Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius is Bringing Blunt Truths and Bold Lessons for Every Sign — How Will You Feel This Energy?

Mercury retrograde is back, and this time it’s making its way through the bold and fiery sign of Sagittarius. Starting November 9, the planet of communication will be backspinning through Sagittarius for a couple of weeks, encouraging us all to slow down, rethink our perspectives, and check in with our version of our truth. With Sagittarius’s bold and honest energy, there is nothing subtle about this retrograde period, so no matter where you fall in the zodiac, you can expect at least some level of bolder conversations, louder opinions, and might even feel some beliefs we were holding onto quite tightly are beginning to feel outdated. 

We know how Mercury retrograde can be notorious for communication problems, travel delays, tech issues, and a whole host of misunderstandings, but how exactly can you expect these hiccups to manifest based on your zodiac sign, especially with the added energy of Sagittarius? Let’s dive in! 

How Each Zodiac Sign Will Feel Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius

Aries

For you, Aries, this retrograde period through Sagittarius might cause you to experience some delays around any trips you have plans, classes, or creative projects; however, don’t worry, there will be a purpose to those delays! This is going to give you a chance to refine your message and reconnect with the “why” of it all. So, what feels like a setback can really just be redirection towards something that is going to be more aligned with your authenticity; so when frustration begins to surface, take a deep breath before reacting!

Taurus

Taurus, this Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius will center a lot of conversations on your finances and debts, while some emotional boundaries are going to ask for some clarity. This is absolutely not the time to sign any major contracts or make big, joint commitments; it’s best to put all of that off until after Mercury goes direct at the end of November. What you can do instead is focus on using more emotional honesty. Reflect on, and ask yourself, what you really need in order to feel truly safe, seen, and supported and then do the work to get there.

Gemini

Gemini, with Mercury being your ruling planet, this retrograde is going to be felt more intensely for you than most of the other zodiac signs. Mainly, it’s going to put a lot of focus on the communication in your relationships, so you can likely expect misunderstandings to surface, especially if one of you has been avoiding any uncomfortable truths. Use this focus to listen closer and to work on choosing your words carefully because not every blunt truth needs to be treated like a mic drop, because sometimes even under Sagittarius energy, gentle honesty is the bridge to healing! 

Cancer

Cancer, this Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius is going to be asking you to slow down before burnout gets the best of you. Consider visiting your schedule, habits, or boundaries with your coworkers since a lot of focus is going to be on our routines, work, and wellness. Take the time to use this energy in order to ensure that your daily rhythm is better aligned with your emotional needs. 

Leo

This Mercury retrograde period is here to remind you that not every spark needs to become a full-blown wildfire, Leo! It’s highlighting your house of creativity, romance, and joy, so perhaps there is a creative project that needs a little rethinking, or a romantic dynamic that might resurface in order to find a final resolution. Don’t force things to become clear right now; instead, let inspiration flow naturally! 

Virgo

As the other zodiac sign ruled by Mercury, this retrograde period hits you closely, especially in your house of home, family, and emotional roots, Virgo. This is likely to prompt you to revisit how and where you feel the most grounded. It’s also quite likely that family conversations will come to the surface that force you to deal with revealing truths that you were not expecting. During this Mercury retrograde, listen with your heart and try to avoid overanalyzing things.

Libra

Libra, for you, this Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius might end up causing you to feel like your words are always jumbled. So, be sure to double-check your texts and your travel plans, as well as be more mindful of your tone, especially if you find yourself in an emotionally charged moment. This can also be a great time for you to revisit any old projects or lean in to rediscover the power of your curiosity!

Scorpio

Scorpio, you can likely expect to find yourself rethinking your spending habits or renegotiating pay for something under this energy because Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius puts a spotlight on your money, self-worth, and values. There will likely be some confusion during this period, but don’t panic, because the dust will settle and things will become clear again once Mercury goes direct. This is the time to ask yourself what is truly valuable to you and what is not. Put a little extra focus into what aids in your confidence! 

Sagittarius

Of course it’s personal, Archer. Mercury retrograde in your sign makes this a pretty big review of your identity. It’s pretty likely that you’re going to rethink how you show up, how you communicate, and whether your voice reflects our current truth. It’s also quite likely that you’re going to be dealing with a lot of misunderstandings because that just comes with the territory, unfortunately. This is a great time for you to pause before speaking, and to refine your message so that it matches who you are now, because you have been evolving!

Capricorn

Capricorn, this Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius period is likely to have your inner world buzzing and your intuition? Well, that’s going to be your ultimate guide through this. You’re likely to see secrets come to the surface as well as feel drawn to revisit some of your past choices from a different perspective. Take the time to do some journaling through this reflective period, and don’t feel like you have to force out an answer because sometimes the quiet reveal is just as powerful as a loud one.

Aquarius

Aquarius, for you, this Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius puts focus on your friendships and future goals, so don’t be shocked if there are misunderstandings between your friends and collaborators. However, also remember that this can help to clear space for more aligned connections. It’s also quite possible that you find yourself rethinking your long-term plans, and you know what? That’s okay because you might not be who you were six months ago! Let yourself reimagine your next steps into this new, more aligned version of yourself.

Pisces

Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius is calling you to pause in your professional life, Pisces. There’s likely to be a lot of miscommunications with those higher up than you, or you might notice your career progress is stalled a bit. When dealing with this, it’ll be important to remember that slowing down does not mean stopping, and there can be wisdom found in this time. Review your goals to ensure they’re still aligned with what you really want and what you’ve been dreaming of! 

Final Thoughts

This Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius transit is the universe’s call for honesty, both with other people but also within yourself! It’s a time to refine the stories you’re telling, the beliefs that are shaping you, and most of all, take the time to reflect on whether or not you’re truly aligned with where you want to be.

For Sagittarius, it’s a true personal awakening; for signs like Gemini and Virgo, it’s something of a recalibration for the mind, and for everyone? It’s a deep reminder that sometimes the universe hits pause, not as a punishment, but so we have the time to redirect ourselves towards a better alignment. So, this transit, while short, is powerful and will require all of us to speak a bit gentler and listen deeper.