Cloudy Communication
Here’s what to do and not do when you have a Neptune Sesquisquare Mercury transit. Below that are some interesting things about this transit.
Avoid During This Transit
- Don’t make big decisions without double-checking the facts- it’s easy to get confused or misled right now.
- Avoid signing important contracts unless you’ve read everything carefully (twice!).
- Try not to spread rumors or gossip- misunderstandings can happen fast during this transit.
- Don’t promise things you can’t deliver; your intentions might be good, but reality could get blurry.
- Avoid arguments or debates if you’re feeling mentally foggy- communication isn’t super clear at the moment.
- Don’t assume you’ve got all the info; ask questions if you’re unsure about anything.
- Avoid overindulging in escapism (like binge-watching or daydreaming) if you have important things to do.
- Don’t fall for get-rich-quick schemes or anything that sounds too good to be true- it probably is!
- Try not to take what others say at face value without a little healthy skepticism.
- Don’t drive or travel long distances if you’re tired or distracted- keep your mind clear on the road.
Do During This Transit
- Keep a dream journal- your imagination is super active, and writing down your dreams can bring helpful insights.
- Double-check important details before you sign anything or make big decisions, since it’s easy to miss things or get confused.
- Let yourself enjoy creative writing, poetry, or art- your mind wants to wander and create now.
- Listen to music or watch movies that help you relax and find inspiration.
- Do some meditation or mindfulness exercises to stay grounded when your thoughts get foggy.
- Give yourself permission to daydream and explore new ideas- even if they seem strange at first.
- Talk things over with people you trust; sometimes it’s hard to know what’s real and what isn’t, and a second opinion can help.
- Approach misunderstandings with patience, both with yourself and others- it’s easy for wires to get crossed during this time.
- Spend time near water or in nature if you can; it’ll help clear your mind and inspire you.
- Read uplifting or spiritual books, or explore topics that make you feel connected to something bigger than yourself.
What’s Interesting About This Transit
- Creative Daydreams & Unusual Intuitive Hunches (from Sepharial, 1921): According to Sepharial in Transits and Planetary Periods, this transit can stir up “imaginative episodes” where your mind drifts off into peculiar daydreams and you get subtle, even eerie insights. There’s an old idea that you may find yourself drawn to automatic writing or strange artistic expressions- sometimes messages feel like they come from nowhere, and you might want to capture these flashes (though they aren’t always reliable).
- Susceptibility to Propaganda or Odd Influences (from Charles E. O. Carter, 1928): In his classic Astrological Aspects, Carter describes Neptune-Mercury hard angles as making a person “peculiarly liable to strangely seductive teachings or mass suggestions,” meaning it’s easier to get caught up in collective hysteria, fads, mystic groups, or cultish movements.
- Difficulty with Contracts and Hidden Clauses (from Alan Leo, 1918): Alan Leo, in The Key to Your Own Nativity, pointed out that this transit can encourage confusion or outright deception in any type of paperwork or agreements. You might miss fine print or misinterpret what you’re signing, so contracts and legal stuff can be especially tricky.
- Mental “Static” or Clairaudient Experiences (from Vivian E. Robson, 1937): In Astrological Aspects, Robson wrote that Mercury-Neptune stresses (including sesquisquares) sometimes bring intervals where you hear things that aren’t there (like vague voices or music), or you get “mental static” that makes focusing tough. This could mean distraction, or sometimes the air feels charged with weird messages.
- Uncanny Memory Lapses or Mix-ups (from Max Heindel, 1910): Heindel’s Message of the Stars talks about how Mercury-Neptune links can bring about episodes where your memory gets genuinely slippery- words, facts, or names just slip away. This transit might make you second-guess what you’ve said or think you’ve had conversations you never actually had.
- Poetic Inspiration with a Touch of Surrealism (from Dane Rudhyar, 1967): In The Astrology of Transformation, Rudhyar described Neptune to Mercury as opening the mind to “symbolic thinking, poetic utterance, and inspired speech,” often with an unreal or dreamlike quality. You might actually write or speak in riddles, or find it hard to explain your thoughts in a straight line.
- Becoming a Magnet for Rumors or Gossip (from Llewellyn George, 1910s): In A to Z Horoscope Maker and Delineator, George connects tough Neptune-Mercury angles with becoming more likely to hear (and sometimes spread) rumors or misinformation. People come to you with weird stories, or you just can’t sort out what’s real from fantasy in conversations.
- Mystical Chemistry with Numbers & Symbols (from C.E.O. Carter, 1936): Carter, in The Astrology of Accidents, adds that Mercury-Neptune transits sometimes make you notice secret connections between numbers, patterns, or “messages” in your daily life- almost like you’re getting coded directions from the universe, but they’re tough to translate into anything practical.
- “Foreign Tongues” or Linguistic Oddities (from Marc Edmund Jones, 1941): Jones, in Astrology: How and Why It Works, notes that this influence can bring sudden interest in odd languages, cryptic writing, or puzzles- almost like your mind wants to communicate in riddles, ciphers, or word games, and sometimes you end up misunderstood because of it.
- Subtle Trouble with Schedules & Directions (from Ivy M. Goldstein-Jacobson, 1960s): In her lesson notes, Goldstein-Jacobson mentions Mercury-Neptune aspects often coincide with a weird ability to get lost, pick the wrong time, or miss details in travel plans- your internal “compass” just gets fuzzy for a while.
Experiencing This Transit
When Neptune forms a sesquisquare to your natal Mercury, it’s like trying to have a deep conversation while sitting under water. Your thoughts get a bit dreamy, slippery, or hard to pin down, and communicating clearly might feel… well, a little bit like playing telephone after not enough sleep.
Challenges during this transit
- Mental Fogginess: Your thinking might feel cloudy. You can have trouble remembering details or formulating what you want to say. You might misplace your keys (or your phone, wallet, or that important text) more often than usual.
- Miscommunication: It’s super easy to misunderstand other people right now or to be misunderstood yourself. Emails or texts can get lost in translation, and what you mean to say might not be what people actually hear.
- Susceptibility to Deception: You might get caught up in rumors, half-truths, or fall for things that just aren’t true. It’s a good time to be extra wary about scams or believing wild stories, even if they’re coming from people you usually trust.
- Difficulty Focusing: Staying on task is way harder. Your mind wants to wander off, daydream, and escape reality, especially if reality feels boring or heavy.
- Strange Thoughts: You might have random, weird ideas or start seeing patterns and meaning in things that maybe just aren’t there. It could be inspiring, but also a bit distracting.
Opportunities during this transit
- Creative Inspiration: Your imagination is in overdrive! This is an awesome transit for creative writing, poetry, journaling, songwriting, or painting. Even if you don’t normally feel creative, let your mind drift- see where it goes.
- Spiritual or Intuitive Insights: Pay attention to your dreams and gut hunches. Neptune sextiling Mercury can open channels to your intuition. Meditating or keeping a dream journal might bring up some cool insights.
- Letting Go of Rigid Thinking: Sometimes you just have to admit you don’t know everything, and that’s okay. This transit helps you unhook from needing to be right all the time, which can open up new ways to see the world.
- Empathetic Communication: It can actually get easier to sense what people feel, even if you can’t quite put it into words yourself. It’s a good time to listen deeply and offer comfort to others.
- Artistic or Mystical Study: If you’re drawn to mysticism, philosophy, art, music, or even just spending time in nature, you’ll find your mind opens up in new directions. This is the time to read that weird novel or explore meditative practices- you might just “get” it in a way you hadn’t before.
How the Sign of Transiting Neptune Modifies This Transit Sesquisquare to Natal Mercury
Read the one for the current sign of transiting Neptune.
- Transiting Neptune in Aries: Confusion can show up as impatience or impulsive thinking. You might jump to conclusions or misunderstand things because you’re eager to act fast.
- Transiting Neptune in Taurus: Mixed messages may show up in matters around money, values, or comfort. You might find it hard to get clear on your priorities or feel scattered about financial decisions.
- Transiting Neptune in Gemini: Communication is extra fuzzy. You may talk in circles, misunderstand texts, or get lost in details. Watch for gossip or misinformation affecting your thinking.
- Transiting Neptune in Cancer: Emotions cloud your logic, especially when it comes to family or home issues. You might misread people’s moods or let nostalgia mess with reality.
- Transiting Neptune in Leo: Your creativity could run wild but be unfocused. You might get dramatic in your opinions or make decisions based on pride or attention rather than facts.
- Transiting Neptune in Virgo: Things at work or with routines can feel hazy. You might have trouble keeping organized or stress out over tiny mistakes that aren’t really there.
- Transiting Neptune in Libra: Communication with partners is slippery. You might idealize people or misjudge situations in your close relationships, leading to mixed signals.
- Transiting Neptune in Scorpio: Obsessions or secrets might cloud your judgment. It’s easy to overthink hidden motives and get tangled in psychological mind games.
- Transiting Neptune in Sagittarius: Big ideas and philosophies might get muddled. It’s easy to be gullible about beliefs, or overpromise, especially around travel or education.
- Transiting Neptune in Capricorn: You might get confused about goals or authority figures. It’s possible to feel lost about career plans or struggle with practical decisions.
- Transiting Neptune in Aquarius: There’s a risk of getting swept up in trends, groupthink, or social media illusions. Friendships or communities could feel less clear-cut.
- Transiting Neptune in Pisces: Imagination is on overdrive and it’s super easy to misread signals or get dreamy. Boundaries are at their blurriest and escapism tempts your mind.
