Mercury in Sagittarius ☿ 2021

artist: Guugorou

Nov 24 – Dec 13, 2021

When we look up at the sky and divide it into 360 degrees, we see that Mercury is never more than 45 degrees from the sun. These planets stay clustered together from our perspective on earth because Mercury is much closer to the sun. This is true also of Venus. Astrologically speaking, this means that these planets work in tandem. Along with the moon, they make up the sacred trinity of the heart (Venus & the moon), mind (Mercury), and ego/self (Sun). Mercury lives in the throat chakra, ruling our thoughts and communication.

With Mercury in Scorpio since Nov 5, things have felt more dark and serious than ever. First comes the pain, then the healing. We cannot rush this process. As we fight against inevitability, we learn hard lessons. Mercury in Scorpio has taken us deep into the fearful mind where trust runs scarce. We are shaking in our clinging to the earth, desperate to hold on – but how? Why? When will we give in? Mercury in Scorpio brings all that has been repressed to the surface. Though we do not understand the scorpion at first, her results are clear. The future is not ours to see. We can only know so much. Once again we are intoxicated by mystery. And in the process we are brought closer to ourselves and our shadow. Long fingers slip eerily over the trees beneath the moonlight, only to land in your hand.

With Mercury in Scorpio, we returned to the past to heal old wounds. Mercury in Sagittarius takes us on a completely different journey now. In Sagittarius, communication gets interesting. I think it is the questing, seeking element of Sagittarius which provides so much heat. The balanced Sagittarius human is assertive, blunt, and honest. His highest aspiration is Truth. Being a truth-teller means saying something when everyone else is silent. It means being an ally, a whistleblower, a dissenter. It is embodied authenticity.

This transit is going to feel like we are FLYING into the future, or playing catch up, trying to cram as much in as possible. When you feel the impulse to rush, watch for a few trademark Sagittarian things, like promising more than you can deliver, or getting your hopes up too high. Yes, we’ll have energy and enthusiasm, but we need to temper it with a little wisdom. Ask yourself: are these the right words AND is this the right time to say them? Avoid rushing or hurrying through a process so quickly that you miss crucial details.

What is unique about Sagittarian fire is how it unfolds like a journey. The fire of Aries, for example, is more impulsive, moving for the sake of moving. Sagittarius, as the last fire in the trilogy, is the most refined, representing the fire of spiritual and moral curiosity.

This cycle is most favorable for people with natal planets in Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius, and Aries.

Nov 28: Mercury conjunct the Sun in Sagittarius. Gold star day. Harmony in communication and friendship.

Dec 7: Mercury square slippery Neptune in Pisces. Fatigue, mental fog, poor judgment, headaches, and/or bizarre dreams. Later that same day, Mars in Scorpio squares Jupiter in Aquarius. Skepticism or suspicion may come up, but otherwise a nice active day, maybe a bit off or jumpy.

If you were born with Mercury in Sagittarius, this is your annual Mercury Return. To find your personal Mercury sign, click here.