Transit Uranus Square Natal Mercury

Mental shake-up

Here’s what to do and not do when you have a Uranus Square Mercury transit. Below that are some interesting things about this transit.

Avoid During This Transit

• Don’t make impulsive decisions, especially big ones like quitting your job or moving suddenly.
• Avoid starting arguments or debates- misunderstandings happen easily now.
• Try not to send important emails or sign contracts without double-checking details.
• Don’t jump to conclusions- information could be missing or confusing.
• Avoid risky travel plans; delays and mix-ups are more likely.
• Try not to overload your schedule- your mind may feel scattered or restless.
• Don’t gossip or share secrets; things can get twisted or blow up.
• Resist the urge to “shock” or provoke others just to shake things up.
• Don’t ignore tech issues; back up your data in case devices go haywire.
• Avoid being stubborn about your own ideas- listen to other perspectives.

Do During This Transit

• Try out new ideas: This transit is great for thinking outside the box. Don’t be afraid to experiment or brainstorm. Even wild ideas could lead somewhere cool.
• Change up your routine: If you’re tired of how things have always been, now’s the moment to mix it up. Take a different route to work, or switch around your daily habits.
• Have those big conversations: Discussions might get a bit intense or unpredictable, but it’s actually a good time to talk about topics you’ve been avoiding or things you want to change.
• Learn something totally new: Take a class, read about a weird subject, or dive into a hobby you never thought about before. Your mind’s ready for something fresh.
• Question the usual: Don’t believe everything you’re used to hearing. Be curious, do your own research, and come to your own conclusions.
• Journal or write it all out: Since your thoughts might be moving a mile a minute, getting them down on paper can help organize things and spark even more ideas.
• Embrace surprises: Plans might change or unexpected news could arrive. Go with it as much as you can- sometimes the most random thing leads to something awesome.
• Try tech upgrades: If you’ve been curious about a new gadget or app, go for it. This transit is great for connecting with technology in new ways.
• Debate, but stay flexible: It’s a lively time for debates or arguments- just try to keep an open mind and don’t get too stubborn.
• Take breaks when needed: Mental energy can spike now, so remember it’s okay to chill if your brain gets overloaded.

What’s interesting about this transit?

When Uranus squares your natal Mercury, a lot of modern astrology talks about “mental breakthroughs” and “restlessness,” but some old astrology books have quirky, lesser-known takes on this transit. Here’s a few I’ve picked out:

• The Mind as a Trickster: Some 19th-century texts said this transit could make a person think in riddles, causing others to see them as sly or untrustworthy, even if they’re just being honest in a roundabout way.
• The Inventor’s Madness: In an old French astrology pamphlet, Uranus square Mercury was called the “Inventor’s Madness”- suggesting flashes of bizarre creativity that, if not expressed, could spill out as odd or even outlandish behavior.
• Unexpected Messengers: Medieval astrologers connected this transit to strange messages or visitors- letters arriving from far away, or even hearing news from people you thought were long out of your life.
• Translated Dreams: Renaissance writers claimed this transit could make dreams extra wild or prophetic, and sometimes people would “speak out loud their dreams” in strange, poetic language nobody else could understand.
• Mental Windstorms: Some very old texts used weather imagery, saying a Uranus-Mercury square can bring “mental windstorms”- sudden changes in opinion, ideas blowing in that felt exciting but left confusion in their wake.
• Herald of the Trickster: Even Ovid’s writings hint at Mercury as a messenger and prankster, and Uranus cracks that open- making everything from wordplay to outright pranks much more likely when this aspect hits.

Experiencing This Transit

Alright, so, if you’re going through a Uranus square Mercury transit, it might feel like your brain is running a little wild. You could get strange ideas out of nowhere. It’s like having a bunch of lightbulbs flash all at once, but instead of neatly lighting up a room, they’re sort of strobing, making shadows jump around. Conversations get lively, maybe heated. You say things you didn’t mean or blurt out truths before you’ve even realized them yourself. You might crack jokes other people don’t get, or suddenly get really curious about topics you used to find boring.

Challenges During This Transit

• Scatterbrained Moments: You might forget appointments or space out mid-conversation, jumping from topic to topic. It’s easy to get distracted, and you might leave books half-read or projects half-done because something new grabs your attention.
• Mental Restlessness: Sleep can be tough. Thoughts race, and some people report vivid dreams or even a hard time turning off their brain at night.
• Unpredictable Communication: You could find yourself arguing more, or accidentally offending people by being too blunt or weird. Texts and emails might get misunderstood.
• Tech Snafus: This is a time when your devices may glitch out, you misplace your phone, or you might even send the wrong message to the wrong person. Uranus loves a good digital shakeup.

Opportunities During This Transit

• Breakthrough Ideas: Creative stuff can pop into your head out of nowhere- so it’s a great time to write, brainstorm, or come up with off-the-wall solutions. If you’re stuck, a sideways approach could get you unstuck now.
• Exciting Conversations: You could meet people with really different points of view, or have quirky, hilarious chats that get you thinking in brand-new ways. Great for podcasts, debates, or even just group texts that take weird, funny turns.
• Learning Unusual Things: This is when you might suddenly get obsessed with an oddball subject, start learning an instrument, or decide to finally dive into coding, tarot, or Ukrainian history- who knows!
• Liberating Your Thoughts: If you’ve been biting your tongue, you might finally say what you need to say. This transit can push you to break free from old mental habits or beliefs that no longer fit you.
• Inventiveness: Got a problem that’s been stubborn? Uranus square Mercury could help you look at it from a totally weird angle- sometimes that’s where the solution lives.

How the Sign of Transiting Uranus Modifies This Transit Square to Natal Mercury

Read the one for the current sign of transiting Uranus.

• Transiting Uranus in Aries: You’ll probably get sudden flashes of insight and feel a real urge to speak your mind, even if it means arguing with people. It brings a rebellious, bold edge to your ideas and how you communicate.
• Transiting Uranus in Taurus: Your thinking can become super stubborn, but at the same time, you might be surprised by how much your values and security-related thoughts are shaken up. Expect shocks around money, food, or what makes you feel safe.
• Transiting Uranus in Gemini: Your mind could feel like it’s on fast-forward. You might find yourself multitasking or switching topics even more than usual, and there could be weird, random encounters while you’re out and about.
• Transiting Uranus in Cancer: Emotions and memories can come up unexpectedly, making communication moody or dramatic. Family news or surprises at home could shift your perspective.
• Transiting Uranus in Leo: Self-expression gets unpredictable, dramatic, or even playful. You may suddenly want attention for your ideas, or blurt out something wild just to see reactions.
• Transiting Uranus in Virgo: Your thinking can get super critical but in weird, unexpected ways. You could suddenly want to reorganize your stuff or change your daily routine, or be inspired by a new health trend that pops up out of nowhere.
• Transiting Uranus in Libra: Relationships can throw curveballs in conversation. You might unexpectedly want more freedom from partners or say something that totally changes how you relate to others.
• Transiting Uranus in Scorpio: Obsessive thoughts or a sudden craving for deep, taboo subjects can pop up. You could blurt out secrets or get wrapped up in intense debates about hidden things.
• Transiting Uranus in Sagittarius: You could get restless and want to travel, or you might start arguing about beliefs and big ideas. Out-of-the-blue information might show up from a distance or through foreigners.
• Transiting Uranus in Capricorn: Plans and structures you rely on could get scrambled, especially at work or with authority figures. Your mind will want to break out of boring routines and try new approaches in your goals or profession.
• Transiting Uranus in Aquarius: You’ll crave new and unique ideas, maybe even getting a little weird or techy. Sparks of genius can come out of nowhere, but you might also be more argumentative, especially in groups.
• Transiting Uranus in Pisces: Inspiration can come out of the blue- dreams, music, or mystical ideas might pop up. But you could also have trouble focusing, sometimes feeling like thoughts are fuzzy or scattered.