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Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius 2024
Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius
November 25 to December 15, 2024
from 22º to 6º Sagittarius
What does Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius mean?
Mercury is Retrograde in Sagittarius from November 25 to December 15, 2024. This is the last of the three Mercury Retrogrades of 2024. Mercury goes retrograde in mostly Fire signs in 2024. Therefore, she asks you to reconsider the fiery ways in which you use words. Do you listen as much as you speak? Do you speak to grab attention or to convey ideas?
In November, Mercury goes retrograde in opinionated Sagittarius. When Mercury is retrograde in Sagittarius, we explore our impulse to preach. We also examine our love of telling stories, and our tendency to generalize.
Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius: Curiosity about Distant Cultures
Mercury in Sagittarius is the picture of curiousity. Those with Mercury in Sagittarius are eager to learn about foreign cuisines and cultures, world music, and global politics. In fact, Sagittarius is a very worldly sign. Sagittarius is eager to grow. People with Mercury in Sagittarius strive for wisdom. Most importantly, they understand that broadening their perspective is the key to growth and wisdom.
Gemini is opposite Sagittarius–both in the zodiac and in its nature. Sometimes, Gemini’s love of facts and quick way of making connections is ultimately a bit shallow or ignorant. At the same time, Gemini’s detached way of taking in information allows her to remain unbiased. Meanwhile, Sagittarius searches for meaning. Therefore, her knowledge can run deeper than Gemini’s. At the same time, Sagittarius can actually be kind of prejudiced. After all, she loves sweeping generalizations and exciting narratives.
Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius: Reworking Old Narratives
If your natal Mercury is in Sagittarius, you have great storytelling abilities. Also, you have a talent for humor. Mercury represents your way of thinking, speaking, communicating, writing, as well as the way you relate to people. Sagittarius has a fiery desire to make meaning and to understand the way the world works. Therefore, Mercury in Sagittarius can sometimes try to force ideas to fit into a bigger story that she has already written.
When Mercury is retrograde in Sagittarius, you may want to re-examine some of your personal stories about the world. You may want to ask yourself: When and where did this narrative originate? How are my subjective biases affecting my opinion? Am I truly considering perspectives different than my own? How can I allow my personal opinions to change and grow?
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Jupiter, Sagittarius and a Teaching Spirit
Jupiter-ruled Sagittarius wants to feel like an expert. Sagittarius aims to become a wise spiritual leader, or a respected teacher. Therefore, Mercury in Sagittarius may have trouble listening. Sometimes, she spouts her ideas at others with great passion. In fact, her passion may seem fanatical. In many ways, a conversation with Mercury in Sagittarius can be quite one-sided.
When Mercury is retrograde in Sagittarius, the way you communicate your opinions is in flux. It may feel tough to participate in a truly equal conversation. In some cases, you may notice that your words offend people. Other times, you may realize that your opinion is misinformed in some way.
Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius: How to Speak With Tact
When Mercury in Sagittarius has an idea, she would like to communicate it honestly. Sagittarius cares about the truth. Ultimately, she does not care if the truth offends others. Likewise, Sagittarius believes in honesty, and that everyone should be able to handle an exchange of ideas. At the same time, she may also get overly attached to her version of the truth.
In order to improve the way you communicate, notice when your opinions get too rigid. Remember, a single truth doesn’t really exist. In fact, your ‘truth’ is probably just your opinion. It may take some humility for you to recognize the limits of your human perspective.
Also, try to balance honesty and tact. Doing so increases your ability to persuade people. Additionally, it will allow you to walk your talk of tolerance, freedom and diversity.
How to Use Mercury Retrograde to Your Advantage
When Mercury is retrograde, you can rethink the area of your chart that he is traveling through. You may find yourself filled with new ideas. At the same time, you may feel impatient with the slow pace of events. It’s a good time to think about how to communicate your opinions so that others can hear them. For example, humor may help others feel receptive to your perspective.
On the other hand, part of you may struggle with stating your opinion. If so, this retrograde can help you learn how to share your perspective in the spirit of openness. In fact, it may be a good time to get in touch with what your opinion is. Additionally, Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius can help you to incorporate the bigger picture into your viewpoint.
As long as Mercury is retrograde, you are “under construction” in matters having to do with Mercury. Therefore, you should wait until Mercury is direct again for any uncertainty to clear. At that point, your confidence in yourself and your ability to communicate your message will return.
