This week, we kick it off on Monday with Mercury turning retrograde in the sign of Sagittarius. We also have an exciting New Moon in Sagittarius as December begins.
Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius emphasizes the need for careful communication and planning. Sagittarius, known for its expansive and adventurous nature, may amplify tendencies toward overcommitment and impulsivity during this period.
Expect potential misunderstandings, travel disruptions, and challenges in conveying ideas clearly. It’s advisable to double-check details, avoid making hasty decisions, and remain flexible, especially concerning travel and educational pursuits.
This retrograde offers an opportunity to reassess personal beliefs and long-term goals, encouraging thoughtful reflection over spontaneous action.
Soon after on December 1st, we experience the New Moon in Sagittarius. New Moons are a time of starting things and planting the seeds for what we want to grow and cultivate within our lives. It is the perfect time to set intentions as well. So ask yourself, what is it that you would like to begin, or what journeys would you like to embark on during this period of your life?
A New Moon in Sagittarius is specifically about what you would like to start in terms of long-term life goals and plans. You should reflect on the meaning of your life or what it is that your life means to you and whether you are living a life that is in alignment with that. If you feel like it is not, don’t beat yourself up or worry that it is “too late.”
With Sagittarius, nothing is ever too late; life is about the journey, not the destination, and everything you have done and been through is what led you to where you are right now.
It is so crucial that you have a sense of higher meaning in your life that it is somehow connected to something bigger and greater than you. This is so much of what spiritual practices aim to cultivate. Feeling like you are part of something larger and beyond yourself gives you a sense of perspective, which is one of the most important things to have in life.
Sagittarius energy is all about finding the opportunities and possibilities available within any given situation. It teaches you that sometimes, even if you can’t change the conditions themselves, you can maybe change your outlook on things, which eventually allows you to see doors where it seemed like there wasn’t before.
You so often hear that Sagittarius is a “lucky” sign, which is pretty inaccurate because it somehow portrays them as passive recipients of some external factors. However, the reason Sagittarius is perceived as lucky is because they are so good at taking advantage of what is available in any given situation.
They focus on the silver lining and what they can get out of something rather than focusing on the limitations and potentially negative aspects of things.
The New Moon in Sagittarius asks you to pursue practices that imbue your life with a deeper and higher meaning. Now, we often have this misconception that we need to have some rigid or fixed meaning of what life is all about; that is not true. It is your call what meaning you assign to your life; in fact, that is very mutable, changeable, and dynamic, just like the sign of Sagittarius.
How can you be an eternal student of life and adopt an attitude of curiosity and even excitement toward most things that come your way?
If you’ve been feeling called to learn a new subject or pursue a particular field on a long-term basis, this could be a very appropriate and relevant time for you to embark on a new education venture. This is also a great time to think about traveling somewhere completely new and different.
Planetary Locations During This Week
- The Sun: Sagittarius (November 21, 2024 – December 21)
- Mercury: Sagittarius (November 3, 2024 – January 8, 2024)
- Venus: Capricorn (November 11, 2024 – December 7th, 2024)
- Mars: Leo (November 3, 2024 – January 6, 2024)
- Jupiter: Gemini (May 25, 2024 – June 9, 2025)
- Saturn: Pisces (March 7, 2023 – May 24, 2025)
- Uranus: Taurus (Until April 25, 2026)
- Neptune: Pisces (Until March 30, 2025)
- Pluto: Aquarius (November 19, 2024 – March 8, 2043)
Daily Astrology Snapshots
Monday, November 25th
Sun
Sagittarius
Moon
Libra – you could be feeling a stronger urge towards connecting with loved ones today, allocate time specifically for the meaningful connections in your life today.
Astrological Aspect
Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius – as always, this transit lasts 3 weeks. When Mercury retrogrades in this sign, it is time to review your long-term plans and general life philosophy.
It is the perfect time to pursue a spiritual practice or any practice that imbues your life with meaning, especially if you feel that something has been lacking.
Tuesday, November 26th
Sun
Sagittarius
Moon
Libra
Astrological Aspect
Moon in Libra trine Jupiter in Gemini – you may be feeling more optimistic, joyful, and expansive on an emotional level today.
It is necessary to grant yourself time for pleasure and fun just as you do for work and more serious pursuits.
Wednesday, November 27th
Sun
Sagittarius
Moon
Scorpio – it is time to go deep within and give yourself the time and space to sit with your feelings and emotions, especially the “darker” or more difficult/painful ones.
Only by confronting your wounds can you heal and process them.
Astrological Aspect
Sun in Sagittarius trine Mars in Leo – you may feel an extra surge of energy and motivation today. Ride that wave and let yourself be carried by this heightened and buzzing state of being.
Thursday, November 28th
Sun
Sagittarius
Moon
Scorpio
Astrological Aspect
Moon in Scorpio trine Saturn in Pisces – this is an optimal time to get clear with yourself about your emotional needs and boundaries, both on a personal level and also within your relationships.
Friday, November 29th
Sun
Sagittarius
Moon
Scorpio
Astrological Aspect
Moon in Scorpio opposite Uranus in Taurus – the energy is a little chaotic today; you may be feeling all over the place, both literally and metaphorically.
You might experience sudden, unexpected changes. If you have been stuck in an emotional rut, allow these changes to move you internally.
Saturday, November 30th
Sun
Sagittarius
Moon
Sagittarius – the energy is lighter, funnier, and more upbeat today! It is very important that you nurture your ability to enjoy yourself and learn to take pleasure and experience joy in the things you pursue in your life.
Astrological Aspect
Moon in Sagittarius Trine Mars in Leo – this is a great day to practice expressing your feelings and emotions in a clear and straightforward. We often conflate directness with aggression, and that is very incorrect.
In actuality, we often end up being aggressive because we are not being honest about things.
Sunday, December 1st
Sun
Sagittarius
Moon
Sagittarius
Astrological Aspect
New Moon in Sagittarius conjunct Mercury – this is a time ripe for planting seeds of future goals and long-term plans for your life. What do you wish to pursue? What excites you? What imbues your life with meaning, joy, and pleasure?
These are all very important questions to reflect on and ponder today. Make an active effort to pursue the things that provide you with that experience.
Next, join astrologer Terence Guardino for this week’s video astrology forecast.