What changes do you notice in your communication and emotional expression when you encounter situations that challenge your innate sense of empathy and harmony?

As Mercury in Cancer forms a square with your natal Venus in Pisces, you might find yourself in a bit of a cosmic pickle, especially when it comes to expressing your feelings. Normally, you glide through interactions like a swan on a lake of harmony, but now, things might feel more like a swan in a bumper car arena. This transit has a knack for dialing up the emotional static, and you may notice your usual empathy getting a bit scrambled.

When faced with situations that poke at your peace-loving nature, you might find your inner diplomat donning boxing gloves instead of extending a hand for a handshake. You see, Mercury in Cancer can make your communication quite moody, and when it squares off with your tender-hearted Venus in Pisces, it's like trying to write a love poem with an etch-a-sketch. The words don't flow as easily, and your emotional expression could come out a bit wonky.

Now, don't be surprised if you feel like you're speaking a foreign language of feelings during this time. You're usually quite adept at understanding others, but under this square, it's as if everyone suddenly speaks in emoticons, and you're stuck with a flip phone. You might find yourself more sensitive to criticism or less inclined to give others the benefit of the doubt. It's as though your empathy filter needs a good rinse.

But fear not, as this transit is also a clever teacher in disguise, challenging you to refine the way you interact with others and process your emotions. It's like an emotional boot camp where you learn to flex your communication muscles in new ways. Perhaps you might even discover a new depth to your feelings and a renewed appreciation for your innate ability to create harmony. It's all about embracing the choppy waters and learning to navigate them with grace, even if your emotional GPS seems to be recalculating every five minutes. So remember, even when the waves of communication get a bit frothy, you have the innate buoyancy to float on through.

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