Lovely Venus, the muse of the zodiac, bestows grace of expression on Mercury’s mental gymnastics.

Conjunction: You express yourself with charm and humour. You may have literary ability, and you love to talk, which is lucky because you’re a con- firmed gossip.

Harmonious aspects: You’re alert, charming, diplomatic, and a skilled communicator.

Hard aspect (sort of): Mercury and Venus are never farther than 76° apart, so they can’t form a square or opposition. But they can be semi- square — a 45° angle that enhances your creative abilities and can stimulate you to be critical of those you love the most.