Mercury, planet of thought and commerce, comes close to the Sun between December 26th to February 9th, where it moves from Scorpio to Aquarius and is ‘combust’ or burnt up in the solar rays.

This phase affects your decision-making and state of mind, as you may be overwhelmed by too much information or a large personality who has undue influence over you. Combustion is rather like Mercury being eclipsed by the Sun, and brings the same sense of unease and highly subjective thinking. This transit reaches a peak from January 15th to 28th 2026, when it’s helpful to get an outside point of view, or even to consult a professional counsellor or negotiator to get the best outcome.

Any worthwhile agreement has a life-enhancing and possibly international flavour, where the Sun and Mercury together also make Budhaditya Yoga, promising commercial skills and academic success. Mercury in Scorpio initially gives you intense mental focus and you confront an underlying issue or atmosphere you would otherwise overlook, though Mercury entering Sagittarius by December 29th gives your thought-process greater complexity. Sun and Mercury are both impacted by inspiring, protective Jupiter at this point, and also at the end of this transit, after February 3rd.

An opportunity to study and travel may arise, or a guru figure is also on hand to guide your explorations. Broaden your scope and embrace a new outlook if possible, as this is a moment to think positively and have a good, constructive point of view. You combine Mercury’s eye for detail with an appreciation of the bigger picture and have promise to become an inspiring teacher in your own right.