MERCURY OPPOSING JUPITER

This aspect depicts conflict which, when resolved, results in growth. Oppositions show a tug of war between opposing forces. If they are resolved, then the oppositions become the backbone and strength of the chart.

It is important to understand that Mercury rules the reasoning and conscious mind that forms conclusions. Mercury is intellectual, it is the thinker, while Jupiter is happy-go-lucky, optimistic, fortunate, adventurous and abundant. Jupiter is very benevolent, generous and philanthropic. Jupiter rules religion and higher education.

This aspect not only makes mountains out of molehills, it promises more than it can deliver. This is a lip service aspect where it is all talk and no action. Mercury rules the mouth, words, speech and communication, while Jupiter is expansive, huge and out of proportion. And in this case, it is out of proportion to its opposition, which is Mercury. This aspect reveals grand schemes, daydreaming on a huge scale and fanatical viewpoints and beliefs. There is a real struggle for balance in viewpoints.

Another problem with Mercury opposing Jupiter is it can over-promise and under-deliver. It's a lot of lip service, grand schemes, I'm gonna's, without ever really delivering. It's basically all talk and no action. It shows the tendency to go to extremes, promising more than is delivered. Conversation or words are simply not backed up with action and follow through. There is a constant need to produce thoroughness and attention to detail, because after all, Mercury rules Virgo too, the sign of detail, methods, facts and exactness.

This aspect can also reveal intellectual conceit. It has a 'been there done that or I already knew that' type of attitude, which attempts to minimize someone's shared experience, thereby squashing their excitement and making it no big deal. But then when cross-examined, the individual lacks the intellectual prowess to defend their position or recall the circumstances correctly. Talk about watching someone backpedal and stutter. This aspect is asking you to avoid alienating people with a "know-it-all" attitude.

There is an insatiable appetite for learning, which can serve you well if you use the detail of Mercury to focus your attention and develop yourself.

There is also an issue keeping secrets and will divulge confidential information without even realizing it. It talks too damn much! It can also be bold in divulging secret information by saying, "Don't tell anyone I told you but . . ." Sure enough, this aspect tells secrets.

We have all known people, even friends, who have told us secrets about their other friends. There are some people who cannot stop talking about their friend or ex-friends personal information. She, she, she, he, he, he. They will turn right around and unload that individual's personal information on you.

Folks, DO NOT tell those individuals ANYTHING personal. Do not give them any ammunition against you because of the lack of boundaries, meaning Jupiter in an afflicted position. Too much information (Jupiter) knows no bounds. It's limitless.

MERCURY OPPOSING JUPITER RECENT PAST AND FUTURE DATES

July 30, 2020

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