean Piaget, Sheena Easton, Marilyn Manson, Demi Moore, Meat Loaf, Tina Turner, Randy Travis, Oprah Winfrey; Oppositions - Dinah Shore.

Mercury sextile or trine Mars
Your mind is very restless and you will never cease to learn. You are quick, practical, perceptive, brave and will easily detect the weaknesses of others. You are very creative and you can excel both in writing and in manual arts. You are very secure and firm in your decisions without being aggressive. Your mind never rests and it is important that you keep yourself active.

The trine aspect is the more dynamic of the two harmonious aspects. Those with the sextile can call upon these traits when needed, and those with the trine between the Mercury and Mars have incorporated the traits of the aspect into their personalities, expressing them naturally and consistently.

Alternate, short interpretation: Mercury sextile Mars or Mercury trine Mars: You speak clearly, decisively, and convincingly, and thoroughly enjoy a vigorous discussion or debate. You would be an effective lawyer or public speaker, a salesman of ideas. Others tend to listen to you and follow your lead, and you have a talent for directing people and making decisions. You also have an aptitude for writing, especially criticism or satire.

Some Famous People with Mercury in Harmonious Aspect to Mars: Sextiles - Tom Brokaw, Bill Clinton, David Spade, Edgar Cayce, Harry Hamlin; Trines - Shari Lewis, Joyce Brothers, Ray Davies, Henry Winkler, Sonny Bono, Beau Bridges, Stacy Keach, Cheiro, Sigmund Freud, Bill Cosby, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Billy Corgan, Ted Danson, Jay Leno.

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Interpretations written by Annie Heese. (Please note that some of Annie's interpretations are forthcoming). Alternate interpretations from the Cosmo Natal report.