“The adventure of life is to learn. The purpose of life is to grow. The Nature of life is to change. The challenge of life is to overcome. The essence of life is to care. The opportunity of life is to serve. The secret of life is to dare. The spice of life is to befriend, The beauty of life is to give.”
~ William Arthur Ward, a Sagittarian born December 17, 1921
Sagittarius Season revs up your desire to spread your wings, open your mind, pinpoint unfiltered truths, and soak up knowledge at every turn.
During this time each year you spend more time with family and friends, go to parties, cheer on your favorite football team, shop for those special Christmas gifts, take the kids to visit Jolly Ole Saint Nick decorate your Christmas tree, and sing “Joy to the World.”
Why all this fun and merriment? Because Sagittarius is the let’s party fire sign — ruled by jolly Jupiter, the astrological Santa Claus, who is all about going big and flying high. During Sagittarius Season, the more entertainment, laughter, and socializing, the better.
Sagittarius Season 2024
“Out of clutter, find Simplicity. From discord, find Harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies Opportunity” ~ Attributed to Albert Einstein
Sagittarius Season 2024, might be a bit different. It will give you a chance to slow down, rest, tie up loose ends, look backward and retrace your thoughts and actions before plowing ahead. This is largely because the final Mercury retrograde of 2024 begins on November 25th, then on December 6th Mars stations and turns retrograde.
Horoscope for Sagittarius Season 2024
On Thursday, November 21, 2024, Sagittarius Season is inaugurated by a bold, bright and creative disseminating Leo Moon conjunct Mars in Leo, and an optimistic and adventurous Sagittarius Sun sextile a newly arrived Pluto in Aquarius. Also note, Venus in Capricorn sextile her ruler, Saturn, in Pisces, and Mercury in Sagittarius opposing its ruler Jupiter Rx in Gemini.
Mercury in Sagittarius and Jupiter in Gemini are in mutual reception. At its best this opposition can make everyone more aware of different perspectives and as you begin to see both sides of an issue it could lead to healthy debates and depolarization. Let’s hope!
The sky seems to be saying the greater truth will come out if you open your mind and soften any walls you’ve built that have been keeping alternative perspectives outside your field of awareness, harness your inner determination, and aren’t afraid to question the status quo.
Still due to the ongoing square between Jupiter Rx in Gemini and Saturn in Pisces, the challenge is to overcome your fears and step out of your comfort zone. This challenge continues through much of 2024’s Sagittarius Season, so do your best and keep in mind that “fear is the greatest enemy of progress.”
Mercury in Sagittarius Retrograde
“Everything should be doubted and tested before it is held to be true.” ~ Charles Nicholl
A truth seeking Mercury in Sagittarius stations Rx on November 25th, then stations direct on December 15th, and leaves its post-retrograde shadow on January 2, 2025. When Mercury is Rx in Sagittarius the opposition to Jupiter Rx in Gemini will build up again. But this time you’re likely to have a more inwardly reflective questioning.
Happy Thanksgiving!
As luck would have it, Mercury’s retrograde in Sagittarius, the sign of the wanderer, is just in time for the busiest travel days of the year. Best Advice: Double check flight schedules and be sure your tickets and documents are in order. Drive safely and expect delays.
On Thanksgiving day, November 28, the Sagittarius Sun trine Mars in Leo bodes well for fun and dramatic Thanksgiving get-togethers. But with Mars still opposing Pluto, the fighting spirit is strong. And Jupiter Rx in Gemini still in a standoff with Mercury Rx in Sagittarius, it’s best to keep in mind that politics has never been a good subject for family gatherings. Unless you want to save money.
“I just saved a ton of money on Christmas gifts discussing politics during Thanksgiving Dinner.” ~ Popular Meme
On November 29th, Black Friday, stay home, lay low and make peace and quiet your priorities. It might be wise not to join the Holiday shopping crowd. Why? Because it’s likely to be marked by small disasters and misfortunes when the Scorpio Moon creates some anxious aspects as it squares Pluto in Aquarius, Mars in Leo and opposes Uranus in Taurus. Wait until December 2nd, Cyber Monday, and the Sagittarius New Moon to begin your Holiday shopping.
New Moon in Sagittarius
On Sunday December 1st, a Sagittarius New Moon occurs at 1:21 AM ET. With the Sagittarius New Moon square Saturn in Pisces and trine Mars in Leo, simply thinking or talking a good game may not be enough during the coming two weeks. Mars in Leo urges you to embrace your inner strength and passion and go after what you want. But…
By Wednesday December 4th, an exact Sagittarius Sun square Saturn in Pisces cautions you to slow down and consider a course correction.
Mars Retrograde: And So It Begins
“If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” – Lao Tzu
Mars in Leo turns retrograde on Friday December 6th. With Mars turning Rx and with Mercury already Rx the sky strongly suggests you do some backtracking on your actions, thoughts, and opinions. This Mars Rx is a biggie because it’s happening opposite Pluto in Aquarius. The intensity of this powerful and potentially dangerous opposition will be maintained for the remainder of 2024 until late April 2025.
The weekend may become a confusing time. Mars has just turned Rx, and on December 7th Venus moves out of Capricorn and into Aquarius. After this happens you’re likely to become more egalitarian and focused on the future. On that same day Neptune in Pisces begins to move direct, pulling back the curtain and causing people to confront reality and face truths they may have been avoiding. Plus, the truth telling Sagittarius Sun is exactly opposed to Jupiter Rx in flip-floppy Gemini. These energy shifts could lead into a confusing few days filled with media mayhem, so tread carefully.
On December 12th & 13th, as Venus in Aquarius opposes Mars Rx in Leo and Mercury Rx in Sagittarius sextiles Venus, you may need to keep your passions in check and see what new ideas are lurking in the corners of your mind.
Full Moon in Gemini
On Sunday December 15th at 9:01 AM ET the Full Moon is exact. Post-Full Moon life gets more confusing. During Sunday afternoon the Moon leaves restless Gemini, enters her own sign of Cancer, and a back-ward rambling Sagittarius Mercury stations and resumes forward motion trine Mars RX in Leo. Minds and emotions are likely to be changeable on the evening of the Full Moon. If necessary and possible, clear the air with loved ones this evening and you just might be in an upbeat mood for the rest of Sagittarius Season.
The Sagittarius Sun’s square with Neptune Rx in Pisces on December 18th, raises caution flags. Be alert to misinformation and misunderstandings as well as potentially dangerous travel conditions.
On December 19th a trine between Venus in Aquarius and Jupiter RX in Gemini makes this a favorable time for boisterous chattering, making new friends or getting together with a group of old friends. If you’re planning a Holiday party this is the best day.
Friday, December 20th, is the last full day of the Sun in Sagittarius. The celestial wheel is turning. Autumn has run its course. Pause for rest and reflection as winter arrives before dawn on the 21st.