Just when you thought this year couldn’t get crazier, our homegirl Mercury has gone retrograde in the sign of Sagittarius. From Nov. 23 to Dec. 15, we will be experiencing delays in communication, unexpected reconciliations, travel issues, and other inconveniences. Events that occur while Mercury dances backward aren’t always favorable, but there are some instances where positive occurrences do happen. Mercury retrograde periods are times of reflection, revising, and re-evaluation— allowing us to shed our old skin and create new.
We don’t have all the answers on how to survive the retrograde, but we won’t leave you hanging without providing some tips and tricks that might help this period in time run smoother. Here are some ways each zodiac sign will be affected by the last retrograde of the year:
Aries ♈︎
Hello Rams! This retrograde is traveling through your 9th house, the house of education, legal matters, long-distance travel, and spirituality. During this time, you will be on a quest for knowledge, both educational and in a spiritual context. Your willingness to connect with different people, places, and things will serve to broaden your horizons during this retrograde season. Now is the time to revisit topics or subjects that once inspired you to learn more. Teaching, sharing knowledge, and making sure whatever ventures that you partake in are in alignment with your future goals.
Taurus ♉︎
Our fellow bulls, Mercury will be dancing in your 8th house of shared resources, connections, and psychological growth. Now is the perfect time to re-evaluate your financial responsibilities and rectify any financial obligations such as loans, debt, and inheritances. This retrograde will also challenge you to evaluate not only your material investments, but your emotional investments as well. Intimacy and vulnerability will be key themes for you, Taurus. While transforming the 8th house, be sure to ask yourself, “How may I possibly be holding myself back from healing emotional wounds?” You may finally find the answers you’ve been searching for.
Gemini ♊︎
Gemini, this retrograde is focused on your 7th house of collaboration, commitment, contracts, and negotiations. You will, more than likely, feel this impact in your close relationships which are tied to endeavors that affect your immediate future. Old negative patterns from past relationships and possible old exes and friends may re-appear as well. Start posing the question, “What does partnership mean to me?” We’re suggesting that our air signs address unresolved issues and pose healthy boundaries if you don’t feel valued in your close relationships at this time.
Cancer ♋︎
Mercury retrograde won’t be so harsh on you this time around, Crabs, as it will be visiting your 6th house. The 6th house symbolizes day-to-day living, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being, including pets, work, and home balance. Now is your time to focus on re-evaluating your routines and work habits. Answering questions like, “How do I nurture and care for myself, as well as others?,” should be your main focus in this season. Health matters are prominent at this time, as well. Last thing: be sure to evaluate those in your inner circle to ensure that they, too, are supporting your decision for change.
Leo ♌︎
The 5th house represents children, creativity, risk, and passions. Mercury will be visiting your 5th house in this cycle to help you focus on what brings you joy, Leo. Feel inspired to revisit old projects and even re-visit the aspects of relationships that make you feel, “seen,” and, “alive.” Your responsibility this time around is to ask, “What feels authentic to my inner child, and how can I continue to nurture them?” How much time you give to pursuing personal passions is pivotal at this time.
Virgo ♍︎
Mending relationships, memories, or emotions from your past are themes to visit as Mercury lands in your 4th house this season. Exes and past relationships may come back around to you, providing you with the chance to settle old differences and heal what has been broken. Now is the time to open your heart to figure out, “How do I heal the wounds from my past that I never knew I had?”
Libra ♎︎
Since mercury is running through your 3rd house of communication, family, neighbors, transportation, and short-distance travel, now is the time to rethink your communication patterns, Libra. You are the sign of the scale, meaning you usually like to keep things balanced. By doing that, you engage in passive-aggressive communication styles, but let’s revisit those conversations that you were once too afraid to address head-on.
Scorpio ♏︎
Cash, property, personal resources— all things related to the 2nd house will be under a microscope for you this retrograde season, Scorpio. You will be evaluating what material possessions make you feel secure. Feeling compelled to review financial plans or budgets will be a main focus. “Does my current spending or earnings resonate with the lifestyle I wish to create?,” will be at the top of your brain from November to December.
Sagittarius ♐︎
Your self-identity will be under investigation this retrograde, Sag. Changes to your appearance, habits, and ambitions are key themes for you. Take some time to reflect on who you’re becoming; ask yourself, “How am I presenting myself to the world?” Do your habits and thought patterns align with who you are at your core? Get real with yourself, Sagittarius.
Capricorn ♑︎
Heads up Earth sign: retrograde in the 12th house will trigger spiritual growth, inner healing, dreams, psychic abilities, and release of subconscious patterns. Take this time to identify with yourself and practice some shadow work to release some old karma. Some good ole’ isolation with a pen and a journal could do wonders for your mental as you prepare to step out of the retrograde and into the new year, which is less than a month away.
Aquarius ♒︎
Our water bearers will be getting a wake-up call in the 11th house of hopes, wishes, dreams, goals, network, and community. Connection to the community and showing up within that network will be dissected. Evaluating your social groups on platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok will force you to ask yourself, “Do I still feel connected to this group?” Work on gaining clarity on your role within your network, dolphins. Aligning your social circle to better suit your personal and professional aspirations will be life-changing during 2024’s last retrograde.
Pisces ♓︎
Last but not least, our lovable fish, Pisces. The retrograde will be swimming through your 10th house of career, job, legacy, responsibilities, and reputation. Re-structuring your focus on career life and aligning your daily tasks to your long-term goals is key. If you feel as though you aren’t on the right track to executing your, “five-year plan,” take advantage of this opportunity to figure out why. Mercury is calling for you to take a closer look at your career and professional persona. Re-connecting with old networks and contacts may be helpful. Ask yourself, “Is my current path aligning with my long-term career goals and aspirations?” If the answer is no, then you know what to do.
Now that you understand how the retrograde will affect your sign, you can safely navigate its challenges with mindfulness and embrace all its turbulence with reflection and acceptance.
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