Mercury Conjunct Mars...

starts on May 20 (using a 1 degree orb), is exact on May 21 at 11.20am in Kilmore, leaves on May 22.  Both at 7 degrees and 18 minutes of Taurus.

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!  Perhaps we will be feeling a bit smug or have become too fixed or attached (Taurus) to our way of thinking. 

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