This Mercury in retrograde is the most terrifying in recent times, especially for these 4 signs

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Mercury, the planet that confuses thoughts and communication, will be in the background from February 26 to March 20 in the misunderstood sign of Pisces.

In its highest expression, Mercury worships reason and clarity; Pisces, by nature, does not.

Astrologer Babs Cheung, known as The Astro Translator, notes that amidst this emotional turmoil, we can't fully trust our instincts or our inner narrative.

But wait… there's more and it gets even worse .

Since Pisces is such a dreamy and romantic sign, with a lack of clarity and boundaries, you can expect any ex to come back smelling your weakness. Gather your strength because things are about to get even messier.

Although we will all be under the strong influence of Mercury's presence in Pisces, four signs will feel this transit more strongly than others.

Mercury retrograde dates 

Mercury will be in the background from February 26 to March 20 and will fully emerge from the shadows behind the background on April 9 .

After this cycle, Mercury will again enter retrograde in the sign of Cancer on June 29th.

The 4 signs that will feel this background the most:

ARIES 

Aries, a Mercury retrograde in the 12th house is the worst nightmare, you know something is wrong, but you can't figure out what it is. It's like hearing a mosquito buzzing near your ear at night, but you can't see it to kill it.

This leads to aggressive behavior, even madness. If you see an Aries friend talking, laughing, or yelling to themselves on the street, just keep walking. They are currently struggling with the ghosts of every impulsive decision they have made since 2019.

In the realm of exes, for Aries, it's not necessarily people who come back, but concepts.

Imagine all the old traumas or fears you've refused to face suddenly becoming the center of your attention. It's truly the stuff of sleepless nights and deeply disturbing nightmares.

Gemini 

As a sign ruled by Mercury, Gemini will feel this backdrop in the tenth house of career, legacy, and public reputation.

Every email from your boss will feel like a personal attack, and every passive-aggressive communication will make you want to quit your job. If you're self-employed, prepare for late payments from clients, accompanied by heartbreaking stories that would make even a soap opera writer roll their eyes.

For Gemini, former bosses, former colleagues, and long-forgotten clients may knock on the door again.

If you're looking for a job, don't be afraid to reach out to old recruiters who might be thinking about you too. But for God's sake, don't sign anything before March 21st (or else, wait until the shadow period is over).

Virgo 

For Virgos, this backlash is a double whammy. Not only is Mercury your ruling planet, but its presence in Pisces means it's transiting through your seventh house of partnerships.

Your analytical mind has already turned into a high-end paranoia machine. You'll go from "Hmm, quiet day" to "Everyone's conspiring against me" in the space of a minute. Many times, you'll be just a vague emoji away from a total meltdown with your friends.

Although all signs risk an ex returning during this period, the threat is higher for Virgos.

It's your choice whether to wallow in nostalgia or hit block  once and for all, but keep this wise advice in mind: go into monk mode, turn off your cell phone wherever you can, and take that break you've been wanting but have been putting off for so long.

Pisces 

For Pisces, this backdrop occurs in their sign, in the first house of identity. Will it be a bit soft? Not at all.

Expect every New Year's resolution, promise, and manifestation to collapse. A complete "reconstruction" of your life is taking place from which there is nothing to save you.

You'll go from illusions to a harsh reality, as if you've been dunked in ice-cold water. Expect headaches and a level of anxiety that no warm blankets or favorite TV shows can relieve.

To add to this drama, exes will appear en masse and should be avoided at all costs.

Since it's your birthday season, don't be surprised if all your exes (including shady relationships, short-lived flings, and even someone you once smiled at) come back with a "Happy Birthday." Don't fall for it, it's definitely a trap.