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If you’ve been wanting to have “the talk,” now is a good time. Mercury in Capricorn brings practicality, stability and a touch of reality to communication. Relationship-wise, this signals a movement towards getting serious. Capricorn is the most goal-oriented sign of the zodiac, driven towards accomplishment and success. This mountain goat wants to manifest on the physical plane, making things happen and moving forward in life. There’s no time for b.s. when Capricorn is around, as this sign likes to get real. When combined with the fast-paced movement of the communication planet Mercury, words of any kind have a tendency to slow down and take on a more serious tone.
There can be a tendency to force things though, so watch out for being overly bossy or pushy as you try to get your point across. Though you may feel a desire to manage and control as you share your thoughts, this doesn’t mean that others will necessarily go along with your ideas. Instead, get down to brass tacks, laying out a plan or a system that addresses the issues that you are trying to get across. If you can take others’ ideas into account as well as your own and negotiate towards a mutually satisfying outcome, you’ll have a far greater chance of success.
There’s no better opportunity to perceive the reality of a relationship than when Mercury is in Capricorn, as you’ll be able to see the structure and overview of your patterns of behavior far more clearly now than at other times. Incorporate a bit of diplomacy and flexibility into your approach to communication, and you’ll be more likely to manifest your goals now.