It’s the most delightful time of the year. No, not the holiday season … Mercury retrograde season! That famed cosmic malfunction occurs when SMS goes unsent, emails vanish into cyberspace, and exes suddenly remember your number. But this time, Mercury isn’t just dropping calls, it’s redialing them.
From March 14 to April 7, Mercury will be in full rewind mode. But this time it’s not alone: Venus is also retrograding! And when these personal planets backtrack together, they accentuate “cosmic callbacks” from the ones who got away, partnerships that stagnated, and talks left unfinished. Mercury retrograde typically resurfaces unresolved business, but with Venus in the mix, this one feels very personal. It’s not just about studying old writings – it’s about revisiting the essence of what genuinely matters.
This retrograde voyage begins in fiery Aries. Mercury in Aries doesn’t beat about the bush: Truths that can no longer be avoided come rushing to the surface, driving us to express what’s been left unsaid, no matter how uncomfortable. Together, Mercury and Venus retrograde in Aries stir up themes of independence, desire, and whether we’ve been too stubborn or too impulsive in love.
But the overall tone flips later in March when both Mercury and Venus retrograde back into Pisces just days apart. Pisces delivers a softer, more contemplative energy that promotes surrender. What seemed like a straightforward choice may turn out to have deeper emotional undertones, and what once felt urgent may now feel bittersweet.
Mercury’s retrograde in Pisces makes communication more emotional and indirect by obfuscating the distinction between intuition and reasoning. Venus retrograde in Pisces may cause us to experience longing, nostalgia, and the need to face unsolved issues, especially in relationships and love. Pisces encourages us to sit with, experience, and recover from the truth, whereas Aries had us battling for it.
The Universe’s Four Signs Are Hitting Redial
Four zodiac signs in particular will have their phones blown apart by the universe, forcing them to choose between blocking those previous numbers permanently or hitting redial to go back in time.
Aries
This cosmic payback centers on you as Mercury begins its retrograde in your sign, Aries. Have you acted too hastily? Too eager? Too hasty to destroy relationships? You have an opportunity to change your mind since the universe is resetting your previous choices. Did you think those conversations were over? Not at all. Ghosts from previous relationships? Back for more. The query is: Are you responding to restore harmony or rekindle old animosities? Make an informed decision. The focus then turns inward on March 27, when Mercury returns to Pisces. You will be navigating subconscious patterns and nightmares in place of exterior fights. The universe is now reaching straight into your subconscious if you’ve been neglecting your inner voice, making you sit with feelings you’ve been too busy to think about.
Libra
This retrograde initially affects your partnership sector, Libra, refocusing an old relationship, whether it be sexual, platonic, or even professional. Will it be for a second opportunity or closure? You are being compelled by the universe to establish limits and maintain your sense of value. When an ex reappears out of nowhere, don’t blindly go back in. Are they back because they’ve changed, or are they merely nostalgic about Mercury retrograde? Following Mercury and Venus’ return to Pisces on March 27, attention turns to your daily schedule, well-being, and work-life harmony. Have you been emotionally overcommitting yourself? Putting your health last in the name of maintaining harmony? The universe is telling you that taking care of yourself is necessary and not selfish.
Pisces
Your second house of self-worth, money, and personal values is activated by Mercury retrograde in Aries, which makes you reevaluate your financial choices, reevaluate what counts, and face any residual self-doubt. Your attention then turns inward on March 27, when Mercury returns to your sign. Unrealized chances for personal development, long-forgotten dreams, and buried emotions all come back to haunt you. This is your chance to achieve closure, even if nostalgia may strike hard and you may find yourself regretting old decisions or second-guessing them. Your chosen course was not a coincidence; each choice you have made has influenced who you are now. The future is still up in the air, so if something still appeals to you, you can always choose to continue where you left off, provided that doing so is genuinely in your best interests.
Gemini
Mercury causes turmoil and misunderstandings in your social circles as it starts its retrograde in Aries. You might receive a second chance to reestablish relationships with people who have strayed away or reconnect with old friends. This is your chance to make amends if there has been tension in any friendships or partnerships. Be careful what you say and the messages you convey since what you say now may have long-term effects. The emphasis then turns to your profession and public persona on March 27, when Mercury retrogrades into Pisces. It will bring to light any concerns or uncertainties you may have regarding your career choice. You can receive a new offer from an old employer or a job change that you believe had passed you by. Mercury is urging you to consider whether your present professional trajectory fits with your long-term objectives or if a change in direction is necessary.
Final thoughts:
Mercury retrograde is a test of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and patience. Ask yourself if redialing an ex, old dreams, prior ideas, or forgotten ambitions is really in your best interests, or if it’s time to update your contact list and start blocking some numbers. Not every missed call requires a callback.
