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Call Your BFF Right Now, Because Mercury Is in Aquarius
After spending the past few weeks in serious Capricorn, Mercury, the planet of communication, is entering Aquarius on January 8. Air signs Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius are benefiting the most from this transit, while fixed signs Taurus, Leo, and Scorpio are will have an action-packed time.
Aquarius is the sign of friend groups, networks, and “the collective,” so this transit is amazing for your social life. You’re adding friendly new faces to your crew, you’re networking with colleagues, and you’re feeling more open-minded. You're letting go of any assumptions about others, it’s much easier to connect with anyone, even if they're totally different from you. As a matter of fact, the more unique someone is, the more you’re intrigued!
This content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.“Let your freak flag fly” is the Aquarius motto, so you’re feeling ready to express yourself, even if that means tweeting your hottest takes or going on Instagram Live to to give all your followers a nail art demo. Be proud of your interests—and see if anyone wants to join you to start a book club/Star Wars movie marathon/fan group for your favorite obscure indie band. The catch is that as much as Aquarius adores it when people share their unique qualities, it's also a fixed sign—meaning you're likely feeling stubborn as hell right now. Like maybe you’re getting suuuuper into animal rights activism and trying to get your pals to go vegan. That’s fine and all, but if you start cussing them out after you spot a McDonald’s six-piece nugget box in their trash, that’s definitely not cool.
All in all, Mercury in Aquarius' easy, breezy energy is helping mitigate Capricorn season’s industrious, critical vibe. FYI: The first Mercury Retrograde of the year begins on January 30, so try to enjoy the next few weeks while you can!
Read your Sun/Rising horoscopes:
Aries
Mercury in Aquarius makes every minute you spend with your crew feel spectacular—it's like they're your own personal cheer squad. Your charisma levels are maxing out and your love life is getting a huge glow-up once Aquarius season starts on January 19, so consider Mercury in Aquarius an exciting sample of what’s to come!
Taurus
Even though you're happy to work alone, right now, you’re starting to mix and mingle more than ever—especially at work/in the office Slack. Your natural stubborn streak usually makes compromise a little, uh, tough, but Mercury in Aquarius’ social vibes are helping you kick ass as part of a team. You’re in the spotlight right now, so collaborate and cooperate with others, and your boss will be seriously impressed. You might even get that raise or promotion you've been hoping for!
Gemini
You and Aquarius are two of the most social signs, so Mercury in Aquarius’ good vibes are making you even more extroverted and exciting to be around. You're add all kinds of the new acquaintances to your contact list—just don't expect any of them to become your next BFF. Also, Aquarius’ brainy vibes make this the perfect time of year for slaying at school, so if you’re a student (or considering higher education or just taking a class), expect to make some major moves.
Cancer
Your chart’s eighth house, which governs intimacy, is being lit up by Mercury in Aquarius, and you’re beginning to connect with your S.O. in deep, intense ways. You’re opening up, letting them know all of your weirdest quirks (like how you microwave bread instead of toasting it), and you’re discovering more about who they are deep down, too. Steamy, right? The eighth house also governs debt (gross!), so if you owe anyone some money, expect to hear from them!
Leo
When a planet enters Aquarius, your opposite sign, you start focusing on relationships. This isn’t the best time to meet your next special someone, but if you’ve been thinking about DTR-ing or upgrading your 'ship in some other way, this is the perfect time to start the convo. This applies to your friendships, too, BTW!
Virgo
Your job is becoming a much bigger focus right now. This is a time for finishing up busy work and reorganizing your life—and you might feel like you’re not completely being acknowledged for your work. Keep pushing through, Virgo. Team up with your coworkers and you can get a ton done. Start new, healthier, productive habits, and they'll pay off in the long run.
Libra
Love is in the air! Any time there’s cosmic action happening in the sign of Aquarius, it activates you chart’s zone of romance, sex, and fun. If you're single, you’re making tons of new ~connections~ right now. And if you’re happily boo’d up, you’re having tons of fun with your S.O., both in and out of the bedroom!
Scorpio
Life at home is getting pretty busy right now. Your family wants to Zoom together every week, you’re hanging out with your roomies more regularly, and maybe you're finally putting up that removable wallpaper that's been in your closet for months. This transit is a great time to reorganize your home, get to know your family/roomies better, or redecorate.
Sagittarius
Fire signs (like you!) are naturally compatible with air signs, so Mercury in Aquarius is fanning your Sagittarian fire. You’re already pretty shameless about speaking your mind, so you’re thriving now that Mercury is helping you to be even more extroverted! People are loving what you have to say, but remember that you should be listening just as much as you’re blabbing your mouth!
Capricorn
This transit is encouraging you to get on top of your finances. Instead of ripping up your bank statements, take a hot second to sit down and look over it all. Find out where you’re overspending, look for ways to start saving more, and try to re-budget. This is a pretty serious time, TBH, and work is becoming more and more of a focus for you. Keep pushing, work hard, and some extra cash could appear on your next paycheck.
Aquarius
Capricorn season is dull as a MFer for you, but now that Mercury is zooming through your sign, you’re beginning to get a pep in your step. Lately, you’ve been struggling to feel seen or heard, but now, you’re finally finding it easier to connect with people again. This is a great time for planning, studying, or any kind of critical thinking, too, so don’t spend all your time living it up with your friends!
Pisces
Your chart’s twelfth house, which governs isolation and the completion of cycles, is being activated by Mercury in Aquarius, so you’re beginning to feel a little lonely now. DW, Capricorn season’s vibe make sure that you’re staying in touch with your squad—but you also have to deal with ex-friends. Now’s the time to either make up and resume your friendship, or cut them off for good.
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This story originally appeared on: Cosmopolitan - Author:Jake Register
