Ahoy, star seeds! The first Mercury retrograde of the year is upon us, and this one is going down — or slowing down, in the insolent, fire-breathing sign of Aries and the idealistic, hallucinogenic tidal pools of Pisces.

With the spring equinox just days away, it’s easy to feel like a whole new season — especially one as colorful and lighthearted as springtime — should present the chance to hit the ground running toward your most ambitious goals.

From March 15 to April 7, embrace your life's healing process and keep communication gentle as Mercury moves into Aries, then Pisces.