ASPECTS OF MERCURY & NEPTUNE

THE HARMONIOUS ASPECTS

Neptune being more nearly connected with the imagination than with any other human
faculty, the aspects of these two planets suggest the fertilisation of the mind by the imagination,
which, in its higher forms, is the creative imagination and the inspiration.
In ordinary maps the effects of the Harmonious aspects are probably rather obscure, being
somewhat akin to those of Mercury and Jupiter, but tending to art rather than to purely intellectual
manifestation. There is kindness and gentleness, and a dislike of rough conditions and harsh
conduct, for Neptune sensitizes all that it contacts. Hence, the nervous system is delicate and the
senses are able to appreciate the rarer shades of colour, sound, touch and meaning. Often there is
a gift of whimsical and fanciful writing, and the sense of humour is usually well-developed.
It is an influence which is very helpful to a journalist, for the delicacy of touch enables the
native to feel the pulse of the public very successfully. It may be contrasted with Mercery-Uranus,
which is always the obvious and declared leader, while Mercury-Neptune infiltrates the public mind,
and, some would say, sometimes very successfully debauches it.
It is a fine position for actors or film-artists.
Its delicacy of perception enables it to scheme successfully, seeming to read its opponents
mind and anticipate his actions. Hence it is a by no means rare feature in the successful military
map, and in the maps of financial leaders. It has a definitely practical side and is by no means
necessarily Bohemian or dreamy, as is sometimes supposed; it may be considered on the whole a
more successful aspect that Mercury-Uranus, being less eccentric and individualistic. Nevertheless
it seems to have its self-willed side, but it is inclined to proceed gently and subtly rather than openly,
as does Uranus. It is more adaptable or elusive, and will seek to win a commanding position by
maneuvers before venturing to declare itself: when it does do so, it is commonly found to be already
in possession of the field.
It is usually kind and idealistic.
There is sometimes an inclination to spiritism, occultism and similar pursuits; at any rate, the
native is rarely unsympathetic towards such things.