Mercury Retrograde in Pisces

Astrology by Lisa Stardust

Mercury retrograde in Pisces commences on February25 at 10:48 PM PST and February  26 at 1:48 AM EST and ends on March 20, hours after the Spring Equinox and the Sun’s ingress into Aries. Emotions and sentiments may get foggy due to overthinking and overextension at this time. However, we will gain clarity and a deeper understanding of matters and relationships by the end of the transit. We will come out on the other side of this cosmic phenomenon stronger and wiser. Trust yourself to make the right and best decisions at this time. Only you know what’s good for you. As usual, watch out for miscommunications, travel issues, technology problems, and unnecessary stress.

Here’s what we can expect: 

Mercury retrograde connects with Venus on February 28, leading us to need more affection and attention than usual. We may find that our current relationships lack what we need to feel sustained throughout this time. Don’t be afraid to question if it’s enough. On this day, it’s ideal to do something nice for ourselves too.

The total “blood moon” lunar eclipse on March 3 occurs during Mercury retrograde, adding confusion and uncertainty to the revelations. This eclipse is a time for introspection and a sense of completion, almost exclusively peaceful.  Think of some things you wanted to accomplish and haven’t yet, but you’ll likely see more acceptance than self-judgment in how you let them out. 

March 7 brings the Sun and Mercury retrograde together. The overall energy will be easier. This could be a wonderful time to open up communication. The sentimental pride of accepting that we are not always going to present as our very best self; in one day, we can adapt from one extreme to another. However, having a clear head and good attitude should make us feel proud.

Mercury retrograde harmonizes with Jupiter on March 29. Just remember that you'll need to follow through responsibly on any goals you dream up right now, as the retrograde has a reputation for jumping from goal to goal before reaching the finish line. While there is an overall cheeriness to the day, you'll want to be on guard and watch for short tempers in yourself and others, as the current cosmic situation can sometimes erode our threshold for patience.

On March 15, Mercury retrograde unites with Mars. Mood swings seem to come out of nowhere and leave us feeling confused, to say the least. We are probably going to be oversensitive for the remainder of the day, so take it easy. Maybe some meditation will help stabilize the sensitivity that snuck up on us. Take a moment to breathe and relax before asserting passions.

Mercury retrograde aligns with the North Node of Destiny on March 17. Divine lessons are encapsulating the skies, an emotional vibe from the tender-hearted Pisces waves. This is a powerful healing energy, highly creative and capable of leading to wonderful discoveries from within. There's an emphasis on self-care and paying careful attention to what our soul needs. Listen to your gut feelings and intuition, as it’ll help you through a few tough decisions that you have to make.