Mercury Mars

Extensive collection of articles on the effects of Mercury conjunct or aspecting Mars, in natal charts and synastry.

Mars Conjunct Mercury: Strategic Thinking

A friend emailed me this morning, concerned she was under some kind of threat. She included evidence to get a second opinion. I concluded the threat was real. I told her I would prefer to talk on the phone. Once on the phone, I peppered her with questions. I do this to clients sometimes – […]

Useful Skills – Mars in Gemini

I wrecked my car, but I failed to die. I was a bit shocked after the accident. I had to call the police on myself which was a bit different.  But things turned in my favor, dramatically, when I called my neighbor for help. He’s one of those people who can do all kinds of

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I Want To Pick Your Brain

“In fashionable society one never insists, but listens with complacency to every kind of nonsense. He is not there to teach or correct; not if he belong there, to learn, but to wear fine clothes and to eat and drink.” – J.L. Spalding, 1901 I was six years old the first time someone told me, “I

Mercury – Losing Control Of Your Mind

It’s fair to say, I’m a Mercurial astrologer. I’m definitely the only one running around claiming that Mercury trumps Pluto, though I know this to be true. I’m not alone, though. Astrologer, Lois Rodden, had a particular interest in Mercury. The (low) review on her book is funny. The person claims it’s for “brainiacs”. Maybe the

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The Demon Kudzu

I thought I’d give you a kudzu update.  The front of the property is 85% clear of kudzu. Whatever is left is hanging down by the road. I patrol along the front of the house every couple days, looking for anything I missed or new vines trying to stage a comeback. I feel like a

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Competing In Relationships

Hi Elsa, I seem to always be closely linked to aquarian men. My brother, a man I was in a relationship with for close to a decade, and now, someone I work with. All three of these relationships have felt competitive in some way. My brother was the youngest child for many years until my arrival.

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