Mercury’s last retrograde phase in 2024 lasts from November 25 to December 15, moving from 22° to 6° Sagittarius.
Retrograde Mercury causes problems with thinking and communication, which can negatively affect relationships, but also traffic and travel.
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Mercury retrograde astrology in November 2024 brings poisonous thoughts, impetuousness, arguments, unpopular ideas, criticism and mental stalking.
Meaning of Mercury retrograde
From Earth, Mercury appears to move backwards in the sky (retrograde motion) three or four times a year for about 24 days. Mercury retrograde is generally problematic, affecting your thinking and communication. The most common effects include confusion, anxiety, disagreement, technical device malfunctions, bad news, travel delays, and lost belongings.
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Business negotiations in progress may be interrupted. Contracts that were signed during an earlier Mercury retrograde may be terminated and cooperation ended or terminated for an (in)determinate period. Some key details may not yet be available, and others may be unreliable or dishonest.
However, there are also positive things, such as recalling good memories or unexpectedly meeting people from your past.
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The most critical point in Mercury’s retrograde cycle is when Mercury slows its movement to change direction, that is, when it is stationary. That’s when it has the strongest effect, which means it causes the most damage. The few days around exactly retrograde and direct stationary positions are the most risky for decision-making, negotiations, communication and transportation.
Mercury Retrograde, November 2024.
Mercury turns retrograde on November 25, 2024 at 22°40′ Sagittarius. At that moment, Mercury is opposite Jupiter and inconjunct Uranus. Based on orbis aspects, they are about one quarter effective, so they only have a very mild effect.
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The most significant astrological influence on Mercury retrograde in November 2024 does not come from another planet, but from a fixed star.
Astrological influence comes from physical constellations, not theoretical signs. Stars emit energy, imaginary signs do not. Signs should only be used as a measuring device, as originally intended:
(2240) – Retrograde Mercury
(2247) – Alpha Ophiuchi, Rasalhague
(2421) – Upsilon Scorpii, Lesath
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Astrologically, the retrograde Mercury in November 2024 is influenced by the constellations Scorpio Scorpion and Ophiuchus Snake Wizard. The fixed star Rasalhag overrides any influence of the fixed star Lesath, but they are quite similar anyway.
Mercury retrograde, November 2024 in the constellation Scorpio
Mercury in Scorpio gives sharp and penetrating thinking, quick wit, sarcasm, sustained concentration, discriminating powers and ability to overcome difficulties. It can make you shrewd, clever, extremely resourceful, fearless, strong, impersonal, bold, stubborn, shameless, pleasure-seeking, suspicious, sarcastic, critical, subtle, cunning, skeptical, cynical, conceited, overly secretive, resentful, mentally cruel.
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It gives a tendency to outsmart others, argue and oppose other people’s points of view, use others, hold grudges, develop an equal attitude and commit crimes.
A snake charmer
The constellation Ophiuchus gives a passionate, blindly good-natured, profligate and easily seduced nature, with little luck, unprecedented dangers, enmity, strife and slander. Pliny said that it caused much mortality by poisoning. This constellation is also called Aesculapius and is considered to rule medicine.
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In classical times, the Serpent gave the power to discover medicinal herbs and the skill to treat the bites of poisonous snakes. It signifies prudence and wisdom.
Head of the snake charmer
The fixed star Rasalhag gives liberality, broad-mindedness, humanitarianism, philosophical ideas and tremendous visualization. However, it also gives misfortune through women, perverted tastes and mental depravity. Rasalhague rules the right side of the groin.
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Rasalhague is associated with infections caused by toxins, medicinal or hallucinatory drugs, stimulant foods, too much of the good life, and overindulgence in alcohol. There is a risk of being bitten by insects, snakes or attacked by animals or rabid dogs. There are supposedly greater influences attributed to Rasalhag, though only a small number of people can attune to them.
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With Mercury: Unpopular attitude and criticism through religion, philosophy or science; difficulties in marriage and quarrels instigated by others, troubles through the opposite sex, are not very good for gain. Impetuous, sharp and active mind, use of religion for business purposes, potential for dangerous situations that could lead to violence, criticized for unpopular ideas, sometimes not openly.
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These individuals have a stalking attitude that is purely mental. This does not become completely harmful. They become drawn to certain communicative areas and will follow that particular interest for most of their lives. These are individuals, for example, who will research every piece of information about a celebrated author and collect all the books the author has written, reading every book and gathering every bit of information about that person. This doesn’t get particularly twisted on a physical level, but they mentally stalk a well-known person they admire.
Direct Mercury December 2024.
Mercury goes direct on December 15, 2024 at 06°23′ Sagittarius. This time, there is no fixed star conjunction but a significant planetary aspect: Mercury trine Mars.
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Mercury trine Mars gives mental energy, quick and precise thinking, focused concentration, ingenuity, sharp senses, resourcefulness, sense of adventure and honest, direct, strong and convincing communication. Confidence in your thoughts and plans allows you to take calculated risks.
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She favors reading, writing, making plans, studying, debating, asking for favors, public speaking, and sharing thoughts you would otherwise keep to yourself. You can muster up the courage to stand up for yourself, your loved ones, or an issue you care about, and go on the offensive if necessary.
Mercury Retrograde Dates:
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# From August 5 to 28, 2024. – 4° Virgo to 21° Leo
# From November 25 to December 15, 2024. – 22° to 6° Sagittarius
# From March 15 to April 7, 2025 – 9° Aries to 26° Pisces
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