Mercury Retrograde – November 26 to December 15, 2024
This post is a quick reminder about the upcoming Mercury retrograde phase.
Mercury Retrograde has become common terminology which even non-astrologers understand and it’s always best to be prepared. Mercury turns retrograde on November 26th and the planet ruling communication and the mind will be on go slow until December 15th.
Communication Chaos?
Mercury retrograde is synchronous with communication chaos when the winged messenger of the Gods, fleet-footed Mercury retreats for three weeks at a time. Mercury can be the trickster and thief in retrograde mode. It’s the planet linked to the money markets, merchandise, transport and all forms of communication.
What may coincide with Mercury’s communication chaos? Think of post going missing, dates getting muddled, mishaps, slip-ups and general misunderstandings. Plans can unravel when Mercury turns retrograde and you end up having to wait on information and other people.
Yet, you not only can survive but thrive when the planet of communication is on go slow if you know how. Here are some Mercury Retrograde Top Tips.
Mercury Retrograde Top Tips
- take a step back and leave the big decisions for another time
- plug into the re-words; re-vise, re-view, re-flect, re-consider, re-think, reassess
- give yourself permission to change your mind
- look at life from a fresh perspective – upside down, back-to-front, think outside the box
- slow down, take it easy, rest or go on retreat
- chase up old contacts, reconnect with friends and family from your past
- be patient, keep your options open
- have plans B, C & D up your sleeve, especially if you’re travelling
- be flexible, be adaptable, go with the flow and see where life leads you
- remember it’s not always about reaching the destination, it’s about enjoying the journey
- engage your sense of humour at all times
Slow Down You Move Too Fast
Communication planet Mercury turns retrograde approximately three times a year. This time around, Mercury turns retrograde in fire sign Sagittarius, the star sign of the traveller, adventurer and philosopher. Remember to double-check visas, passports and travel documents if you’re on the move.
In true Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius fashion, I’ll be on a retreat in a distant place when the Mercury retrograde phase begins. Divine timing? Here’s hoping.
This is the ideal Mercury retrograde phase to have a rethink about what next and review your long-term goals. Write things down, draw up a plan and look ahead. You might choose to fire some arrows backwards as well as forwards because Mercury retrograde can be an ideal time for second chances.
Where It Falls
- Sagittarius – 1st house: your image and body, your personal goals and aims
- Scorpio – 2nd house: your money, assets, possessions, values, self-worth
- Libra – 3rd house: communication, your local community, transport, siblings, neighbours and schools
- Virgo – 4th house: your home and family, your past and where you come from
- Leo – 5th house: love affairs, your children, creative projects, entertainment and luck
- Cancer – 6th house: your work and routine, your health and lifestyle, your employees, volunteering, your pets
- Gemini – 7th house: your relationships, both personal and professional, contracts, enemies
- Taurus – 8th house: joint finances and shared resources, the metaphysical realm, all that’s taboo and hidden
- Aries – 9th house: travel, education, your philosophy and beliefs, where you find meaning and purpose
- Pisces – 10th house: your career and vocation, your reputation and status, your future path
- Aquarius – 11th house: your friends, groups and wider society, your tribe, your politics
- Capricorn – 12th house: inner work, solitude, quiet time, sacrifice and surrender
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