Sign InMercury and Jupiter in challenging aspect
In this article, we examine the tension aspect — also referred to as a challenge — between Mercury and Jupiter, two fascinating and complementary planets. They rule two opposing signs, Gemini and Sagittarius. These two signs form an axis, the axis of knowledge, emphasizing the role of these planets in our ability to communicate and position ourselves socially.
Mercury, the planet closest to the Sun, never strays far from it. It represents the mind and describes how we reason and communicate, both orally and in writing. As the ruler of Gemini and Virgo, Mercury can take on various nuances, always connected to Hermes, the Greek god of communication, exchange, and eloquence.
Mercury is associated with a youthful personality: clever, skillful, versatile, adaptable, and organized, excelling at adjusting to circumstances.
When Mercury and Jupiter are in a tense aspect, those affected by this configuration are never short of big ideas. This often becomes their challenge: being too talented, they tend to move too quickly, jump to conclusions, and skip steps they find tedious.
They occasionally overestimate their abilities or make commitments without careful thought. In some situations, they act in a disorganized, impulsive manner or pursue too many directions at once. Alternatively, they might say what their audience wants to hear, even if it contradicts what they've said to others before.
Instinctively, they delegate everyday constraints to others, but as a result, they lose some control over the situations. This aspect particularly manifests in idea exchanges or in business.
Though fundamentally generous, they are not always reliable and may, in some cases, make exaggerated statements or, at worst, flirt with the boundaries of legality.
Charismatic, these individuals would benefit from surrounding themselves with serious partners or collaborators who can mitigate the consequences of their excessive ease and alert them to the risks they face.
In order to better explain this aspect, we are mentioning several well-known personalities. Here Emmanuel Macron (opposition), Lauren Bacall (square), Jordan Peterson (square), and Christina Ricci (opposition).
This article deliberately isolates the aspect so as to better describe them. For this reason, it claims on no account to be a psychological analysis of the celebrity in question, for whom many other articles are available in the "Focus" section.
It is possible to find thousands of other horoscopes having Mercury and Jupiter in tense aspect (or any other aspects), with the online tool search. The planets, positions in sign and in house as well as the orb, are configurable.
Emmanuel Macron: A President Battling a Deep Duality
Propelled to the presidency in 2017, notably due to the troubles of François Fillon, who was initially the favorite, Emmanuel Macron initially won over the public with his intellectual qualities, dynamism, direct style, and youth. As a Sagittarius native, he seemed driven by an ardent and commendable ambition: to bring a modern momentum to France with his evocatively named party, En Marche! (On the Move! in English.)
In his speeches, he excelled in the art of rhetoric, demonstrating strong Mercurian and Jupiterian skills. He had become the new political star.
Unfortunately for him, over the years, a distance gradually developed between the French people and himself.
In his natal chart, Mercury is combust to the Sun, meaning it is so close to it that its energy is absorbed by the Sun's rays.
Exiled in Sagittarius and in opposition to Jupiter, this astrological signature creates inevitable tension. Sometimes, his attempts to take the high road are mistakenly perceived as arrogance. Every effort to be direct and clear is interpreted as a desire to impose his vision.
Some political analysts believe Emmanuel Macron suffers from a system that grants him immense powers while simultaneously placing him under the scrutiny of direct universal suffrage. This dichotomy is reflected in his chart: Jupiter, the ruler of the Sun, is positioned at the first degree of Cancer in the 5th house, revealing a deep sensitivity to the need to please or be liked.
Meanwhile, Mercury in the 11th house illustrates a constant dependence on groups, parties, and collaborators, upon whom the president's legitimacy rests.
His ability to skillfully adapt to his interlocutors, initially perceived as a strength, eventually came under criticism, as he sometimes - rarely - changed his statements from one audience to another on the same subject.
Emmanuel Macron also possesses a major asset to counterbalance this issue: an almost perfect trine from Saturn in Virgo, in the 7th house — reflecting the precision and solidity of his partnerships and associations — to the Sun-Mercury duo.
Saturn represents seriousness, knowledge, restraint, and wisdom. While Jupiter leads to excess in his oratory, Saturn simultaneously makes Emmanuel Macron cautious or, at the very least, supports him after the damage is done, helping him recover from the trouble caused by his hasty remarks.
Moreover, the president is not particularly helped by a natal Moon in the 3rd house (communication), opposing Uranus (the unexpected) and Mars (irritability). This sometimes results in impulsiveness that creates misunderstandings, with the inevitable consequence of a drop in popularity, as the natal Moon is associated with public favor.
In this regard, it is hard not to think of the chart of his predecessor, François Hollande, who also had an afflicted Moon. As everyone knows, his popularity also dropped dramatically by the end of his term.
Emmanuel Macron
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Lauren Bacall: Misunderstandings Before Recognition
A star of Hollywood's Golden Age, Lauren Bacall was born under the sign of Virgo, with Mercury in domicile in Virgo and in the 3rd house. These elements highlight the importance of language and communication in her life.
Like many Virgo personalities, Lauren Bacall was initially very shy, and her legendary, mysterious gaze was actually a result of her reflex to lower her head, unable to maintain direct eye contact.
Mercury squares Jupiter, which is also in her sign. These two planets appear to have engaged in a battle of influence that shaped her life, oscillating between a need for discretion and constant, often unwanted, media exposure stemming from her romantic relationships.
Humphrey Bogart, the love of her life, was married and much older than her when they met. Turning this relationship, born on a film set, into something serious required clarification, which came only after significant effort.
She was also criticized by conservative circles, a dynamic that aligns well with this aspect in her chart.
After Bogart's death, she entered into a relationship with Frank Sinatra, already a legend at the time, and still reeling from his breakup with Ava Gardner. Their relationship was rooted in their mutual sense of loss but ended abruptly due to the singer's instability.
In her career, Lauren Bacall had to fight for a long time to prove her skills as a performer. She also had to demonstrate that she deserved to be appreciated for her true self, not just for her glamorous image.
Lauren Bacall
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Jordan Peterson: The Temptation of Boundless Communication
A high-profile clinical psychologist, Jordan Peterson is an interesting case for the aspect studied in this article. A specialist in neuroscience and psychopharmacology, two rapidly expanding disciplines, he has built his reputation by consciously leveraging the power of social media.
In his natal chart, Mercury in Gemini in the 1st house holds a dominant position. For this expert on human behavior, the Mercurian qualities of understanding and adaptability become essential tools for his influence.
Jupiter, in domicile in Pisces, aligns perfectly with issues related to health, enhancing his ability to connect with a vast audience, often in ways that are difficult for outside observers to explain.
From the 2010s onward, he did not hesitate to use various forms of expression to establish his status as an intellectual. However, he seems to have struggled to set clear boundaries, often communicating in areas beyond his professional expertise.
In 2018, Jordan Peterson faced the Ontario College of Psychologists after a complaint of professional misconduct regarding his interactions with patients.
Although the case concluded without major consequences, it perfectly illustrates the challenges of the Mercury-Jupiter aspect. The psychologist has since had to exercise greater caution.
It's worth noting that a dissonant aspect can, with experience and maturity, be transformed into a real asset, just like a naturally harmonious aspect.
Jordan Peterson
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Christina Ricci: The Cost of Change
Revealed at a very young age thanks to her role in The Addams Family, Christina Ricci managed to transform herself and successfully navigate the stages of maturity. In her case, the presence of Jupiter on the Virgo Ascendant indicates strong chances of success, despite an initially somewhat austere appearance.
As a child, she was able to make her serious face and dreamy high forehead accepted. This perception is explained by Jupiter's opposition to Mercury, located in Pisces near the Descendant.
Moreover, the relational axis becomes significant with these two angular planets. For this ambitious actress, the main challenge lies in the need to diversify, using Mercurian qualities.
Ultimately, she learned to assert herself, subtly forcing others to adapt without them even realizing it. However, this battle of influence between planets pulling in opposite directions was likely difficult for her to navigate.
In her personal life, this duality led to a tumultuous divorce. With Mercury ruling both her Virgo Ascendant and her Midheaven in Gemini, she holds the key to these crucial areas of her life.
Christina Ricci can thus fully harness the potential of Mercury, which is logically the most prominent planet in her natal chart. As for Jupiter, ruling her Sagittarius Imum Coeli (IC), it suggests open-minded origins and a warm home environment.
Christina Ricci
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