02/24/2026
Mercury turns inward once again on February 26, 2026, moving through the mist until March 20, 2026. During this sacred pause, the planet of thought and communication appears to walk backward in the sky — and we are invited to do the same within ourselves.
Many blame Mercury retrograde for every crossed wire, every delayed plan, every emotional wave. But this is not a curse. It is a cauldron. A time of simmering. A time of sacred review.
This is your moment to sit with your own energy and ask:
• Where is my power flowing?
• Am I feeding what truly nourishes my soul — family, faith, love, purpose?
• Or have I scattered myself too thin in obligations, work, proving, pleasing?
When we overextend in one realm, another quietly withers. Retrograde does not punish — it reveals. It shows us the threads between the parts of our lives and asks us to tend them with intention.
And remember — this retrograde moves through Pisces, the mystic waters. Emotions may feel foggy. Intuition may feel louder than logic. Dreams may whisper truths your waking mind avoids. Be mindful of illusion. Not every feeling is a final truth — some are simply waves passing through.
This is not the season for drastic decisions or sudden upheaval.
It is the season for reflection. Recalibration. Realignment.
Do not rush your healing.
Do not rush your goals.
Roots grow in darkness before they ever break the surface.
Move gently.
Speak kindly to yourself.
And trust that when Mercury moves direct, so too will your clarity.
As always — be kind to yourself. 🌙