by Jean Wiley
The energy representing how you think and communicate, Mercury, joins Mars in Taurus on April 14th where he will transit before his long transit of Gemini beginning April 30th. Mercury brings conscious awareness and potential discussion to the Mars energy of desire, assertiveness and personal will.
The 21st and 22nd are strong days for Mercury when he first trines Pluto signaling a few days of concentration, financial flow, effective planning, and powerful discussion. On the 22nd he conjuncts Mars in Taurus (16 degrees) supercharging your mental prowess, pragmatic reasoning, communications and travel. Your words can come across more strongly than you intend on the 22nd. Others will be expressing themselves more intensely as well – be aware if you are feeling angry or frustrated.
Mercury in Taurus communicates carefully, making sure of each word before saying it. There is a slowing of your perceptions as your mind retains, steadies and consolidates ideas, this is a down to earth approach to planning and practicality. Spontaneity is tempered with your desire for a more deliberate understanding.
