Retrograde Mercury Conjunct Mars...

starts on April 19 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on April 20 at 12.58am in Kilmore, leaves on April 20.  Both at 13 degrees and 29 minutes of Aries.

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!  This is especially true since the conjunction happens in the fiery and impulsive Aries.

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 Aries then you may feel this aspect more strongly than others.