Planetary Transits

Mercury retrograde is not simply a technical glitch in the sky. It is a recurring astrological event in which the messenger planet appears to slow, reverse, and retrace its steps through the zodiac, and in doing so invites a corresponding reversal of our mental energy inward. The meaning of any Mercury retrograde period depends heavily on which zodiac signs it passes through. Three retrogrades happen in 2026. Each one carries a distinct flavor shaped by its signs, the elemental cycle for the year, and the specific degrees where Mercury stations retrograde and direct....

Mercury retrograde is an astrological period occurring 3-4 times annually when Mercury appears to move backward in the sky from Earth’s perspective, traditionally associated with disruptions in communication, technology, travel, and contracts that encourage review and reflection rather than new initiatives. This astronomical phenomenon-caused by the relative orbital speeds of Earth and Mercury-is the most talked-about event in modern astrology for good reason: it affects everyone. Three times in 2026, Mercury will appear to move backward in the sky, bringing the classic themes of miscommunication, tech glitches, and unexpected delays....