Mercury retrograde calls for immediate preparation
Miss Fortune is a junior English major at Maryville College. Since boarding the wrong flight to McGee Tyson Airport in an attempt to go to Transylvania and instead wandering the Maryville College Woods for shelter, she enrolled and has lived in the basement of Willard House ever since. Her interest in astrology came from a Vienna barista’s accidental quintuple shot in her trademark dirty chai with oat milk. After one sip, she was able to speak to the campus squirrels. They taught her everything they knew about the universe and the stars. Some say that if you leave her a Pearson’s oatmeal raisin cookie in front of the English Department offices in Anderson Hall, you will receive better grades on your essays.
Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius is arriving next Monday and I am here to help you prepare for it. In the midst of Scorpio season, you may feel called to embrace any feelings that you have been avoiding. This week is the perfect time to begin your transformation into your best possible self due to the ending of the Saturn retrograde. You may be feeling a new sense of drive, ambition, and strength due to the full moon in Taurus. The most exciting astrological news of this issue comes from pluto! Pluto has been going back and forth between Aquarius and Capricorn since March 2023, but on Tuesday it will shift into Aquarius until 2043. This may cause you to reflect on your authentic self, evaluate the people around you, and feel an overwhelming sense of understanding with your choices and actions. Finishing out Scorpio season strong will be rewarded once Sagittarius season starts on Thursday.
Aries: Aries, do not hate me, but it is time to process all of those feelings you are keeping inside of you. Remember to let go of the things that you cannot control. A beneficial use of your time before Saggitarius season would be to find what is meant for you. This forced time of reflection does not have to look like meditation or solitude, Aries love to have fun, so try to do something daring or new. These experiences will feed your soul and leave you feeling more energized as November finishes up.
Taurus: Hello love bug! The end of November has you focused on your relationships. As an astrologer it is my duty to always say that someone new may be entering your life during this time, but it does not necessarily mean romantically. You may get along great with someone you are assigned to work with for a project or you may just grow closer with your current friends. This is also a time to refresh your relationships with everyone around you. Confront all of your uncomfortable feelings in order to strengthen your bonds.
Gemini: Overworked and underappreciated may sum up how you have been feeling lately. The people closest to you value your wisdom and guidance even if you cannot see it. In the workplace, it may be time to set some boundaries. A hard worker needs time to relax and recharge. Taking care of yourself is massively important this week. Spending time with the people closest to you can easily refill your cup in between your busy schedule. Like Aries, it is time to sit with yourself and discover what you actually need and feel.
Cancer: Let your creativity shine, Cancer! The Scorpio full moon at the beginning of the month left you with many creative ideas and some half done projects scattered around your dorm room. Putting in the effort to complete just one of your creative endeavors will help you ease into the upcoming mercury retrograde. Pluto in Aquarius is calling for you to focus on your finances. It is time to go after what you want, you deserve it! Loyalty is also a major theme for you this month, so spend time with your loved ones to recharge your soul.
Leo: Have you been feeling silly lately? Mercury’s mad dash through Sagittarius on the second has Leos feeling playful and energized. This is also a wonderful time to assert yourself in class and in your workplace. People are drawn to respect you throughout this month. Also, remember to love those around you. When venus entered Capricorn on the eleventh, you may have felt drawn to reevaluate how you are showing love to your people. Listen to this call, it means well. Like Aries, revisiting the past and uprooting all of your former unhealthy patterns will help make this retrograde more bearable.
Virgo: Exciting news is eminent, dear Virgo! Your communication and luck have aligned, so it is time to take that new job offer, make that new friend, and put yourself out there. Remember that as you communicate with others to practice mindfulness and empathy. When mars enters Leo, you must use your creativity and courage to defeat your past errors that may haunt you. It is time to let go and move forward in strength. The upcoming retrograde will cause you to do some serious reflection considering your beliefs, needs, and comforts.
Libra: Your unbridled optimism throughout November has helped you and those around you immensely. Your open communication, curiosity, and displays of confidence will allow you to face this retrograde head on. During this time, remember to nurture your history. Your connection to the people and places that have shaped you will manifest into love for yourself and your future. The retrograde will cause you to reshape what you are passionate about in relation to your pleasure and artistry.
Scorpio: Ambition is coursing through your veins this month Scorpio. Harnessing this energy will lead to recognition and lasting impressions. Romantically, it is time to truly examine what you desire in your life. The people around you find you absolutely magnetic this month. Pluto moving into Aquarius is extremely beneficial to you. This time will provide you with empowerment and healing. The impending mercury retrograde marks a time of exploration and reflection of your worth.
Sagittarius: Mercury offers you a burst of mental clarity, which among students in November, is as good as gold. It is time to chase your desires and expand your horizons. The Taurus full moon encourages you to take care of yourself, mind and body. Pluto in Aquarius is a huge deal for you. Your voice will inspire a beacon of change until 2043! This cosmic call cannot be ignored. Stand up for what is right and you will be rewarded trifold. Happy birthday, Sagittarius!
Capricorn: Your friendship and connections with others is where your strength lies for November. Those around you will seem to share your goal and visions for the future. When mercury enters Sagittarius, it represents spirituality and rest. It is time to turn inward and connect with your inner self. Your grounded and authentic presence will attract blessings through the retrograde. Find comfort in who you are and those around you. This time may be heavy, but it is full of self refinement. This is your reminder to love others with an open heart, soul, and mind.
Aquarius: Harness your bold energy. Things are beginning to heat up, but remember to not give in to drama or your ego. Your intuition is at an all time high, use this as a moment to surround yourself with people and places that feel safe. As mentioned in the introduction, pluto is in your sign until 2043! This means an era of completely redefining who you are is imminent. This may tie neatly into the beginning of Sagittarius season which beckons for your social life to absolutely explode.
Pisces: When mercury enters Sagittarius, your talents will cue you to aim high. This golden opportunity will provide you with career growth, academic accomplishment, or artistic discoveries. The upcoming mercury retrograde is forcing you to slow down. Remember to practice self-care and formulate a strong work life balance. If you do not allow yourself to relax and have patience, retrograde will do it for you in a less kind way than I am saying now. Spend time with those that uplift you and that do not compete with your achievements.