Mercury retrograde horoscopes are here for every zodiac sign! While Mercury retrograde phases tend to make us all shudder with fear, Mercury in Sagittarius brings a level of optimism, curiosity and courage. From November 25 to December 15, 2024, Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius helps us expand our social lifelearn new things and dream of traveling when Mercury stations direct.

Mercury retrograde is notorious for causing delays and setbacks, and this retrograde phase is no different as an astrologer Evan Nathaniel Grim warns that it will lead us to “question almost everything.”

“You may feel like you have a disjointed or incomplete perspective on life or the world around you,” Grim explained. “You will be looking for a missing piece of the puzzle.”

Before we dive into our next adventure, Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius wants us to see how we can dream big through Jupiter’s opposition, but also be practical when Saturn has done so. The key word for this Mercury retrograde is moderation. We are free to think ahead and learn new things but also develop a practical mindset for serious subjects.

Mutable signs will feel this energy the most, but we all experience the exciting journey in the coming weeks.

Each zodiac sign’s Mercury retrograde horoscope from November 25 – December 15, 2024

Aries

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Jupiter in Gemini has given you the courage to embark on new learning journeys, but it may have been a challenge to stay focused with the Nodes in your sign making this a confusing period. But Mercury in Sagittarius and Mars in Leo make this a dynamic period where you can continue to focus on acquiring the knowledge you seek.

Mercury retrograde helps you build a practical schedule and plan that can help you prosper.

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Taurus

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When Mercury in Sagittarius goes retrograde, it’s a good time to meditate, focus on yourself and find optimism, especially when things feel uncertain. Although Mercury in Sagittarius can be an awkward position for the planet of communication, it still allows you to create wonders and impart valuable lessons about being your own hero.

Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius helps you be a fighter and not surrender.

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Gemini

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Mercury in Sagittarius will teach you a lot about balancing your time and energy, especially with Saturn in Pisces adding more pressure. You learn how to build strong plans and take more time with your thought process to allow your talents to develop. When Mercury is retrograde, learning new skills can help you advance your academic or career-oriented aspirations.

Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius will test and push you to see how extraordinary you are.

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Cancer

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Since Venus, the planet of love, will be in your relationship house during this time, Mercury in Sagittarius adds some optimistic energy to how you view relationships. You may feel that your heart will be more willing to surrender to love now that Pluto has moved out of your partnership house.

While Mercury is retrograde, make peace with the past and let Venus sweep you into a new era where love feels welcoming and enchanting.

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Leo

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With all this fiery energy going on, Mercury in Sagittarius makes you fall in love with the concept of love all over again. This is a time for healing and forgiveness of yourself, especially if past relationships continue to cloud your mind.

During Mercury retrograde, you may experience a deeper connection to who you are, a wonderful time to focus on the qualities you want in a partner.

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Virgo

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During this wonderful moment, you may feel more connected to your creative energy as Mercury in Sagittarius allows you to discover your imaginative side. Start exploring what you can create from the comfort of your home. As someone who prefers structure and order, Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius is your time to have some fun.

During this retrograde cycle, a project calls your name or you may be inspired to start a new hobby.

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The scales

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You are receptive to this energy as Mercury in Sagittarius pulls you away from the eclipse energy that may still be clouding you. Mercury adds more optimism and spunk to your communications, making it an exciting time to connect with like-minded people.

But when the planetary stations retrograde, be more open to research and scrutiny as Mercury can add an element of illusion in Sagittarius.

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Scorpio

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Getting things in order during Mercury in Sagittarius can seem exciting as you may feel more confident in pushing your plans forward. But when Mercury’s stations go retrograde, there can be periods of disillusionment.

Don’t lose sight of your goals and be flexible when things change. Prepare for surprises but also ground yourself if you feel overwhelmed through journaling or meditation.

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Sagittarius

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Your priority now is to focus on yourself with Mercury in your sign and create a space where you can feel more comfortable putting yourself out there. You are more vocal and with Mars in Leo, impulsiveness can take control. Don’t feel the need to share too much with everyone. Try to find a balance during Mercury retrograde and learn how protect your borders and energy from those who can drain you.

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Capricorn

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While Mercury in Sagittarius can push you to review and rework the projects you have pending, while retrograde, you can seek advice from others. You may find that you can create magic on your own, meet deadlines and do things at your own pace. Still, you can seek out someone you trust and ask for advice during the retrograde as they can help you make changes and strengthen the work you create.

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Aquarius

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This Mercury retrograde is a good opportunity to analyze the meaningful friendships in your life and see how your social circles have developed over the past year. Mercury in Sagittarius will also allow you to make a good impression on the people you meet if you prefer to use this time to make new connections. However, during retrograde you can see how there may be some stings from the past (especially in your romantic connections) that may make you less trusting of others.

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Pisces

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Mercury will bring a lot of attention to your professional home, making this a moment where you use your talents and show others what you’re made of. With Mars also in one fire signyou feel revitalized and others notice your ambition.

Try not to rush through the plans. Use your support system and remain open to constructive criticism that you can use when Mercury stations lead.

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AT Nunez is an Afro-Latin astrologer and philosopher living in NYC. She is passionate about astrology and aims to keep writing more about stargazing in the future.