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The Stories We’re Telling Ourselves

Mercury is currently stationed retrograde at 22 degrees Sagittarius, directly opposite my Venus. This alignment feels deeply personal because Venus governs our values, what we cherish, and how we value our needs. Mercury, meanwhile, is the planet of communication, so this opposition asks: Am I truly expressing what I value? This isn’t just a surface-level question. It’s about the core of who I am and what I am building, both in my mind and my life.

This retrograde carries a unique flavor, as Mercury is in Sagittarius—a sign ruled by Jupiter, which is currently retrograde in Gemini. The two planets are in mutual reception, influencing one another in a dialogue. Jupiter in Gemini is curious, darting between ideas, and Mercury in Sagittarius is asking for the meaning behind them. What’s emerging now is a push-and-pull between exploration and clarity. It’s not enough to think—you have to feel the truth of your story.

Looking Back: August’s Seeds

To understand what’s coming up now, think back to August 4–27, the last Mercury retrograde. Mercury started in Virgo, moved backward into Leo, and brought up themes of discernment and creative authenticity. Virgo asked us to refine our plans, while Leo pushed us to shine as our truest selves.

Around August 13, Mars and Jupiter met in Gemini. Ideas were flying, the energy was electric, and everything felt like a possibility. But it wasn’t yet time for those ideas to take full form—they were sparks, waiting for clarity. Mercury in Virgo asked us to strip away what wasn’t essential and focus on whether we were building from purpose or chaos.

The Present: Integrating Emotional Truth

Mars entered Cancer, then Leo, while Jupiter went retrograde. Both will go direct in early 2025—in February and March—just before the next Mercury retrograde in Aries. How am I going to express my individuality fully with purpose?

The timelines have shifted, and the acceleration is evident. This is the time to learn new skills, including new language systems. You want to be among those who understand what is unfolding and, even more importantly, those who are shaping the future. This is not the moment to sit back and relax.

Now, as Mercury retrogrades in Sagittarius, it picks up the threads from August. What were you working on then? What ideas lit you up? This retrograde isn’t just about revisiting those ideas—it’s about integrating them emotionally.

Sagittarius doesn’t just seek knowledge; it craves wisdom—the kind of understanding that comes from living your truth, not just talking about it. This is where Mercury opposing my Venus hits close to home. For me, it’s not just about the ideas themselves but about how they connect to my values, my relationships, and my sense of purpose.

This week, ask yourself: Are you aligned with the story you’re telling? Or are you still holding onto ideas that don’t resonate with your emotional truth? Jupiter is ready to expand what matters, but only if you’re clear on what that is.

The Future: Courage and Authenticity

This retrograde isn’t just about wrapping up 2024; it’s setting the stage for what’s coming next year. With the nodes shifting and Pluto settling into Aquarius, the energy of 2024 will demand authenticity. Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius is your chance to prepare for that shift by refining your truth. Sagittarius isn’t about following the crowd. It’s about standing in your own wisdom, even when that feels uncomfortable.

Courage is the word here—courage to show up as yourself, to honor your values, and to speak your truth, even if it doesn’t fit someone else’s narrative. This retrograde is a moment to reflect, recalibrate, and make sure your path feels aligned with your inner compass.

Slo