Mercury in Gandanta ~ Mercury in Gandanta

Mercury, the planet of intellect and communication, crosses the Gandanta zone between fire and water signs and nakshatras from May 4th to 9th 2025.

This phase, which translates to a ‘knot-end’, stretches from the final pada of Pisces-Revati through the first of Aries-Ashwini, and has a quality of instability and karmic experience. Mercury has been in Pisces since late February of this year, including its whole retrograde phase, so this transit is a major change that finds you ready to move on. The Gandanta period becomes more noticeable for this big contrast and needs you to think carefully and consider every possible outcome.

Mercury also comes away from the influence of karmic Saturn by May 6th and bureaucratic details and deadline stress should start to fade into the background. You are more impulsive and assertive with Mercury in Aries, and through all the upheaval of the Gandanta window, you are glad to be in a position to choose decisively. Still, a deal may not work out as advertised when you look into the details, and you might prepare for someone to pull out of an agreement that was firmly set in motion.

Take your time, and if a project or ambition is really worth the effort, then waiting a few days will play in your favour. You can also target this period for a deliberate change of direction, where you know others may not follow. The Gandanta gap is a break in the road, and only those who are truly committed or have positive ideas to contribute will stay on board.