Retrograde Dates
Mercury Retrograde 2026
Every Mercury retrograde that touches 2026, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2026: from February 26 to March 20 in Pisces; from June 29 to July 23 in Cancer; from October 24 to November 13 in Scorpio. The next Mercury retrograde after 2026 begins on February 9, 2027 at 5°58' Pisces. Dates are in UTC.
Mercury Retrograde Dates 2026
Station times switch to your time zone in the browser. The shadow runs from the pre-retrograde shadow to the end of the post-retrograde shadow.
| Stations Retrograde | Stations Direct | Signs | Shadow Period |
|---|---|---|---|
22°33' Pisces | 8°29' Pisces | Pisces | to |
26°15' Cancer | 16°19' Cancer | Cancer | to |
20°58' Scorpio | 5°02' Scorpio | Scorpio | to |
Before and After 2026
- Previous Mercury retrograde to , Sagittarius and Scorpio
- Next Mercury retrograde to , Pisces and Aquarius
What Mercury Retrograde Is Known For
Mercury retrograde is traditionally associated with reviewing plans, conversations, contracts, devices, and travel arrangements.
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Questions About Mercury Retrograde 2026
When Is Mercury Retrograde in 2026?
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2026: from February 26 to March 20 in Pisces; from June 29 to July 23 in Cancer; from October 24 to November 13 in Scorpio. The next Mercury retrograde after 2026 begins on February 9, 2027 at 5°58' Pisces. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Mercury Retrograde Shadow Start in 2026?
For the retrograde that begins February 26, 2026, the pre-retrograde shadow starts February 11, 2026 and the post-retrograde shadow ends April 9, 2026. For the retrograde that begins June 29, 2026, the pre-retrograde shadow starts June 13, 2026 and the post-retrograde shadow ends August 7, 2026. For the retrograde that begins October 24, 2026, the pre-retrograde shadow starts October 4, 2026 and the post-retrograde shadow ends November 30, 2026.
What Signs Is Mercury Retrograde in During 2026?
From February 26, 2026, Mercury turns retrograde at 22°33' Pisces and turns direct at 8°29' Pisces. From June 29, 2026, Mercury turns retrograde at 26°15' Cancer and turns direct at 16°19' Cancer. From October 24, 2026, Mercury turns retrograde at 20°58' Scorpio and turns direct at 5°02' Scorpio.
How Many Days Is Mercury Retrograde in 2026?
Mercury spends about 67 days of 2026 retrograde.
What Is Mercury Retrograde Known For?
Mercury retrograde is traditionally associated with reviewing plans, conversations, contracts, devices, and travel arrangements. Astrologers read it as a time to review rather than launch.
Why Do Some Sites List a Different Retrograde Date?
Most astrology sites print a single date without a time zone. An ingress at 10:49 PM in New York is already the next day in London and Sydney, so two correct sources can disagree by a day. Selfgazer gives every time in both US Eastern time and UTC, and the tables switch to your own time zone in the browser.
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