Every star sign's horoscope for Mercury Retrograde - How the cosmic event will impact you

The first Mercury Retrograde of 2026 is here! Starting on 26th February and ending on 20th March, we’ll have to survive more than three weeks of miscommunications, travel issues, technological failures, and impatience. Mercury’s backslash in Pisces is bringing us into our feels - the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Mercury Retrograde links up with Venus, Jupiter, and Mars on 28th February, 9th March, and 15th March, respectively. These romantic dates are going to make us nostalgic for our exes and in demand of extra slumber. Listen to your body. If you’re tired, rest and sleep. Do not push yourself to the limit.

On 7th March, the Sun and Mercury Retrograde connect, giving us the chance to see through the fog and beyond illusions. This day allows us to plan and manifest our desires. Mercury moonwalks across the North Node of Destiny on 17th March, bringing in old friendships and relationships for a chance to mend fences.

Mercury turns direct on 20th March, kicking off the first day of spring and Aries season on a high note. Then we can swim away into a new era full of clarity and exuberance.

Keep reading for how this Mercury Retrograde will impact your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs.

Misunderstandings are bound to happen because you think people are judging you behind your back when, in fact, they’re not. In true Aries fashion, you will probably have a tantrum or meltdown, which you’ll immediately reconsider as it’s in your head. Don’t jump to assumptions. Everyone’s innocent until proven guilty.

You love your crew, but there are moments when you wish they weren’t endlessly texting and requiring every second of your attention. Put your phone on DND and enjoy the silence. This activity will be a temporary solution to your problems - that is, until they demand answers to your silence.

A professional opportunity is taking longer than expected to come to fruition, making you super antsy about the prospect and becoming concerning to your coworkers (the ones who love to gossip). Rather than becoming a big ball of tension, unburden yourself by focusing on other projects you can contribute to.

As you are aware, boundaries are important, but you aren’t upholding them. The lack of respect may create resentment and anger. Make sure you are doing your best to ensure no one steps over the limits and to pay attention to what you want. You must call all the shots!

This season is all about getting your finances in order, Leo. Take some time to go through your receipts and bank statements carefully. It might feel a bit tedious but doing the work now will give you a clear picture of your money and make everything feel much more manageable.

You’ve been restraining the urge to respond to your ex. The itch is immense and needs healing, but scratching it will make the no-communication rule worse. Miss them from afar. Don’t go there unless you are ready to relive and reimmerse yourself in the past, which might not be cathartic.

Your routine is currently out of whack. Even though you are trying to make the train to the office on time, minor obstacles are making you late. Have an alternative route or mode of transportation. Stop stressing and give yourself a few extra minutes in the morning to be punctual.

While you’re soooo over your internet crush, it’ll be fulfilling to haunt them by lurking on their Stories. You can always re-follow them if you dare, but a bold move like that lets them know you’re coming for their DMs. Best to catch them off guard with a surprise attack.

You’ll feel like you got up on the wrong side of the bed during Mercury’s moonwalk. To attain a better vibe, have a positive spin on the mishaps. It will be hard to stay upbeat when frustrations hit a high, but finding humor in those moments can ease the annoyance.

Oh, the shade! The rumour mill’s churning stories about you - some of which may or may not be true. Regardless, try not to lose your cool and be dramatic about the matter. Let the fools talk. It only proves how fabulous you are to be on their minds 24/7.

Watch out for overspending. The urge to swipe your credit card endlessly on frivolous items runs deep. You don’t need to keep your money under lock and key; just be aware that a budget is the best way to maintain your financial flow until your ship comes in. Be careful!

Mercury Retrograde is holding a mirror up to you, showing what needs to be done to evolve. Before leaping in any direction, make sure you understand which parts of yourself need to change, and be certain you’re willing to do the work. Then you’ll be the best version of yourself.