Oh, you two with your Eros lounging in Libra's mansion of love, get ready for a surprise visit from that unpredictable houseguest, Mercury in Taurus. This interaction between planets and signs is very much like inviting a bull into a china shop-but don't fret, the bull promises to tread carefully.

First things first, breathe easy: Mercury's in Taurus, not retrograde. So, your communication tools aren't getting thrown into the cosmic blender, if that's what you were worried about. But Taurus isn't a sign known for its gazelle-like agility, so get ready for a pace of communication that's more, let's say, leisurely. That's right, we're talking snail mail. Carry the pigeon. Smoke signals, even!

That argues with Eros in Libra? You bet it does. Eros, the asteroid of desire, and Libra, the sign that cherishes togetherness, make for a pair that's as eager for connection as a cat is for fish. And we're not talking about some 'Hey, how's the weather?' level of interaction here. We're talking about deep, meaningful connection, the kind that sparks fireworks in your souls.

With Mercury's transit in Taurus, that intense yearning for immediate, profound communication could feel thwarted. It's like wanting a fast-food burger and being told to grow your own vegetables. If eons-long text responses make you question whether you've been dumped or not, don't panic. Isolation was not the goal here. The universe just wants to teach you the art of patience in communication.

Believe it or not, this slow-paced chit-chat might actually work to your advantage. You'll have more time to chew on your words and responses, resulting in - drumroll, please - fewer foot-in-mouth incidents! The potential for deeper understanding is there too, all you need is to wait for it. After all, the best wines are those that are left to mature, aren't they?

Somewhere between these clashing forces, you're likely to find a harmony if you're willing to embrace Mercury's slower beat and let your Libra-Lero, I mean, Eros-Libra combo linger on the appetizers before diving into the main course of communication. After all, haste makes waste, doesn't it? Especially when the waste involves miscommunications, hurt feelings, or, most devastatingly, an absence of emojis.

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