SAGITTARIUS HOROSCOPE

It's when we're pinned on the horns of a dilemma that we want to make decisions that are the most absolute. It's easier to give in to the urgency of the moment than it is to weigh the consequences. Unfortunately, these sorts of resolutions rarely work out. They may bring relief from the internal struggle, but they tend to be short-sighted because the sacrifice is too great or not great enough. The Jupiter/Venus square on January 14th followed by a Venus/Saturn conjunction on January 18th shows you arriving at a decision that makes nobody happy in the moment, but will prove to be right given time.

People born under the sign of the Archer aren’t very good at cutting their losses. It’s why you throw good money after bad, return to salvaging situations that can’t be salvaged, and often lose count of all the second chances you keep parceling out. You say it’s because you won’t stop trying, but it’s more about keeping the faith. There’s a difference between belief and wish fulfillment, as will become clear when Mercury squares Neptune on January 6th. There’s nothing wrong with saying enough is enough. If anything, it’s long overdue. It beats doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

On May 24th, Saturn, the planet of tests, enters Aries. This is when Saturn switches from a challenging energy to a supportive one in your horoscope. Before, Saturn in Pisces thwarted your progress (because Pisces squares Sagittarius), but now it facilitates it by increasing your determination, focus, and perseverance. On July 7th, Uranus, the planet of revolution and change, enters your opposite sign, Gemini. Typically, this would bring disruption to your relationships, but because Uranus in Gemini sextiles Saturn in Aries, it will play a more constructive role. This change in behavior in planets normally considered disruptive will help make 2025 a watershed year for you.

Jupiter/Saturn squares (like the one on December 24th) are famous for their reckonings. And whether it's an atonal threnody or a heavy metal jam, it's time to face the music—no matter how cacophonous. What you may discover, however, is that what's being asked of you isn't so bad. It could be something as simple as an acknowledgment that a certain situation just isn't working and that you might be happier somewhere else. Now, you could protest or recognize that you're being given an out. Take this opportunity to escape a dead-end and pursue a new path that promises to be much more rewarding.

You know you aren't going to do anything reckless, but that doesn't mean you can't flirt with the possibility. You've been feeling restless for a while, and the Sun/Neptune square on December 18th will make you want to pull up stakes and move on. Yet there's a way to satisfy your wanderlust without having to ditch everything you've built, and that is to schedule some time away. A change of scene would do you a world of good now. Not only would it be food for the soul, but you might even get some inspired ideas about what you can do differently with your life.

Thank heavens Mercury comes out of retrograde on December 15th. For three weeks, the planet of spinning plates has put you through your paces as you raced from crisis to crisis negotiating backslides and rescuing situations on the brink. Your life has been a three-ring circus, and you're only too happy for it to return to normal. A nice surprise in all this craziness was the appearance of a new friend. Maybe you met standing in line, seated next to each other on the plane, or frequenting a neighborhood hotspot. In any case, there's a very real and lasting connection as you'll see in the weeks ahead.

The Sun/Saturn square on December 4th will test your faith – specifically your belief in a heartfelt venture, project, or life path. It looks like something you began six months ago has run into an obstacle, and you may be questioning whether it's truly worth the aggravation. Anything that challenges us to grow in ways that we're not used to is always worth the aggravation, so don't let the fact that you're traveling over unfamiliar territory or that there's no surefire guarantee of success discourage you from doing your best. After all, if people gave up at the first sign of trouble, where would we be?

Mercury turning retrograde in your sign on November 25th will impact you most of all. You can expect to deal with all of the misunderstandings, last-minute cancellations, and unforeseen technical glitches that are associated with this planet's reverse direction. However, Mercury retrogrades are also famous for revealing things that lay underfoot. Oftentimes, we don't take notice of the path we're on if it's a well-trod and familiar one. We just do what we always do. But if we are forced to tread back over it, then we might spot something that went unrecognized before. This could prove to be fortuitous on January 2nd.

You may have a higher opinion of your abilities than is warranted. And that's OK. It happens to the best of us. What's important is that you pick yourself up off the floor after a sobering Mercury/Jupiter opposition on November 18th. Now, a certain critic isn't trying to put you down—what they're trying to do is help by showing you how to improve your skillset, update your wardrobe, or maybe take a refresher course or two. It's extra work at a time when you're feeling pressured, but you need to do it if you want to get ahead. Follow their advice, and you will.

An unexpected hiring or firing on November 12th has dramatic repercussions for you. If it's a firing, then it looks like you will be next in line to take over this person's position. This will require some heavy thinking because you know that the work environment is more than just a little dysfunctional; it borders on the self-defeating. Nevertheless, you're up to the challenge, and if anyone can reintroduce some semblance of normality, it's you. If, however, there's been a hiring and you're elected to groom a new superior, then it's time for you to move on. The writing on the wall couldn’t be clearer.