The planets are once again converging to give everyone a celestial rollercoaster ride. As Mercury transits Taurus, it's laying an astral bear trap, quincunx with your composite Pluto in Virgo. Now this isn't a tactic to transform you into starry-eyed moon dwellers. It's simply alerting you to a possible shift in communication energy.

No need to panic. Yes, Mercury represents communication and Pluto represents transformation, but this doesn't mean you'll develop psychic powers and start levitating feather quills. More likely, you may find elements of your communication shifting and evolving in ways that are initially a tad uncomfortable. We're not saying a little house cleaning wouldn't go amiss, but possibly communication-wise.

With Mercury in Taurus, it's more about slowing down, indulging in the sensory delights of thoughtful, deliberate articulation. Sounds like a good idea right? But, combine this with Pluto in Virgo, and the everyday routine and shared responsibility suddenly have a third wheel - details, details and more agonizing, microscopic details!

You might experience something like, as you're detailing the 58th reason why you think it's essential for you both to adopt a duck, your partner, normally patient (thank Taurus), starts side-glancing at their watch, starts to fidget (hello Virgo), and finally blurt out, "But where will it swim? We don't have a pond!" And while it feels like a wet blanket on your ducky dreams, remember, Virgo's hallmark is meticulous practicality.

But chin up! This transit is an excellent opportunity for you to fine-tune how you communicate with each other. So instead of getting stuck on the 'duck pond dilemma,' consider the buried revelation - your partner values practicality, and they want shared decisions to reflect that value. You both should take this time to ponder and appreciate the different lenses you bring to conversations.

While this astral configuration might have you feeling like you signed up for an advanced 'communications 101' class you didn't sign up for, stick with it. Even the densest cosmic cloud has a silver lining, and Pluto's transformative power could help you craft a communication style that's 'out of this world'! So, buckle up, clear the throat chakra, and let your journey into stellar communication begin.

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