It's Astro-Logical -- practical advice for conscious living ---> Issue #70

enchantedspirit (66)in #astrology • 5 years ago (edited)

Mercury in Aries has formed the departing square
with Saturn in Capricorn at 21°. This lasts about 10 - 12 days.

The theme of this pattern

An assertive mind / style of communicating
that feels judged, limited, hindered, shut down

Who are the players
and what are they doing?

Mercury in Aries = a mind fueled by physical energy , assertiveness and passion

Saturn in Capricorn = concern for maintaining the status quo, keeping things solid and stable, supporting tradition and protecting what you've earned and what gives you power

Departing Mercury squares = drag up "history," memories, unresolved psychological issues, cause problems because of painful lessons you learned in previous situations ... possibly from your family

What's happening?

Aries is assertive, independent, pushy and sometimes too honest for its own good. Capricorn is disciplined, reserved, very concerned with protocol and respect. Put these two together and you get the situation of a noisy, rambunctious toddler in the company of an uptight, prim-and-proper grandparent ... who's not in a particularly good mood.

Squares are at least partially a psychological problem -- and to that extent they are under your control, more than you realize. But there are also reasons why you have these memories and why you are sensitized to the feelings -- because at some time when you were young (and relatively powerless) the tactless, too-candid "unplugged" version of you ran afoul of The Powers That Be -- and got smacked down for it.

At least part of the problem here is that the memories of that -- the embarrassment, the censure, the disapproval, etc., are apt to be triggered by real-world, real-life situations happening now. You may feel totally justified to feel dismissed by the criticism and resistance your opinions and ideas meet in the next week or so -- and you may have plenty of proof to back up your reaction.

Capricorn energy (and there's plenty of it around now) doesn't take kindly to situations where it feels propriety and manners aren't being observed well enough ... and Aries fights back hard when he feels too much of a boot on his neck. So be aware you're being set up for a demonstration of this. One side feels offended by what another side says -- or the way it was expressed. The offender tells the "judge and censor" to go screw himself. An argument breaks out -- that's a lot bigger than the original issue -- and everybody goes away mad.

I know. You've been there ... done that ... watched it happen ... many times over. Well, here it comes again. (It's that time of year!) Objectively, one side could have been more sensitive ... and orderly. The other side could have been a little more tolerant and understanding.

One side needs to think a second before he shoots his mouth off. The other side needs to remove the gigantic stick from his butt. It's hard enough to deal with this kind of mess in the real world. It's another when it all takes place inside you. (And that's a huge possibility!!)

Some part of you is trying to strike a balance between telling the truth (or being yourself ) and respecting tradition (or taking other factors and views into account) ... between laying out the facts as you see them ... and making them palatable enough for someone else -- who isn't one bit inclined to believe you -- to at least not hit the roof when he hears what you've said.

Aries runs afoul of the constipated status quo ... constantly. The Powers That Be wish to God Aries would self-immolate ... and stop stirring the pot. Since none of this is likely to change (nor, honestly, do you want it to), your best strategy is to recognize what's happening ... which side you're on ... and wait for this energy to stop mixing it up right in front of you. (It will ... and it won't be long. Mercury aspects pass quickly.)

What to expect?

Feeling depressed, disrespected, criticized, shut down -- as if your thoughts and opinions don't matter
Failing to speak up -- or speaking up too forcefully -- because you feel you're "up against a stone wall"
Hindered communications -- because things aren't being said and because things aren't being heard
"New ideas" don't express themselves well -- because they honestly need more refinement to be popular, practical, or worth considering enough to gain the support they need
Feeling you are faced with difficult problems with no easy way out -- which is true -- but these are designed to make you think differently ... because your ideas (no matter how radical and innovative you consider them) aren't enough of that (or are way too much of them, one or the other) to be worthwhile or gain any traction

How to work with this?

If you're coming from the Aries position (this part of you wants change, impatience, "honesty," etc.) ---> Your overall vision may be solid, but you could be trying to do too much too soon ... against too many odds. Consider instead how to make incremental progress ... and gain support here and there while you build momentum.

Or look at gentler ways to approach those with entrenched positions -- and a lot of investment in maintaining the status quo ---> people who do not want to rock the boat or imperil their status, power, assets, etc. See if you can gain a hearing (at least in theory) by being just a little less obnoxious, a little more reasoned and temperate.

If you're coming from the Capricorn position (this part of you wants to keep life on a even keel, be organized and orderly, "work within the system," don't wreck anything valuable) ---> See if you can hear the logic and purpose behind all the shouting and rhetoric. Recognize that change is inevitable and necessary. It's up to you to figure out how to implement it. Don't stifle dissent because it's inconvenient -- or aggravating.

Or consider how to incorporate change and evolution into existing structures so you don't continue to foster a "burn the place down" mentality in those who are dissatisfied -- possibly for very good reasons. Realize there are constructive ways to use this passion and energy if you can somehow all get on the same side. (This may not be one bit easy. But neither is the alternative!! Srsly.)

Hear the real message -- not just the means of delivery ... or the fact that it needs more seasoning and maturity to survive. Part of your real job here may be to help that happen. (Or be prepared to die like the dinosaurs, sinking slowly into a bog of your own making.)

As a person working with these antagonistic inner selves ---> How can you apply this kind of dialogue, this kind of thinking, this kind of reasoning to your own frustrations? Instead of getting "stuck" and going nowhere ... ask the "opposing side" -- yes, the opposing side of you in this argument, because there is one ---> How can we get unstuck? How can we approach this situation differently? How can we get on the same side and work together? (BOTH of your Inner Selves in this matter will have to make concessions and operate in good faith with one another. Welcome to the challenge of being human.)

Hint: ---> the Aries side of you (thoughts, expression, language skills, ideas, concepts, and energy) is the one with the most flexibility here (believe it or not.) The Capricorn side of you (concern for stability, chain of command, status, public standing, "authority," permanence) is far less likely to budge (or be inclined to.) You will eventually reach a better accord with one another in mid-May ... by being more even-tempered, more mellow, more deliberate ... and having plans that are better structured, well-thought through, aimed at a more practical, more profitable outcome.

You can wait -- because you'll get there naturally ... eventually. Or ... you can do what you can to adopt that calmer, more measured position now -- and get in some practice. (Just sayin'.)