Weekly Horoscope: November 24-November 30, Stop and Assess Your Relationships

A slow pace has been felt since the beginning of the month — and you guessed it, we have mercury retrograde to thank!

While Mercury (our planet of the mind and communication) began its retrograde on Nov. 25 this year, Mars (our planet of energy) has also been approaching at a sluggish pace. Delays, stagnation and lower levels of energy in the coming weeks will be felt as a result.

Retrogrades aren’t all bad, though! They can also be used for good, like allowing us to stop and assess our lives and relationships, in addition to reconnecting with the past. If you’d like to reunite with a person, resurrect a project, or fine-tune your goals, this is a great time to do so.

Despite things not proceeding at their normal speed, we will notice that our calendars free up for more fun, pleasure, social activities and hobbies. Enjoy the holidays — and don’t let anyone or anything get you down.

In other astrology news this week, Sagittarius season kicks off! Beginning on Nov. 21, expect a period filled with spontaneous expression — and on Nov. 27 specifically, expect a powerful day to conquer both personal and professional endeavors.

Read on for what the cosmos have in store for your zodiac sign this week!

Aries (March 21 to April 19)

Starting this week, Aries, you’ll feel a slower pace of life (and it isn’t just because of the holiday season)!

It’s likely that you’ve been feeling a desire to open yourself up to new horizons, either personally or professionally. However, something that you’ve been pursuing as a new avenue in recent weeks is going to become delayed or spiral off the tracks.

Note that this isn’t ultimately to limit you, but to encourage you to take a new route to the finish line. If you do so, you’ll find the rewards are much more worth it in the end.

On a separate note, if you are in the midst of travel or locking down a contract, triple-check everything!

Taurus (April 20 to May 20)

There’s been a greater focus on understanding where equality lies in your relationships, Taurus. You’ve likely been negotiating something, whether that’s personal or professional.

Some of you may even be wondering if you can open yourself up and trust the other party. The upcoming weeks are encouraging you to slow your roll, take a step back and assess everything rather than continuing to charge forward.

If you are cautious and practical, you can still get where you need to.

Gemini (May 21 to June 20)

Relationships have been on your mind in recent weeks, Gemini, and it appears that something will hit a roadblock now.

For instance, you could’ve thought you and a significant other — in business, love, or collaboration — were entirely on the same page, but suddenly realize that this isn’t the case. The best thing to do is to slow down, review and then readdress a new plan of action.

It may even take you a few weeks to find a better solution — and if you tread lightly and seek to work as a team, all parties involved will be more amicable with the final agreement.

Cancer (June 21 to July 22)

There’s been such a flurry of activity in your life in recent weeks, Cancer, that you may suddenly feel like you’re caught in motionless traffic. Life could literally feel like you’re frozen in a cube!

You’ve had an endless list of responsibilities and priorities that you were hoping to knock out before the holiday, it doesn’t seem like that’s going to be the case. Rather than stress, know that everything will get done at its appropriate time.

You might need to be more realistic with yourself and discuss other’s expectations. On a separate note, if you’d like to go back to old projects or an employer now that you have the time, the stars are in your favor.

Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22)

There’s been a smile on your face and a flutter in your heart in recent weeks, Leo! However, you could find that you’re uncertain about it being real or a fantasy.

For instance, if newly dating, you could find that your new flame is acting a bit out of character or is instead not responding to your advances. Exes, too, could also be popping up in your DMs or dreams. If you still hold a torch for the one that got away, now until January is an excellent period to reach out.

On a separate note, if you have children, you may find that plans are falling through the cracks. A babysitter backing out last minute, forgetting to get a kid to a workshop on time or experiencing more of a disconnect between the two of you are a few examples of what could occur.

Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)

It’s the holiday season where most Virgo tend to thrive! However, this holiday season could be a bit more confusing or sluggish than usual.

On a positive note, you may have more time to slow down and enjoy the festivities with your kindred. If you’d like to reconnect with any relatives, this could also be a great year to do so. There may also be some minor disagreements between you and family members.

If this is the case, state yourself firmly but be open to other’s ideas. Hopefully, you’ll all see eye to eye in the end.

Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)

This week, Libra, you could notice that it feels like you and everyone you connect with are on different pages.

It may not even be that you have differing opinions, but it’s almost like no one is hearing one another or talking about the same things! Now and in the weeks ahead, it is crucial to practice patience in how you communicate.

In fact, being an active listener would be a wonderful use of the cosmic energy. If you don’t, you may find that unnecessary disagreements are popping up everywhere.

Laugh at the nonsense and let frustrations go~

Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)

Something appears to be a bit off when it comes to your income or finances, Scorpio. You’ve likely been feeling quite confident around money and success as of late, but something is falling between the cracks.

For instance, you could notice that checks are being delayed or that there are strange charges on your bank account. You could find out that you must shell out more money for things you had not been planning for and you end up rubbing your forehead in confusion.

Last, another way this energy could affect you is that you keep misplacing possessions. It’s almost as if a ghost keeps snatching them away from you!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)

Birthday season is upon you and you’re ready for the spotlight, Sagittarius! Go with the flow.

This is a key time for you to visualize what you want to see in the year, speak it to the universe and then take action to get the pieces moving in that direction. Harness the extra firepower now!

On a different note, though, you may feel like life is a bit more confusing at this time and that plans you’ve been working toward are spiraling off the tracks. This isn’t to punish you, but instead to free up your schedule so you have time for more.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)

Everything is not what it seems, Capricorn. You or someone else may be hiding secrets — and perhaps, they may come out.

If they are secrets of a more challenging nature, do your best to damage control or listen with an open heart. This situation could take the rest of the year to unravel — if so, have patience.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)

A chill week may lie ahead in comparison to the other zodiac signs, Aquarius! You will certainly experience a nostalgic and sentimental feel.

You could be chatting and reconnecting with old friends or acquaintances. You could be enjoying the slower pace and raising a glass to the good times as you enjoy the beginning of the holiday season.

This time of the year is for loving life and remembering the journey that brought you here.

Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20)

You’ve been full-speed ahead towards accomplishing all your work before the holidays, Pisces. However, you may now realize they are delayed until 2025.

Don’t take this as a defeat, but instead as a message from the universe that now isn’t meant to be all about work. You’re meant to slow down, enjoy yourself and reconnect with friends, acquaintances and family.

Even if something in your work life pops up that you need to “damage control,” try to do so quickly and with ease rather than letting it stress you out.

Kyle Thomas — who’s known for his cosmic guidance for celebrities, business executives and prominent influencers — is a celebrity astrologer who writes PEOPLE’s weekly horoscopes. Learn more about him here!