You find yourselves under the divine mischief of Mercury transiting in Gemini, forming a quincunx with your composite Mercury in Libra - essentially a cosmic game of 'Tag, you're it!' Being Libra, the diplomat of the zodiac, you are masters at soothing ruffled feathers and negotiating situations down to peaceful tranquility. What with Gemini and Libra both Air signs, chatter becomes the name of the game. You could practically open a call center at this rate!

But here's where the detour sign gleams in neon: Mercury in Gemini has a short attention span and favors spontaneity. Imagine a toddler marauding a toy store, their excitement bouncing off the walls - that's you. Your Libra energy is desperately clutching at the handle of serenity, akin to an over-anxious mother dog trying in vain to control her excitable puppies.

While this transit appears like a cosmic odd-couple sitcom, there are some silver linings. Your communication could reach new, if slightly erratic, heights. So, instead of feeling flustered, get creative, toss in shiploads of humor, and get caught up in the whirlwind.

This intriguing concoction of energies offers you an excellent opportunity to flex those Libra diplomacy muscles. While Mercury in Gemini may tempt you into scatter-brained chaos, remember that rapid-fire repartee isn't the only way to engage. Take turns speaking, because as they say, conversation should be a tennis match, not a juggling act.

Your strengths lie in balance, harmony and negotiation. Yes, the universe has pulled a rather humorous prank with this quincunx, but it's also an invitation to grow, to adapt, to improvise. So what if you become cosmic stand-up comedians for a fleeting transit? You might surprise yourselves with how much you enjoy the performance.

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