Warning: This is the least auspicious time to order readings. every single psychic and tool reader I have consulted in Mercury RX periods was either inaccurate or gave me a confusing reading that was all over the place. I have also noticed that when I tried to read with others, my cards and visions are totally unclear and unhelpful.
However, note some signs are more affected than others. Those who have strong mercury elements in their chart and the water as well as air signs are more affected compared to earth and fire signs. This time, Mercury Rx is in bipolar and sensitive cancer and my impression is that there will be lots of sensitive and harsh talk between family members and lovers escalating into full-blown fights. However, as Mercury RX is not positioned in an air sign, which is its dominant element, the effects will quickly dissipate. I also don't see traveling and media communications being affected so much compared to past Mercury RX periods but some small delays may occur.
Does this mean water and air signs will be emotional/cause problems or that they will be affected by other people’s actions?
both actually, they will feel more emotional and sensitive to criticism and others will challenge them to the core.
Btw something that instantly popped in my mind's eye are people fighting over really ridiculous and minor things that have to do with taste matters. Air and water signs especially may receive harsh and demeaning comments about their appearance from family and co-workers, more so this week. Expect to hear comments like"what kinda shoes is she wearing or "omg what were you thinking with that haircut? this is horrible" and people will be tactless and harsher with their superficial remarks. People will also fight and ridicule each other for their choices and taste in food, hobbies and other minor things like "wtf, why did you buy this brand of cookies?? or "I don't give a f...k where you want to go, I let you choose last year, this year we'll go to Italy". Of course things like these can happen anytime but expect this week to be dramatically intensified compared to the previous weeks when Mercury was direct.
If you wish to protect yourself and lessen the effects of Mercury RX, have some crystals (amethyst, blue agate, and hematite) around you.