FIRST MERCURY RETROGRADE OF THE YEAR!
Mercury is Retrograde once again — February 26, 2026 (22° Pisces) until March 20, 2026.
This particular retrograde is especially intense for me.
Mercury at 22° Pisces is directly hitting my natal Mars (20Pisces) — which rules action, cars, and potential accidents — and my Venus (22° Pisces) — what I value, including finances — in my 3rd house (short-distance travel, communication) and 4th house (home and family).
To make it even more exact, my Progressed Mercury is also at 22° Pisces (exact degree – very powerful!.
And what happened?
Our car’s brakes suddenly broke down. We almost had an accident. The degree was exact. We had to rush to the Nissan Repair Centre and ended up spending thousands of dollars on repairs.
Astrology is timing.
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What Is Mercury Retrograde?
Mercury retrogrades three times a year, for about three weeks each time.
Mercury rules:
• Communication
• Clear thinking
• Travel
• Contracts
• Technology
• Information
When Mercury appears to move backward in the sky, these areas tend to go backward too. Misunderstandings increase. Travel plans get tangled. Electronics malfunction. People argue over nothing.
It can feel like everyone has suddenly gone mad.
You may:
• Struggle to finish sentences
• Misinterpret messages
• Experience travel delays
• Face computer or phone issues
• Lack of full information to make clear decisions
It’s not always the best time to sign contracts or make major purchases.
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Who Feels It More?
If you have natal planets between 8° and 22° of mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces), you may feel this retrograde more intensely.
Gemini and Virgo are ruled by Mercury, so they often complain the loudest during this time!
Industries ruled by Mercury (writing, publishing, editing, sales, PR, transport, airlines, mail services) may also experience disruptions.
Degrees Affected: The retrograde specifically impacts mutable signs (Pisces, Virgo, Gemini, Sagittarius). It strongly emphasizes planets or angles between 8º and 22º of these signs.
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The Good News 🌟
Mercury Retrograde is not just chaos.
It is a spiritual pause.
It asks us to:
• Re-examine
• Reflect
• Reorganize
• Reconnect
• Reconsider
It’s a powerful time for breakthroughs — intellectual, emotional, or spiritual.
It’s also excellent for:
• Finishing unfinished projects
• Repainting that door
• Reorganizing your wardrobe
• Clearing old emotional baggage
• Reconnecting with old friends
Don’t be surprised if someone from your past suddenly reaches out.
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A Quick Guide to Surviving Mercury Retrograde
• Don’t take things personally. People may speak without thinking.
• Back up your data.
• Avoid big purchases (cars, electronics, appliances). If unavoidable, triple-check everything and get a warranty.
• Read contracts carefully — at least three times.
• Double-check travel details — flights, times, reservations.
• Drive carefully.
• Avoid unnecessary arguments — you won’t win.
• Finish what you started.
• Go with the flow instead of resisting.
When you fight Mercury Retrograde, life gets harder.
When you flow with it, wisdom appears.
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PERSONAL REMINDER:
I remember when my son Ariel had a car accident during Mercury Retrograde. His natal Mercury (in the 3rd house) was being triggered and opposing his Moon. I warned him to drive carefully.
On his way home from work, his car was hit by a lady driver visiting from the US. His car was completely wrecked and spun to the opposite side of the road.
If another car had been coming, it could have been devastating.
But through prayer — and divine protection — he was saved.
Thank God.
My daughter has also experienced strong Mercury Retrograde effects. Her natal chart Mercury planet was hit by the Mercury Retrograde (exact degree); she had an accident…
Even when I worked in a Criminal Law Firm, a client (with my former boss’s consent) asked me to read his chart. I saw Mercury Retrograde approaching. We lost the case during retrograde. When we filed an appeal — after Mercury went direct — we won.
Astrology is timing.
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For me, Mercury has strong rulership in my chart — ruling my MC (10th house) through Virgo and my Descendant (7th house) through Gemini. Mercury sits in an angular house (1st, 4th, 7th, 10th) — the most powerful positions in a chart.
So yes… I feel it strongly.
What about you?
Where is Mercury in your chart?
What house? What sign? What degree?
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Mercury Retrograde is not a punishment.
It is divine redirection.
Slow down. Pray. Reflect. Be cautious. Be kind.
GOOD LUCK, everyone.
GOD BLESS US ALL.
Drive carefully.
Keep praying. 🙏✨ .HeavenlyGuidedAstrologer -Consultant; https://www.heavenlyguidedastrologer.com