Given that jolly Mercury is doing a dainty jig through the stoic realm of Capricorn, your shared communication style might feel akin to trying to choreograph a ballet in ski boots. Roundabout chats can replace your usual Aries firecracker candor, like exchanging coded messages in the realm of politics... or family barbecues.

When Mercury in Capricorn squares your composite Mercury in Aries, expect to feel a bit tongue-tied, as if you momentarily misplaced your shared language in one of Capricorn's meticulously organized filing cabinets. Communication might be as bumpy as a goat's journey up a mountain, but hey, at least the view is spectacular from the top!

Your nifty knack for quick-witted responses might hit a slow patch, like a race car navigating a sleepy neighborhood's speed bumps. Be patient with yourselves; Rome wasn't built in a day and certainly not by a couple of impatient rams!

The usual 'fireside chat' style of your Aries communication could, under this transit, transform into an architectural blueprint. With the right mindset, think of it as swapping out suspenders and jeans for a tailored suit-things may get formal but there's a classy sophistication to it.

Just remember: Mercury in Capricorn invites the virtue of patience through the door, so throw out the welcome mat. Utilize that firm Capricorn practicality to solve any verbal puzzles this transit might stir up. With your resolute Aries enthusiasm, you inclined to tackle challenges head-on, as eagerly as a goat bounding up its favorite craggy hillside.

Don't fret if your words start to sound more like a carefully crafted thesis rather than your typical spark-filled conversation. Just imagine that you're intellectual wordsmiths shaping profound statements. Bask in the grandeur of it!

In the end, you can turn this astrological hiccup into a delightful tango. The steps may be formal and calculated, but think of it as learning a new dance. Not every beat has to end with a somersault or firecrackers. Sometimes the sweet, soft rhythm of understanding is all you need. Enjoy the dance!

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