Mercury sextile Mars
Published November 27, 2017 · Updated September 25, 2025 · by dxpnet Astrology Team
The Mercury sextile Mars aspect is widely associated with sharp thinking, quick decision-making, and assertive communication. Many astrologers believe this aspect enhances mental clarity and the ability to take decisive action, making individuals persuasive and energetic speakers. However, because sextiles require effort to activate, some suggest that these individuals must consciously apply their focus to make the most of their abilities.
In a birth chart, this aspect is often linked to a strategic and motivated mind. Some believe these individuals are natural problem-solvers who express themselves with confidence, though they may need to ensure they remain patient when communicating. Their greatest strength lies in their ability to take initiative in intellectual or business matters.
When Mercury and Mars form a sextile in the sky, it is thought to be a time of heightened mental energy and decisive action. Many astrologers suggest this is a great period for making quick but well-informed decisions, though some caution against rushing into arguments or impulsive speech.
Mercury is currently at 26° in the zodiac sign of Scorpio and Mars is currently at 24° in the sign of Sagittarius.
Are Mercury and Mars in a sextile aspect right now?
In astrology, a Mercury-Mars sextile aspect occurs precisely when the two planets are 60° apart. However, its influence can still be felt within an orb of up to 6°.
When is the next time Mercury and Mars will be in an exact sextile aspect?
The next time the Mercury-Mars sextile aspect happens will be on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 1:10pm UTC.
When was the last time Mercury and Mars were in an exact sextile aspect?
The last time the Mercury-Mars sextile aspect happened was on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:50am UTC.
Major Sextile Aspects
- What Is A Sextile?
- Sun sextile Moon
- Sun sextile Mercury
- Sun sextile Venus
- Sun sextile Mars
- Sun sextile Jupiter
- Sun sextile Saturn
- Sun sextile Uranus
- Sun sextile Neptune
- Sun sextile Pluto
- Moon sextile Mercury
- Moon sextile Venus
- Moon sextile Mars
- Moon sextile Jupiter
- Moon sextile Saturn
- Moon sextile Uranus
- Moon sextile Neptune
- Moon sextile Pluto
- Mercury sextile Venus
- Mercury sextile Mars
- Mercury sextile Jupiter
- Mercury sextile Saturn
- Mercury sextile Uranus
- Mercury sextile Neptune
- Mercury sextile Pluto
- Venus sextile Mars
- Venus sextile Jupiter
- Venus sextile Saturn
- Venus sextile Uranus
- Venus sextile Neptune
- Venus sextile Pluto
- Mars sextile Jupiter
- Mars sextile Saturn
- Mars sextile Uranus
- Mars sextile Neptune
- Mars sextile Pluto
- Jupiter sextile Saturn
- Jupiter sextile Uranus
- Jupiter sextile Neptune
- Jupiter sextile Pluto
- Saturn sextile Uranus
- Saturn sextile Neptune
- Saturn sextile Pluto
- Uranus sextile Neptune
- Uranus sextile Pluto
- Neptune sextile 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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