Relationships Get a Boost as Venus Sextiles Saturn, Mercury Retrogrades in Sagittarius and a Boost of Energy with the Sun Trining Mars

 

The season of Sagittarius is upon us, Pluto is permanently in Aquarius for the next 20 years and we have yet another Mercury retrograde looming in Sagittarius on November 25 just in time for the holidays.  But first we have a really positive aspect in store on November 22.  Venus in Capricorn is forming a supportive sextile to Saturn (FINALLY direct as of November 15) in 12 degrees of Pisces.

What can we expect when Venus is sextiling Saturn?  For starters, it increases our need for companionship and fosters stability in relationships.  It gives us a common-sense approach and resolutions to recent difficulties are easier to find.  Mutual understanding is possible as we experience more clarity in addition to the ability to establish boundaries and foundations.  Since Venus also rules finances in addition to love, this is also a fortuitous day for business dealings, purchases and creative endeavors.  It's a perfect segue into the weekend, so enjoy it.

Mercury retrograde officially starts on November 25 in 22 degrees of Sagittarius and officially ends on December 15 in 6 degrees of Sagittarius.  I use the word officially because we need to realize that the shadow period began on November 7 and the shadow will end on January 2, 2025.  Mercury is not that comfortable in Sagittarius; it's actually considered to be in detriment because Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo.  Mercury in Sagittarius can be extremely blunt.  Mercury in Sagittarius will definitely travel heavily and it can cause us to rethink our plans and ideals.  It could also affect our Thanksgiving dinner table talk; don't say that I didn't warn you... Another potential manifestation of this Mercury retrograde is that we might need to insure and track whatever gifts that we send.  Then there are the usual Mercury retrograde effects: missed connections, delays in travel, misunderstandings and electronic malfunctions.  There is one bright spot during this Mercury retrograde: the Sun and Mercury are conjunct or Cazimi on December in 14 degrees of Sagittarius.  This might actually bring us some sharp focus on the lessons of this particular Mercury retrograde.  It goes without saying that while everyone feels Mercury retrograde to some extent, anyone with planets in 6 to 22 degrees of the mutable signs of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces will bear the brunt of it.  I can't wait for it to hit my Moon in 14 degrees of Gemini!

We do have another delightful aspect to be grateful for in the coming week.  On November 27, the Sun in Sagittarius will be trining Mars in 5 degrees of Leo.  This aspect provides a burst of energy and a strong urge to take action.  It literally supports decisive action and pursuit of our passions with confidence.  It also boosts our self-confidence and enthusiasm.  We can make an excellent impression on others.  Enjoy this day and make the most of it.  

I would like to wish my American readers a Happy Thanksgiving on November 28 but be mindful that it could be intense because the Moon is in Scorpio on that day and it is squaring Mars in Leo....

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