Mercury, planet of thought, is conjunct with assertive Mars and radical Rahu in Aquarius from February 23rd to April 2nd 2026.

An idea may have been in the planning stage recently, or you have studied the background of a business decision and now take a leap into action. Mercury and Mars are planetary enemies, which may ignite an argument or underlying tension with a friend, especially if you air your opinion in public. Somebody may also speak in a moment of enthusiasm or ambition, and you have to fact-check their words later on. Rahu enlivens both Mercury and Mars, and you like a modern and progressive approach in your business, where a daring idea has most appeal.

This is an excellent time for last-minute study and cramming information for an academic article or exam situation. You can be up-front and even issue your orders, while a competitive quality to your thinking speeds up the solution to any problem. Be careful of going too far into left field, however, and make sure your exotic ideas check out in the real world. Rahu can also see you becoming mentally edgy and anxious over a small matter, and it may be worth consulting an expert and putting your fears to rest.

Mercury retrograde from February 26th to March 21st also sees you reviewing your options, and you may try a Plan B. that promises quicker results. Don’t cut corners, and allow for everybody’s opinion before making a final call. Aquarius is concerned with ideals and concepts, and you can learn a lot about the underlying message and theory behind your work at this point.