Think about all of the relationships you have in your life, from romantic to professional, from those that infuse your spirit with connection, intimacy, and joy to those that may even fill you with dread, anger, or jealousy.
What do all of these relationships have in common?
Communication.
Whether that communication flows smoothly and with love or poorly and with confusion, your communication with someone shapes your relationship with them. It can make or break a connection – that’s how powerful our words are.
And Mercury, the planet of communication and the sharing of information, has a monumental yet mystical effect on the way we speak to and understand one another. Depending on the zodiac sign that Mercury is glimmering through, our communication with others may feel like a beautiful tango or a clumsy dance with two left feet.
Mercury moves into bubbly Sagittarius on November 17th, 2022, and today, we’re here to break down the effects that this will have on you and your relationships.
So, if you’re excited to learn more about honesty-inducing transit, get ready to dive into the expressive world of Mercury in Sagittarius!
How Does Mercury Influence Us?
Mercury is a spritely planet, flickering about in the sky with determination and purpose. And that’s because Mercury does have a special purpose.
Mercury is named after the Roman messenger of the gods, and this sign represents intelligence, communication, and the mind. It is also associated with short-distance travel and certain technologies, which is why Mercury retrograde periods can cause so many frustrating challenges in these areas.
This planet is connected to how we communicate with others, how we express ourselves to the world and the frequency and manner of information being spread between people. This is the planet of cosmic intellect—of celestial conversation.
Not only does Mercury represent each person’s personal style of communication, but it also connects to our minds and how they tick – how we conceptualize certain ideas or perceive particular situations. It dictates how we express ourselves and how others respond to that form of self-expression.
In other words, when we see Mercury hanging out in any one particular sign, it’s safe to expect the traits and attributes of that sign to work their way into these areas of our lives.
And, with Mercury in bright, fiery Sagittarius, we can look forward to optimistic conversations, grand ideas for the future, and fun and creative forms of self-expression!
Make sure to read this: Your Ultimate Guide to Mercury Retrograde
Mercury in Sagittarius Effects
There’s a lot to unpack with this Mercury in Sagittarius placement.
On the one hand, we feel more motivated than ever to plan for the future and dream big; but on the other hand, we’re dealing with the spontaneous, somewhat chaotic energy of the Fire sign, Sagittarius.
The archer represents Sagittarius because they’re so focused on their goals, but that doesn’t always mean those goals are met. Sagittarius is a sign that gets distracted, a sign whose passions shift frequently depending on their mood. Therefore, they often aim their arrow at another target so quickly they’ve forgotten about the last significant dream they had their sights set on.
Mercury is swift and intelligent but far more focused on ideas than action. To top it all off, Mercury is thought to be in its “detriment” in Sagittarius, which is far less sinister than it sounds. Because Sagittarius is opposite Gemini – one of the planets Mercury rules over – Mercury’s power is weakened. It’s as far away from home base as it can get, after all.
But that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of enchanting energy to pick up on from this transit. Sagittarius rules over the 9th house, the House of Philosophy. When that unites with the intelligence of Mercury, your curiosity knows no bounds. You may find yourself fascinated with new concepts, ideas, philosophies, or metaphysical and spiritual activities.
Let’s take a look at some of the other ways Mercury in Sagittarius will sprinkle a little magic on your life!
Learn more about detriment and domicile planets in astrology: Domicile & Determent Diginties in Your Birth Chart
Mercury in Sagittarius: Career
Sagittarius is a sign that focuses on the big picture – and as a Fire sign, it possesses an instinctual nature, an intuition that guides it through the Universe. Sagittarius understands why we do the things we do and how to stoke the flames of passion, especially in our careers.
So, if you’ve been looking for a more meaningful, soulful experience when it comes to your work, this might be just the energy to open your eyes to a new opportunity or path.
Sagittarius is also a rather expressive, even blunt sign, so if you usually have a hard time speaking up and sharing your ideas at work, use this energy to your advantage. With Mercury in this sign, it’ll be easier than usual for you to stand up for…
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