The last 2024 retrograde of Mercury has arrived, heralding a deep, transformative mind process that develops into December. To guide you, we have crafted a timeline with key dates and ritual steps to track the effects that this powerful retrograde will have on your spirit as well as your psyche.
November 25: Mercury goes retrograde in Sagittarius
Over the next four weeks, this retrograde will help you break down big or abstract concepts into small or easy-to-understand bits and pieces of information.
Ritual Tip: Find a small journal, cleanse it with your favorite herb, and bless it while setting the intention to record your thoughts in it every single day.
December 4: Mercury opposition Retrograde Jupiter
As misunderstandings become exaggerated now, adopt an observer approach, delaying any important conversations until later.
Ritual Tip: Find two powerful mantras and repeat them before and after your morning or evening meditations.
December 5: Mercury meets the Sun
A big breakthrough could arrive as a message, download, and even a lucid dream, allowing you to see things big picture.
Ritual Tip: Set time aside between 6 and 6: 30 p.m. After cleaning your space with sage and lighting a candle, sit in complete silence, waiting for information to arrive.
December 6: Mercury square Saturn
Expect delays within professional projects and/or processes, which might involve having meetings with clients, bosses, or other authority figures.
Ritual Tip: Pull out the image of a wise ancestor, and after blessing it on your altar, ask for guidance concerning any current questions or struggles you may be experiencing.
December 13: Mercury sextile Venus in Aquarius
Ritual Tip: Get creative! Pull out any artistic tools you might have and after cleansing and blessing them, set the intention for your higher self to create a simple drawing that reflects your current spiritual journey. Once it’s finished, put it on your altar space.
December 15: Mercury goes direct
Communication begins going back to normal now.
Ritual Tip: After taking a moment to honor this deep transformation, go over all your journal entries. While the information might be all over the place, try finding out how your thoughts and ideas evolved, perhaps zooming into specific themes.
December 20: Mercury begins moving at its regular speed
This is when the retrograde of Mercury in Sagittarius is fully over.
Ritual Tip: In a state of gratitude, write at least two lessons you’ve learned over the last four weeks.
