Astrology Corner: Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius

What It Means and How to Flow With It

Ah, Mercury retrograde—the cosmic reminder to slow down, reflect, and get your life together (or at least pretend to).

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on how much I’ve been neglecting my astrology content. I still carry a little imposter syndrome in my back pocket with a lot of my passion projects lately due to my lack of practice or experience, however, I’ve been working on pushing through my fear and realizing that being new at something doesn’t mean I should hold back from sharing the information I know.

From November 25 at 6:42 pm PT to December 15, 2024, Mercury dances backward in the bold, expansive sign of Sagittarius, pulling us into a deep reevaluation of what freedom, truth, and home mean to us.

This retrograde isn’t here to ruin your life, pinky promise.

Instead, it’s here to point out where things might be a little... messy. Think of it as the universe putting sticky notes on areas you’ve been avoiding, saying, "Hey, fix this!"

Themes to Expect:

• Family & Home: Sagittarius rules our sense of place and belonging, so expect old family dynamics or childhood wounds to pop up.

  • This is your chance to ask: What does home really feel like to me?

• In astrology, Sagittarius rules the ninth house of philosophy, travel, learning, and higher education and is ruled by Jupiter, the planet of expansion, growth, adventure, and wisdom. This sign is on a quest for freedom from all restrictions.

  • You could be feeling more exploratory and adventurous, searching for meaning and knowledge through travel, experience, school, and human interaction.

• Career Reassessments: Whether you're clocking in, freelancing, or figuring it all out (hi, same), this is a time to review your goals. Don’t stress if things feel foggy—it’s supposed to feel that way right now, clarity comes after Mercury goes direct.

• Travel & Tech Delays: With Sagittarius' wanderlust vibes and Mercury’s trickster energy, double-check all travel plans and back up your gadgets. Double-check your emails and drafts. For my creatives out there, you might want to keep any major projects under wraps until this retrograde passes.

Sources: CHANI, Astrograph, The Cut

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