When two celestial bodies in an astrological chart are 60 degrees apart, it is called a sextile.
When two signs with complementary elements form a sextile, it can mean anything from a water sign to an earth sign. This leads most people to view them as an easier part. However, unlike in a trine or conjunction, the energy doesn’t flow quite as easily. Creating what you want out of life with a sextile still requires effort, but you won’t run into many obstacles. An excess of the qualities that trines and conjunctions address can occur at times. The energy of sextiles is more balanced.
Some astrologers believe that sextiles can have an acceptable orb of 10 degrees. Others argue that a much narrower orb of 3° or 4° is acceptable. Orb measures the degree to which an aspect deviates from perfection. So, even though the degrees aren’t exactly the same, a sextile between two planets at 3° Taurus and 6° Cancer is still a sextile.
Psyche, speech, and intelligence are all aspects of Mercury’s planetary nature. It is a reflection of your linguistic abilities, your learning style, and your level of enjoyment in communicating with others. These characteristics and their interactions with your life are impacted when other planets form aspects to Mercury. The way Mercury energy manifests in your life is influenced by your sign, house, and other aspects of Mercury.
Astrological Aspects: Natal Sextile Mercury
Natal Mercury Sextile Natal Sun
Mercury never diverges from the Sun by more than 25 degrees. In the natal chart, it is not possible to have a sextile formation with the sun.
Natal Mercury Sextile Natal Moon
There is a harmonious flow of energy between your emotions and communication when your natal Moon is sextile to your Mercury. You have a natural talent for putting people at ease so that they feel comfortable opening up to you. They feel safe enough to open up to you without worrying about appearing too vulnerable. Your memory is likely superior to that of the typical individual. You have a friendly and easygoing manner of speaking.
Natal Mercury Sextile Natal Venus
When Venus and Mercury form a sextile, it’s clear that words and information can win you over. Maybe you’ll meet your soulmate in a classroom, and your mutual interest will stem from a shared sense of wonder. Maybe the perfect person to share your life with is a gifted writer who can concoct the most delicious love letters. Relationships that matter most to you, whether they be romantic or platonic, will usually stem from your passion for learning.
Natal Mercury Sextile Natal Mars
Mercury sextile Mars natally indicates a healthy dose of healthy rivalry. Conflict is rarely sparked by this level of competition. On the contrary, it motivates you and those around you to excel. Your unique ability to combine action and communication makes you a potential excellent coach, teacher, or consultant as you mature. Your ability to inspire rather than patronize others will greatly improve when you share your knowledge with them.
Natal Mercury Sextile Natal Jupiter
When Mercury forms a sextile to Jupiter in your birth chart, it indicates that you have an expansive mindset. Overall, this is going to benefit you. I think you would thrive in a classroom setting. In the “soft” sciences, such as psychology and sociology, you find that understanding how things function is particularly interesting. But it might make you nervous or even bloated. Because there is so much information that interests you, picking just one is impossible. Alternatively, you tend to make grand promises that you are unable to keep.
Natal Mercury Sextile Natal Saturn
You thrive in regimented environments when Mercury is sextile Saturn at birth. For some, the absence of restrictions is the best way to learn. Instead of following a rigid curriculum, they would prefer to gain knowledge from real-world experiences. You are not this. When there are well-defined parameters and standards for education, you flourish. On the other hand, if you haven’t earned a degree or certification in your area of expertise, you might be blind to your own abilities and talents.
Natal Mercury Sextile Natal Uranus
If your natal chart shows Mercury sextile to Uranus, it’s likely that you excel when it comes to technology. You have a natural talent for learning new technologies and concepts quickly. You don’t get sentimental about the past and are able to adapt to new circumstances. I assume that you are a voracious reader and that learning is very important to you. Sharing knowledge is just as satisfying to you as learning new things. Teaching is something you’ll always be involved with, even if you never formally enter the field.
Natal Mercury Sextile Natal Neptune
When your natal Mercury is sextile to your natal Neptune, you have a unique ability to express your imaginative thoughts without letting it impact your connection to illusion to the same extent as when it is in a conjunction or trine. Things that are abstract or difficult to understand, or that other people find difficult to grasp, pique your interest. As a result, you may devote a great deal of your academic time to investigating issues in order to disseminate your conclusions. If that doesn’t happen, you could start to wonder about esoteric practices or spirituality.
Natal Mercury Sextile Natal Pluto
You have a unique knack for capturing and conveying the essence of intense experiences, thanks to this sextile in your birth chart. This could explain why you feel drawn to extreme sports or why you want to explore the darkest corners of your mind. Things like true crime and studying horrific diseases for no apparent reason can become enjoyable pastimes for you. If you feel like you can truly understand and empathize with the hardships endured by communities in crisis, you may find that working with them is a calling.
Natal Mercury Sextile Natal Chiron
Meditation and other forms of mindfulness teach practitioners to tune in to their internal experiences and recognize that they are the true self when they do this. You are highly attuned to your physical sensations, including pain and wounds, thanks to your natal Mercury sextile natal Chiron. You have a better ability than most people to identify actual problems and your own personal triggers. You may also feel compelled to learn more about the subject of your deepest personal wound in the hopes of being of service to those who are going through the same thing.
Natal Mercury Sextile Natal Black Moon Lilith
You likely have a gift for persuasion when Mercury forms a sextile to Lilith, the Black Moon. Who knows? Maybe you’re quite the charmer! Many things make you feel ashamed. If you experience shame, you can rationally assess the situation and find a solution to alleviate it rapidly. Because of this, you can stop worrying about what other people think of you and start living your life to the fullest. In most cases, it’s a good thing that people can take criticism well and move on. To learn and improve, though, you must be open to criticism when it is reasonable.
Natal Mercury Sextile Natal Ascendant
Because of this natal chart aspect, you have an outgoing personality. On the other hand, you’re not the extroverted type, and you’re good at knowing when to speak up and when to keep quiet in a group. I would say you tend to blend in with the crowd a little. Your focus is on social groups, and you strive to adapt to different situations by becoming someone different. In some contexts, this is a fantastic ability, but in others, it can be really draining. To keep from becoming socially exhausted, it is crucial to establish a solid sense of who you are.
Natal Mercury Sextile Natal North Node
In a natal chart, Mercury forms a trine to the South Node when it is sextile to the North Node. This bodes well for your South Node, as it indicates a delicate equilibrium between the two nodes. There, energy flows a little more freely, which might leave you feeling stuck in the past—which isn’t necessarily a negative thing. You can draw on the knowledge of your forefathers and past experiences to guide you on this path. You can also benefit from this sextile. Discovering the advantages that will propel you forward in life will simply require some effort on your part. You will most likely succeed in your endeavor if you employ Mercury-favored strategies, such as learning and communication.
Natal Mercury Sextile Natal South Node
Thanks to this aspect, Mercury is in a trine aspect with your North Node as well. Here, the two points are in perfect harmony with one another, and the energy is slightly leaning toward your North Node. This sextile is a gentle reminder of what the South Node taught you, but it won’t keep you mired in the past like the trine would. You have the capacity to digest and integrate these lessons, allowing you to progress in your life. Jobs that demand you to think logically and communicate well may appeal to you when Mercury trines your North Node.
Natal Mercury Sextile Natal Midheaven
Your innate talent for writing, speaking, and analyzing things is highlighted by natal Mercury sextile natal Midheaven. But, at least initially, you might not feel a strong pull toward these careers or even recognize that you possess these abilities. You may learn more about your strengths through a series of job transitions that occur throughout your working life. If you take a class or pick up a new skill, it could lead to a whole new career path for you, and you love learning anyway. A second or even third career could be in your future.
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