Aquarius, Mercury retrograde starts today in Sagittarius and your friendship and social networks sector is about to become a group chat nightmare of miscommunications and social chaos. Until the 18th, expect plans with friends to fall apart, group projects to require constant clarification, and probably some friend drama that could’ve been avoided with better communication. Mercury retrograde in your community zone is asking “are these connections supporting your evolution or just comfortable familiarity?”, which hits different when you realize you’ve outgrown your social circle. You might reconnect with old friends for closure or collaboration, realize that some communities no longer align with your values, or discover that your role in your friend group has shifted and that’s okay. Then on the 18th, Mercury backs into Scorpio and your career sector, bringing professional miscommunications and probably requiring you to review your ambitions. Let this retrograde teach you that quality connections matter more than quantity, and sometimes the most revolutionary thing you can do is curate your community intentionally. Pro tip: screenshot group chat decisions, confirm social plans twice, and maybe don’t start new collaborative projects until December.
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