When composite Mercury is conjunct composite Mars: 

Words. They can be sweet; they can be sour. There is a hot bite in some of your conversations. You have a way of hitting the nail right on the head, which can cause angry responses. People may find you a direct couple. Your friends need to possess a bit of mental toughness, or they are apt to get rubbed the wrong way. Listen to each other's opinions. It makes communication more peaceful. Don't let a little agitation bother you. You need to be worried if you never argue. Your partner may be encouraging you to think courageously. Think and act with patience. Easier said than done. The two of you need to live active lives. You are doers!

Heated debates, mental sparring and even some down-and-dirty arguments are sure to play a major role in your relationship. There will be no beating around the bush here, as you try to "tell" your partner what you are thinking, rather than explaining it. Disputes, frustration and verbal abuse can be the result of these communications, not so much because you differ in opinion, but because of the ways in which you express yourself to your partner.

Right from the start this relationship might feel like the Battle of Gettysburg as you come under verbal attack and are criticized about every little thing that is important or that which has absolutely no importance at all. Unless you both work on being nicer to each other, this is going to be a very difficult relationship in the communication department. And that will, of course, spill over to all the other areas in your relationship.

When composite Mercury is semi-square, square, sesquiquadrate, quincunx, or opposition (hard aspect) composite Mars: 

Heated debates, mental sparring and even some down-and-dirty arguments are sure to play a role in your relationship. There will be no beating around the bush here, as you try to "tell" your partner what you are thinking, rather than explaining it. Disputes, frustration and verbal abuse can be the result of these communications, not so much because you differ in opinion, but because of the ways in which you express yourself to your partner.

Right from the start this relationship might feel like the Battle of Gettysburg as you come under verbal attack and are criticized about every little thing that is important or that which has absolutely no importance at all. Unless you both work on being nicer to each other, this is going to be a very difficult relationship in the communication department. And that will, of course, spill over to all the other areas in your relationship.

There is the tendency here to fight for fighting's sake and your partner always seems to be the closest opponent and the nearest punching bag. You will both need to develop more patience and self-control because each of you has the tendency to be too sensitive to your partner's little irritating habits.

Verbal wars are predictable if you will not allow freedom of speech. You will be at odds on certain subjects. It's inevitable. It's in how to go about conducting the art of negotiation that is the big issue. Let out your steam. It's better than keeping a lid on it. You can motivate one another to go beyond self-doubts. Hasty actions may produce friction. Consult with each other before moving onto major objectives. Poor planning causes confusion. The formula to getting along is simple--TALK! Complaining is okay, as long as you both are able to agree on the big picture.

When composite Mercury is sextile or trine composite Mars: 

Right from the start you may have noticed that heated debates and arguments are sexual turn-ons for you and your partner. There seems to be no end to the ways you challenge each other's thinking and you love to compete on how much you know intellectually. A wonderful playfulness emerges from these conversations and if one thing leads to another, then so much the better. One thing is for sure, you will never be at a loss for words when you are around each other.

Your communication will be very open, direct and frank, and very little of your opinion will be withheld from the other. If you believe that there are times when a little white lie will help spare hurt to your partner's feelings, then you'd better learn to forget it. That won't happen here. At least try to sugar coat it a little bit so you are not quite so offensive.

Neither of you will enjoy being rushed into decisions by the other. Each of you has a knack for influencing others to believe in your ideas. Travel energizes you both. Arguing might take too much out of you. Don't be afraid to disagree. The two of you can act swiftly and decisively without worrying one another. You complement your partner's romantic thinking with a touch of your own. Well-timed business decisions are possible.

Ideas travel back and forth with great speed. An enterprising energy is always in the background. It is fun to tackle a problem together. Showing your mental poise in coming up with solutions is natural. You are a likable pair. A feisty way of handling yourselves radiates an air of confidence. You attract ardent supporters for your most heated ideas. Things that can be accomplished quickly appeal to your fondness for immediate action. There will be occasion for you both to stop thinking in order to move ahead with a plan.

Interpretations from our Couples Report.

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