Surrender while Mercury is in Pisces
Apr 12, 2026 12:31 am
Dear Friend,
In his book, Don’t Believe Everything You Think, Joseph Nguyen says, “Our mind does an incredible job of keeping us alive, but it does not help us thrive”. This feels relevant with Mercury in Pisces. This is not a time to lean too much on rationalism. Not everything needs to be figured out, and not everything will make sense immediately. Sometimes, things move better when we stop trying to make sense of them altogether and allow them to unfold in their own time.
In the Rigveda, the idea of Vāk is not just about speaking. It is the principle of speech, the significance of truth in speech. Speech is treated as something that carries truth, and when that alignment is missing, it very quickly turns into noise. This is where some restraint becomes necessary. It is not about silence for the sake of it, but about recognising that not every thought deserves to be expressed, especially when clarity itself is uncertain with Mercury in Pisces.
Mercury also carries the archetypes of Pūṣan, the guide, the one who knows the paths. There is a very important idea in the Vedic hymns that the path does not always need to be seen in order to be walked. It is already there. Our role is not to force clarity at every step, but to stay with the movement. This becomes relevant now, where the tendency is to overanalyse what is unfolding rather than simply allowing it to take shape.
This same idea is also showing up in other spaces, though expressed very differently. Meghna Bhagat, a dear friend and fellow astrologer, is currently exploring this through a 6-week experimental workshop built around manifestation, drawing from Reality Transurfing by Vadim Zeland. I really liked the emphasis on alignment over control which exactly is the need of the times we are living in with Mercury in Pisces about to get into a conjunction with Saturn. Not forcing outcomes, but learning to recognise what is already opening and moving towards it. In many ways, it reflects a similar principle: that things begin to move when we stop trying to control every part of the process and I highly recommend these sessions starting on April 19. 2026 with Meghna Bhagat, who comes from the Evolutionary Astrology lineage of the legendary astrologer, Steven Forrest.
In many ways, it comes back to the same thing. For those with a naturally rational and analytical outlook, the transit of Mercury through Pisces may present certain difficulties. The resulting confusion, coupled with an inability to rationally make sense of everything, can lead to frustration. This, in turn, fuels an urge to overanalyse, which only intensifies the confusion. The key now is to recognize that sometimes, it's perfectly acceptable to simply allow things to be. We should let life unfold naturally. Not having control is sometimes the best course of action, and this is a period where surrendering that need for control is necessary.
It is important to consciously stay away from exchanges that are emotionally demanding and ultimately not worth our time or words. This is already visible on social media, where speech has become reactive and hostile. With Mercury in Pisces, it is very easy to get drawn into these spaces and become a participant in them without even realising it. The more we engage, the more we lose clarity. The more we step back, the more we preserve it.
The Sun’s ingress into Aries, however, shifts something noticeably, and most likely at an internal level. We will feel a sense of renewal and this becomes more apparent as the Sun transits Aśvinī Nakṣatra until April 25–26. There is speed here, yes, but also a certain endurance that supports that movement. It is not just about beginning, but about sustaining what has begun and for that, we need some mental fortitude, which naturally occurs when the Sun enters Bharani after April 26. Astrologer Christina Montsma joined me to dive deeper into this transit, and we enjoyed breaking this transit down to help you understand navigating through these times.
The Sun, as always, brings illumination. It helps us see what we could not see before, not by forcing answers, but by gradually increasing awareness. This is an important phase to keep moving forward, but without overthinking every step along the way. The path does not need to be constantly questioned. In many ways, it is already set. What creates frustration is not the lack of direction, but the uncertainty around how things are progressing.
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My Book on Jyotiṣa
As many of you know, I am preparing to publish a portion of my Year-1 Diploma course material as a book, titled Foundations & Frameworks of Indian Astrology - Volume 1: Essentials of Jyotiṣa. I conceived this material with a deep commitment to dispelling misconceptions surrounding Jyotiṣa and returning to the authentic wisdom found in the ancient Vedic texts.
In this book, I dive into the symbolism and metaphysical rationale of the planets, Nakṣatras, houses, sidereal zodiac, and many other topics deeply rooted in creation itself. My intention is to create a comprehensive resource that goes beyond the surface to uncover the deeper meanings that guide us in understanding our life’s journey.
While this volume covers only half of the Year-1 course material, my broader vision is to develop a five-year course that will continue to evolve. My ultimate goal is to create a repository of Jyotiṣa that serves future generations long after I am gone.
If you feel called to support this mission, I would be deeply honored to welcome your contribution. Your support will enable me to continue drawing from timeless classics and the Vedas to build meaningful course materials and texts.
If you’d like to support this work and join me on this journey, please visit my support page:
Thank you for being part of this exciting chapter!
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Personal Consultations
I have a few slots left in April 2026 and if you are looking for a personal session, I look forward to working with you.
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Diploma in Indian Astrology - Batch 3
Enrollment for the year-long Diploma in Indian Astrology is open now. The classes will begin in June with 24 classes and 12 open sessions. If you are interested, I look forward to working with you. I made a video to explain the contents of the course, and if you are interested, click here.
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Inward Glance
Epictetus' Discourses: A Retelling
Book I, Chapter 10, 1.10.8 to 1.10.13
Epictetus turns the mirror directly towards both himself and his students, and the tone becomes almost conversational, even slightly teasing.
He begins with disarming honesty. He admits that even he struggles with discipline. In the morning, he knows what he ought to do. He reminds himself of his studies, of the texts that matter. But then another voice arises, a very familiar one. It says, what does it matter how others read, let me sleep a little longer. This is not philosophy as an abstract ideal. This is philosophy in the midst of human weakness. The point is clear. Knowing is not the same as doing. We all struggle with this problem.
Then he shifts the focus outwards. He asks us to compare what people in Rome are busy with and what philosophers are meant to pursue. Those in Rome spend their days discussing grain, land, trade, and survival. These are necessary things, but they belong to a lower order. Then he places beside this the philosopher’s task. To understand how the universe is governed. To understand one’s place within it. To ask what truly constitutes good and evil. The contrast is deliberate. One concerns survival. The other concerns meaning.
And then comes the question that is the crux of this chapter. Can these two be treated as equal? Do they deserve the same level of attention? Is neglecting one as serious as neglecting the other? He is pushing us to see that we have inverted our priorities. We give immense energy to what sustains the body, and very little to what shapes the soul.
Finally, he turns again, almost playfully, but with a sharp edge. He asks whether it is only the teachers who are lazy. Then he says, no, the students are worse. There is a kind of shared inertia. He compares it to watching children play. Adults are naturally drawn to join in, not because the game is important, but because the energy is contagious. In the same way, he says, if he saw genuine enthusiasm in his students, a real eagerness for understanding, he too would be pulled into it with excitement.
Chapter 10 of book I ends on that note. Philosophy is not meant to be forced. It is meant to be alive. But for that, both teacher and student must bring energy into it. Otherwise, even the highest truths remain untouched.
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Have a wonderful time.
Until Next Letter,
Love,
