Mercury in Pushya ~ Looking for soul security

Mercury, the planet of thought and communication, is in Pushya within the sign of Cancer from July 29th to August 21st, 2025.

This transit is part of Mercury’s retrograde phase which takes the planet back into the area it covered from late June to early July 2025, and issues from that time arise again now. You may be rethinking a recent decision, or information or an offer resurface and you see possibilities in a new light. Mercury remains in Cancer for almost three months in this present transit, where it focuses on emotional and soul protection, and you may be thinking longer-term about a deal to build up your security.

Mercury is also the planet of commerce, and a business arrangement or potential new job presents itself again, or you collaborate with a new partner. Pushya in particular is a highly favourable nakshatra, which focuses on spirituality and the finest things in life, so your first instincts are good. You may be thinking of education, retraining, or an immersive meditation experience that raises your mind level, and you are drawn into fine or influential company. Pushya’s symbol of an Udder relates to sustenance, and your need for mind-food sees you exploring new ideas and studying with a sympathetic circle of people.

The Shakti of this asterism, ‘The Power to Create Spiritual Energy’, also shows you becoming an expert and people potentially coming to you as a knowledge source. You are receptive to ideas and have a vivid imagination that can write down clearly ideas that arrive in a flash of inspiration. Mercury is retrograde until August 12th, and you can review your options, timing and pricing until this point, then commit to a decision once Mercury goes direct.