By focusing on what you can control—your own actions and attitudes—you can change your approach to align with your truth while allowing others the space to do the same. This proactive stance will not only help you avoid frustrations and potential fallouts but also strengthen your connections and set you up for success when Mars goes direct in February. Embrace this chance to slow down, reassess, and adapt your course of action to emerge with a stronger, more supportive network.

With Mercury retrograde in your third house (Nov 26 – Dec 16, 2024), you’re called to examine your thought habits, communication style, and inner dialogue. Pay attention to your immediate reactions and responses to your environment. This is an excellent time to readjust your personal truth and perspective. Be mindful of your words and try to express yourself as clearly and honestly as possible. You can read more about this transit in my blog: Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius: A Journey of Truth and Expansion. 

During these overlapping retrogrades, you, Libra, will have a unique opportunity to refine your communication within friendships and networks. This month, you can address any misalignments between your words and actions in social settings. You may find yourself revisiting past conversations or group dynamics, giving you the chance to clarify your stance and ensure you’re expressing your true intentions. It’s a time to brave any discomfort and speak up about your needs and values, even if it means having difficult conversations. By harmonizing your actions and words, you can foster more authentic connections and ensure that you’re neither overlooked nor undervalued in your social or work sphere.

Looking ahead, Mars will complete its retrograde in Cancer on February 24, 2025, and soon after (on March 2), your ruling planet Venus will go retrograde in your opposite sign of Aries. This is a significant transit for you Libra and will again overlap with a Mercury retrograde, this time in Aries as well. Expect to do some major internal decluttering and makeovers in the realm of relationships, both romantic and platonic as well as with your core identity. You’ll be preparing for significant cycle changes in 2025, with Saturn, Uranus, and Jupiter all changing signs.

To create meaningful, positive change in your external world, you must first make meaningful, positive changes to your inner reality. To live a different life, you must first become the person who embodies that life internally. Embrace the deep, introspective work offered by the four upcoming retrogrades between now and April’s end. The more intentional you are about this internal growth, the more profound and beneficial the outcomes will be, especially in light of the significant transits slated for later in 2025.

For now, focus on the tasks at hand this December. It’s time to reassess, reorganize, and realign. You’re not just tying up loose ends; you’re preparing yourself for a fresh start in the new year. Embrace this opportunity for growth, Libra. It’s your time to shine, even if it’s just for yourself.