Moon – Mercury Opposition
(Transit Moon → Natal Mercury)
Various sources for the child’s horoscope
Your child may feel nervous and anxious. It will probably be difficult for them to separate their feelings from rational ideas and to express their needs clearly. Emotions take up a lot of space in their mind and prevent them from thinking and speaking clearly. They may be sentimental and tearful, or they might talk constantly about trivial things. Possible disturbances in the nervous and digestive systems. The relationship between mother and child is free. The child sees the mother as a sociable person. However, later disagreements and arguments may arise between them.
Het Monster. Aspects
Difficulties in relationships with others because they love to talk endlessly about trivial matters. This is especially true for women. They irritate others and are avoided. Any remarks are taken personally. Health suffers from poor nutrition and lack of hygiene—or, conversely, from fanatical cleanliness. They do not know the golden mean. Excessive concern for loved ones also gives rise to trouble.
Catherine Aubier. Astrological Dictionary
Opposition, square: a discrepancy between the emotional and intellectual. Inconstancy, frivolity, suggestibility to external influences, lack of focus, difficulties with self-expression, which in childhood often manifest as stuttering and other speech disorders. The person perceives the world and expresses themselves in different ways, creating a gap between word and deed. There may also be a tendency to speak carelessly, to waste time on fantasies, and a propensity for idle talk.
Avesalom Podvodny. Aspects
Moon opposition: By restraining the aggressiveness of your desires, you help establish peace on Earth. An opposition of a planet to the Moon gives a person a very biased attitude toward the planetary principle, which they experience as vitally important, and at the very least, they perceive the planet’s manifestations very emotionally. At a low level, the person constantly tries to take an egocentric position, that is, to internalize and emphasize the Moon, as a result of which the planetary principle is externalized, often in the form of another person onto whom all their inner dissatisfaction and disharmony are projected. The partner is declared the culprit of all troubles. For example, a partner who had the misfortune to give good advice risks provoking a tantrum like: “I’m so unhappy, and it’s all your fault and your stupid advice and reasoning!” Unable to take an objective position, they stubbornly cling to their selfish stance, which, if the chart is afflicted, can lead to nervous and somatic illnesses. This also applies to habits, the physical body, homeland, or people, when the planetary principle (and the house where the planet is located) is taken as the basis for one’s position. For example, in the case of a Moon–Venus opposition, the position might be: “It’s ugly to be fat and eat a lot,” and the person goes on a grueling diet, but only until the Moon temporarily shifts its focus. Then, with satisfaction, they eat a sandwich with smoked meat while watching figure skating on TV. The main problem here is reconciling the planetary principles: the Moon must abandon the idea of all-consuming consumption of the planetary principle (which would destroy it), but at the same time, it must not starve the person, that is, find a compromise diet. Working through this requires self-sacrifice, discipline (Saturn), and inner honesty (Neptune, Pluto), but it yields excellent results: the person masters the planetary principle subtly, deeply, and confidently, making it a natural and reliable support for themselves.
Mercury opposition: Before you speak, ask yourself: do your words hurt your own thoughts? An opposition to Mercury raises the issue of the relationship between the planetary principle and rational thinking. It should not be assumed that a strong Mercury in the chart means intelligence; the latter is determined more by the general evolutionary level, while Mercury’s role depends more on its processing than on aspects. At a low level of processing, a dominant Mercury suppresses the planetary principle with mental clichés, profanes it, and mercilessly distorts it. For example, in the case of a Mercury–Moon opposition, an emphasis on Mercury leads the person to think entirely formally, in strict accordance with social clichés: “To be healthy and happy, I should do gymnastics in the morning, get married at twenty, have three children, and work without straining myself.” They do not adapt their life to this scheme but fail to hear the true voice of their own needs, even the most basic ones—unless the Moon decisively takes the main emphasis in this opposition, completely shutting out Mercury, or rather subordinating it to itself. In this case, the person allows only those thoughts into their mind that align with the Moon’s current mood, thinking only when the Moon thinks, and the thought itself becomes an obsessive idea—about food or primitive but sweet sex—which sharply lowers the evolutionary level of their behavior or leads to strong frustrations, neuroses, or depression. Here, the work involves clarifying the role of thought in the manifestations of the planetary principle, which should generally guide it but not control every detail, nor be replaced by crude mental schemas. On the other hand, thought can also help develop new directions and materialize the planetary principle; it should not become its obedient servant. The person will repeatedly realize this as they sort through the incomprehensible chaos that arises after the prolonged dominance of the planetary principle over Mercury. At a high level, the planetary principle gains a stable channel into the mental plane, and the person receives thoughts that are precisely what they need to develop the planetary principle. This feeling of thought and speech being obedient cannot be confused with anything else; in appropriate situations, it gives an absolute sense of self-confidence (those around begin to marvel at the person’s steadfast and conscious approach).
A. Ryzhov. Health, Ascendant, Sun, Moon
Causes mental disorders, anxiety, irritability. The desire to pick a fight with anyone. Mercury is a fast planet; it strikes the Moon from one side and then another. And the transiting Moon also strikes. And it is strong in all women. Not only does it strike the natal Moon, but it also strikes the transiting Moon. That is the secret of feminine traits. In men, it strikes the stomach immediately, and familiar foods can cause unusual reactions. That is, at this time, you need to change your diet, or better yet, fast.
Frances Sakoian. Aspects
Confusion and trouble in social relationships, as they love to talk endlessly about trivial matters—especially women, who irritate their friends, prompting them to flee. Emotions prevent clear and objective thinking and expression. Criticism is often taken personally. Prone to nervousness and emotional excitement. Health suffers from unhealthy eating and poor hygiene, or they are fanatics about cleanliness, both personal and domestic. They do not know the golden mean. They spend money on nonsense, often on household items and clothing, or these things hold excessive significance for them. Understanding in the family and with neighbors is not very good. Excessive concern for loved ones gives rise to trouble.
S.V. Shestopalov. Aspects of Planets
Using talents and abilities through dishonest or improper means, contrary to rules, decency, and law. Often brings great inner anxiety, instability, lack of composure or patience; nervousness; restless, inconsistent, disorderly, scattered mind; mental or psychological disorders. Bad luck and character; sarcasm, harsh speech; clumsiness, helplessness; cunning, deception, mercenary tendencies, love of gossip, spitefulness, tendency toward sensationalism, talkativeness, absurd behavior, poor memory. The positive side of this aspect includes agility and inventiveness, sharp wit, the ability to find a loophole, the skill to uncover deception and trickery, and strong talents and abilities.
