Mercury – the planet of communication, information, and the mind – is moving into grounded, calming Taurus on April 3rd, bringing an earthy essence that will help you feel rooted in the terrain below your feet.
And while this transit will deliver quite a bit of balanced, harmonious energy to some signs – Earth signs in particular – it can make communication more difficult for other zodiac signs.
That’s why we’re here today to talk about the six signs that need to focus on developing stronger communication skills during this time, building deeper bonds with others, and allowing you to fully and authentically express yourself.
Plus, we’ve got some tips and tricks for all the signs to ensure we’re collectively enhancing communication on a global scale!
So, keep reading if you’re ready to learn what Mercury in Taurus means, both in transit form and when appearing on your natal chart, and how to make the most of this down-to-earth transit.
Let’s dive deeper to find out!
Taurus, as an Earth sign, is determined, focused, and often stubborn. Once you’ve made up your mind during this transit, it may be hard for you to shift your focus or keep an open mind regarding new options and ideas. Taurus is symbolized by the bull, after all – an animal with a steadfast, fighting spirit.
While Mercury in Taurus is certainly helpful for planning long-term goals, thinking logically and practically, and remaining grounded, it can also cause rigid, inflexible thinking and an intense need for order or routine.
This fact alone makes balance and vulnerability crucial now, especially for certain signs.
Those with a Mercury in Taurus are direct communicators, but they may not be open to the idea of sharing their feelings or emotions too often. Taurus is a sign that doesn’t spend too much time in the realm of emotion in the first place. Ruled by luxurious and lavish Venus, Taurus would much rather focus its energy on beauty and success than spend time on emotional subjects.
When combined with the swift and slightly hyperactive energy of Mercury, this placement favors swiftly moving past emotional issues rather than taking the time to talk them through.
Each placement has both strengths and weaknesses, however. Let’s explore a few more traits associated with this placement in the birth chart.
But we can all use balance, right? Let’s take a look at six signs that need to find extra balance and harmony for smooth communication during Mercury in Taurus.
You would much rather have a lighthearted discussion than dive into a pool of heavy or melodramatic conversation. But you would do well to connect to your own well of sensitivity and emotion to better connect to and empathize with others.
Focus on balancing the heart chakra to encourage compassion and the throat chakra to help you practice being vulnerable and open in your conversations.
Your impulsive nature typically serves you well, but this transit urges you to slow down and think about what you want to say before you begin to speak. It is especially important that you let go of rigid ideas or uncompromising opinions during this period.
Yoga, especially when performed outdoors, is a fantastic way for you to open your heart and your mind while encouraging you to slow down and savor the moment.
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To build stronger bonds and practice effective communication, it’s important that you focus more on understanding and empathy than small details or constructive criticism. You’ll catch far more flies with honey than with vinegar during this transit.
Working with crystals such as rose quartz and selenite will help you focus on unconditional love and positive thinking. Try holding one of these stones in your left hand during tense conversations.
This transit may even make it harder for you to communicate your own emotions to yourself, leaving little opportunity for sharing those feelings with others. It’s critical that you remain in touch with your emotions to ensure effective, transparent communication.
Try writing your feelings down before you attempt to share them with others. Journaling, or organizing your thoughts and emotions, will make it easier to incorporate them into conversations with others.
While confrontation can induce anxiety, it can also create deeper understanding between individuals and lead to brilliant new approaches to difficult challenges. In fact, once you start facing these bothersome conversations head-on, you may find that you have a knack for smoothing things over!
Aquamarine is a stone that has a special connection to your sign, and it just happens to enhance communication skills and help keep emotions calm and collected during tense interactions.
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Your challenge during this period is focusing more energy on listening than getting your point across when communicating. You may be surprised at how much more you learn when concentrating on the other person’s point of view.
Meditation is one of the most beneficial practices for quieting the mind and learning to find comfort in stillness and (your own) silence. Practice daily meditation to promote patience and the ability to receive others’ messages.
Be sure that you’re consciously choosing the company you keep when possible, and let Taurus’s observant and discerning eye help you along the way. If you’re in a situation where you simply have to engage in discussion with a conversational bully, practice patience, remain calm, and remove yourself from the situation as soon as you can.
In other words, avoid being the physical embodiment of the stubborn, Taurean bull.
An open, confident posture shows that you are relaxed and responsive to what the other person has to say. Lean in, maintain eye contact, and mirror the body language of others to make them feel more comfortable and receptive.
Emotional composure and objectivity are best pals with effective communication, allowing you to share your message and receive information from others without misunderstandings or assumptions.
Breathe deeply, center yourself in compassion and love, and try to engage that calm, founded energy of Taurus now.
Mercury in Taurus is a time to embrace the enhanced focus, infuse your communication style with grounded energy and a commitment to understanding, and let go of stubbornness or rigidity in your thoughts and opinions.
How will you use Mercury in Taurus to deepen your bonds and improve your conversational capabilities?
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