From January 20th to February 6th, Mercury — the planet of communication — zips through visionary Aquarius. Over the coming weeks, mind-map your most out-there thoughts and question all of your assumptions. If you’ve been meaning to deep-dive into a special interest or explore some obscure corners of the internet, this transit is your time to shine.

But Mercury in Aquarius isn’t here to navel-gaze; it’s here to shift your focus way beyond your own bubble. Sure, you may be ahead of the curve, but how can your flashes of brilliance actually support the collective? How can your weirdest theories repair what’s broken in our social systems? Take all of your light-bulb moments seriously. Write them down. Sketch a blueprint for your most innovative plans. That sentence you’ve scribbled on a napkin might just be the key to starting a revolution.

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Geek out for the greater good

In this brainy air sign, the messenger planet helps us zoom out from our emotional spirals and analyze issues with objective clarity. From this vantage point, you can more easily troubleshoot a tricky problem, address some of your sneaky habits, or translate your vague what-ifs into an airtight proposal. But this detached perspective has its limits. If you catch yourself dismissing a feeling that seems “irrational,” pause. Do a body scan and listen to your gut. Your logic might make sense on paper, but it can’t always tell the whole story. So by all means, flex your intellect — but let your intuition have a say too.

Aquarius also thrives in community, so don’t keep your ideas to yourself. Bounce them off your friends, your group chats, or your chosen family. The right feedback can sharpen your thinking, so when in doubt, workshop it. Whether you’re drafting an op-ed or reimagining your activism, Mercury in Aquarius reminds you that progress is a team sport. If you get lost in the data points, come back to the pulse of what matters most: connection, care, and the courage to imagine a fairer future for all.