If you’ve been advocating for something that no longer resonates, it’s okay to change course. This isn’t a setback; it’s a chance to refine your path and ensure you’re moving forward with integrity. Break down your goals into broader strokes, focusing on the bigger picture rather than getting bogged down in details. Develop a clear plan, and when Mars goes direct in February, you’ll be ready to take inspired action based on your renewed perspective. Embrace this period as a time for introspection and strategic planning, and you’ll emerge with a stronger sense of purpose and direction.

The Mercury retrograde, in your first house (November 26 – December 16), is asking you to reflect on your identity, personal life goals, and the character you present to the world. You may need to readjust your personal truths and perspectives. This is a time to ensure that your actions and appearances align with who you truly are and who you want to become moving forward from here. You can read more about this transit in my blog: Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius: A Journey of Truth and Expansion. 

These two retrogrades are merging to create a powerful opportunity for self-discovery and realignment. As you reevaluate your perspectives and underlying frustrations, you are also called to ensure that your actions and appearances align with your true self and aspirations. This confluence allows you to make meaningful changes to old ways of doing things while nurturing and solidifying a more authentic and integrated sense of self.

An extra cosmic boost, just for you Sagittarius, will be your annual New Moon in your first house on December 1. This offers a powerful opportunity to set intentions for the next 6-12 months. Focus on the person you are becoming and the perspective that this new character would hold. This is a time to plant seeds for personal growth and self-improvement.

This process is part of a larger internal decluttering and makeover that will unfold over the next six months. Looking ahead, Mars will complete its retrograde in Cancer on February 24, 2025, and soon after (on March 2), Venus will go retrograde in Aries, again overlapping with a Mercury retrograde, this time in Aries as well. 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, embrace the introspective energy of December. Allow yourself to review, reassess, and realign your beliefs and personal goals. The efforts you make this month will set the stage for a transformative and empowering year ahead.

Stay true to your adventurous spirit, Sagittarius, and use this time to refine your aims and perspectives. The world awaits your renewed and invigorated presence!

Happy Holidays!