SAGITTARIUS HOROSCOPE

Go back the way you came while you still can. We've all experienced taking a wrong turn somewhere, thinking that we'll eventually see where we're going once we round the next bend, but that doesn't appear to be the case with you. If anything, you appear to be getting more lost. Whether it was a bad decision, an ill-advised course of action, or a judgment call made in the heat of the moment, Mercury turning retrograde on February 26th signals that it's time to backpedal. It may feel frustrating, but that's nothing compared to what lies in store if you continue on your current path.

A Saturn/Neptune conjunction in that part of your solar chart that pertains to matters of the heart will be both revealing and inspiring. Revealing in that you never thought you'd ever feel so passionate again, and inspiring because you can see for the first time in a long time committing to something that could change your life dramatically. Whether it's romance or a creative endeavor, it's good to feel enraptured. Loved ones and friends may caution against wearing your heart on your sleeve, but you know you're all in. Tired of playing it safe, you're ready to take a chance and see where things go.

Saturn in Pisces since 2023 hasn’t been the easiest cross to bear, but you’ll find the burden lifting when Saturn enters Aries on February 13th. Saturn in Aries will exhibit a kinder, gentler side because Aries is a fire sign (like you), which means Saturn will be forming a trine to Sagittarius rather than squaring it. In other words, instead of knocking you down, it will raise you up. But Saturn is still a taskmaster, which means it will push you to push yourself. Follow its lead and you’ll see that you’re up to any challenge—as long as you tackle obstacles instead of avoiding them.

You may want to place sticky notes as reminders around the house, leave voice memos to yourself, or come up with your own version of Ariadne's thread while Ruling Planet Mercury is in Pisces. Mercury is in both detriment and fall in the zodiac sign of the fish which means that you may feel at times like Ingrid Bergman in search of her heirloom brooch in the movie Gaslight. So are you being deliberately mislead or is this all a trick of the mind? It's hard to tell, but that won't always be the case – especially when the mental fog lifts on March 9th.

On January 26th, Neptune enters that part of your solar chart that pertains to matters of the heart. Not only will you feel the desire to dive into the dating pool again, but you'll find that things are livelier in the deep end. No more hanging out in the shallows for you! Be forewarned that Neptune can bring more than its fair share of agonies, ecstasies, and apotheoses. It may get a bit too mystical for you at times, but you'll eventually be won over. What you'll experience in the end is a love that's fuller, richer, and more profound than anything you've experienced before.

You need to believe people when they say you're being a hard-ass. It isn't easy to do when you're fighting with a lover, squabbling with a sibling, or bickering with a friend, but the fact that you're at odds with so many people in your life should tell you something. This is what happens when Mars is traveling through the third house of your solar horoscope. More lion than lamb, Mars won't back down when it comes to getting its way, and that aggression will be driving your conversations. Don't spare the apologies, ask for patience, and you'll get through this period relatively intact.

You need to stop blaming yourself for what went wrong in a relationship, business partnership, or enterprise that went belly up. It’s often said that Sagittarians promise more than they can deliver, but that's what comes from being born under Jupiter, planet of munificence. You can't help but be generous with your heart and pocketbook. Obviously, it would be great if things turned out for the best, but that doesn't always happen. And this is where you can become an easy mark for those who want to blame you for it. It's time to disembark from this guilt trip on January 14th, when Mercury opposes Jupiter.

On January 10th you'll be asked to help a loved one or friend who's experiencing hard times. It's quite a change from the past when it was you who approached those with money with hat in hand. Sagittarians are no strangers to boom and bust cycles. It's practically written into your zodiac sign, but nowadays…

Sagittarius people are known for taking bold and even reckless steps. Admittedly you've been out of practice these past couple of years, but the First Quarter Moon in Aries on December 27th will remind you of what's been missing. You'll be amazed at how quickly it all comes back to you – like riding a bike. What's nice about where you are now versus where you were before is that you've got a lot of experience under your belt. You're much clearer about what you want. The end result will be less misadventure and more solid progress towards achieving the goals you set your sights on.

The Sun/Saturn square on December16th will test your faith – specifically your belief in a heartfelt venture, romance, 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?