Do I give off an intimidating aura?

Posted by PurringInTheRain
Here's some info on Mercury Square Ascendant. Does this ring any bells?

This aspect shows that you are often misunderstood when you express yourself. People tend to react negatively when you talk with them, and resent what you say even though they may not show it. You are unable to project yourself with confidence, and this lack of assurance is unwittingly transmitted to your listeners who find it hard to believe you. Your air of superiority does not quite hide your feelings of inferiority. Hoping to win the approval of those you deal with, you appeal to their emotions, but your flattery is obviously tinged with insecurity. People are never really sure what you mean and may ask you to repeat yourself so they will know they heard you right the first time.

In love you should make every effort to decide with your lover about the best modes of expression and communication between you. This will be very helpful, because your verbal messages often contradict what you are saying in body language, at least from your partner''s point of view. Thus you may find that you have been misinterpreted when you thought you were being very clear. It is usually best to tell your partner to listen to your words and ignore your non-verbal signals. Once that is established, be scrupulously honest and accurate in your expression. Then communication between you and your lover should flow rather easily. Because of this tendency, you tend to stay with an ongoing relationship in which communication is already established rather than venture into a new affair where the rules must be created anew. This is a positive factor in that you will stick to an affair when the going is rough and pitch in to make things better. However, you may hang onto a relationship that is finished simply because communication is easier than in a new affair. In the long run, your experience - particularly your difficulties - in communication will cause you to become more keenly aware of and expert at coordinating your words and your nonverbal signals.

Oh wow! Purr, you hit it right on the head! It's sad but true.... I've thought over and over again about how I may be projecting an image different from my own perception... but alas, my efforts seem useless... thank you for taking the time out to provide your insight...

Posted by bluemoon9043834
Yes, you do. 🙂

Pluto Opposition Midheaven. People feel threatened by you and can be intimidated by you because you exude power and competence, especially at work. Your Midheaven is your career, social status, reputation, and the mask or face that people see the most.

Pluto Opposition Sun. Again, you got Pluto acting as an agent to your identity and ego.

Thanks for your input. My aspects suck. :'-(

Posted by bluemoon9043834
Nice rising sign and moon sign, btw. 🙂

Thank you! :-) I suppose there are a few positive things in my chart to be thankful for...