We’ve reached the halfway point of Mercury’s apparent retrograde motion in the sky. How are the knots in your head? Have you tied them nice and tight? Mercury retrograde is a time to think back, think through, and think around any lingering considerations, events, people, or conundrums from the past. It is not always straightforward either. Sometimes you have to wrestle with your thinking mind to find clarity. This evening (Thursday, Dec. 5), however, the cosmos is ripe for clarity as Mercury enters the heart of the sun. The halfway point of any Mercury retrograde cycle is called the Mercury cazimi, and it is when the planet Mercury is exactly conjoined with the sun from our perspective. This is when the clarifying and illuminating light of the sun imbues retrograde Mercury with awareness and insight. It’s a beautiful moment of understanding. It’s as if you’re given a bird’s-eye view of all the knots you’ve twisted so you can begin the untying process. What have you been thinking through that counterbalances your joyful abundance and challenges your notions of authority?
Here are your horoscopes for the Mercury cazimi in Sagittarius. Read for your rising and sun signs.
Sagittarius
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
Your light-bulb moment under this sky is all about who you are and how you show up in the world around you. How does the looming or bountiful presence of a particular partner and the constriction of your home life shape who you are? Are you formed by these factors or do you stand strong despite them? Perhaps a bit of both? Trust what you see in the mirror.
Capricorn
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
Deep thoughts in solitude are often conversations with the universe, and I imagine you’ve been having this cosmic dialogue the past few weeks. Now, you are given a moment of total understanding of the goal of this inner work. Your chores and health issues may loom large and your neighborhood may feel constricting, but your karmic journey is yours to claim. You can handle difficult things.
Aquarius
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
As you’ve been reflecting on your social networks and support systems, you are now granted an epiphany about why you’ve been so curious about these folks. Do you need to make some shifts or welcome in some people you’ve been holding at bay? Confirm the people that support you through your financial restraints and serve as a counterpoint to your over exuberance.
Pisces
Feb. 19 – March 20
Work has been on your mind, and a moment of truth is now being offered to you. Trust the answer that you see when it flashes. The joy you feel at home and your need to be more conservative in your appearance may feel like challenges to your career choice, but think of these things as formative rather than preventative. Trust your insight and let your public reputation benefit.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
You’ve been thinking about doing things differently. It’s not easy to break out of our cycles, but the world is so much wider and deeper than we ever think it is. You’re being granted a revelation as to how you can change things up through travel or study. Your familiar joys and inner fears may press you back, but follow your inner guidance despite the distractions.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
The people and projects that would benefit from your investment are now laid out clearly before you. Your moment of clarity comes in recognizing which emotional ties or financial endeavors deserve your energy. The abundance of your personal finances and the pressures of societal expectations may pull you in different directions, but trust your instincts.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
Clarity strikes in your one-on-one relationships. What truths about partnership have emerged during this retrograde? The balance between your joyful self-expression and the weight of your long-term plans creates tension here, but it will show you what truly matters. Let this insight guide you in forming connections that honor both your individuality and your shared commitments.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
The insights you gain now are rooted in your daily routines, health, and work habits. How do you navigate the relationship between the joys of solitude and the challenges of new authority? Your moment of understanding helps you see how these forces shape your overall well-being. Take small, actionable steps toward aligning your day-to-day life with what brings you peace and purpose.
Leo
July 23 – Aug. 22
Your heart knows what lights it up, and this Mercury cazimi grants you a brilliant realization about your creative passions or even your children, if applicable. Exuberant friendships and financial constraints may present challenges, but they also encourage you to trust what excites you most. Clarity is a gift, so use it to pursue what makes you shine without hesitation.
Virgo
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
Questions about your home, family, and sense of security come to a head under this sky. How do you create a foundation that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally? A breakthrough now reveals how to navigate the tensions among your public image, maturity in relationships, and private joys. Trust your ability to ground yourself while pursuing your ambitions.
Libra
Sept. 23 – Oct. 23
Your mind has been working overtime. Now, however, the fog clears and reveals a crucial insight about how you think, communicate, and share ideas. The joy of learning and the constraints of laborious chores may pose challenges to trusting familiar instincts, but this clarity shows you how to bridge these worlds. Let your voice carry your truth with grace and confidence.
Scorpio
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
The Mercury cazimi offers you a revelation on your finances, resources, and self-worth. Have you been giving out too much or being too stingy? You may feel great joy in contributing to causes you believe in while also trying to save for your own personal joys, and these contrasting impulses are exactly what will frame your insights. Couch yourself in your values.
