Mercury square Neptune
Published November 27, 2017 · Updated September 25, 2025 · by dxpnet Astrology Team
The Mercury square Neptune aspect is widely associated with confusion, deception, and difficulty distinguishing fact from fiction. Many astrologers believe this aspect creates a struggle between logic and imagination, making individuals prone to daydreaming, miscommunication, or wishful thinking. However, because squares promote growth, some suggest that this aspect can also enhance creative storytelling and intuitive insights when balanced with discernment.
In a birth chart, this aspect is often linked to a vivid imagination and strong intuition. Some believe these individuals have a gift for artistic or poetic expression but may need to work on clarity in communication. Their greatest growth comes from learning to balance inspiration with practical thinking.
When Mercury and Neptune form a square in the sky, it is thought to be a time of heightened creativity but also potential misunderstandings. Many astrologers suggest this is a great period for artistic expression and spiritual exploration, though some caution against confusion, deception, or misinformation.
Mercury is currently at 22° in the zodiac sign of Scorpio and Neptune is currently at 29° in the sign of Pisces.
Are Mercury and Neptune in a square aspect right now?
In astrology, a Mercury-Neptune square aspect occurs precisely when the two planets are 90° apart. However, its influence can still be felt within an orb of up to 9°.
When is the next time Mercury and Neptune will be in an exact square aspect?
The next time the Mercury-Neptune square aspect happens will be on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 1:42pm UTC.
When was the last time Mercury and Neptune were in an exact square aspect?
The last time the Mercury-Neptune square aspect happened was on Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:48pm UTC.
Major Square Aspects
- What Is A Square?
- Sun square Moon
- Sun square Mercury
- Sun square Venus
- Sun square Mars
- Sun square Jupiter
- Sun square Saturn
- Sun square Uranus
- Sun square Neptune
- Sun square Pluto
- Moon square Mercury
- Moon square Venus
- Moon square Mars
- Moon square Jupiter
- Moon square Saturn
- Moon square Uranus
- Moon square Neptune
- Moon square Pluto
- Mercury square Venus
- Mercury square Mars
- Mercury square Jupiter
- Mercury square Saturn
- Mercury square Uranus
- Mercury square Neptune
- Mercury square Pluto
- Venus square Mars
- Venus square Jupiter
- Venus square Saturn
- Venus square Uranus
- Venus square Neptune
- Venus square Pluto
- Mars square Jupiter
- Mars square Saturn
- Mars square Uranus
- Mars square Neptune
- Mars square Pluto
- Jupiter square Saturn
- Jupiter square Uranus
- Jupiter square Neptune
- Jupiter square Pluto
- Saturn square Uranus
- Saturn square Neptune
- Saturn square Pluto
- Uranus square Neptune
- Uranus square Pluto
- Neptune square Pluto
Data Source: Planetary positions and aspect calculations are derived from the NASA JPL DE ephemerides (Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena CA). Calculations updated in real time for precision within one arc-minute.
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