Mercury is the planet of intellect, analysis, discernment and communication as per vedic astrology. Aries is the first sign in the series of zodiac is ruled by Mars with whom Mercury shares an inimical relationship. While Mercury is more thinking and planning oriented, Mars’ focus is more towards taking actions without forethought and contemplation.
Mercury rules the third and sixth house for Aries moon sign and gives results regarding the themes of these houses during its transit through various houses and signs in Aries horoscope. As per vedic astrology, third house represents our communicative abilities, courage, initiatives, hands, siblings, short distance travels and writing while the sixth house denotes service, health, hygiene, working environment, daily routine, debts and illnesses.
Mercury’s transits are relatively of a short duration but are noticeable and quite impactful. Let us see how Mercury’s transit in 2020 affects the natives of Aries moon sign as it moves through different houses.
The transit of Mercury in Aquarius will take place in the 11th house for Aries moon sign from 31st January 2020 to 7th April 2020. Aquarius is ruled by Saturn and is a friendly sign for Mercury. Hence, it shall largely give favorable results to Aries moon natives during its sojourn through the 11th house. However, this will be a slightly unusual transit as Mercury will move in retrograde motion from 17th February 2020 to 10th March 2020.
You will meet new and influential people during this time and will be more interactive, friendly and outgoing. Your network circle will see an expansion as you will be social during this time and will be inclined to make new connections.
There will be an increase in your willpower and enthusiasm, which will benefit you in the professional sphere. You will be inclined to share ideas and information at your workplace and will formulate long-term plans for career growth.
Relationship with colleagues and associates will be pleasant and cordial and you will receive the desired support and help from them. Your efforts will be appreciated and you will be involved in important projects and assignments during this time, which will require a great deal of multitasking.
Income from multiple sources will enhance your financial status and allow you to secure and enjoy material comforts and conveniences during this time. Your social life will be quite active and you will have an enjoyable time with your friends and siblings. You will also enjoy the company of the opposite gender during this time.
The transit of Mercury in Pisces will take place in the 12th house for Aries moon sign from 7th April 2020 to 25th April 2020. Pisces is a sign ruled by Jupiter and Mercury is considered debilitated in this sign. It is weak here and loses its power to bestow beneficial results.
You will be quiet and contemplative during this time and will be inclined towards inner reflection and introspection. This will help to bring out your creative instincts, which will be beneficial in your career and professional life especially if you are into research, writing or other creative fields.
There will a keen interest in occult sciences, spirituality and esoteric subjects and you will be highly intuitive during this time. However, health will be a cause of concern and you might suffer from sleep disorders like insomnia.
There will be a sharp rise in your expenditures and health ailments will incur a decent amount of expense too. Sudden and unexpected expenses will crop up during this time, which will burn a hole in your pocket. Hence, you should keep a tab on your spendings and concentrate on saving for rainy days.
You will undertake long distance journeys to foreign lands during this time, however, the outcome will not be as per your expectation. Increased workload and pressure will lead to mental stress, which might take a toll on your physical health. Hence, you should be careful not to over exert yourself.
Personal relationships will be ridden with troubles during this time and hidden enemies and competitors might try to harm you. You will tend to have an indifferent attitude towards your spouse, which will lead to misunderstandings and confrontations. You should be committed towards your relationship and considerate of your spouse’ needs to maintain a peaceful domestic life.
The transit of Mercury in Aries will take place in the 1st house for Aries moon sign from 25th April 2020 to 9th May 2020. This transit will make you self-expressive, intellectual and somewhat aggressive. You will be active and energetic during this time and will have the ability to juggle different tasks.
You will be entrusted with additional responsibilities at your workplace, which will increase your stress levels. You might also be restless during this time, which will affect your decision making ability. You should avoid being impulsive in career maters and take deliberate and well thought out actions.
Finances and money matters will pass through a dull phase during this time and you might have to face financial hiccups as the results of your efforts and actions might be slightly delayed or not to your expectations. There will be a steady increase in your expenditures, which will add to your worry during this time.
You will have to undertake a number of travels during this time, however they will not yield the desired results which will cause disappointments. It is advisable to postpone unnecessary travels for now. You should also take care of your personal relationships during this time and avoid being aggressive or short tempered.
The transit of Mercury in Taurus will take place in the 2nd house for Aries moon sign from 9th May 2020 to 25th May 2020. This will be a favorable transit as Mercury will be in a friendly sign and a beneficial house. As per vedic astrology, second house represents speech, eyes, food habits, family assets, values, traditions, lineage etc. and Mercury will manifest these themes during its transit.
There will be good financial gains during this time, which will lead to wealth accumulation and a sound financial standing. You will also work towards increasing your family’s assets during this time and might consider expanding your family business.
If you are into job or service, you will have a positive phase during this transit as your ideas and efforts will be recognized and appreciated and there will be support and cooperation from your co-workers and seniors.
You will get ample opportunities to upgrade your knowledge and skills during this time which will be instrumental in career growth and personal development. Your effective communication will help you to bag many lucrative projects during this time, which will turn out to be profitable and rewarding.
Personal relationships especially those with family members will be fulfilling during this time and there could also be an addition to your family. However, you will have to be careful of your relationship with your siblings as disagreements and misunderstandings might crop up and lead to conflicts.
The transit of Mercury in Gemini will take place in the 3rd house for Aries moon sign from 25th May 2020 to 2nd August 2020. Mercury’s transit through its own sign will be positive for Aries moon natives in most aspects. Communication will be at the forefront in your personal and professional life and you will be inclined to express your thoughts and emotions.
You will take initiatives at your workplace and will actively participate in meetings and discussions to formulate long term objectives. You will be able to handle important roles and projects independently during this time.
You will be creative during this time and pursue your interests and develop hobbies to satisfy your creative instincts. You will learn a new skill and might turn a hobby into vocation during this time. Those involved in media, writing, editing and communication related fields will do well during this transit.
However, your health might get affected due to over activity during this time, hence you are advised to take care. You might also experience anxiety, nervousness and exhaustion which will affect your physical wellbeing during this time.
There will be short distance travels during this transit, however not all will yield the expected results which might lead to disappointments. You will be involved in new projects at your workplace but might have to face hurdles in their successful completion.
There will be disagreements and misunderstandings with colleagues during this time. Hence you should avoid getting into arguments or altercations during this time and try to accept other people’s perceptions and viewpoint to maintain a conducive work environment.
The transit of Mercury in Cancer will take place in the 4th house for Aries moon sign from 2nd August 2020 to 17th August 2020. The sign of Cancer is ruled by Moon with whom Mercury shares a hostile relationship, hence this transit will give mixed results to Aries moon sign natives.
Your focus will turn towards home and family issues during this time. Domestic matters will keep you occupied and there will be a busy and hectic time pertaining to such issues. Long pending troubles will be resolved during this time and an atmosphere of happiness will prevail at your home.
This is going to be a progressive time for education and students will particularly benefit from this transit as their efforts for success in competitive exams will reap the desired results. You will take up a new course during this time and will get opportunities to showcase your talents.
You will consider investing in real estate during this time and past investments will bear fruitful returns, which will give a boost to your finances. You have a pleasant relationship with your spouse during this time and there will be monetary gains through your spouse.
This transit will bring new opportunities of income growth and there will be good chances of wealth accumulation. You will have success in your professional endeavors and will experience peace of mind during this time.
The transit of Mercury in Leo will take place in the 5th house for Aries moon sign from 17th August 2020 to 2nd September 2020. The sign of Leo is ruled by Sun with whom Mercury shares a friendly relationship and Mercury’s transit in the 5th house will lead to a stronger creative self expression during this time.
You will be brimming with new ideas and will involve in information exchange and sharing. You will be interactive during this time and will indulge in meaningful and intellectual conversations at workplace, which will lead to effective and smooth completion of your tasks.
However, you should be careful not to indulge in arguments at workplace as there are chances of clash of viewpoints, which will be troublesome for you. You would also need to be careful of office politics during this time as a jealous colleague might try to harm you.
Students will have to work extra hard to maintain their focus and concentration during this time. Your hard work and efforts might not yield the desired success in exams and it is advisable to stay away from bad associations and remain aware of your goals.
Children will be a cause of concern during this time and you will have to devote extra time towards resolving their issues. You should take good care of your health during this time and try to avoid overthinking and stress.
The transit of Mercury in Virgo will take place in the 6th house for Aries moon sign from 2nd September 2020 to 22nd September 2020. Virgo is a sign owned by Mercury itself, hence Mercury does quite well while transiting through its own sign. This transit will help you to manage your routine tasks well and acquire self discipline.
You will be practical and efficient in your personal as well as professional life during this time. There will be a keen interest in improving your basic skills and you will adopt a rational and logical approach to solve daily challenges.
Your efforts and hard work will be duly recognized by your seniors and boss and your sincere attitude towards work will help you bag important projects and assignments which will be instrumental for career growth.
You will be more organized at workplace during this time and will indulge in activity and communication with colleagues, which will help you to develop a better rapport with them. You might be entrusted with the responsibility to handle projects independently, which will add a feather to your cap.
Those running their business will find this transit beneficial for implementing their ideas and expansion plans to grow their business and increase their income. You will have an affluent lifestyle during this time and enjoy material comforts and luxuries.
The transit of Mercury in Libra will take place in the 7th house for Aries moon sign from 22nd September 2020 to 28th November 2020. Venus rules over the sign of Libra and shares a friendly relationship with Mercury. Striking a fair balance in all aspects of life will be the key theme of Mercury’s transit through your seventh house.
This transit requires you to be considerate and accepting of the needs and viewpoints of those around you and try to develop a better understanding in your relationships. On the professional front, colleagues and seniors might not be as supportive and you might have to face criticism and disagreements during this time.
Adopting a sensible and diplomatic approach at workplace will help to avert relationship issues at work and maintain a harmonious environment. You will develop an interest in PR, advertising and counseling related profiles during this time.
Businesspersons might get opportunities to travel to foreign lands during this time or gain from foreign projects and sources. If you are running a business in partnership, you should try to be cooperative towards your business partner and avoid arguments and confrontations.
If married, you should try to forge a better communication with your spouse and spend quality time with them to have a harmonious relationship. Health will be a cause of concern during this time and you would have to pay extra attention towards your physical and mental wellbeing.
The transit of Mercury in Scorpio will take place in the 8th house for Aries moon sign from 28th November 2020 to 17th December 2020. The sign of Scorpio is ruled by Mars and Mercury’s transit through this sign promotes deep thinking, introspection and research.
You will be quite intuitive and contemplative during this time, which will help you to develop strategies and plan goals towards career growth. Your sense of logic and analysis and sharp intellect will help you to take wise decisions related to your career.
Those involved in any kind of research work find this transit working in their favor, as there will be new breakthroughs lading to professional advancement. You will make good progress in your career, which will lead to a steady rise in your income.
There will be an increase in your social status and you will enjoy a comfortable life during this time. Family and children matters will run smooth and you could gain monetary benefits because of your spouse during this time.
Peace of mind will prevail in personal matters, however you should be careful about your physical health during this time as you could have weak immunity which will make you susceptible to health ailments.
The transit of Mercury in Sagittarius will take place in the 9th house for Aries moon sign from 17th December 2020 to 5th January 2021. The sign of Sagittarius is governed by Jupiter, which is the planet of knowledge and wisdom as per vedic astrology.
Mercury’s transit through the ninth house will make you philosophical and farsighted and encourage you to expand your knowledge base through long distance travels and higher education.
Students planning to pursue higher education abroad will find this transit favorable as you will be able to get admission in a course and college of your choice. Working professionals will also have opportunities to travel overseas during this time, which will help them establish new connections and increase their network circle.
However, your efforts might not bear the desired results and you will have to work harder to prove your mettle at your workplace. There could be some conflicts with seniors and boss during this time, which will hamper your growth prospects if not handled well.
You might also run into arguments and discord with your father and people in authority, which will lead to mental stress and disturbances. You must avoid all possibilities of conflicts and take care of your father’s health during this time.
Financial matters will be a cause of concern during this time as unexpected expenditures might burn a hole in your pocket. You should cut down on wasteful and unwanted expenses and focus more towards saving for rainy days. This a conducive time to develop financial strategies and long term plans related to saving money.
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