Is Mercury Retrograde Affecting You Right Now?
In 2026, Mercury goes retrograde three times — all in water signs. The current cycle in Cancer runs June 29–July 23, followed by Scorpio (Oct 24–Nov 13). Here's what that means, and how to find out how it hits your chart.
2026 Retrograde Dates
Pisces: Feb 25–Mar 20 · Cancer: Jun 29–Jul 23 · Scorpio: Oct 24–Nov 13. Shadow periods extend a couple of weeks on each side.
What to hold off on
Signing contracts, buying tech, launching, and big miscommunication-prone talks. Back up your devices and double-check details.
What it's great for
Anything with "re": review, revise, reconnect, rest, reflect. It's a natural pause to close loose ends before relaunching.
Feeling anxious or scattered this retrograde? That's common when Mercury turns. Take three minutes to reset.
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