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Mercury Retrograde 2026 Dates & Meaning
Mercury retrograde slows communication, travel, and tech. Review contracts, back up files, and double-check messages. It is a strong window for editing, reconnecting, and finishing old projects — not for launching untested plans.
Exact dates
Thu, February 26, 2026 – Fri, March 20, 2026
Sign: Pisces
Mon, June 29, 2026 – Thu, July 23, 2026
Sign: Cancer / Leo
Sat, October 24, 2026 – Fri, November 13, 2026
Sign: Scorpio / Sagittarius
Do
- Re-read emails and messages before sending
- Back up devices and important documents
- Reconnect with old contacts and revisit ideas
- Leave extra time for travel and meetings
Avoid
- Sign major contracts without careful review
- Buy expensive electronics impulsively
- Assume silence means rejection
- Launch brand-new campaigns without a backup plan
Check how Mercury retrograde affects your chart in your birth chart or explore synastry compatibility.