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Astrological Overview:
March 16 - 22, 2026
Mercury Retrograde Meets the Aries Equinox:
Mercury retrograde, a Pisces New Moon, and the Aries equinox all collide this week, creating one of the most astrologically intense periods of 2026.
This rare convergence of planetary events suggests revelations, emotional awakenings, and unexpected shifts in how we understand current events and personal direction.
As Mercury prepares to turn direct, the skies may reveal truths that have been hidden in plain sight.
This week in astrology may feel like standing in the middle of a cosmic crossroads.
Mercury retrograde slows communication and clouds the flow of information just as the Aries equinox launches a new astrological year. At the same time, a powerful Pisces New Moon and the final Chiron-Eris alignment may bring uncomfortable truths to the surface.
Moments like this often coincide with collective turning points. Old narratives weaken, hidden tensions surface, and intuitive insight becomes more valuable than rigid logic.
Whether you follow astrology closely or simply sense that something unusual is unfolding in the world, this week’s planetary alignments suggest a period of awakening, revelation, and reset.
In this video you will learn:
• Why Mercury retrograde aligned with the North Node may blur facts while strengthening intuition
• How the Pisces New Moon may intensify the sense that old systems are unraveling
• What the rare Chiron-Eris conjunction historically reveals about hidden wounds and societal truths
• Why the Aries equinox marks the start of the astrological year and a major energetic shift
• How to navigate a week filled with emotional insights, revelations, and changing perspectives
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Like the video if it helped clarify what this intense astrological week might mean for you, and share your thoughts in the comments. What changes or revelations have you been noticing lately?
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Pam Younghans is a professional astrologer, editor, and writer. She lives in a log home northeast of Seattle, Washington with her beloved animal companions. She has been interpreting charts professionally for over 25 years. If you are interested in an astrology reading, e-mail
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Article Recap:
This unusual astrological week combines Mercury retrograde with the Aries equinox, creating a moment when communication confusion and new beginnings collide. The Pisces New Moon and the Chiron-Eris alignment add themes of revelation and emotional awakening. Together, these influences suggest a period when hidden truths may surface and intuitive insight becomes more valuable than rigid logic.
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