Mercury conjunct retrograde Venus on July 27 puts you in contact with an unlikely messenger. Maybe it’s an older relative who’s been where you find yourself now, a friend who knows someone who can help, or a colleague who’s privy to information you could find invaluable. At first you’ll be at a loss as to the relevance of any of this, but wait for it. It always takes a while for the penny to drop when you’re dealing with a backwards planet, but it will and when it does said penny will land with a resounding clank. Look for the realization to dawn in mid-August. Signs most affected: Gemini, Cancer, Leo, and Virgo