By Len Wallick
Later tonight or early tomorrow, depending on what you call it based on your time zone, Mercury will be conjunct with Jupiter in the sign of Aries. [The aspect between retrograde Mercury and Jupiter in Aries is exact Monday at 11:59 pm EDT.] It may seem to be a straightforward aspect. For cookbook-formula type astrology, that would almost certainly be the case. In the specific context of this particular event, however, it would be advisable to take another look.
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A conjunction is when two objects seem to occupy the same place from our point of view on Earth, or when represented on a piece of paper in two dimensions. There are three things to remember about the aspect. First, it is usually seen as the beginning of a new cycle for the objects involved. The monthly conjunction of the luminaries known as the New Moon is a good example.
The next thing to remember about a conjunction is the concept of energies merging. One must begin with where the aspect is taking place. It is important to ask about the element, qualities and planetary ruler(s) of the host sign. As to the objects in question, if they have a compatible nature, their mutual expression can be strengthened. Think of stacking batteries on top of one another in a flashlight. On the other hand, if the conjoined planets are somehow incompatible, synchronicity may find us in interesting times.
Which leads to the third and often overlooked feature of a conjunction, something that’s along the lines of relationship dynamics. Two conjoined objects may correspond to not being able to see the obvious for reasons of being too close, too involved, too invested in each other. You might call it a blind spot.