Mercury square Uranus
Published November 27, 2017 · Updated September 25, 2025 · by dxpnet Astrology Team
The Mercury square Uranus aspect is often associated with erratic thinking, sudden insights, and a rebellious approach to ideas. Many astrologers believe this aspect creates a tendency toward unconventional thinking but may also lead to mental restlessness or difficulty following through on ideas. However, because squares push for development, some suggest that this aspect can also foster brilliance and innovation when properly channeled.
In a birth chart, this aspect is commonly linked to a highly original and quick-thinking mind. Some believe these individuals have a talent for seeing new possibilities but may struggle with consistency or authority. Their greatest growth comes from learning to balance their need for mental freedom with practical application.
When Mercury and Uranus form a square in the sky, it is thought to be a time of sudden insights, new perspectives, and mental breakthroughs. Many astrologers suggest this is a great period for innovation and thinking outside the box, though some caution against mental overstimulation or making impulsive decisions.
Mercury is currently at 23° in the zodiac sign of Scorpio and Uranus is currently at 28° in the sign of Taurus.
Are Mercury and Uranus in a square aspect right now?
In astrology, a Mercury-Uranus 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 Uranus will be in an exact square aspect?
The next time the Mercury-Uranus square aspect happens will be on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 12:13pm UTC.
When was the last time Mercury and Uranus were in an exact square aspect?
The last time the Mercury-Uranus square aspect happened was on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 7:33am 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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