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Mercury square Midheaven

Natives of Mercury square Midheaven find hard to express what they want out of life and might also find it hard to figure out what they want to do with their career and life path, especially when young. Mercury clashes with hyper energy and quick intellect with the MC that is trying to be aimed in going somewhere. The tense aspect between the House 10 of fame and the planet of intelligence makes it very difficult for a native to fulfil his destiny, and also hinders making friends and expressing himself in public. If Mercury is initially retrograde, the situation becomes much more complicated. He does not help to climb the career ladder, but slows down on the most crucial turns of fate. A person with Mercury square Midheaven has excellent mental abilities, but he does not know how to clearly convey his thoughts, gets confused in words, interrupts the interlocutor, or is noticeably lost in front of a large audience, although he is able to talk for hours alone with himself or close friends. He is often misunderstood and suspected of duplicity, even when there is no reason. Without a thorough study of the aspect, you can prove the right to personal opinion all your life and lose endlessly.

Mercury square Midheaven

Mercury square Midheaven makes you a charismatic idea person with a great imagination. Although you have many talents, communication is your strength, but it can also get you into trouble. Trying to understand the mysteries of life continually sparks your intellect, making you curious and enabling you to teach yourself. You are an articulate communicator yet have an informal style. So you can convey your ideas in a way that allows many people to understand things easily. You would make an excellent propagandist. You may have moved a lot when growing up. If so, you would probably have missed the places you used to live. Even when older, you may get homesick or even dislike travelling, especially flying. You may be very nostalgic and yearn for your old self, feeling sad about the passage of time. This can lead to regrets and bouts of depression. Anxiety, OCD, and panic attacks are also possible side effects of having the overactive mind that comes with Mercury square Midheaven. Yet, simultaneously, you can be very optimistic about the future. This dichotomy can cause an inner battle that may result from a close relationship between both parents, who were opposites. Or perhaps it comes from different teachers who were influential in your upbringing. This inner battle is related to pessimism versus optimism about the future and memories of the past. But it can also result in simultaneous scepticism and wonder. This makes you a free thinker and master of rhetoric and intuitive argument. But this also means disagreements, often with authorities and legal problems. With such an active mind, you may have had trouble at school due to unchallenging classes and uninspiring teachers. You may focus your interests too broadly across several areas, not finish work or give up or cancel things. Spreading fanciful ideas or those that have not been fully proven can lead to controversy and scandal. You may even be accused of plagiarism. You may also become unpopular with family members, colleagues and superiors, and they may turn against you and talk behind your back. Self-aggrandizing or being too outspoken can also lead to criticism, bad media, and loss of reputation.

The primary obstacle to the success of a native of Mercury square Midheaven is his own pessimistic attitude and depressed mood. He is often depressed and annoyed because of small failures. He envies the favourites of the public and chooses the path of cunning and deceit to deal with competitors. Although square with the Midheaven itself is not considered an insurmountable barrier to success, a person will have to face their fears of public speaking and close relationships in order to overcome these complexes. There is no other way. You need a profession that inspires your mind, and you have a tendency to withdraw from people, especially when you are absorbed in a task. You prefer to work without any interference. Your self-discipline in your profession is very strong and you risk overworking to reach your goals, which are very ambitious. You need accurate planning of your professional life and you feel very uncomfortable if something doesn't follow your plans. You prefer purely intellectual connections rather than emotional ones.

Mercury square Midheaven are quite restless and need to be mentally active all the time

Even while you are quite young, Mercury square Midheaven will spend quite a bit of time thinking about your future, but don't expect to make up your mind for a long time. Your mind is very active, and each new interest you take up will give you a new idea about your future career. In fact, the danger here is that you may never really settle on one career; you will get into many projects but never thoroughly enough to know what each one can really offer you. For this reason, you must teach yourself some self-discipline, so that you can stay with a project long enough to understand it. You are quite restless and need to be mentally active all the time. You need to keep your mind busy, talk with others and feel that life is moving quickly. Otherwise you get bored, and then you may annoy people. Often you get so wrapped up in your own ideas and needs that you forget about anyone else. But with a little effort you can get away from yourself and see other people's points of view. You are able to think very clearly, but only if you come out of yourself. As you get older, be careful not to say things that work against you. Your mouth could be your own worst enemy unless you make sure of what you are saying before you speak. It is possible to make your point without offending others. You enjoy games, especially those that involve your mind, so you may be very good at solving puzzles and other activities that require cleverness. 

Born with Mercury square Midheaven is a strong indication that your intellect is your biggest asset but also the occasional cause of your public downfall. Your career/public life greatly benefits from your active communication. You may be impulsive yet curious, distracted yet informative. There is however a tendency to speak before proofreading the facts which will be criticized by others often. You are amazing at learning new and interesting subjects which will help you in intellectual settings. There may be many issues from the past that affect your view of future & the way you approach your career path. You might be torn between many career prospects before choosing “one” (or changing to another later on), usually these choices are affected by your past experiences and future expectations. It is however advised not to take on more work than necessary since there may be a tendency to get bored/distracted easily which may land you in trouble professionally. If Mercury is Conjunct Ascendant/Descendant, it is advised not to be impulsive while making important decisions and to be conscious about how you present your words so as not to cause any misunderstandings or offence. Over-active imagination and curiosity, or lack of excitement in life may lead to depression and/or other mental health issues which may need a change in routines/perspective/meditations etc. You may frequently face delays or problems relating to long distance travels. Your career/public life will be immensely rewarding only when you pay attention to the facts and speak with the utmost confidence.

Mercury square Midheaven reveals a tension between the independent autonomy seeking parts of yourself and the need to belong, which also comes with a sense of obligation toward group norms. In your public roles, your life is really never your own as there are always commitments and expectations to uphold. For most people, it’s natural to need an outlet from this tension, to “cut loose” now and then. For you, the awareness of that tension and the need to modulate its release is more acute and important. Becoming proficient in an array of stress reduction techniques is necessary. You may also need to learn to negotiate individual exceptions or accommodations regarding certain rules based on your personal needs and situation. These experiences may lead you to become an advocate or formal mediator between individual and corporate or state interests.

 

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