Mercury’s Journey
February 28th, Mercury at 26’ Pisces
Mercury starts to slow down and enters the pre-retrograde shadow
March 3 Mercury enters Aries
March 11th, at 3:45 pm, Mercury will conjoin Venus retrograde at 8’ Aries
*** On March 14th, at 11:46 pm, Mercury goes station to retrograde at 9’ Aries
*** On March 29th, at 7:17 pm, Mercury falls back into Pisces and conjuncts Neptune at 7:46 pm. in Pisces. Hours later, Neptune will ingress into Aries on March 30th at 5:00 am.
*** On April 7th at 4:07 am, Mercury stations direct at 26’ Pisces.
April 26th at 1:28 am, Mercury leaves the post retrograde shadow and returns to 9’ Aries.
The Spring Mercury Retrograde ( all times Pacific)
Mercury goes retrograde at 11:46 pm at 09′ Aries until April 7th at 4:07 am.
This Spring, Mercury retrograde will begin in the fire sign Aries. Astrologically, the Fire element is enthusiastic, inspirational, and energetic. Fire signs, Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, are passionate, impulsive, and optimistic.
On March 29th, at 7:17 pm, Mercury falls back into the water sign Pisces. Astrologically, the water elements are intuitive, reflective, and deeply connected to their emotions. Water signs, Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces, are known for their sensitive, empathetic, and moody natures.
Aries is a fire sign, masculine, cardinal, and ruled by the warrior god Mars, making this sign action-oriented, competitive, and impatient. The Aries journey is about self-awareness, discovering who you are, and becoming self-actualized. During the Mercury Aries retrograde, we can speak without thinking, get sarcastic or too blunt, and even be argumentative and quarrelsome. Sharing too much information or gossiping could have serious consequences.
Pisces is a water sign, feminine, mutable, and co-ruled by Jupiter and Neptune, making this sign expansive, genuine, creative, and inspired. The Pisces journey is to trust their higher self, expand their creativity, and explore emotional and psychic depths. While Mercury is retrograde in Pisces, be careful not to let people take advantage of you. Communicate clearly, and deal with any misunderstanding promptly.
During the Mercury retrograde in Aries, take the time to re-evaluate how you are expressing yourself. Are you comfortable communicating your ideas, your emotions, and your needs? Do you feel heard? If not, why not? Are you assertive or indecisive? What about ourselves would we like to improve, and how would we go about it? During this transit, be willing to challenge your assumptions and expand your intellectual, emotional, and physical horizons.
During the Mercury retrograde in Pisces, take the time to re-evaluate your communication style. Are you secretive, moody, or hard for people to read? Are you being realistic, gullible, or self-pitying? During this part of the Mercury retrograde, be willing to see yourself the way others see you.
CAUTION: During this Mercury retrograde, emotions can run hot, tempers can erupt, and it can be tempting to make rash decisions. Take extra precautions when driving or using heavy equipment. Avoid conflict, debates, and drama! Now is a time of inner reflection.
Because Mercury will spend time in both Aries and Pisces, this retrograde is significant for individuals with planets, angles, and sensitive points in the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn, as well as the mutable signs of Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces.
Be sure to check your Natal, Progressed, or Solar chart to see how the Spring Mercury Retrograde is affecting you. Or ask your Astrologer 🙂