Mercury, planet of the mind and speech, is in Shatabishta from February 7th to 15th 2026, the nakshatra within the zodiacal sign of Aquarius that translates to ‘A Hundred Medicines’ (or Doctors).

This transit is part of Mercury’s extended stay in Aquarius, and the planet will go through this nakshatra a further time in mid-to-late March 2026, when an issue from this present phase may repeat. Keep in mind that a passing problem or question will likely prove more complex than it first appears, and ultimately more inspiring. Try to stay in touch with your basic social skills – Shatabishta has a reputation for blunt speech, which can see tensions arising between you and a close friend.

This nakshtra’s Shakti, or special gift, for Healing also sees your mind turn to wellness, in whatever form it takes for you, where Mercury makes you curious and intelligent about new thinking. Gather information or read around a particular form of medicine or positive-thinking program, and you have an excellent bond with knowledge. You are aware of the mind-body relationship and may heal yourself through positive thinking, with mantras and affirmations. This asterism’s rulership by Varuna, God of the Seas, favours immersion in the inner meditative ocean, or else being in contact with actual physical water, to hydrate and heal.

Shatabishta’s symbol of an invisible container or shoreline represents infinity, separating the land from the sea, or earth from the sky, and Mercury coming together with radical Rahu gives you a rebellious streak. You can tap into a mystical quality and ponder esoteric ideas and technology, and this is also an opportunity to study divination and esoteric arts.