If 2026 astrology hasn’t been chaotic enough, Mercury retrograde is back to shake things up even more. If you feel like Mercury was just in retrograde, you’re not wrong (the last one ended in November), but the astrological event is happening all over again this month. Thankfully, Mercury retrograde is never as crazy as the internet makes it out to be. After all, it happens 3-4 times a year, and we get through it every single time. Sure, our technology might go awry and our communication might be a little off, but if we’re willing to slow down and be extra mindful, it’s possible that Mercury retrograde can be a total breeze. With that in mind, each retrograde will impact a few signs more than others, so here are the ones that will be most impacted this time around:
Tetiana Tsvil, Spiritual Advisor
Tetiana Tsvil is aspiritual advisor and tarot reader at Nebula: A Spiritual Guidance Platform.
When is Mercury in retrograde?
Mercury goes into retrograde on February 26, 2026, and goes direct (AKA… not retrograde) on March 20, 2026. However, as with any retrograde period, there are “shadow” periods that exist before and after the official retrograde. Things might still go astrologically awry a few days before and after the retrograde, too. So, perhaps a better question is: When isn’t Mercury in retrograde?
What is the impact of Mercury retrograde?
Mercury always rules communication, so with the amount of retrogrades we experience, I probably don’t need to tell you to watch out for communication issues. Double-check who you’re sending texts to, do a read-through of that email to your boss, and try to explain yourself clearly. This Mercury retrograde in Pisces also puts extra emphasis on your emotional inner world. “It’s a great time to turn inward, reflect, analyze the past, and reconnect with your own sense of peace,” Tetiana Tsvil, spiritual advisor and tarot reader at Nebula, said. “Meditation, therapy or coaching sessions, art therapy, spiritual practices, and spending time in nature can all be especially supportive.”
What signs will be most impacted by Mercury retrograde?
Pisces
Since Mercury is in retrograde in Pisces’ sign and moving through their first house, they’re likely to feel this retrograde particularly strongly. You may feel pressure to make quick decisions, especially regarding past unresolved issues that resurface during this time. You might be thrust back into moments when you felt like a “victim” or sacrificed your needs for others. Instead of returning to that victim mindset, consider what you gained from those situations and how things might have unfolded differently if you had acted otherwise. “This is a powerful chance to grow by owning your mistakes and taking the lesson forward,” Tsvil said.
Virgo
This Mercury retrograde opposes Virgo’s sign and activates their seventh house of relationships. A theme during this period will be old, unresolved relationships. The retrograde is asking you to reassess your values. Exes may reappear, show up in dreams, or send a message,” Tsvil warned. “If you’re building something long-term, don’t rush to react—use what surfaces as information.” This time period can bring clarity to what you want in a partnership if you put yourself first and set boundaries you’ve been procrastinating on. Don’t let people take advantage of you anymore.
Gemini
Unfortunately for Geminis, they’re always sensitive to Mercury retrograde. Mercury rules their sign, so they always feel its effects, but this time, with the retrograde in their 10th house, the focus will be on career and long-term goals. You may feel like you’re dealing with old work issues; instead of ignoring them, address these problems head-on. It’s also a good opportunity to revisit old career goals and see if they’re still what you’re working toward. If not, get clear on what you want out of work so that when Mercury goes direct, you’re ready to take action.
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