People notice when you speak because there's something compelling about how you cut straight to what others avoid discussing. Your Mercury conjunct Pluto gives you this natural ability to see through surface conversations and dig into the psychological undercurrents that most people miss or ignore. You don't do small talk particularly well because your mind automatically goes to the deeper implications behind what someone just said. When you get interested in a topic, you become completely absorbed in understanding every layer of it, which means you often know way more about your interests than anyone expects.
Your communication style can catch people off guard because you're willing to say what others only think privately. This Mercury-Pluto combination makes you excellent at research, investigation, and any work that requires getting to the bottom of complex issues. The flip side is that once an idea hooks you, it can be tough to let it go even when it stops serving you. You have this gift for helping others see their own blind spots through your observations, though you might need to dial back the intensity occasionally so people don't feel like they're being psychoanalyzed during casual conversations.
You've got transiting Pluto conjunct your natal Mercury right now, and your mind is going through some serious upgrades. This isn't just surface-level thinking anymore. You're digging into topics that used to feel too heavy or complicated, and suddenly they make perfect sense. Those conversations you've been avoiding? They're about to happen whether you plan them or not, and they're going to change how you see everything.
Your words pack more punch these days, but watch out for getting stuck in mental loops about things you can't control. Pluto doesn't do anything halfway, so your brain might feel like it's running at full speed constantly. The flip side is you're seeing through people and situations with laser precision. That detective work you're doing on your own past is uncomfortable but necessary. Trust the process even when your thoughts feel too intense.