MERCURY IN PISCES

Anyone feeling a bit out of sorts? At the time of writing, the Sun is conjunct Neptune in Pisces and the waning crescent moon is moving ever closer to the Dark Moon in Pisces. We might be feeling extremely psychically receptive- very aware of the energies around us, positive and negative. Or we might feel a little lost and confused- one minute bright and optimistic, the next down in the doldrums. The Sun is the light by which we move, and when Neptune clouds those things can get a little freaky. Be brave of heart! All of this is only temporary, whether you are moving through heaven- or through hell.

Mercury is inhabiting the final degrees of Aquarius, and will soon transit into Pisces. Therefore, I am taking this time today to write an article on this wonderful Mercury placement.

Mercury is in detriment in Pisces, as many of us know. Yet, a planet in detriment is not necessarily “bad” any more than a planet in domicile is “good”.

When a planet is in fall or in detriment, it simply does not find its ease of expression there. This is a place where the planet’s energy is a little out of place, a little alien. However- nothing is quicker and more adaptable than Mercury, planet of wit and expression. Although Mercury operates easier in the more nitpicky climes of Virgo or the chatty-cathy Land of Gemini, watery Pisces offers a breadth of expression and depth of creativity that is not easily accessible to individuals with a more clear-cut mental focus.

For Pisces rules the twelfth house, as we all know. This is the final house of the zodiac, the limitless vortex comprised of multitudes of worlds- worlds that are mostly nameless, boundless, undiscovered. It is also the abode of sleep, of death, and it is where memories go into forgetfulness so that they may be recycled into new experiences. The Mercury in Pisces native will most likely not be able to run up a spreadsheet with ease and precision, or write a traditionally crafted essay with any degree of crispness and skill. However, this person would be able to commune with beings the rest of us are incapable of understanding. Their dreams would be rich with symbolism and guidance from the deeper cores of the mind. And they would most likely be skilled on the business end of a paintbrush or piano keyboard.

When Mercury is in Pisces, the mind goes into deep space. Here we will be more psychic, more receptive to the other side- especially as Neptune is in Pisces currently as well. I also like to think of this as a time we can offer up our consciousness for deep healing, deep cleansing. Is there someone or something we need to forgive? Is there a mindset we need to lay by the wayside? Mercury in Pisces will help us run cleansing salt water through our neurons and synapses to free ourselves from the restrictions that have burdened us mentally until now. For things have been pretty heavy, and they will continue to be pretty heavy from time to time.

However, this isn’t really a great time to hope for great precision, or clear communication with others. Things are going to get a little murky, which is what must happen before they get clear. Don’t freak out if you do prefer clarity- the lovely thing about Mercury is it moves quickly. Soon enough, Mercury will be in Aries and it will be time for clarity to yell itself straight up your nostrils and into your frontal lobe!

Mercury will be in Pisces from March 16 2021- April 4 2021 (NZ time) 🙂