Retrograde Mercury Conjunct Mars...

starts on December 13 (using a one degree orb), is exact on December 14 at 3.10pm in Kilmore, leaves on December 15.  Both at 4 degrees and 41 minutes of Capricorn.


The first thing that comes to mind with this combination is that we all have to make sure we don't become too quick to open our mouths before thinking!  However, being in Capricorn we at least are likely to have at least a millisecond to think before opening our mouths!

Mercury represents our thinking and the way we communicate with the people and world around us... while Mars is a pretty fiery and impulsive character.  Although irritating or upsetting, however, sometimes things need to be said!  The conjunction offers the opportunity for a fresh start in the areas affected by these planets and to make this fresh start we may all need to clear the air and make sure matters are clear to everyone involved.

As usual look at which house this conjunction is falling in and which houses are ruled by the planets involved (Mercury = house cusps with Gemini or Virgo on them, Mars = house cusps with Aries or Scorpio on them).

If you have personal planets and/or points in Capricorn then you may feel this aspect more strongly than others.  Also, keep in mind that this aspect joins forces with the current Mars/Pluto conjunction that I just posted about!  What a combination!!!