The versatile Mercury is completing its final journey through the sign of Aquarius and is preparing to enter the sign of Pisces. From the 14th of February, Mercury’s presence in Pisces is quite challenging for the natural planet of communication, as it finds itself not only in its detriment but also in its fall. This very unfavorable placement for Mercury suggests that messages might struggle to reach their intended recipients.
Pisces is the final sign of the zodiac, symbolized by two fish connected to each other, representing the idea that completion and the end of a cycle come through unity. This is why Venus, the planet of union, is exalted in Pisces. On the other hand, Mercury is the planet of pragmatism and articulation. As the planet of material facts, Mercury focuses strictly on connection rather than unity. Under the influence of Jupiter, the ruler of Pisces, Mercury’s structured and organized nature becomes disoriented.
Within the vast waters of Jupiter, as mentioned earlier, Mercury struggles to deliver its message. Pisces is a water sign, which makes it a mute sign, and this doesn’t align well with Mercury, the natural planet of language and speech. In this position, non-verbal communication is emphasized. The water element is tied to desire, and as a mutable sign, Pisces pulls the planet of analysis down different paths, following desire. Under Jupiter’s expansive influence, Mercury gets scattered in many directions. This can cause problems in the thought process, which may result in a wrong judgment, as it will likely lack clarity.
During this period, it’s best to avoid any material transactions. It’s not an ideal time to make decisions that rely on critical thinking and require logical processing. It would be wise not to rely solely on verbal or written communication—just double-check the message, whether you’re the sender or the receiver. You might want to consider using less verbal forms of communication. Also, avoid overanalyzing, as this could lead to confusion or misunderstandings. If you’re thinking about making a lie believable, don’t attempt it during this time, as Mercury’s trickster abilities will be malfunctioning.
Protect your mental processing during this period.
Mercury transits through the sign of Pisces, it will unfortunately form challenging aspects with other equally debilitated planets. Even though sextile and trine aspects are typically considered “easy” aspects, their actual impact depends on the mutual reception between the planets (which determines how supportive one planet can be to another) and the planets’ essential dignity (which measures a planet’s ability to provide support). Specifically:
February 20: Mercury will form a square with Jupiter in Gemini. While the two planets are in mutual reception, they are both in a state of essential debility. This dynamic is like two weak individuals trying to help each other but ultimately creating more problems than solutions. Symbolically, this indicates a lack of boundaries and further disarray in the already chaotic process of thought.
February 23: Mercury will form a trine with Mars in Cancer. Symbolically, this suggests that thinking becomes impulsive and, at times, aggressively so.
February 25: Mercury will conjunct Saturn in Pisces, where Saturn is peregrine, and Pisces is a sign of Mercury’s detriment and fall. This combination is particularly damaging for Mercury. Symbolically, the inability to establish boundaries undermines the mental process, creating additional challenges for clear and structured thinking.
March 2: Mercury will conjunct Neptune, the fixed star linked to the myth of Poseidon, the god of turbulent oceans. Neptune’s influence is known for bringing chaos and dissolving boundaries. Symbolically, when Neptune touches Mercury, it can create a chaotic and ungrounded mental state, making thoughts elusive, confused,
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Mercury and Argus
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