As the Sun in free-ranging, gregarious Sagittarius speeds up the wheels of the year, Mercury joins the barrage of overlapping retrogrades and flings a spanner into this week’s busy works. Here’s your weekly horoscope for November 25–December 1, 2024.
Sagittarius, Nov 22–Dec 21
The sun and the upcoming weekend’s new moon in Sagittarius is a time of renewal for Archers. You may feel like going full throttle, but communication planet Mercury is back-pedalling in your sign to bring a three-week holding pattern that invites you to slow down and revamp your plans.
Capricorn, Dec 22–Jan 19
Naturally, you’re starting to lean towards annual festive planning, which means separating yourself from your workstation at some stage. With motivational Mars revving your networking engine and Venus in the mood to work the room, you’ll accomplish much more in a social setting than locked away at your workspace.
Aquarius, Jan 20–Feb 18
This week’s star map offers a promising transit for brave conversations and marketing pitches, but with so many planets in pause mode supply chains can be unreliable. So wise Aquarians should factor that into upfront promises. It’s also advisable to avoid provocative posts or inflammatory online rants.
Pisces, Feb 18–Mar 20
This week’s planetary cocktail stimulates group activities, so when you’re working the circuit, doing one thing at a time can be a lifesaving practice. Break big projects into bite-size pieces, and when you feel you’re running out of steam, be direct about what you can and can’t manage.
Aries, Mar 21–Apr 19
If this week’s confident Sun/Mars alignment in can-do fire signs inspires you to make a bold move on a creative project, it’s advisable to make haste mindfully, because unexpected roadblocks are operating. And these are volatile times, so try not to interpret well-meant feedback as criticism.
Taurus, Apr 20–May 20
Do Taurans care that much about Mercury joining the retrograde brigade of Chiron, Neptune, Uranus, and Jupiter? Not so much as other speedier signs, because this week’s low gear gives you the chance to slow down, review, and rejig end-of-year arrangements. What’s not to like about that?
Gemini, May 21–Jun 20
With your planet ruler Mercury doing an about-face, it’s best to limit conversational backstories and cut to the chase. And if you have to press the pause button on some end-of-year plans, while it may be frustrating, in the long run, you might actually find the forced slowdown works in your favour.
Cancer, Jun 21–Jul 22
Kicking off the season of unreason, this week nudges you beyond the confines of the Cancerian comfort zone. This can be risky with five planets in synchronised reversal, but if the invitation appeals, make sure you’ve got at least one Plan B backup before you accept or press go.
Leo, Jul 23–Aug 22
Mood alert! Mars in your sign can rachet up stress responses, especially with communication planet Mercury retrograde in an impetuous fellow fire sign. So think twice before venting and vet editorial opinions thoroughly before posting on social media, because people will be inclined to take things personally.
Virgo, Aug 23–Sep 22
With this week shaking up business as usual (which, let’s face it, doesn’t exist anymore), it’s useful to know that plans and arrangements can fizzle as fast as they sizzle. So remember you’re a mutable (meaning flexible and adaptable) sign and be poised to pivot without a grizzle
Libra, Sep 23–Oct 22
As the hive mind goes into overdrive juggling end-of-year options, this week’s companionable star mix encourages catching up with friends you haven’t seen in a while, and/or hosting your own casual gatherings. Mercury’s in mischief mode though, so be prepared to negotiate a kaleidoscope of changing arrangements.
Scorpio, Oct 23–Nov 21
You might feel the increased need for psychic space this week: from your own thought processes, the system, a constraining situation, relentless opinion overload, the daily news. When dealing with strong emotions, stay respectful of others until communication becomes less contentious and easier to read.
