Mercury Retrograde in Pisces
Mercury retrograde often gets a bad rap — think communication glitches, travel delays, tech fails, and exes sliding back into your DMs. But according to astrologer Candace Marie, this upcoming cycle in dreamy, intuitive Pisces (February 26 – March 20, 2026) could be one of the gentler and more healing ones of the year.
Pisces season + Mercury retrograde = a watery, emotional, creative, and spiritual reset. Expect foggy thinking and intuition overload, but also profound insights, past-life downloads, artistic breakthroughs, and opportunities to heal old wounds. With supportive aspects like a trine to Jupiter (in its exalted sign of Cancer) and a conjunction to Venus, this retrograde leans therapeutic rather than chaotic.
Key Dates & Transits to Watch
Feb 25: Mercury stations retrograde at 22° Pisces
Feb 27: Mercury Rx conjunct Venus in Pisces (sweet for relationships and self-love reflection)
March 7: Mercury Cazimi (powerful "new moon" moment for the mind at 16° Pisces)
March 8: Mercury Rx trine Jupiter in Cancer (optimism, family healing, abundance vibes)
March 15: Mercury Rx conjunct Mars in Pisces (action meets emotion — passion or frustration)
March 17: Mercury Rx conjunct Moon + North Node (karmic insights, spiritual alignment)
March 20: Mercury stations direct at 8° Pisces
April 9: Mercury exits post-shadow at 22° Pisces
The Sabian symbol at the retrograde station (22° Pisces) — a prophet bringing down new laws from Sinai — suggests reevaluating beliefs, receiving higher guidance, and updating your personal "rules" around compassion, creativity, and truth.
General Themes & Advice for Mercury Rx in Pisces
This cycle emphasizes:
Intuition > logic
Emotional and spiritual "downloads"
Healing illusions, escapism, addictions
Revisiting dreams, art, compassion, boundaries
Potential for misinformation, deception, or ocean/pharma-related news globally
Tips to navigate it smoothly:
Avoid major contracts, purchases, launches, or surgeries if possible
Back up devices, double-check travel plans, read fine print
Journal dreams, meditate, create art — lean into the right-brain energy
Embrace delays as redirections
Practice discernment: not everything foggy is false, but not everything shiny is true
Rest, forgive, release grudges
How Mercury Retrograde in Pisces 2026 Affects Each Zodiac Sign
(Primarily based on rising sign — check your rising for the most accurate house placement.)
Aries Rising Focus: Healing, rest, subconscious patterns (12th house). Vivid dreams, spiritual insights, hidden enemies exposed. Avoid escapism; great for therapy, detox, or behind-the-scenes creative work.
Taurus Rising Focus: Friendships, groups, long-term goals (11th house). Reconnecting with old friends, revising dreams/aspirations. Social media/tech glitches possible. Sell unused items for extra cash.
Gemini Rising Focus: Career, public image, reputation (10th house). Professional miscommunications, project revisions, or shifts in direction. Mutable signs feel this strongly — double-check emails and presentations.
Cancer Rising Focus: Beliefs, travel, higher education (9th house). Reevaluating philosophies, spiritual paths, or long-distance plans. Family healing and intuitive "aha" moments abound.
Leo Rising Focus: Shared resources, intimacy, transformation (8th house). Financial reviews, debt/tax matters, trust issues resurfacing. Therapeutic for releasing emotional baggage.
Virgo Rising Focus: Relationships, partnerships, contracts (7th house). Exes may return, negotiations revisit, or commitments get clarified. Mutable energy hits hard — patience in one-on-one dynamics.
Libra Rising Focus: Daily routines, health, work (6th house). Reassess habits, wellness plans, job tasks. Pets or coworkers may need extra attention. Detoxes and boundary-setting shine here.
Scorpio Rising Focus: Romance, creativity, children, self-expression (5th house). Fun and passionate revisions — old hobbies, flings, or projects revive. Playful energy despite the retrograde.
Sagittarius Rising Focus: Home, family, roots, inner security (4th house). Moving/renovation delays, family matters, emotional decluttering. Ancestral healing and property reevaluations likely.
Capricorn Rising Focus: Communication, siblings, short trips, learning (3rd house). Mental fog, device issues, miscommunications. Triple-check schedules; great for rewriting ideas or reconnecting locally.
Aquarius Rising Focus: Money, values, self-worth (2nd house). Income slowdowns, budgeting reviews, reevaluating possessions. Affirm your worth; positive for selling old items.
Pisces Rising Focus: Identity, appearance, personal goals (1st house). Foggy self-perception, reinvention urges. Major self-love and compassion work. Avoid drastic makeovers; reflect deeply.
Mercury retrograde invites us to pause, reflect, and realign rather than fear the cosmic "pause button." This Pisces cycle offers healing, creativity, and spiritual upgrades if we flow with it.
What house is Pisces in your chart? Drop your rising sign in the comments — how are you feeling this energy already?
*This is an astrological interpretation for entertainment purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice.
(Adapted and condensed from the original video by Beyond The Veil Tarot & Astrology. Watch the full forecast for daily breakdowns, Sabian symbols, and deeper worldly predictions.)