An ex getting in touch doesn't justify another season of the same exhausting drama. Mercury moves forward after reversing since October 24, helping you untangle romantic misunderstandings. Speak plainly and stop recycling arguments. Venus also moves forward for the first time since October 3, shifting attention toward home. Make your surroundings more welcoming and leave room for affection. You couldn't want better cosmic support to do so.

You deserve a medal for how efficient and productive you've been recently. But what about life's finer things: love, romance, creativity, and kicking back to enjoy more leisure and pleasure? If addressing home or family issues helps you focus more on your entitlement to all the above, then give them your full attention. But if you're exhausted, Cancer, rest - don't cram another task into a time gap. Your efforts should support a life you enjoy, not just one you manage.