The Stories We’re Telling Ourselves
Mercury is currently stationed retrograde at 22 degrees Sagittarius, directly opposite my Venus. This alignment feels deeply personal because Venus governs our values, what we cherish, and how we value our needs. Mercury, meanwhile, is the planet of communication, so this opposition asks: Am I truly expressing what I value? This isn’t just a surface-level question. It’s about the core of who I am and what I am building, both in my mind and my life.
This retrograde carries a unique flavor, as Mercury is in Sagittarius—a sign ruled by Jupiter, which is currently retrograde in Gemini. The two planets are in mutual reception, influencing one another in a dialogue. Jupiter in Gemini is curious, darting between ideas, and Mercury in Sagittarius is asking for the meaning behind them. What’s emerging now is a push-and-pull between exploration and clarity. It’s not enough to think—you have to feel the truth of your story.

Looking Back: August’s Seeds
To understand what’s coming up now, think back to August 4–27, the last Mercury retrograde. Mercury started in Virgo, moved backward into Leo, and brought up themes of discernment and creative authenticity. Virgo asked us to refine our plans, while Leo pushed us to shine as our truest selves.
Around August 13, Mars and Jupiter met in Gemini. Ideas were flying, the energy was electric, and everything felt like a possibility. But it wasn’t yet time for those ideas to take full form—they were sparks, waiting for clarity. Mercury in Virgo asked us to strip away what wasn’t essential and focus on whether we were building from purpose or chaos.
The Present: Integrating Emotional Truth
Mars entered Cancer, then Leo, while Jupiter went retrograde. Both will go direct in early 2025—in February and March—just before the next Mercury retrograde in Aries. How am I going to express my individuality fully with purpose?
The timelines have shifted, and the acceleration is evident. This is the time to learn new skills, including new language systems. You want to be among those who understand what is unfolding and, even more importantly, those who are shaping the future. This is not the moment to sit back and relax.
Now, as Mercury retrogrades in Sagittarius, it picks up the threads from August. What were you working on then? What ideas lit you up? This retrograde isn’t just about revisiting those ideas—it’s about integrating them emotionally.
Sagittarius doesn’t just seek knowledge; it craves wisdom—the kind of understanding that comes from living your truth, not just talking about it. This is where Mercury opposing my Venus hits close to home. For me, it’s not just about the ideas themselves but about how they connect to my values, my relationships, and my sense of purpose.
This week, ask yourself: Are you aligned with the story you’re telling? Or are you still holding onto ideas that don’t resonate with your emotional truth? Jupiter is ready to expand what matters, but only if you’re clear on what that is.
The Future: Courage and Authenticity
This retrograde isn’t just about wrapping up 2024; it’s setting the stage for what’s coming next year. With the nodes shifting and Pluto settling into Aquarius, the energy of 2024 will demand authenticity. Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius is your chance to prepare for that shift by refining your truth. Sagittarius isn’t about following the crowd. It’s about standing in your own wisdom, even when that feels uncomfortable.
Courage is the word here—courage to show up as yourself, to honor your values, and to speak your truth, even if it doesn’t fit someone else’s narrative. This retrograde is a moment to reflect, recalibrate, and make sure your path feels aligned with your inner compass.
Slowing Down for the Big Picture
One key theme right now is the push to slow down and reflect before making bold moves. Mars is about to turn retrograde in early December, which means we’re being asked to reconsider how we direct our energy. Rushing ahead without clarity will only create frustration.
Venus in Capricorn offers a grounding influence, asking us to assess what we truly value and build structures around those things. Saturn in Pisces adds another layer, dissolving what no longer serves us while challenging us to anchor our dreams in emotional accountability.
A Week of Tension and Transformation
This week feels like walking through shifting sands1, where the ground beneath your feet refuses to stay still. There’s a pull between old wounds and new possibilities as if the past and future are locked in a quiet negotiation. The energy is rich with tension, not to trap you, but to wake you up to the areas where clarity is still missing.
Emotions feel both heavy and precise, like a fine scalpel cutting through fog. The need for structure and accountability clashes with the messier parts of being human. Old wounds around worth, love, and purpose bubble to the surface—not to haunt you, but to show you where your armor cracks and light pours through. At the same time, flashes of inspiration appear like lightning, unpredictable but electrifying, reminding you that breakthroughs often come from the strangest places.
And then, there’s the haziness. A dreamy fog rolls in, blending your intuition with your doubts. You’re pulled between what feels true and what feels impossible, caught in the in-between where questions linger longer than answers. But don’t rush. The wisdom here isn’t in the solution—it’s in sitting with the questions and letting them reshape you.
A Final Reflection
This week isn’t about rushing ahead. It’s about taking a step back, pausing amid movement, and making space for reflection and integration. Mercury’s retrograde holds the keys to aligning curiosity with purpose, grounding expansive ideas, and creating the foundation for what’s next. Let the retrograde work its quiet magic.
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Saturn Squares the Moon: Emotional tension arises as Virgo’s precision clashes with Saturn in Pisces’ dissolving boundaries. It’s a balancing act between clarity and emotional depth. Venus Squares Chiron: Wounds in love and self-worth resurface. Venus in Capricorn calls for commitment, while Chiron in Aries urges healing through individuality and courage. Mercury Opposes Jupiter: Expansive ideas meet reflective wisdom. This aspect encourages curiosity but asks us to ground it in something meaningful. Mercury Squares Neptune: The lines between intuition and confusion blur. Neptune’s dreams challenge Mercury to find clarity in the fog. Mercury Quincunx Uranus: Unpredictable insights arrive suddenly, demanding adaptability and openness to unexpected change.
Mercury Retrograde: November 25 – December 15, 2024, stationed at 22° Sagittarius in Gate 26 (The Trickster), inviting reflection on communication and narrative. Last Mercury Retrograde: August 4 – August 27, moving from Virgo to Leo, focusing on discernment and authentic creative expression. Mars-Jupiter Conjunction: Occurred August 13, 2024, in Gemini, sparking expansive ideas and new possibilities. Venus in Capricorn: Grounding us in the values that truly matter and asking for lasting commitments. Sun in Sagittarius: Illuminating Gate 34 (The Power of the Great), reminds us to use power intentionally. Earth in Gate 20: Anchoring us in the present moment while preparing for forward momentum.
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