Cancer, as the month begins your focus is on your relationships. Mercury’s entrance into Capricorn on December 1 is making you become more aware of what worked and what didn’t in your most important partnerships. Instead of pointing fingers or casting the blame on others, use the first half of the month to have clarifying and constructive conversations with lovers, friends, family members, or colleagues — anyone who may not realize what your needs and expectations are. Avoid succumbing to passive-aggressive behavior or expecting people to read your mind — Mercury will be in its pre-shadow period, so the more upfront you are before the retrograde begins, the more satisfied you’ll feel in your relationships.