Mercury in Sagittarius
How you think and speak. · The seeker.
Core meaning
When Mercury moves through Sagittarius, the Mind, communication, learning, commerce, siblings, travel domain takes on Sagittarius qualities. Sagittarius is Fire, Mutable, ruled by Jupiter — so this transit colours Mercury's expression with those filters.
Opportunities
Mercury in Sagittarius favours: action expressed in the Sagittarius style. Native areas — Mind, communication, learning, commerce, siblings, travel — find a fresh approach shaped by Sagittarius's strengths: Optimistic, Adventurous, Honest, Philosophical, Independent.
Watch-outs
Watch the shadow: Mercury in Sagittarius can amplify Sagittarius's downsides — Tactless, Restless, Over-promising, Commitment-shy — applied to Mind, communication, learning, commerce, siblings, travel. The discipline is to use the energy without indulging the reflex.
Duration
Mercury transits one sign at the pace of one sign per 3 weeks; retrogrades 3 times yearly.