The planet of the mind, Mercury is often associated with being quick on the uptake, clever, and never at a loss for words. Yet Mercury takes on a more strategic edge when it forms a sextile to Saturn. Chances are you find yourself in a situation where the options don’t look so good. You may have run out of time or you don’t have much wiggle room. Nevertheless shortcomings often become pluses when Saturn is involved. Stop treating the problem as a hindrance and more like a key and you’ll find a way to turn it to your advantage. You’d be surprised by what comes to light in the eleventh hour or how being handed the short end of the stick allows you to turn the tables on those who didn’t see your surprise maneuver coming. Signs most affected: Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, and Aquarius