Turn your attention to the people closest to you today, as messenger Mercury wraps up the retrograde that’s been rattling your home and family zone since June 29. Whether it was a tense standoff with someone you love or general chaos descending on your living situation, the worst of it is behind you. Mercury moving forward again brings a palpable easing of tension. With the articulate planet in this corner through August 9, now is the time to put your way with words to good use. Reaching out to anyone who may have caught the sharp edge of your frustration during these past three weeks would go a long way.