The Mercury Retrogrades of 2026
In 2026 we have 3 Mercury retrogrades.
It’s important to know the dates for Mercury Retrograde. Vedic Astrology views and uses the knowledge of Mercury retrograde as a way to counter the instability, miscommunication and changes that may take place during this time.
What to do during Mercury Retrograde:
This is a good time to re-check appointments and meetings, expect unexpected changes for meetings, events, travel. It’s also a great time to check how you are communicating is clear as communication is often muddy during these times. Look for deals on electronics, but try to buy once Mercury goes direct.
Mercury Retrograde 2026 Dates:
The first Mercury retrograde in 2026 is from Feb 26 – March 20, 2026 in Pisces. (Water sign)
The second Mercury retrograde in 2026 is from Jun 30 – July 23, 2026 in Cancer. (Water sign)
Special note: June 30 – July 7 retrogrades in Cancer, and July 8 – July 23 retrogrades in Gemini.
Special note: June 30 – July 7 retrogrades in Cancer, and July 8 – July 23 retrogrades in Gemini.
The third Mercury retrograde in 2026 is from Oct 24 – Nov 13, 2026 in Libra (Air sign) with Venus.
Mercury retrogrades continue to occur in water signs for most of 2026 (Pisces, Cancer) for the first two Mercury Retrogrades.
Then, Mercury retrogrades begin to shift into Air sign towards the end of the year.
Theme for water sign Mercury retrogrades:
Expect more intuitive insights, healing discussions, and deep emotional processing during these times.
Mercury retrograde in water signs often asks us to pause, listen more deeply, and address matters from the heart or use our emotions to help us begin to find an answer.
Do not allow the emotions to be the only input for a decision. Use your emotions to help you discover new directions or what does ‘not feel aligned’ in your life. Use the feeling of ‘what is missing’ to help you take concrete actions to fill the gap in your own life.
In short, use your emotions to listen for a direction change, but don’t make changes based on emotions.
Take extra good, insulating care of your nervous system with frequent breaks for your eyes and spine. Use logic to help you make final decisions, not emotions.
Be compassionate with yourself and others if they are not clear on specifics.
Be compassionate with yourself and others if they are not clear on specifics.
Mercury Retrograde in Libra (Air constellation) beginning in October 2026
Mercury will be retrograding in Libra, the constellation of balance. Venus will be with Mercury in Libra, which is a magical combination.
Our human physiology desperately needs a re-set, and we finally have Mercury with Venus creating the foundation for the most fun means of communicating – through the arts!
Libra is the constellation of connecting, orchestrating and building bridges between people and cultures by connecting heart to heart and through story.
Listen to someone else’s story and feel closer to them.
Libra is the constellation of connecting, orchestrating and building bridges between people and cultures by connecting heart to heart and through story.
Listen to someone else’s story and feel closer to them.
Go to concerts, music, theatre, dance, and gather with different types of people while you seek the human connection. We all come from a mother and father and all desire to be happy.
Learn about the 4th Phase of Mercury Retrograde and why it’s important