Mercury enters Sagittarius on November 27, 2014 and will transit here until December 16, 2014
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The way we speak, write and present ourselves to the world is no longer quite so serious with Mercury moving out of Scorpio. Now are interested in learning about everything and sharing our exciting insights with anyone who will listen! We are open and cheerful, but perhaps not so detail-oriented.
Speak your mind!
The mutable modality of this transit manifests in the expansive nature of our thoughts at this time. Now you might entertain the idea of traveling, moving, going to school or pursuing other lofty goals. Sagittarius energy is also notoriously blunt and indiscreet: no filter, no tact. It’s funny to think that this transition will happen on a major holiday here in the United States. I’m imagining everyone sitting around the table with family and friends after a few drinks and just letting it all out! Anyone you know who is prone to exaggeration or tall tales will be up to their usual antics and then some.
Outward bound
Mercury in Scorpio directed our thoughts below the surface - we wanted to know what made other people tick, what secrets they were keeping, their true motives. Sagittarius could not be less concerned with such questions. Ruled by Jupiter, keeper of justice, Sagittarius would rather discuss issues of fairness in a lighthearted philosophical kind of way. Sagittarius lives in our visions, wanderlust, hopes, ideals and beliefs. When balanced, Sagittarians are exceptionally honest, talkative and happy-go-lucky. Mercury in Scorpio encouraged deep insight and understanding. Sagittarius now wants to expand into more cosmic topics such as spirituality, ethics and equality.
Sagittarius is, once again, a rather odd placement for Mercury. From Tarot.com:
Mercury is a bit of wild-card in Sagittarius. That’s because Mercury is all about thoughts and words, and Sagittarius is all about action. This translates into a time when we may find ourselves speaking too soon, accidentally saying rude things, or spouting off things that aren’t true.
This is quite the opposite of Mercury in Scorpio. We are not focused intently on one thing, but rather on everything - to the extent that we may have difficulty getting grounded and coming back to whatever point we’re trying to make. When taken to the extreme, Mercury in Sagittarius may be brash or unnecessarily forceful when it comes to persuading others of our beliefs. However, this is unlikely, especially when considering that the centaur’s natural state of being is truly a joyous one. We might have an intellectual interest now in people, places and things that are far away from us, physically or otherwise. Anything that draws us out, away from our proverbial home base. Our minds are overwhelmingly inquisitive, like a child learning about the world for the very first time. Indeed, we are very much in touch with our inner child now. In astrology fire energy also represents our creativity and sexual prowess.
Unlike the emotional scorpion, Sagittarius is associated with movement. You may notice that even the pace with which you speak increases now. Many Sagittarians enjoy having long, meandering conversations that cover a whole banquet of topics. Expect human interactions to be pleasant and thoroughly sincere. Sagittarians are many things, but fake is not one of them - unless imbalanced, of course.
Seeking, moving, doing
With Mercury in Scorpio, we wanted to grasp the true essence of our partners and friends. Now that we understand them a little better, we’re ready to see whether our relationships hold intellectual potential. This is a period that will likely see the beginning of many new friendships. We are finally emerging from the mind, heart and gut in order to connect with others. Whereas the scorpion is well equipped to handle arduous and elaborate missions, the centaur archer is masterful at rising above pettiness.
As with Mercury in Scorpio, we are constantly seeking, but in a different sense now. The scorpion seeks what lies within; the centaur, on the other hand, looks out the window into the starry night seeking what lies beyond. Keywords are freedom and spontaneity. When balanced, we come into every situation with the healthy mindset that whatever happens happens. Sagittarius does not make a habit of dwelling in the past or holding grudges. Stirring things up just for the sake of “making things interesting” is done now only with benevolence. We would much rather see people come together than deal with drama. Just remember to choose your words carefully and think before opening up. We have a divine opportunity now to speak our mind, fully and truthfully, without offending more sensitive people.
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YOGA CHALLENGE
To appease your motormouth urge, try some chanting. One option is to invoke the names of the chakras during your meditation.
LAM • VAM • RAM • YAM • HAM • AUM • NG
Mantra: I live in truth