When the Sun lingers in Cancer and shares a sextile with your composite Mercury in Aries, expect the metaphorical rollercoaster ride, only without the nausea and technicolor sunglasses - but buckle up anyway, just in case. This transit is essentially a cosmic Red Bull, energizing your communication. Remember last week's silent breakfast? Well, prepare for chatter over toast and cereal.

The sextile aspect promotes harmony, teamwork and mutual understanding - just as Google Translate has been easing conversations between two vastly different languages. Known for its nurturing nature, Cancer radiates empathy, intensifying your emotional bond. It's like a warm, spiritual hot tub that throws the proposition of "let's argue while soaking our stress away" straight out of the window.

Meanwhile, your Mercury in Aries is having the celestial equivalent of a spicy biscuit - it carries a tangy flavor but fuels and flourishes your expression. It's like signing for a package with a flourish. More direct, candid discussions will be held. 'Silent treatment' as a regime falls out of favor - conversations will be as frequent as Instagram updates.

In the middle of this communicative feast, this transit also brings out the 'inner detectives' within you. Be it diving into each other's past or plain curiosity about that sneaky-looking houseplant, aigner of trust, which removes barriers faster than a glossy hair product removes frizz.

Be prepared for the spontaneous expedition into each other's minds. You're like two excited puppies equipped with mind-reading helmets. Expect an exchange of ideas to illuminate your relationship, the whole dynamic humming brighter than the neon sign of a midnight diner.

Hold onto your celestial caps, as this Sun-Mercury sextile spells a unique combination of enhanced empathy and open communication. Don't worry, there's unlikely to be too many "I told you so" moments. Alright, maybe just one. Or two.

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