Transiting Mercury in Capricorn quincunx composite Pholus in Cancer

With Mercury in Capricorn quincunx your shared Pholus in Cancer, you're both on an astrological roller-coaster ride, punctuated with miscommunications, impulsive decisions, and unexpected change, not too dissimilar from learning ballet while juggling hedgehogs. Luckily for you, there's a silver lining to every cosmic cloud.

Under typical Mercury in Capricorn, you both have an innate ability to communicate with scientific precision. You've got the right idea, operating with the meticulousness of a watchmaker in an earthquake. This transit encourages practicality in your dialogue and affords you the opportunity to rein in impulsive responses. However, due to the quincunx with Pholus, this usual pragmatism might spontaneously combust out the window. Be prepared for the unexpected.

The influence of Pholus in Cancer in your composite points to a tendency to hold onto emotional baggage like a pair of sentimental misers. However, when laughter's your parachute, you're set to survive any drop. As the ruler of sudden transformations, Pholus' clash with Mercury might manifest in surprising turns in conversation, akin to discussing Shakespeare and suddenly finding yourself debating the finer points of llama farming. Ground rules: don't get too attached to your preconceived ideas.

Quite entertainingly, this transit brings out the whimsical side of Mercury. Picture a straight-laced accountant suddenly donning a pink tutu for a ballet recital. This element of surprise and unpredictability can actually add a delightful sparkle to your exchanges, fueling stimulating dialogues about everything from the profound to the ridiculously mundane.

Beware, though, of Pholus' erratic energy. It's like dealing with a hyper caffeinated squirrel. It might leave one of you feeling overwhelmed, as if you drank from a fire hydrant. The key to weathering this transit is going with the flow, less like driftwood, more like river rafters on a wild ride.

So, is it a cosmic roller-coaster ride? Absolutely. But after all, slow carousel rides aren't nearly as thrilling. Remember, the odd misstep doesn't equate to catastrophe. It's not about dodging the curveballs - it's about how you swing the bat. Have fun with it, keep open minds, and by all means...don't forget the tutus!

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