The astrology of 2024 kicks off on a very bold note and ends on one, too. The year begins and ends with Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius, signifying a burning desire to share your most authentic truths, concepts, and opinions with the world, regardless of how naysayers may perceive them. This is the year to amplify your message and radically embrace it – even if it appears far-fetched or too good to be true to the outside world. Much of last year had to do with organizing and structuring your life, as many planets spent much of their time in earth signs. 2024, on the other hand, is your year to take action and get things moving. If you’ve been feeling stagnant or unmotivated, you can expect this year’s astrology to give you the push you’ve been waiting for. Ready or not, the astrology of 2024 is coming in hot!
The year begins on a truthful, unfiltered note as Mercury stations direct in Sagittarius on January 1. Each of the Mercury retrogrades in 2024 will be in fire signs: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. This signifies an emphasis on honest and open communication, which means that conversations, ideas, and perspectives will be expressed in a very candid, passionate, and direct way. You won’t be biting your tongue this year, and while it may ruffle a few feathers, you’ll be left feeling liberated and inspired to pursue your plans and objectives without holding back.
Pluto, the planet of powerful changes and transformation, will continue its dance back and forth between Capricorn and Aquarius in 2024, similar to last year. Pluto will be shifting back into disruptive, unconventional Aquarius on January 20, where the planet of extremes seeks to push you past your limits regarding your beliefs about humanity and society at large. How we use technology will change and innovate as this transit unfolds before Pluto stations retrograde on May 2. This will be the longest period we’ve experienced Pluto in radical Aquarius, so it’s bound to inspire perspectives you haven’t yet explored. However, as Pluto ends up back in Capricorn from September 1 until November 19, you’ll be revisiting the rules, structures, and traditional systems you’ve been occupied with over the last several years. This will be the final time that Pluto re-visits Capricorn before shifting back into Aquarius for good (until 2043!)
Since the North and South Nodes will continue through Aries and Libra in 2024, this is where all but one of this year’s eclipses will take place. The first eclipse of 2024 happens on March 25 in balanced, partnership-focused Libra, signifying the collective desire for peace, unity, and interdependence. This eclipse will be followed by a solar eclipse in Aries on April 8, increasing your desire to embark on a solo path and fully fight for what you want. Six months later, there will be an interruption in the Aries-Libra eclipse cycle as a partial lunar eclipse in Pisces occurs on September 17. Although this eclipse is spotlighting your dreams and ideals aspirationally, it’s part of a bigger story that won’t fully begin until the lunar nodes shift into Virgo and Pisces in 2025. The total solar eclipse in Libra on October 2 continues the Aries/Libra theme and ushers in newfound supportive connections and dynamics that will encourage you to find a balance between codependency and personal agency and autonomy.
On April 10, the two most challenging planets in astrology (Mars and Saturn) will meet in the mutable water sign of Pisces for the first time since March 1996! Mars-Saturn conjunctions can indicate a struggle in pushing ambitions and pursuits forward and illuminate obstacles that may be difficult to overcome. With this transit in Pisces, there may be challenges actualizing your hopes, dreams, and ideals. Prepare to be met with the harsh realities that stand in your way. Luckily, between June 29 and November 15, Saturn will be retrograde in Pisces, making it easier to move past some of these boundaries or obstacles.
By April 28, Mars will move on to pass Neptune in Pisces, softening the blades of Mars and offering heightened intuition, spiritual growth, and amplified compassion. While this may not be a high-energy period, you’ll feel encouraged to be creative and use your imagination without any bounds or limits. On April 20, expansive Jupiter bonds with disruptive Uranus in resource-focused Taurus for the first time in fourteen years. This pairing signifies radical changes regarding money, materialism, and monetary gain. How you establish long-term security in your finances may reach a sudden turning point now, leading many to take significant risks when it comes to their wallets. Although this may be a lucky time to make wise investments that may come with gratifying rewards, be mindful of making hasty purchases! While Jupiter represents luck and good fortune, Uranus is highly unpredictable. Try not to gamble with anything you’re not ready to potentially lose, as this transit can be a wildcard!
Jupiter will then move into chatty, curious Gemini on May 25, expanding on your desire for stimulating conversation and speeding up your thoughts. Your words will begin to pack a more dynamic punch on August 14 as Mars connects with Jupiter in this sign. This cosmic meetup intensifies your quest for information and amplifies your urge to educate yourself. Heated discussions will be more likely now, so choose your words wisely! Your thoughts and ideas take a more serious note as Jupiter squares off with Saturn on August 19, challenging you to embrace what you don’t fully understand. By the time Jupiter stations retrograde on October 9, you’ll be invited to re-evaluate some of the opinions and viewpoints you’ve adopted. Jupiter, still retrograde in Gemini, will then square off with Saturn in Pisces again on December 24, inviting you to implement a framework that offers room for intuitive understanding. The planet of luck will remain retrograde for the remainder of 2024, leading us into the new year with some unanswered questions – but enough curiosity to propel us forward.
The year closes with Mars stationing retrograde in bold Leo from December 6 until February 23, 2025. Mars retraces its steps through the zodiac roughly once every two years, with the last taking place from October 2022 to January 2023. During this retrograde, Mars moonwalks all the way through Leo, eventually making its way back into nurturing Cancer in January 2025. Mars retrogrades are a time when taking action and moving things forward can be challenging. Still, after a very active year, this transit is an opportunity to slow down long enough to review your accomplishments. Mars’ retrograde in Leo points to difficulties in gaining the recognition you deserve, which calls for you to get more comfortable celebrating yourself and your own wins. While you may not initiate any new endeavors during this time, you’ll be re-assessing how you show up authentically, despite who may disapprove. The battle may have twists and turns, but by 2025, you’ll have a better idea of how to advocate for yourself and what you know you deserve.
2024 encourages everyone to show up for themselves, embrace new, liberated ideas, and overcome the mental blockages standing in the way. It’s a year of unprecedented opportunity, but it won’t come without taking some risks. It’ll take some courage, but there’s plenty of triumph on the other side.