It’s only natural that people might get a little worried whenever Mercury comes around! This is because we mainly hear about Mercury when it’s in retrograde. But there’s so much more to this little red planet than the effects it has while in retrograde. It’s important to understand any of its potential effects. People may not pay attention to Mercury when it leaves retrograde, but it can still have an influence on our lives, even though it may not be as dramatic. On December 2, Mercury enters Capricorn, and it can change the way that we connect and communicate. Capricorn can seem like a sign that is difficult to understand, but perhaps this transition will shed a little light on it. Here’s what you can expect:
- You will have a new appreciation for structure and order.
Even if you’re usually the least organized, messiest person in the world, a little influence from Mercury in Capricorn can change all that! Capricorn loves to get organized, declutter, and plan, plan, plan. Just follow your instinct-if you can see that there is an area of your life where you’re struggling and you really need some structure, then just dive in and make some changes, even if it’s not usually your style.
- You might find yourself rejecting things that you find “frivolous.”
You might feel that you don’t have much of an interest in shopping, makeup, or your appearance in general. People born under Mercury in Capricorn often don’t have much of an interest in superficial things, so during this time, you might experience those feelings as well. Honestly, this is a good thing, even if it’s not how you usually feel. You might take this as an opportunity to declutter your room, get rid of clothes you don’t usually wear, or throw out old makeup and think about what you really need.
- You’ll suddenly feel like making to do lists for everything.
Get yourself a planner, because now is the perfect time. You’ll feel compelled to write everything down, and even if this isn’t usually your style, embrace it-it’s a good habit! It will make things easier to remember, and even when this particular transition is complete, you may want to continue. Don’t get too crazy about it, though-some Capricorns go absolutely nuts for organization, but you don’t have to meet that standard. Just take your “mental notes” to paper!
- You might have difficulty communicating with certain people.
Those with Mercury in Capricorn in their natal chart sometimes struggle to hold conversations with people who are very different from them. If you find yourself experiencing this, don’t be afraid to just sit back and listen for a while. You may learn more that way! Those born under Mercury in Capricorn generally hate small talk and prefer to have “no frills” communication, so if you’re struggling with feeling social, this is why. The feeling will probably pass, but hey, let’s be honest-small talk usually does feel like a total waste of time, right?
