It is officially Sagittarius season! Ruled by Jupiter, the planet of abundance and expansion, Sagittarius is known as a bold, explorative truth seeker. This is very timely because Mercury is currently retrograde in the sign of Sagittarius till December 15th. In addition, we are transitioning from a new moon in Sagittarius that occurred on December 1st Let’s review some of the collective themes that we will be called to reflect on during this Sagittarius season.
In astrology, Sagittarius is depicted by a centaur, a mythical creature that is half man and horse, aiming a bow and arrow. Known as the archer, the arrow symbolism could be associated with the adventurous side of the sign. In astrology, Chiron is known to be a centaur who represents our wounded healer, hence the connection to Sagittarius being a healer. With Mercury currently retrograde, inner reflection is encouraged at this time, especially based on which house Sagittarius falls in your chart. Even though a new moon calls for new beginnings, since the previous Sagittarius new moon fell during retrograde, reflecting and preparing to bring your desired ventures to life is more encouraged than taking action.
Adventure
Sagittarius is known for being one of the most adventurous signs in the zodiac, which is aligned with its planetary ruler, Jupiter, known for expanding whatever sign it transits. Sagittarius is also a mutable fire sign, meaning they are extroverted and inclined to take bold action as a form of self-expression. This Sagittarius season, we are encouraged to embrace boldness by reflecting on what risks we are willing to take to bring forth our desired reality. It is easy to remain comfortable with what we are used to, but does it bring you a sense of adventure in life? When retrograde season ends and Mercury goes direct, it is encouraged to forge toward these desires at this time.
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Truth
Jupiter is known as the teacher who imparts knowledge to others, and for Sagittarius, this manifests as seeking truth. Sagittarius is also associated with the 9th house, which is known for higher learning, either formally through school and academia or informally through self-exploration. As a result, the theme of searching for the truth by seeking higher knowledge may show up in the collective. Sagittarius values honesty, so reflecting on how your understanding of knowledge may be biased is important. This Sagittarius season, ask yourself: How do you seek knowledge? Where do you get your knowledge? How do you practically apply it?
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Optimism
Since Jupiter is also the planetary ruler of luck, another theme that Sagittarius season may highlight for the collective is optimism. As a mutable sign, Sagittarius is adaptable to new environments and open-minded about different beliefs. Tapping into our optimism requires releasing limiting beliefs by aligning with imaginative, childlike energy and connecting to our intuition. Our intuition can allow us to be open-minded about the pathway toward our desired reality through passion and pushing beyond our comfort zones. Choosing to embrace the mystical side of life can bring in expansive luck from Jupiter in this season.
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Freedom
Sagittarius is a sign that cannot be tamed or put in a box, because they value freedom and independence. As a natural explorer, Sagittarius seeks freedom through knowledge and the application of that knowledge. They are known to be rebellious and defy the norm by pushing back against traditional standards that are rigid. Therefore, reflecting on ways we are complacent in social standards that are restrictive of other people’s expression is encouraged. This Sagittarius season, understanding that our desire for freedom extends to fighting for the freedom of other people will help usher in the Pluto in Aquarius transit.
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Moral Code
Another important theme that might show up for the collective during this season is our moral code. This is due to Sagittarius being associated with the 9th house, which is known for religion, spirituality, and philosophical knowledge. As a result, we may be called to reflect on our higher knowledge as it pertains to our understanding of the world and humanity. Our understanding of faith and spiritual consciousness may radically shift during the retrograde season, specifically in the house where Sagittarius falls in our birth chart. This energy will propel us toward a new direction in life and help usher in the new year.
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