The softer side of Virgo starts peeking through today as your ruler, loquacious Mercury, turns retrograde in Sagittarius and your emo fourth house until December 15. While it's great to be so open-hearted, don't get taken in by someone's sob story. If it feels like people are dumping their problems on you or expecting you to make everything all better while they kick back and coast, consider that a major red flag. The goal? Strike the right balance between being a caring person and getting stuck in the caretaker role. In the meanwhile, be compassionate but also self-protective.