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If your brain feels like it’s currently a browser with 47 tabs open—and half of them are playing music you can’t find—welcome to the pre-retrograde shadow. For us here on the east coast- Mercury officially stations retrograde on Thursday February 26, and this time, we’re diving deep into the misty, high-definition dreamworld of Pisces.
Since we’re all about that transpersonal growth here, let’s break down the major players of this transit and how to keep your head above water (literally).
The Major Players
1. Mercury: The Cosmic Messenger
In the world of archetypes, Mercury is our internal IT department. It handles how we process information, how we speak, and how we move from Point A to Point B. Symbolically, Mercury is the bridge between our inner thoughts and the outer world. It’s the planet of doing—the logic, the spreadsheets, and the texts.
2. The Retrograde: The "Re" Phase
When a planet goes retrograde, it’s not actually moving backward, but from our view on Earth, it looks like it is. Archetypally, this is a re-evaluation phase. The energy turns inward. Instead of doing, we are called to revisit, research, review, and reintegrate. It’s the universe forcing us to check our work before we move on.
3. The Sign of Pisces: The Infinite Ocean
Pisces is the sign of the mystic, the artist, and the collective soul. It’s ruled by Neptune, which means it’s all about intuition, dreams, and dissolving boundaries. Mercury struggles here because Mercury likes facts, and Pisces only cares about feelings. Communication in Pisces isn't linear; it's a watercolor wash where the edges are intentionally blurry.
Putting it All Together
When you combine Mercury Retrograde with Pisces, the "bridge" of communication is currently underwater. Your logical mind might feel a bit foggy, but your "Soul Self" is speaking at full volume.
Because this retrograde stays entirely in Pisces this year (no slipping back into Aquarius this time!), we are being asked to stop trying to think our way out of problems and start feeling our way through them. It’s a transition from the personal ego (what I want to say) to the transpersonal self (what the universe is trying to say through me).
3 Things to Watch Out For
The Fog: Expect a total lack of clarity in logistics. Double-check your flight times and that "Send" button. In Pisces, details get lost in the mist.
Emotional Projection: Because boundaries are thin, you might pick up on someone else’s vibe and think it’s your own. Ask yourself: Is this my anxiety, or am I just standing next to it?
Spiritual Bypassing: Don’t use "it’s a retrograde" as an excuse to avoid real-world responsibilities. Pisces loves to escape; try to stay anchored even when the tide is high.
3 Ways to Harness the Energy
Prioritize Creative Integration: This is the ultimate time for journaling, painting, or any imperfect creative work. Don’t worry about the finished product; focus on the flow.
Listen to the Quiet: With the logical mind offline, your intuition is on 5G. Pay attention to your dreams and those random gut feelings- they are the legit and valid messages right now.
Practice Compassionate Silence: If you can’t find the right words, don’t force them. Sometimes the most transpersonal thing you can do is just be with someone without needing to explain it.
The "Re-Evaluation" Journal Prompts
1. The Creative Audit: Look at a dream, an art project, or a spiritual practice you started recently. Now that the initial logic has faded, does it still feel soul-aligned? Where do you need to re-shape the boundaries of this project to make it more authentic?
2. De-cluttering the Psyche: Pisces can be a bit of a hoarder when it comes to old emotions. What feeling have you been carrying around that is already in motion but needs to be re-organized or let go of? How can you 'clean the house' of your subconscious this retrograde period?
3. Re-interpreting the Narrative: Think of a misunderstanding or a situation currently in flux. Instead of trying to fix it with new communication, how can you re-examine the situation through a lens of compassion? What is the universe asking you to see differently about what has already happened?
A Final "Mercury in Pisces" Tip
Since we’re talking about things already in motion, I just want to remind you: If it’s a 'Re,' it’s a 'Go'. Revisiting an old painting? Yes. Revising a meditation routine? Yes. Rethreading a conversation that felt unfinished? Yes. Starting a brand new tech-heavy business venture? Maybe wait until Mercury goes direct!!
