Nov 20 – Dec 9, 2015
Click here to learn about Mercury. Click here to learn about Sagittarius.
Mercury’s been hanging out in Scorpio since November 2. A rather serious placement, one which facilitated intense heart-to-heart conversations, cathartic emotional release and definitive endings. It’s been a rough Scorpio season and I look forward to more cheerful Sagittarian times ahead. We’ll get a taste of what’s coming with this transit. So much to love about Mercury in Sagittarius, where to begin? A real Sagittarius would tell me not to worry about beginnings, and indeed this is a lovely way to visualize this energy - a cosmic mass of fire with no real beginning or end. Sagittarius is undeniably expansive, joyful; always seeking, traveling at light speed through the outer realms of Existence. Everyone, it’s time to move.
Mercury in Scorpio directed us below the surface – we wanted to know what makes other people tick, their secrets and true motives, etc. Sagittarius could not be less concerned with such questions. Ruled by Jupiter, administrator of altruistic justice, the centaur archer would rather discuss life with lighthearted philosophy buoying his beliefs. I suppose the most important thing to communicate about this transit is that here our words are imbued with the richness of truth. Mercury in Sagittarius sees no point in living disingenuously. What a gift to enter into this time of brightest light where even the nastiest rotten remains can be cast out effortlessly.
Dear readers, I have just left a time of beautiful disconnect from normal life and society. It has given me fresh eyes and a clear mind. I’m sure that I’ll touch on this again and again, but let me say here and now that my style and thoughts are changing, sometimes rapidly, sometimes subtly, always perceptibly. More than anything, I feel a deep relaxation in my soul. I don’t have to try so hard to convey these thoughts of mine. The planets are the real teachers here. Life will trickle into this new mold and show you everything you need to know about Mercury in Sagittarius, for example. I am here to fill a humble role, answering questions when I can, but really I prefer just standing next to all of you with equal awe before the majesty of our skies.
Mercury in Sagittarius is not focused intently on one thing, but rather on everything. He takes an interest in people, places and things that are far away, physically or otherwise. Anything that draws us out, away from our proverbial home base. The mind is overwhelmingly inquisitive with Mercury here. Even the pace with which we speak may increase now.
As with Mercury in Scorpio, we are still 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. Whatever happens happens. Sagittarius does not make a habit of dwelling in the past or holding grudges. Whereas the scorpion is well equipped to handle arduous and elaborate missions, the centaur archer is masterful at rising above pettiness. He would much rather see people come together than deal with drama. Enjoy this effervescence.
Freedom beckons. Shake loose the darkness and ascend. No real advice here to be given, just pure enthusiasm. I feel it coming, something grand and sparkling approaching the horizon. We don’t need schmaltzy cliches to capture this, impossible anyway. DANCE and build your fire higher. Embrace the ones you love. Mercury in Sagittarius asks: am I living with jubilation in my heart? YES.
Mercury last transited Sagittarius from Nov 27 – Dec 16, 2014. Any themes/conflicts that predominated then will now resurface.
If you were born with Mercury in Sagittarius, these next few weeks are your Mercury Return. If you don’t know your personal Mercury sign, click here.
Mantra: I live in truth