Mercury, planet of communication, enters the nakshatra of Dhanishta across the zodiacal signs of Capricorn and Aquarius from January 30th to February 7th, 2026.

This nakshatra is famed for its association with music, as represented by Shiva’s flute, and its symbol, the drum, shows percussion and rhythm. You can enjoy music, performance, and any activity that has the promise of bringing wealth and investment. Dhanishta’s Shakti, or special power, ‘To Create Wealth and Fame’, also sits well with Mercury’s flair for business, and this is a promising time to close a deal. Analyze details of your operation and create prosperity and reward in anything you do – plus, you keep the inspiration from this time even after it is over.

Mercury combines closely with its planetary friend Venus up to February 3rd, which is an excellent time to make friendships and new connections. An invitation may arrive which you feel like accepting, and you mix with the right people for fun and to further your ambitions. This is also a chance to showcase your creativity, where you can express yourself through writing and the arts. Mood music is a great accompaniment to a meditation experience, and a public performance also has great promise, where you can hold the attention of a room.

February 3rd to 7th brings a lighter mood, where you think and speak in a modern and progressive way. You may be interested in new media and technology, and Mercury’s conjunction with radical Rahu also sees an innovative solution to a long-standing problem. Making a donation is a good approach in this transit, and may inspire you to bigger ambitions around charitable giving for the longer term.