Mercury transits Aries from March 30 – April 14
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Mercury transits to cardinal fire Aries after hanging out in mutable water Pisces for the last few weeks. In speech, writing and self-presentation, we ain’t holdin back. Mercury in Aries has a sharp tongue and a bad habit of speaking before thinking. With no filters in place, it is all too easy now to spout off in a moment of anger. When Mercury the Messenger meets up with the fiery ram, tact is difficult to employ. On the bright side, our style of communication is now incandescently direct and honest.
Mercury, ruler of mental processes, lover of to-do lists, calendars, letters, media, schedules – everything that keeps us moving forward in the societal sense of linear progression. This is why Mercury transits are, in my opinion, a fine occasion to set some goals. You will have the most success now with goals that are active in nature. Mercury in Aries wants to set things in motion; this energy is initiating and groundbreaking. Perhaps now is the time to begin a letter writing or journaling routine. Prepare to create the Self anew, fresh and light as a blood red crocus opening unto the first warm spring afternoon.
Many of us will now be tested in our ability to remain calm, cool and collected in the face of aggression or turmoil. As the flames of Aries continue to fill the sky, everything becomes more straightforward. The challenges presented by Mercury in Aries are by no means poetic - they’re gritty and undeniably real. The Universe rises to her full height with a look in her eyes that seems to say: I’m going to be merciless because I know you can handle it. If you’re feeling imbalanced, I highly suggest returning to a childlike mentality. For those who have spent ample time with children, you will know what I mean by this. Children say what they mean and mean what they say. They ask questions without fear or insecurity. They move forward with incredible ease. Children remind us of our basic nature, as does the ram. We are born into each life with an infinite capacity for love, forgiveness, optimism and honesty.
You may recall that Mercury transited Aries’ opposite sign (Libra) back in September 2014. Any themes that predominated then will now resurface. Mercury in Libra was balanced and diplomatic. Libra gravitates towards peace and mindfulness, Aries towards war and mindlessness. Libra and Aries both feel a deep need to be surrounded by others, but for totally different reasons. Libra wants to support and be supported, whereas Aries simply wants attention and validation. Mercury in Aries does not speak on behalf of the community, but rather straight from the ego - don’t be surprised if you start talking about yourself more than usual! This self-centeredness is the shadow side of Mercury in Aries. It’s not that the ram doesn’t want harmony, he’s just not very practiced in it. This placement is sharp, swift and spontaneous. Our greatest task now is to work together.
Mercury in Libra helped us with interpersonal relationships; Mercury in Aries dares us to open a dialogue with the Self. When imbalanced, do you routinely lash out at others? Are you burning bridges just to make some misguided point? Are you assertive or just downright aggressive? What does your communication style say about you as a person? We are asked now to give an honest look at where we stand in our circle and how this placement affects us as individuals. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, remember that this transit is empowering at its core. Now is the time to be decisive and determine where/whether you’ve over-compromised. There is a fine line between caring too much about group opinion and not caring enough. Mercury in Aries will help you get in touch with your most authentic Self. One thing’s for sure: there’s no bullshitting, small talking or beating around the bush now.
There is a real danger now in offending others, but I refuse to get hung up on this. Although imbalanced Aries are not always empathic or understanding, the balanced ram possesses a humility that often exceeds that of the other signs. This is simply due to the fact that the ram must work harder than anyone else to overcome egotistical impulses. And how about Aries’ insistence on remaining candid and forthright? Aries needs to keep things raw because there is so much going on internally. The ram’s psyche is constantly imploding with color, noise, movement and ideas. The ram knows intuitively that not everything can or will be communicated properly.
If imbalanced, you may have to reckon with a loud internal voice that insists everything is about You. Well, it’s not. Combating the voice of the unreasonable ego with logic and rationalism feels like an uphill battle, but how else can we do it? Find your center. Be prepared to speak. Remind yourself of what you really want. Will you allow fleeting moments of rage to determine your fate?
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