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The transit of Mercury on May 9, 2016. Mercury is visible to the lower left of center. A sun spot is visible above center. Mercury transiting the Sun as viewed by the rover Curiosity on Mars (June 3, 2014). [1] A transit of Mercury across the Sun takes place when the planet Mercury passes directly between the Sun and a superior planet.
A Sextile (abbreviated as "SXt or Sex") is an angle of 60°, which is 1 ⁄ 6 of the 360° ecliptic or 1 ⁄ 2 a trine (120°). Depending on the involved planets, an orb of 4-5° is allowed. The symbol is the radii of a hexagon. Traditionally, a Sextile is said to be similar in influence to a Trine, but less intense.
For example, in a chart where Mercury is in Capricorn and Saturn is in Virgo, a strong mutual reception is in effect. Mercury is located in Capricorn, Saturn's domicile, or rulership, and Saturn is found in Mercury's sign of rulership and of exaltation, Virgo. The two signs are in trine to one another, and hence have a strong working relationship.
What are the dates of Mercury retrograde? This summer's retrograde starts on Aug. 5 at 12:56 a.m. ET, and lasts until Aug. 28. Mercury is moonwalking from earthy Virgo to fiery Leo.
The sun and Mercury in Aquarius will also be in harmonious energy flow with lucky Jupiter, adding a layer of growth and expansion. June 6, 2025: An event to remember
The written symbols for Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn have been traced to forms found in late Classical Greek papyri. [3] The symbols for Jupiter and Saturn are monograms of the initial letters of the corresponding Greek names, and the symbol for Mercury is a stylized caduceus . [ 3 ]
Mercury will conjunct Pluto in Aquarius on Jan. 29, so you’ll likely be laser-focused on your goals and ready to make deep, lasting changes. ... This transit invites you to nurture your personal ...
Combined with Venus, a Mercury transit can indicate entertaining, or perhaps giving a talk or lecture. Mercury transits to natal sun and ascendent indicate a good time for making minor changes - buying, selling and exchanging things. Transiting Venus is at its peak for about two days, and usually indicates feelings of love. Sometimes the ...