Mercury in the Deep Waters of Pisces
For one more week Mercury will remain in sidereal Pisces, the sign of its debilitation or sushupti avastha (deep sleep state). Sign of Pisces represents the deep waters of our subconscious mind, where intellect becomes mute or quiet, so that something deeper may emerge. A time like this invites us to go beyond the verbal - beyond the words we speak or internal chatter of the mind - and reconnect with something deeper within us which is beyond words and labels.
April 22, 2026 2 min read
Since this time Mercury is also transiting in Pisces through Saturn and Mars, a time like this is very potent for inner transformation, deep insights and powerful breakthroughs. Because unlike what our mind thinks about it, most problems don’t get solved through thinking, but through shift in perspective – which can happen only when mind becomes more quiet for a moment.
For the entire duration of this transit Mercury will also remain in Parivartan Yoga with Jupiter in Gemini, which is a powerful combination for bridging the power of quiet intellect and refined wisdom.
It’s an incredibly powerful time for reflection, journaling, meditation and spiritual practice. But it’s also a time that might not be the most fruitful in terms of our external endeavours. Remember to stay kind to yourself and take it easy – every cosmic influence has its purpose and role in our lives.
If you struggle with overthinking mind and you are not sure how to help it become more quiet for a moment, I just wrote an article about it on Substack today. You can read it here.
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