Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius from November 26 to December 14, 2024

On November 26, 2024, Mercury stations at 22°40′ in the fire sign of Sagittarius. Mercury has been in the pre-retrograde shadow in Sagittarius since November 7, 2024.
Sagittarius is about travel, among other things, so transportation issues are far from over.

During the holidays, we must expect overcrowded airports, road diversions, queues, accidents with transportation systems, sabotage, technological failures, logistics issues, transportation strikes, or unforeseen circumstances due to weather conditions. It is advisable to double-check everything before you travel, reconsider your options, and postpone signing contracts.
Be open to how the synchronicities unfold, but always have a Plan B.

The third and final Mercury retrograde of 2024 lasts until December 14, 2024, when Mercury is direct at 6° 23’ Sagittarius, but Mercury in Sagittarius doesn’t leave the post-retrograde period until January 3, 2025.

Mercury retrograde partially overlaps Mars retrograde in Leo (December 6, 2024 to January 6, 2025), so we also have to be prepared for heated ideological debates, terrorism and foreign threats.

Astrologically, Mercury is weak in Sagittarius, which means that assessing and analyzing situations will be more complex than ever. Thoughts are based on extreme emotions and negative talk. Biting criticism, hurtful words, rhetoric, tongues of fire and melodramatic talk on social media can cause unnecessary pain, because there is no thinking before speaking.

Mercury retrograde in the Fire of Sagittarius would be a useful time to understand where all those feelings come from and what we can do to use this anger constructively and positively.
Humanity has been trying to give meaning to existence since the beginning of time and this retrograde invites us to look at our inner frameworks. What have we allowed into our minds?
Does it still fit who we are, or is it time to think differently or be true to who we are?
Do we live our liveees or are we being lived? This retrograde is also an opportunity to investigate the origins of everything, mythology, hidden aspects of yourself and your ancestors, but also beliefs around hope, trust and faith both in ourselves and in the world.

Important dates of Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius
December 4, 2024: Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius opposes retrograde Jupiter in Gemini and that is a planetary recipe for exaggeration of feelings, words and sentiments. Be careful with what you say and especially how you say it, words can hurt.

December 6, 2024: The Sun conjunct Mercury retrograde at 14º Sagittarius is the best day of this retrograde, so a favorable day to express yourself and gain insights and understanding or make plans.

December 7, 2024: Mercury retrograde square Saturn in Pisces creates doubt about information provision or the written or spoken word. This square can cause situations to get stuck.

December 13, 2024: Mercury retrograde sextile Venus in Aquarius is a beautiful moment to let your heart speak, so a good moment for a proposal or a good conversation. Influence of this Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius for all zodiac signs (read: ascendant)

ARIES ♈️ (March 20 – April 19)
Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius falls in your 9th House of Higher Consciousness, Study and Travel. Mercury retrograde is not really detrimental to Aries, it can even be liberating. This Mercury retrograde is a favorable period to return with your loved one to the place where you were happy or to the place where you always wanted to go. It will not be easy to distinguish fact from fiction, so do not take anything for granted. This retrograde Mercury makes you see how you interpret things on a sentimental and emotional level, Learn to trust your intuition.

TAURUS ♉️ (April 20 – May 20)
Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius falls in your 8th House of Shared Wealth and Soul Processes. This Mercury retrograde can be a bit uncomfortable, but this is a good time to bury the hatchet, to make amends with people from the past who you have had issues with. Secrets from the past may resurface, so be ahead of them. An ex-lover may cross your path. Go with your gut.
If something doesn’t feel right, this is true. On the positive side, the cosmic energy will help you see your self-worth and how you can grow.

GEMINI ♊️ (May 21 – June 20)
Your ruling planet Mercury is retrograde in Sagittarius in your 7th House of Relationships and this can be an intense period for Gemini. Your professional and personal life can be affected. There can be communication problems, a former lover can return and that makes you insecure. There are trust issues that need to be worked on. Mercury retrograde is a favorable period for consensus, relationship therapy, counseling or seeking advice from someone who can mediate to take your relationship to the next level.

CANCER ♋ (June 21 – July 21)
Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius falls in your 6th House of Work and Health.
Your daily routine can be interrupted. Beware of stress, because this period can be overwhelming. Adjust your pace. Pay attention to your diet and take nutritional supplements if necessary.
Drink ginger tea. Get enough sleep and guard your boundaries.
It is advisable to work in an organized manner during this period. Delegate if necessary.
Stick to a strict schedule with to-do lists, schedules and agendas.
Meditation and yoga help to keep you physically and mentally balanced.

LEO ♌️ (July 22 – August 21)
Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius falls in your 5th House of Love and Self-Expression and that can be quite favorable for Leo, so not too much drama!
An old flame may return, but you may be hesitant or afraid. You have been hurt in the past, but you still want to give it a chance. Avoid conflicts during this retrograde. Don’t let yourself be provoked, so don’t respond if you are challenged with sharp words. It is advisable to double-check everything and everyone, because nothing is guaranteed with Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius.

VIRGO ♍️ (August 22 – September 21)
Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius falls in your 4th House of Home and Family and that period can be intense, because it affects your professional and personal life.
A new home or living environment can bring many unforeseen problems.
Changing jobs is also not advisable with this retrograde, because that choice can prove to be unfavorable in the long term. At work, there are conflicts with management or colleagues. Conflicts can also arise with older people in the family. Keep a diary and describe your emotions. By writing something down, you process and understand why you sometimes react the way you do. Guard your boundaries. Try to find the right balance between caring and self-care.

LIBRA ♎️ (September 22 – October 22)
Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius falls in your 3rd House of Communication.
This retrograde Mercury makes it difficult to put your feelings into words. The reason for this is that you are not sure what you want to say. You prefer to keep what is in your heart to yourself, because you are not sure how the reactions will be.
There can be delays when you travel or you miss important travel documents or valuables can get lost. Try to be as clear as possible in everyday life, otherwise there will be miscommunication at work, school, with neighbors or with family members.
Ask yourself everything instead of taking everything for granted. Ask questions and listen.
What you hear can be very useful to you in the coming weeks.

SCORPIO ♏️ (October 23 – November 21)
Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius falls in your 2nd House of Finances and that can be a challenging period for you. It is possible that you have lent money to a friend or that you are owed money by the tax authorities or government. Perhaps there is a question of overdue wages or unpaid invoices in your company. Things aren’t moving as fast as you might expect, but they will. You may need to tighten your belt a bit, so be smart about your holiday shopping. Managing your money requires extra vigilance with Mercury retrograde until December 15, 2024. So keep an eye on your spending.

SAGITTARIUS ♐️ (November 22 – December 20)
Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius falls in your 1st House of Personality, which can be quite intense and overwhelming for your professional and personal life.
It’s possible that during this Mercury retrograde, you may feel as if relationships, both personal and professional, are projecting their fears and frustrations onto you. Instead of reacting angrily, it makes more sense to keep quiet and set boundaries. You need relationships that are nourishing and don’t drain your energy! Watch your words. Speech is silver, silence is gold. Make time for yourself to work on a personal project. Creativity is the best way to express your feelings, release stress and create something beautiful from the unrest you feel inside yourself at the moment.

CAPRICORN ♑️ (December 21 – January 18)
Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius falls in your 12th House of Cosmic Consciousness and Letting Go can be challenging and uncomfortable for Capricorn. This retrograde Mercury has a great influence on your energy level. You feel confused. Capricorn can feel lost in emotions and thoughts. Go into hibernation. Rest to recover. Take a relaxing bath every now and then, light candles, listen to music, read a good book. Being gentle with yourself helps to find peace of mind and calm. Set healthy boundaries and distance yourself from people who drain you energetically. You will be busy enough soon, so take your time!

AQUARIUS ♒️ January 19 – February 17)
Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius falls in your 11th House of Friendships and Social Processes.
Be careful with sharing information during Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius. .
During this Mercury retrograde, you will reconnect with friends, old acquaintances, classmates or colleagues from the past via social media. The theme of retrograde revolves around reconnecting with your peers and those who are dear to you. Reminiscing is always fun, but be careful because not everything is sincere. There may be a double intention behind it, such as trying to extract professional information or trying to piggyback on your success.
It is advisable to make a backup of your files. Be careful with hasty decisions.

PISCES ♓️ (February 18 – March 19)
Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius falls in your 10th House of Career and Destiny and that can be an intense period for your personal and professional life.
Mind your boundaries, Pisces. You want to be helpful to everyone, but that often comes at the expense of yourself. Stay focused on your most important goals. A former colleague or former boss may approach you to point you towards other work or offer you a new job or partnership.
It is important to think carefully in advance whether it is worth switching. Did you like your previous employer or business partner and do you dare to start a new project with him or her?