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Greetings, star seeds. Mercury retrograde, the most maligned of all astrological transits, is upon us. Beginning February 26, Mercury, our planet of the mind and mouth, so named for the messenger of ...

The first Mercury retrograde of 2026 officially kicked off on Feb. 26, ushering in a nearly three-week period through March 20 during which the planet that rules communication, technology, and travel ...

Mercury retrograde is an optical illusion where the planet appears to move backward from Earth's perspective. This astronomical event occurs three to four times each year and lasts for about three ...

Mercury is officially in retrograde today—and unfortunately, not for the last time in 2026. The latest Mercury retrograde runs from Feb. 26 to March 20, falling in Pisces this cycle. The astrological ...

Mercury retrograde occurs three to four times a year, marking a period of disorganization and miscommunication, and therefore, a potent time for scuppering romance, break-ups, and surprise encounters ...

The first Mercury retrograde of the year stretches until March 20, when Mercury stations direct just in time for the Spring Equinox Grab your receipts, double-check your texts and trust nothing at ...

Get ready, Mercury will enter its first retrograde period this year from Feb. 26 through March 20. As the planet of communication appears to move backward in the sky, expect delays or glitches in ...

In 2026, Mercury retrograde hits in the three water signs: Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio. When Mercury moonwalks in this element, we are pushed to think outside our comfort zone—so prepare to feel like ...

This year, Mercury is going to moonwalk three times in the sky. The planet of communication will be retrograde in the water signs of Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio—in that exact order. As you may know, ...