How does your approach to deep communication and problem-solving affect your long-term goals and the pursuit of your professional ambitions?

Mercury in Scorpio - the celestial detective has just entered the scene, squaring up to your natal True Node in the no-nonsense sign of Capricorn. This transit is like having a boardroom meeting with Sherlock Holmes; things are about to get intense, investigative, and perhaps a tad uncomfortable. Mercury, the planet of communication, in the deep waters of Scorpio, is nudging you to look beneath the surface. You might find yourself pondering the mysteries of your professional life, and boy, are those thoughts relentless! It's like your mind is doing overtime, and the cosmic payroll isn't quite compensating for the additional hours.

Scorpio doesn't do small talk, and neither does Mercury when it visits this sign. So, you might notice your conversations have taken a turn for the deep end. The watercooler chat is less about the weekend's sports scores and more about the meaning of life, or rather, the purpose of your career. This transit encourages you to ask the hard questions, to dig deep into the 'whys' of your professional journey. But here's the rub: with the square to the True Node in Capricorn, your ambitious side is being poked and prodded. The universe is handing you a cosmic crossword puzzle, and the clues are all about aligning your day-to-day chatter with those lofty goals of yours.

In this celestial scenario, every problem is a mountain to be scaled with the careful footing of a goat (that's you, Capricorn style). You're being called to ensure that your approach to solving these puzzles aligns with the summit you're aiming to reach. Think of it as a test of your communication gear before you embark on the ascent to your career peak. Your ability to delve into the profound can be a superpower or your kryptonite; it all depends on whether you can harness this detective's energy to uncover solutions that propel you towards your ambitions.

Remember, Mercury in Scorpio likes to uncover secrets, and some of those might just be the hidden keys to your professional kingdom. Keep your wits about you, because every conversation and every piece of the puzzle solved is a potential stepping stone on your path to success. Just be wary of getting so engulfed in the problem-solving process that you forget to come up for air. After all, even Sherlock had to take a break from his violin and the odd chemical experiment to get some rest.

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