Sagittarius The Archer (Nov. 22-Dec. 20)
This is a month filled with changes in direction. You may no sooner decide on one thing than you switch to another. Be aware you are trying on answers, just as one tries on clothes. Under these cosmic circumstances, it is perfectly normal to argue with yourself.
For All Signs: During this Thanksgiving weekend, we likely will encounter multiple shifts in previously made plans. Mercury will be turning retrograde precisely on the holiday, causing last-minute changes. Delays and revisions of schedule are likely with lots of “hurry up and wait” situations. If you are the host/ess of several, then you might want to consider a buffet-style service this year. There may be more or less than the number you expect. People may be delayed by traffic or weather. The solution for most of the issues encountered will be time and maintaining a sense of humor. Conversations may drift toward old memories. This Mercury retrograde continues in effect through the end of this year. See below for the particular ways it will affect you. Read both Sun and Rising signs for a fuller picture.
Aries: Mercury is changing directions in the territory that deals with education, publishing, travel, public speaking, the law and philosophy. Therefore, any of these activities are subject to shifts, changes or sudden deceleration. Whatever activities you have in these areas need to be reviewed.
Taurus: Old issues concerning the sharing of resources may be up for review again. “Shared resources” include partnership money, insurance benefits, investments or anything of value between you and another. The non-material type of shared resources is the energy shared intimately. Any of these are up for review.
Gemini: Because Mercury is retrograding in your 7th house, changes will be coming to you through others. A partner may change his/her mind about a previously made decision. Those of you engaged in any kind of contract or promise may feel the need to back off and rethink the situation. Those who are recently separated may want to try the relationship again.
Cancer: This Mercury retrograde experience occurs in the territory of health, co-workers, tenants, employees and pets. You may find that your diet and exercise program is on hold or treading water. It is a particularly good time to organize and sort closets, records and files. Co-workers, tenants and employees may be wishy-washy.
Leo: Mercury will be retrograding in your territory of children, creative life and romance. You may feel the need to reconsider relationship decisions. It is also possible that you will want to reconnect to former lovers, even if only to check in and say hello. Or one of them may contact you.
Virgo: The area of focus is related to property, family and issues of security. You are likely reworking things in one of these territories. Family members may be erratic or hard to pin down, making it difficult to conclude open agendas. You may not know who is coming for dinner. Have patience with yourself and everyone else.
Libra: The Mercury retrograde focus is specifically on communications, neighbors, siblings and others who are in your daily environment. Concentrate as much as possible on clear communications. Double-check what you think you heard. You may need to consider the needs of your vehicle now. Give it a checkup.
Scorpio: The probability is high that you will discover some financial error made in the past that must be rectified fairly soon. It may be as simple as finding a bill that was forgotten and left unpaid. Now is the time to correct previous misunderstandings with a loved one. Be clear about what you say. You don’t want to create new problems.
Capricorn: Memories from your life history may surface for examination at this time. Old friends or acquaintances who return for a short time could be the trigger for this life review. It is possible you may have a greater than normal need to reflect, to write and otherwise give attention to your inner self. For that reason, plans may not work out so well in your outer life.
Aquarius: You are likely to find yourself thinking a lot about old friends and may want to get in touch with one or two of them. This is a time for nostalgia and reminiscence. Others are thinking about you, too, but you are a sign with more initiative than many, so pick up the telephone.
Pisces: You may be thinking twice about an action that sounded good in the beginning. Mercury has altered directions in your house of career and life direction. This is really more of a tweaked change than a larger life change. Now is the time to research the best possible choices, but don’t take action yet.
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This article appears in Nov 22-28, 2011.
