Mercury retrograde in Scorpio ~ Safety comes second-time around

Mercury, the planet of communication, is retrograde in Scorpio from November 26th to December 15th, 2024, giving you a second chance to profit from a recent opportunity.

Mercury is under contrasting influences through this transit, from Saturn, Rahu, and also Jupiter, which sees you being pulled in different directions. You may feel confident but challenged, or anxious but hopeful, and no transaction or relationship is entirely easy or without the need for negotiation. An old friend gets in touch and a long-promised catch-up gives you a sense of perspective. Make sure you have clear instructions before you begin a project, especially one connected with writing or media, and try not to change direction in midstream.

You have a deep and intense way of communicating your ideas and are not interested in superficial appearances, preferring to study more deeply or to use your direct experience. Mercury remains in Jyeshta until December 8th, whose symbol of an Umbrella or Talisman concerns you with providing security and protection. Knowledge is power and you learn more to make somebody feel safe, and can also stand up and defend your beliefs or go on the offensive if you need to.

You may also encounter stubbornness and resistance and it is best not to take a too entrenched position with your ideas – remain open to persuasion and realize other people have their own outlook. Reflect, repair and rethink, and fate steps in when you find a forgotten number or a recent job being re-advertised at the right time.