Mercury Quincunx Mars: Excitement & Aggression

When Mercury is quincunx Mars in a chart, this produces a lot of excitement, passion, and creativity. It’s not all bad, even if it’s difficult.

There is a lot of conflict and anxiety with this quincunx, though. Arguments are common since passion and communication will be at odds. A person might be overly direct and harsh. A couple may argue and constantly misunderstand each other.

There is also a lot of impulsivity in this quincunx. Rational thought and the need to act without thinking will constantly be at odds.

Natal

When Mercury is quincunx Mars in a Natal Chart, this typically indicates that a person is both intelligent and impulsive and that these two sides are constantly at odds.

Sometimes, this person will act without thinking things through carefully. They might know on some level that their actions aren’t wise or that their words are not as eloquent or well-thought-out as they should be, but they will still jump right in and follow their impulses.

This person may sometimes seem to have a fiery and direct personality, but they will also go too far.

While they can be exciting and motivating sometimes, they can also be cruel and impatient. Their ability to jump right in might work out sometimes, but other times, it will end in disaster.

Facing negative consequences for their actions too many times might make this person retreat and act in a way that is inconsistent with the personality they seemed to have before.

This person will start to overthink and become incredibly anxious. They might actually have brilliant ideas when they think things through, but they won’t put them into action.

If you’ve got Mercury inconjunct Mars in your Natal Chart, you may feel like you can never seem to think and act. You will either exhaust yourself and cause issues by acting too quickly or cause anxiety and stress by not acting at all.

When experiencing a Mercury-Mars quincunx, the way you think and act are entirely out of alignment. They’re not just opposites; they have nothing in common at all.

To work through this, you must find the areas where these things align. You may need to write your thoughts down before speaking to anyone about them or putting them into action.

Pause and take a deep breath before saying anything too harsh or acting on impulses that might get you in trouble. Write things down so you can see them in front of you. That will help you decide if your impulses are a good idea.

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Transit

When Mercury is quincunx Mars during a transit, this might make you feel good at first!

If Mars is transiting your natal Mercury, you may find that your communication is more lively. You might speak faster or have an easier time coming up with ideas on the spot. You may also feel more creative and inspired.

If Mercury is transiting your natal Mars, you may want to communicate your inner desires and passions. Because this is a challenging aspect, you might be unable to communicate those things effectively.

A Mercury-Mars quincunx might help you be more productive, but it’s also likely to drain and stress you out. You may initially feel excited or motivated, but you’ll end up overwhelmed and anxious.

Your quick communication will become harsh words that cause arguments. If you usually think things through carefully before speaking, you’ll find yourself not thinking at all, which will cause interpersonal problems.

You will likely be more impulsive during this time. While spontaneity might feel good, and others may enjoy it at first, you’re also likely to do or say the wrong thing. You might get yourself in trouble if you’re not careful.

Try to resist that urge to rush everything if you can. Stop and take breaks. Think before doing something, but don’t overthink to the point that you stop yourself from doing anything.

Writing will help with this transit, too. Sometimes, you can’t say what you mean to convey, but writing it down in a few different ways might help you figure out what you’re trying to communicate.

If you end up doing or saying something that causes arguments, apologize. Don’t avoid the problem or put it on other people. You likely were too harsh or impulsive, so own up to that.

Synastry

Mercury quincunx Mars in a Synastry Chart typically creates a disconnect when it comes to desires, especially sexual desires.

There can be a lot of passion in this relationship at first. The Mercury and Mars partners will feel attracted to one another and might even enjoy engaging in passionate debates and intense discussions.

These two have different outlooks on life and different needs in a relationship. They may not always realize that at first, but it will be impossible not to notice once they discover where their incompatibilities are.

The Mars partner might want a lot more sex and affection than the Mercury partner does. The Mercury partner may be open to trying new things but feel tension because the Mars partner is stubborn about their preferences.

The Mercury partner might initially be excited by the Mars partner’s passion. They may enjoy their confidence or the way they express themselves. Hearing their drastically different points of view can be engaging and exciting.

Neither partner will enjoy the fact that they disagree on key aspects of their relationship, though. The Mercury partner might feel like they need a more cerebral partner. The Mars partner may want a more adventurous and passionate partner.

There will likely be many arguments in this relationship, which is just one of the Mercury quincunx Mars cons. This couple communicates a lot, but they don’t understand each other, which creates conflict.

This couple will only discover the Mercury quincunx Mars pros when they learn how to listen to each other.

If they have different views of sex and desires in the bedroom, they need to work that out. If they don’t understand the other’s thought process, they should actually listen to each other.

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Composite

Mercury quincunx Mars in a Composite Chart typically creates a disconnect between thought and action. This is a relationship where each partner might be incredibly uncomfortable expressing their desires and acting on their thoughts.

Both partners might be waiting for the other to act. They may sit around wondering what it would be like to take the next step in their relationship but refuse to talk about that or initiate anything.

This relationship sometimes comes to a standstill. Neither partner will ask for what they need, then get frustrated when the other partner doesn’t magically meet their needs.

There might be a sense of caution in this relationship at times. Both partners will be worried about upsetting the other, so they will leave each other alone entirely. They will try not to rock the boat or step on each other’s toes.

However, this relationship will also have frustration, aggression, and conflict. Sometimes, things will come to a head. This couple will go from refusing to talk to shouting at one another and then back to silence.

This couple has to become comfortable with the uncomfortable to work through this quincunx. They have to learn how to talk about their needs and boundaries with one another, even if they don’t always want to.

There is a lot of passion in this relationship. It just has to be uncovered! Both partners have to stop overthinking and projecting onto one another. They need to talk and listen to what the other has to say.

These two have to learn how to initiate more in their relationship and wait around less. If one partner wants something, they must ask for it and not assume the other partner will magically know what they need.

Solar Return

Mercury quincunx Mars in a Solar Return Chart typically indicates that you have an exciting year to look forward to, but all that excitement will likely involve some discomfort and conflict.

You may feel more passionate or assertive in the upcoming year. You’ll become bolder and more direct if you’re usually more passive or don’t speak up for yourself.

You can finally go after your passions and ask for what you want. You’ll be excited by all the potential you now see in yourself.

However, this will all come at a cost if you aren’t careful. Your assertiveness can become aggression. Your direct communication can turn into cruelty.

There is also a tendency to become overconfident when experiencing this quincunx during a solar return. You might talk big but be unable to follow through with what you say.

In the upcoming year, be mindful of what actions you take and watch your words. You might feel more productive and want to act on your impulses, but you need to be careful.

You don’t need to continue being passive, but you need to mind what you say. You don’t want to cause arguments unnecessarily. You also don’t want to impulsively dive into something that won’t be good for you.