Mercury turns direct in Aquarius

Mercury now turns direct at 20° Aquarius 55′.

Mercury was retrograde from February 9th, at 5° Pisces 59′, until March 3rd, 2027, at 20° Aquarius 55′.

Mercury Retrograde Cycle from February 9 to March 3, 2027:

Mercury Retrograde Cycle in Pisces + Aquarius: February to March 2027

• On January 25, 2027, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 20° Aquarius 55′
• On February 9, 2027, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 5° Pisces 59′ Rx
• On March 3, 2027, Mercury stations and turns direct at 20° Aquarius 55′
• On March 23, 2027, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde shadow) at 5° Pisces 59′

The year 2027’s first retrograde Mercury cycle took place in the signs of Pisces and Aquarius and ends now.

Mercury’s shadow period began on January 25th and will end on March 23rd. Note that the shadow period begins before Mercury turns retrograde–when Mercury first passes over the degree that Mercury later returns to in retrograde motion. The shadow period ends when Mercury again passes over the degree at which it first turned retrograde. The shadow period is different than Mercury’s storm period in astrology, which refers to the period when Mercury is moving especially slowly.

Note that Mercury’s post-retrograde shadow is generally better for new long-term endeavors than the pre-retrograde shadow. For new enterprises in the pre-retrograde shadow, the venture’s secondary progressed Mercury will turn direction (retrograde) in the coming years, which may not be ideal.

Also consider that things are most wonky on and around the days of the stations whether Mercury is turning retrograde OR direct (the start and end dates of the retrograde cycle) as the shifts occur, after which we grow more accustomed to the energy.

Mercury is retrograde approximately three times a year for approximately three weeks each time. As such, retrograde Mercury is a fairly common occurrence (Mercury is retrograde approximately 18% of the time).

As the planet of communication, Mercury retrograde tends to breed a certain level of confusion. Mercury rules our “lower” mind–how we perceive and interpret information that we receive from our environment, and how we relay that information to others. Mercury has rulership over such things as speaking, negotiating, buying and selling, listening, formal contracts, documents, travel, the mail and shipping, and so forth. All of these areas of life are affected when Mercury is functioning in a sluggish state. Decision-making is challenged during Mercury retrograde.

Needless to say, it is not advised to sign contracts, engage in important decision-making, or launch a new business. Delays and challenges are more probable with Mercury retrograde. It’s a time when being careless with money, our personal information, or paperwork can be costly.

While Mercury was retrograde, we may have been rethinking a previous plan or pursuit. Looking to the signs and houses it transits can give clues as to what we may be deciding. This retrograde began in Pisces, and we were reconsidering matters of faith or compassion, spiritual or emotional health practices, and unfinished business. Mercury later returned to Aquarius, and we were reviewing our friendships, alliances, social activities, and group associations. Seeing these things differently can lead to adjustments.

Now that Mercury is direct, slowly but surely, information unclogs, and we can move on. Ideally, while Mercury was retrograde, we had the chance to catch up, refine details, and change our minds if needed.