In astrology, Mercury, the speediest planet in our solar system, oversees communication, transportation, and technology. When the messenger planet moves forward, or is “direct,” the areas of life that it oversees tend to run more smoothly. Sure, you could still hit bad traffic or have to contend with flight delays or misunderstandings with loved ones and missed emails at work when Mercury is direct, but those incidents are more likely to occur when Mercury is retrograde. This happens three to four times a year, for about three weeks at a time, when Mercury appears to move backward from our vantage point here on Earth.
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When Is Mercury Retrograde in 2026?
Mercury retrograde in Pisces: February 25 at 10:48 pm PT/February 26 at 1:48 a.m. ET to March 20 at 12:32 p.m. PT/3:32 p.m. ETMercury retrograde in Cancer: June 29 at 10:35 am PT/1:35 p.m. ET to July 23 at 3:57 p.m. PT/6:57 p.m. ETMercury retrograde in Scorpio: October 24 at 12:12 a.m. PT/3:12 p.m. ET to November 13, 2026, at 7:53 a.m. PT/10:53 a.m. ET
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EachMercury Retrograde of 2026: What to Expect
In late winter, Mercury will move back through the mutable water sign, and the twelfth sign of the zodiac. Mercury’s retrograde back through the sign of the Fish will inspire you to explore themes of empathy, healing yourself and others, tapping into your emotions for spiritual growth, allowing your imagination to run wild, and thinking about how to potentially channel your emotions into an opportunity for artistic self-expression.
The star signs who will feel Mercury retrograde in Pisces the most include Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces.
Mercury Retrograde in Cancer: June 29 to July 23, 2026
It also bears noting that Cancer, ruled by the moon, tends to see and engage with the world through the lens of their emotions, so Mercury retrograde’s stereotypical miscommunications could be fueled by the struggle to separate feelings from facts. But the positive side of Mercury retrograde in Cancer is that you can harness the sign’s innate sentimentality to create pure magic with loved ones. You can go back in time by revisiting a beloved family vacation destination or recreating a whimsical date night with your S.O.
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Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio: October 24 to November 13, 2026
Co-ruled by Mars, the planet of energy and action, and Pluto, the planet of transformation and power, this can be an especially cathartic Mercury retrograde if you’re willing to tap into vulnerability, shed light on the shadow side of life, address any ongoingly problematic dynamics in relationships, and be honest about what you need to feel comfortable within your closest bonds. You can also use this retrograde to edit game plans for achieving money-related goals with a significant other or loved one. Just take note that because Scorpio is one of the fixed signs, we’ll all be more likely to dig our heels in, even when confusion and crossed wires reign supreme, so striving for more open-mindedness and adaptability will be key.
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