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Mercury Retrograde
Dates, signs and interpretations
Explore Mercury retrograde periods, the signs involved and thoughtful prompts for your projects, conversations and travel.
- Precise dates every year
- Zodiac sign and element
- Symbolic interpretations
- Practical advice for each period
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Mercury retrograde periods in 2026
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Pisces(Water)Review your ideals and clarify your inner dialogue.
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Retrograde begins
February 26, 2026 at 6:48 AM UTCDirect motion resumes
March 20, 2026 at 7:32 PM UTCSign at the retrograde station: Pisces (22.57°)
Sign at the direct station: Pisces (8.49°)Local time: February 26, 2026 at 6:48 AM → March 20, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Symbolic reading · Review your ideals and clarify your inner dialogue.
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Cancer(Water)Revisit home, family and your emotional needs.
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Retrograde begins
June 29, 2026 at 5:35 PM UTCDirect motion resumes
July 23, 2026 at 10:57 PM UTCSign at the retrograde station: Cancer (26.26°)
Sign at the direct station: Cancer (16.32°)Local time: June 29, 2026 at 5:35 PM → July 23, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Symbolic reading · Revisit home, family and your emotional needs.
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Scorpio(Water)Review your thoughts and loosen what weighs on you.
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Retrograde begins
October 24, 2026 at 7:12 AM UTCDirect motion resumes
November 13, 2026 at 3:53 PM UTCSign at the retrograde station: Scorpio (20.98°)
Sign at the direct station: Scorpio (5.03°)Local time: October 24, 2026 at 7:12 AM → November 13, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Symbolic reading · Review your thoughts and loosen what weighs on you.
Card dates use UTC; local times appear in the details.
What does Mercury retrograde mean?
Seen from Earth, Mercury sometimes appears to move backwards against the stars. This apparent motion results from Earth’s and Mercury’s relative positions and orbital speeds around the Sun: the planet does not reverse its orbit.
In astrology, these periods symbolically invite us to pause, review and adjust. They do not establish any effect on devices, conversations or decisions.
Understand astronomical stations →
A station is the moment Mercury’s geocentric longitude speed changes sign. The start marks the switch to apparent retrograde motion; the end marks the return to direct motion. The displayed signs refer to stations in the tropical zodiac, not astronomical constellations.
Advice during Mercury retrograde
Technology
Back up your data and check your updates.
Travel
Allow extra time and check your reservations.
Projects
Review your next steps and finish what you can.