Sun-Mercury ASPECT: Ego-Energy infusing the Thought System
Sun represents the energy of your evolving self. Mercury represents how you need to think and communicate in order to be effective. The two ‘planets’ in aspect evoke the feel of ego’s energy infusing the thought system.
Sun conjunct Mercury: Idealization as a Defense
Traditional astrology describes the danger of Mercury “burning up” in proximity to the Sun, thereby losing objectivity. In childhood the emerging ego could immerse itself in a web of comfortable thoughts and ideas, thus distancing itself from (and defending against) painful reality. A tendency toward idealization is a definite possibility.
As the self matures, the combination could evolve into a strong intellectual gift of one kind or another. The nature of sign occupied by Sun and Mercury will significantly affect this pair’s expression. Fire and Air signs tend toward brilliant expression of thoughts, whereas Water and Earth may suggest contemplation and discernment.
Sun/Mercury MIDPOINT: The Point of Intellectual Self Expression
Here are some examples of the potential manifestation of Sun/Mercury midpoint:
“Thinking about the Self”: When a natal Sun-Mercury midpoint is intensified by transit or Solar Arc progression, there may be a tendency toward overthinking and worry, even to the point of self-pity. Heavy planets such as Pluto could, after a time, transform the way you think about yourself for the better.
“Communicating honestly”: In a best case scenario, a strong transit or Solar Arc to this point could offer an opportunity to express your thoughts openly and straightforwardly. Of course, the nature of the planet strongly modifies the potential (e.g. Neptune may require an aesthetic touch to the communication, such as poetry.)
“Intellectual Self Expression”: In a professional arena, a transit or Solar Arc to this point suggests an opportunity for you to shine through sharing your knowledge, opinions and skills with others.
Summary
Sun-Mercury aspect or midpoint is a frequently changing & evolving complex. By knowing their natal placement and transit condition, you might get a sense of how you’re being challenged to grow in the way you think about and express your self.
Do you have personal experience or insights about the Sun-Mercury aspect or the Sun/Mercury midpoint? Please feel free to share via email or in the comment section below.
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I was wondering. Since the Sun and Mercury are so close, they tend to form conjunctions in the natal chart quite frequently and you find a lot of people with the aspect in their birth charts.
Is there a special astrological link between the solar energy and mental energy in people? Because the frequency of this aspect in natal charts seems to suggest the two go together.
Yes – our ego always colors our perception and the way we think. When Sun and Mercury are too close, then a kind of idealism develops where you’re seeing what you want to see, rather than what is.
Hi,
I love your work and i’m a big ( i mean big) fan of your job. I like that you know that there is/are a light and good sides in every dark aspect (ex. Mars-Pluto opposition aspect / which i have it in my natal chart) and unfortunatly the most of the astrologers they discribe it as a..black hole. And of cours the opposite, that every good aspect it’s only and always like blessing…! So the bad-bad Saturn isn’t so bad and the good-good Venus (or Jupiter for that matter) aren’t soooo….good after all.
I have see natal charts of people which are very lucky and the owners are assses. Good planets and good aspects doesn’t mean good qualites, good character or human soul ( psyche/ψυχη) neither a good person. Bad aspects and/or planet doesn’t mean a bad people. A lot of times is the opposite.
Sorry for my english.
Again, i love your body of work. Please if it’s possible write something about phycopaths/sociopaths aspects or a combo of things that may help us see the “signs” in some cases and what or why some people (like me) attract this king of characters. I know the Scorpio/Sagittarius combo or 8 house are the most useal traits for that but there aren’t enough info for the issue… astrological speaking.
Thanks .
Hi MC44, thank you for the kind words. A chart doesn’t say sociopath or psychopath, as those are extreme manifestations in response to strong tensions within a horoscope. People can and often do choose to respond differently in a more constructive direction.
I have Sun conjunct Mercury and Sun parallel Mercury. Sun/Mercury midpoint tightly conjunct Venus/Mars midpoint and semi square Venus/Pluto midpoint. Sun/Mercury midpoint also exactly sesiquadrate Chiron. I have a very busy midpoints and I’m not sure how to interpret all of these.
For you the important part is Sun conjunct Mercury (which suggests the importance of idealism). Chiron = Sun/Mercury adds a sense of helping others heal, which could form a part of that idealistic conjunction (could be a very good thing, when you utilize it productively).
This article helped me realize that my moon is exactly opposite my sun/mercury midpoint. I have a Virgo sun @ 6°, a Libra mercury @ 2°, and, if I’m correct, my sun/mercury midpoint is @ 19° Virgo. Lo and behold, my moon is @ 19° Pisces. I’ve always wondered why i identified with the descriptions of natal moon/mercury connections without actually having an aspect between them, but this definitely explains why I’m so determined to both analyse and efficiently express my feelings to others…otherwise I don’t feel right. I also constantly interchange thinking for feeling and vice versa…it’s very much the same process for me. Not sure if it’s a good thing because I am always thinking about how i really feel, and, sure enough, I’m constantly confused…not sure whether something is merely a thought or an emotion.
One other thing i realized…my sun/mercury midpoint and moon opposition is literally right of top of my bf’s nodal axis. Mipoint on NN, moon on SN. Coolie.