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Mercury sextile Saturn – Work Ethic<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

From: Alan Oken \u201cComplete Astrology\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201c<\/strong>COMMUNICATION FLOWS OR WORKS WELL WITH CONSOLIDATION.\u00a0 This configuration imparts common sense and a fine head for business.\u00a0 It allows one to make the most out of the least.\u00a0 Those fortunate enough to have such a flowing aspect in their charts have a a way of achieving goals through careful planning and an awakened sense of existing opportunities\u2026allows for consistent mental work and fine organizational ability.\u201d<\/p>\n

There is only one aspect this week, though we do have three changes of sign for planets.\u00a0 This provides the space to look at the aspect in more detail, and look at the possibilities for the week.\u00a0 Because Mercury is now direct, and was retrograde, we came upon this aspect twice recently.\u00a0\u00a0 On its last outing (Thursday 5th<\/sup> February), I summarized it as denoting \u201cwork ethic\u201d and said that this week would offer the chance to complete things or pick up where you left off.\u00a0 Which is where I find myself, enlarging more fully on this aspect.<\/p>\n

I thought I would look at a few famous examples of those born with this aspect, to show the qualities, achievements and potential of what we have to work with this week.\u00a0 Mercury represents the mind, and often a person has more than one aspect to their Mercury, so there is more complexity.\u00a0 And equally,\u00a0 the Mercury picture is not the only description of a person\u2019s mental outlook in a chart.\u00a0 Also, the mental outlook needs to be put into context within the whole make up of the character. I will highlight those features which show us what we are capable of this week with Mercury sextile Saturn, to show what is most relevant.<\/p>\n

Famous Examples<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Arundhati Roy<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Arundhati Roy is an author and activist, who wrote the Man Booker Prize winning \u201cThe God of Small Things\u201d in 1997.\u00a0 Her activism comes from Sun conjunct Mars in Sagittarius, and her literary skill is shown by Mercury conjunct Venus (The Writer Archetype) in Scorpio.\u00a0 Mercury also squares her Nodal Axis, giving her an awareness of the difficulties of karma.\u00a0 Otherwise, the aspects to Mercury are not too complicated, and\u00a0 Mercury sextile Staurn is clearly shown in the premise of her beatifully titled book \u201cThe God of Small Things\u201d.\u00a0 Wikipedia describes\u00a0 the book as \u201cA description of how the small things in life affect people\u2019s behaviour and their lives.\u201d The significance of the small details in life is therefore something you can become aware of this week. \u00a0We can all benefit by becoming more Virgoan. <\/strong><\/span>Mercury sextile Saturn encourages mental precision and organization, such as through list making and efficient filing.<\/p>\n

Brian Aldiss<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

89-year old Brian Aldiss, O.B.E. is a prolific author of science fiction novels, and a vice president of the international H.G. Wells society.\u00a0 The creativity and fantasy of his writing come from Sun conjunction Neptune in Leo. But in order to be convincing, he needs to utilize the scientific and logical qualities of his Mercury-Saturn sextile, which he has done successfully.\u00a0 Mental vigour is shown by his Mercury conjunct Mars, but the Mercury-Saturn sextile conveys mental stamina, and hard-working perseverance.\u00a0 If you are engaged in writing projects, this week may be the week to persevere, knuckle down and be productive in such a project.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Eric Cantona<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

At first glance you might not have the maverick Eric Cantona, footballer, philosopher and actor, down as a Mercury-sextile-Saturn type.\u00a0 \u00a0But there is a mental hardness and steeliness about him, the upside of which is mental resilience and fortitude.\u00a0 The application for you, for this week, is to Keep Going!\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span>A working project may seem arduous, or even dull at times, but don\u2019t give up.\u00a0 Alex Ferguson used to hold \u00a0him up as an example to other players, as he would stay overtime for practice long after the others would leave.\u00a0 I\u00a0 quote you two of his aphrisms, not because they particularly reflect the Mercury-Saturn sextile, but because they show his philosophical side (Mercury-sextile-Saturn can be very logical, an aspect of the philosophical mind):<\/p>\n

Eric Cantona:<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe noblest revenge is to forgive\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am searching for abstract ways of expressing reality, abstract forms that will enlighten my own mystery.\u201d<\/p>\n

Like Brian Aldiss he has Mars conjunct his Mercury (mental vigour) and like Arundhati Roy he has Sun conjunct Mars (Warrior Archetype).\u00a0 His maverick, rebellious quality comes from his exact conjunction of Uranus and Pluto in Virgo.<\/p>\n

Benjamin Cr\u00e8me<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Benjamin Creme has been presenting information about the gradual emergence\u00a0 of Maitreya, the World Teacher since 1975 and, humanity\u2019s response to Maitreya\u2019s teachings has been such that Benjamin Cr\u00e8me has recently reported that Maitreya\u2019s declaration of himself openly as the World Teacher could be in about\u00a0 18 months\u2019 time.\u00a0 The organization he founded –\u00a0 Share International –\u00a0was set up to present information on the emergence of Maitreya\u00a0 and his message of hope for the future.\u00a0 It also promotes the values of justice and sharing, a prominent value of the coming Aquarian age.\u00a0 (For more information, see http:\/\/www.shareintl.org\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

He uses telepathy to communicate with \u00a0Maitreya and his own Master.\u00a0 Obviously he would require\u00a0 efficient mental equipment for all this!\u00a0 He has a slightly more complex mental picture than the other examples. What he has are 3 major aspects to\u00a0his Mercury.\u00a0 You would expect to find Uranus square his Mercury, for the telepathy and controversialism of speech –\u00a0and he has this. \u00a0He has Mercury exactly trine Chiron, which promotes healing and problem-solving through the mind.\u00a0 He has no earth planets, so the mental grounding and patience of his third Mercury aspect, the sextile with Saturn, is very much needed.\u00a0 Mercury sextile Saturn also gives him a sense of gravitas and responsibility in his communication, and his message has been consistent over the years.\u00a0 Be aware this week of the weight and responsibility of your words, and the karma of thought.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Mercury sextile Saturn may not be the most exciting aspect for us to live with this week, but it does present a great opportunity.<\/p>\n

Babies born this week<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Babies born this week will have the full qualities of this natal aspect:\u00a0 A steady mind, capable of concentrated methodical systematic work.\u00a0 He or she will be able to work in a detailed way, e.g. if in a career in Medicine, \u00a0she or he would be able to perform detailed and precise surgery.\u00a0 If \u00a0engaged in sport, he or she would have good control and co-ordination.<\/p>\n

Aspects<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Mercury-Saturn sextile can apply all week, so you can get cracking today on your week\u2019s project or catch-up exercise with regard to your documentation.<\/p>\n

There is a New Moon at the very end of Aquarius on Wednesday (18th<\/sup>).\u00a0 Coming at the end of Aquarius as it does, it represents the very highest ideals of this highly idealistic sign.\u00a0 Put into practice your most humanitarian wishes.<\/p>\n

The Sun enters Pisces late that day, so humanitarian ideals will turn to compassion.\u00a0 You may be all fired up mentally about an issue, then suddenly turn soft and emotional over the same issue.<\/p>\n

At lunchtime on Thursday (19th<\/sup>) the sharp focus of Mercury sextile Saturn comes into play (see above).\u00a0 If you haven\u2019t started a mental project, you can set the foundations for it now.\u00a0 Whatever you are engaged in, should be a constructive enterprise.<\/p>\n

In the early hours of Friday (20th<\/sup>) Mars enters Aries, its home territory.\u00a0 You may either be very wakeful and feeling restless, or having dropped off to sleep may wake suddenly bolt upright with ideas for active projects and things you feel you must do, perhaps sparked by a florid dream.\u00a0 When you are in the heat of the day, you may have a strong push to get things done, or scriptwrite a play in which you are the central or the only\u00a0 character!<\/p>\n

In the early evening of the same day, Venus also enters Aries.\u00a0 She gets dragged into the play even though not in her comfort zone on the battlefield of Aries.\u00a0 Someone has to play the feminine lead, though, and she is there to temper the excesses of the male lead who may be rampaging across the stage set otherwise.\u00a0 There will be passion in this play, undoubtedly.<\/p>\n

Good News Story of the Week<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

(A real Valentine\u2019s Tale)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ashley McIntyre of Louisville, Kentucky in the U.S.A. donated her kidney to Danny Robinson, and is now set to marry him!\u00a0 They are also expecting a baby in June.<\/p>\n

The story began on the day before her birthday last year, when she overheard her mother talking about a local lad who needed a kidney.\u00a0 We have her birthchart therefore for this story!\u00a0 Ashley has natal Venus conjunct Saturn, usually an indication of responsibility in relationship, and here it may symbolize her gift of her kidney.\u00a0 At the time she decided on the generous gesture, Jupiter the planet of beneficence was trine her natal Sun.\u00a0 It certainly was an act of unconditional love.\u00a0 At the time of the donation of the kidney, Neptune (planet of sacrifice) was exactly conjunct by transit to Ashley\u2019s North Node (karma).\u00a0 They began dating a few weeks later, when romantic Venus was exactly trine Ashley\u2019s natal Venus.\u00a0 He popped the question on Christmas Day 2014, when Uranus (surprise) was exactly sextile Ashley\u2019s Mercury (a question asked).<\/p>\n

Danny\u2019s mother, Denise Stutzenburger, was sure her son would marry Ashley.<\/p>\n

\u201cI told her, \u2018You are going to be my daughter-in-law, you just don\u2019t know it yet.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Ashley, when interviewed, gave the credit to the Creator:<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s crazy how it all worked.\u00a0 It was all planned out by God.\u201d<\/p>\n

The week in bullet points:<\/p>\n