When we approach an aspect, we need to access the basic language of astrology in order to find our answer. In the above case, we need to define Mars, define Neptune, define the nature of the natal chart, define the nature of synastry and define the nature of the square. When we have put these altogether, we will have our answer.
Mars—Mars is the go getter part of the human being. Mars is one’s drive. One may be assertive. One may be passive. Mars and it’s aspects in the natal chart will show us which. Let me give a simple example. If a Mars in Cancer wants to ask a girl for a date, he may ask his friend to ask her because Mars in Cancer is uncomfortable with his drives. If a Mars in Scorpio or Aries wants to ask a girl for a date, they will walk up to her and ask. A Mars in Libra will take so long to decide that the moment will have passed. I hope you get a sense of Mars.
Neptune–Neptune is one’s creativity. It is, also, an area in which one may not see life clearly i.e be deceived. Neptune is the planet of the next dimension. All creativity and imagination accesses the next dimension. All addictions access the next dimension because they are an ESCAPE from this dimension.Neptune is the planet that allows us to escape/leave the material world.The manner in which we do so can be indicated by the natal chart. For example, a person with Neptune in exact conjunction with the Sun may be an addict. This is a classic aspect for addiction. On the other hand, Neptune trine Mercury is the classic aspect for a writer. Neptune trine Mercury escapes the material world through the vehicle of imagination.
Square–The square is an obstacle. The square is a thwart. A square will present a kind of wide brick wall. One cannot climb over it. One cannot tunnel under it. One must use other positive aspects in the chart to meet his ends. The square will remain what it is, in my opinion. It is immovable.
The Natal Chart–The natal chart is the BLUEPRINT of the nature of each person. Think of a blueprint of a house. It displays the plumbing system, the electrical system, the design of the house etc.
The Synastry Chart–The synastry chart uses the natal charts of two people and compares them. We can see the BLUEPRINT of the relationship.
Now, onto the subject.
Mars square Neptune in the natal may make it hard for the person to set goals and meet them. The reason may be that the person has a great desire to escape the material world. Also,the native may not be able to access his creativity and use it in a PRODUCTIVE way. For example, he may be an amazing musician but may not have the practical attributes to hire the right manager and do the other practical things that are the backbone of any business, even a creative enterprise.
In the synastry, the Mars person may try to motivate the Neptune person. The Neptune person may try to escape. The Mars person may tell the Neptune to hire a manager, as in the other example. The Neptune person may get angry and resent the Mars person.
I hope that answers the question for Linda, the lovely lady who asked. Sorry for the delay.
Wow. It seems like we both have this aspect in our natal charts. I also have Mercury trine Neptune. Anyways, this ascpect indicates my coordination problems and struggles with having a learning disability (dyslexia). I can be defensive and unsure of myself but also creative and imaginative. Here is a video explaining the hard honest truth about this aspect according to this one astrologer that I like;
https://youtu.be/Lm0Rpma1UKE
Learning problems would not be Mer trine Neptune. This is a really good aspect. Mercury Retro could do it a bit but something else is likely there–Aphophis conj Mercury, maybe, J.
What I meant was that I read on forums that Mars square Neptune people had learning disabilities or dyslexia an that they struggle with coordination and assertiveness. My Apophis is no where near mercury and doesn’t aspect it at all.
Great point, J. Thank you! xoxo
You’re welcome. Sorry for the slight confusion. I knew that Mercury trine Neptune dealt with right brained thinking, writing, creativity, and imagination.
I also meant that we both have Mars square Neptune meaning that we can be creative thinkers that think differently but also have trouble being direct and mostly being defensive, at times having others water on eggshells if we hypersensitive or react the wrong way. We can be sensitive to criticism. I notice this about myself on my negative side.
Yea, any Neptune or Uranus hard aspect with Mercury is hard on the mind, J.
Thank you so much, but I posted a video from an astrologer who emphasized the negative side of how some people of Mars square Neptune natal aspect behave or react.
Well, squares are hard but Jesus can overcome them xoxoxo
I have mars square neptune at 0 in my chart but also mars conjunct sun and mars trine uranus both under 6 degrees. Would those two aspects undo the bad effects of the mars/neptune? Neptune is in my 12th house I don’t know if that makes a difference.