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When: December 12th, 2023 – January 1st, 2024
What: Mercury retrograde in Capricorn
Takeaway: When Mercury appears to move backward in the sky, tech and communication glitches tend to ensue. This particular retrograde has the potential to be messier than most. But the hiccups, bloopers, and mishaps will shine a light on what we need to reassess.
Double-check the details — the trickster strikes againMercury stations retrograde on December 12th. Cue: frenzied articles, urgent headlines, and jokes lighting up the blogosphere. The messenger appears to spin backward three or four times a year, making it relatively frequent fodder for people to fuss over. And for a reason. Mercury retrogrades tend to correspond with delays, lost mail, and malfunctioning devices here on Earth.
But never fear — there are ways to work with this transit beyond sending SOS emojis to your group chat. Patience is a virtue, as they say, and Mercury retrogrades test ours. But if we respond to minor mayhem with a few deep breaths and a willingness to rework, rewire, and reassess what’s glitching, this moment will pave the way for us to create more efficient and functional systems in our lives. Once Mercury has regained its forward motion, that is.
This time around, Mercury begins its retrograde in Capricorn. This earth sign is the wise elder of the zodiac — practical, disciplined, and focused on winning the long game. For the first half of the retrograde, your organizational systems and habits will be tested for their longevity. Capricorn isn’t interested in flashy solutions as much as time-tested methods that are proven to work. So if you find yourself needing to slow down and do tasks the “right” way, the old-fashioned sea goat could be to blame. The sign of Capricorn is also concerned with taking responsibility and acting as a leader, which means honoring your inner authority will serve you well during this time. Focus on communicating in ways you’ll still be proud of 10 years down the line, and you’ll minimize any potential mischief.
The cazimi is a lightbulb momentClarity briefly cuts through the confusion around 10:54 am PT on December 22nd, when Mercury joins the Sun in an illuminating moment called a cazimi. Stay alert for clues that arrive in dreams, resonant recommendations from trusted friends, or sudden flashes of clarity that land around this time. This cazimi is the lightbulb moment of this retrograde period, highlighting the insights that this transit is trying to impart to you. In Capricorn, the intel is likely to be grounded. Practical moves, like organizing your desk or calendar, will yield surprising breakthroughs.
Navigating the smoke and mirrorsHours after its auspicious cazimi, Mercury removes its wise elder garb and dons a clown costume instead. The trickster enters Sagittarius at 10:18 pm PT on December 22nd, taking up the role of celestial court jester. Where Capricorn is controlled, committed, and shrewd, Sagittarius is expansive, freewheeling, and maybe a bit scattered. If you feel like the cosmos is laughing at you when you miss your train or autocorrect plays mad libs with your professional emails, it might be. But here’s a mental reset: it’s laughing with you, especially if you’re willing to relinquish a bit of your ego’s control.
The jokes get extra messy when Mercury forms a tense aspect known as a square with Neptune, the planet of illusions, delusions, and imagination. If you thought this retrograde was already confusing, this aspect billows out another layer of fog.
Confusion peaks on December 27th, when Mercury joins Mars, the planet of vitality, aggression, and drive. Their proximity delivers a shot of heat and adrenaline to any mix-ups. If there’s a time during this retrograde when you might lose your cool, it’s at the end of December. So the usual Mercury Rx protocols about backing up your work, triple-checking your emails, and intentionally selecting your words apply more than usual at this time.
Think of this period as an opportunity to understand where you’re misdirecting your energy. Underneath the jumble lies critical information about where you need to come back to reality, ground your approach, and refocus your attention toward the goals and ambitions that truly resonate for you. The trickster wisdom to glean here is that temporary disarray can be necessary to reorient you toward your most fulfilling worldly missions. Let yourself wander slightly off course in order to figure out where you need to reroute.
When Mercury stations direct on January 1st it will usher in a new year — and sparkling clarity. Craft your intentions for 2024 according to the understanding you’ve gained during this period. Any minor chaos you experience will ultimately help set you up for success, even if it doesn’t seem like it at the time. Until then, here are some helpful tips for navigating this tricky transit with relative ease:
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