On January 7, 11:31 AM —
On January 8, 05:30 AM EST, Mercury leaves Sagittarius and enters Capricorn. The Messenger is going to remain in Capricorn until January 27, encouraging us to speak with integrity and align what we say with what we do.
Mercury’s ingress into Capricorn is especially relevant for those of us born with planets or angles in Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn) and in Gemini and Virgo, the signs ruled by Mercury. The individuals personally impacted by this transit are being asked to restructure existing thinking and communication patterns, strengthen their mental discipline, and add more order and structure to their daily routines.
Mercury from Sagittarius to Capricorn: Sober and Grounded Thinking
Named after the mythological Messenger, Mercury in Astrology is associated with our thinking patterns, communication habits, and the lens through which we perceive, classify, and create order in our reality. Associated with the left hemisphere of the brain, rational thinking, and inductive reasoning, Mercury correlates with how we learn, solve problems, organize our daily tasks, and discern between what is useful and what isn’t.
Mercury moves quickly through the Zodiac and is a versatile and adaptable planet. Its transits mark changes in our thinking and communication patterns, as well as in how we perceive reality, learn, and organize information.
In Sagittarius, Mercury encouraged us not to lose sight of details and facts while searching for meaning and truth and attuning to the great scheme of things. During this transit and Mercury’s recent retrograde through Sagittarius, we were challenged to question existing beliefs, worldviews, and assumptions and see our reality from an unfamiliar perspective.
When Mercury enters Capricorn, our thought processes become more sober and grounded. Mercury’s journey through this Cardinal Earth sign emphasizes the importance of clarity, structure, and practicality in how we think, communicate, and make decisions. Our focus shifts to setting achievable goals, managing responsibilities, and finding tangible solutions to daily problems.
Mercury in Capricorn: Speak with Integrity
Mercury’s transit through Capricorn is a powerful time to work on being more organized, more mentally disciplined, and more responsible in choosing the kind of thoughts we entertain and where we direct our focus. While Mercury is here, we are reminded that attention is currency and the way we invest our time shapes both our present and our future.
Mercury in Capricorn supports a strategic, thoughtful, and calculated way of expressing ourselves and highlights the value of concise, effective, and clear communication. This combination of energies invites us to think pragmatically, speak with integrity, and align what we say with what we do. Mercury in Capricorn reminds us that our words have a weight and motivates us to be more aware of the power of the words we choose and their potential impact and consequences.
During this transit, we are invited to remain mindful of the pitfalls of excessive rigidity, self-judgement, or self-criticism. While Capricorn demands high standards, it is essential to balance this with flexibility and self-compassion. Mercury’s journey through this sign is an opportunity to build a solid mental discipline and make sure our mind is a supportive ally rather than a damaging influence.
Mercury in aspect to the Lunar Nodes, Saturn, and Chiron
As soon as it enters Capricorn, Mercury squares the Lunar Nodes at 0º of Aries and Libra. Mercury’s square to the Nodes urges us to pay attention to the stories we keep telling ourselves and the narratives we have internalized as truth, noticing how they create self-defeating patterns and keep us trapped in cycles of repetition. This configuration offers us opportunities to recognize how crystallized thinking and communication habits hold us back from learning, growing, and evolving.
Mercury forms a sextile to Saturn in Pisces on January 19. This aspect supports our ability to memorize and remember information, be more efficient in our daily organization, and be mentally disciplined. The Mercury-Saturn sextile inspires us to think for the long-term and make some order in our lives and our minds.
On January 21, Mercury in Capricorn squares Chiron in Aries. The Mercury-Chiron square can bring into the spotlight wounds and perceived inadequacies connected to communication, learning, and self-assertion. Around this time, we may experience misunderstandings, miscommunications, and feelings of rejection that show us the lingering impact of past experiences and challenge us to give space to our vulnerability.
Mercury in Aspect to Mars, Uranus, and Neptune
On January 23, Mercury opposes retrograde Mars in Cancer, underlining the importance of knowing when to talk and when to stay silent. This alignment emphasizes the tension between our rational side and our emotional and instinctual side and offers us an opportunity to become aware of the impact of the emotions that fuel our thoughts, words, and actions.
Mercury forms a sextile to Uranus in Taurus on January 26. This aspect encourages us to think outside the box, explore creative solutions to the problems we may face, and discover unconventional approaches to practical matters. Around this time, stimulating conversations or coming across new information could help us access new insights and more clarity.
On January 27, Mercury trines Neptune in Pisces: this aspect enhances our intuitive and imaginative abilities and inspires us to express ourselves in poetic and non-linear ways. The Mercury-Neptune trine reminds us to speak with compassion and kindness, supports all creative processes, and helps us access a deeper awareness of the subtleties of communication.
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