Changing the Rules: Mercury Retrograde in Capricorn/Sagittarius

Changing the Rules: Mercury Retrograde in Capricorn/Sagittarius

Mercury Retrograde will began on Wednesday, December 13th. It will begin in the Sign of Capricorn, regressing into the sign of Sagittaurius on December 24th, where it will stay remainder of the transit, ending Tuesay January 2 at 11:37 EST/ 8:37 pm PST 2024

Mercury, in astrology, governs thought, communications, ideas, short term travel and concepts. It represents the way we think, communicate and share our thinking. It embodies thought in conception and action Capricorn, an outwardly directed sign, is concerned with personal ambition, rules, boundaries and limits. At its best it can be highly ethical, self directed, disciplined and industrious. At the worst, it can be callous, selfish, materialistic and abrasive Sagittarius, the Philosopher of the zodiac, examines the many mental possibilities to develop the best course of action. Sagittarius is a calculated risk taker, often leaping head first into an arena in order to gain knowledge through direct experience and observation. At its best, Sagittarius is resourceful, insightful and romantic. At its worst, Sagittarius is reckless, scattered and impatient. Mercury Retrograde in Capricorn may present you with an old set of problems, issues and matters that need reviewing. It provides us an opportunity to repair, restore or remove some ambition or goal that one may have formerly had. At this time, you might find yourself revisiting your most important commitments and designs and decide how well they have or are serving you. Reconsideration and re-evaluation are the best actions you can take at this time. The hardest part of this process is that any real changes will need to wait until the retrograde is over on January 2nd. This may be difficult given the earth based, get it done nature of Capricorn’s, which will urge some kind direct action. The Saggitaurius portion of the transit may present an interesting paradoxes. Sagittarius encourages speculation upon the future while Mercury focus upon matters of the immediate and retrogrades urge us to considerations of the past. The challenge is bridge the gap.

Because Retrogrades represent a greater emphasis upon your feelings over thoughts, you should explore its concerns from an intuitive, emotive perspective. Let your feelings inform on how you should proceed.

With Mercury’s reversal, devices for communication and thought may go haywire. Electronic devices (phones, TV’s computers, and electronics) might malfunction at this time. Retrogrades can delay or redirected plans, so a flexible, patient and humorous approach might prove helpful in the face of any setbacks. Because of its effect on both spoken and written communication, watch for being inflexible, stubborn, obstinate or argumentative at this time. Such attitudes could backfire against you into the coming weeks.

There are activities that tend benefit from Retrogrades. Artistic and creative projects that predate the transit are favored at this time. Spiritual and metaphysical practices, which connect us with our inmost selves, also fare well during a retrograde. Embarking on short term travel or trips could be most constructive in light the transit. Try to keep it light hearted, spontaneous and fun.

(For the Capricorn portion)

Capricorn, you are urged to put aside that which holds no appeal and vitality for you. As the Sun, Pluto and Mercury (all in Capricorn) may churn up many issues for you now and into early January, consider the notion that from worthy challenges come great rewards. Return to that which fires your ambition and refuels devotion.

Cancer, at this time you may have to leave your comfort zone and search out that which may serve you best into the coming year. Mercury may ask you to re-examine some important question you’ve overlooked or neglected so you can incorporate it into your life in a useful, fertile way.

Aries and Libra, you may need to review some past matter and rehabilitate it in service to your future. Is there an ambition or effort you written off? Like a good detective, seek the clues to what might offer to someday be a source of pride and happiness.

(for the Sagittarius Portion)

Sagittarius, this Mercury retrograde may raise the stakes on a number of issues from the past, providing indication of how your current thinking has changed in context. A flexible, open perceptive will provide useful insights in the coming weeks

Gemini, Tend to any of those concerns you neglected or overlooked. Examine the big picture to refine what routines and activities you should engage in that will refuel and restore you in the coming weeks during and after the Retrograde

Pisces and Virgo, Some pressing need may require direct attention at this time, possible commanding your full attention. Address the matter with diligent and patience and this time could prove a most rewarding one.

Mercury Retrograde in Capricorn/Sagittarius will ask you to review some past ambition(s) with an eye towards the future. With dedication and diligence, some vaunted, even distant ambition could prove well within reach.

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