Retrograde Mercury in 2026: three dangerous periods for travels and deals.

According to ТСН: In 2026, Mercury will go retrograde three times — in winter, summer, and autumn.

Main dates

• February 26 — March 20, 2026

• June 29 — July 23, 2026

• October 24 — November 13, 2026

During these periods, astrologers advise being especially cautious about agreements, travels, and financial deals.

What are 'shadow' periods of Mercury and why are they important

In addition to the main dates, there are also shadow periods — times before the start and after the completion of the retrograde motion, when various difficulties may arise.

Shadow phases of 2026

• Before the first retrograde: from February 11

• After the first retrograde: until April 9

• Before the second retrograde: from June 12

• After the second retrograde: until August 6

• Before the third retrograde: from October 4

• After the third retrograde: until November 29

During these periods, many people feel as if 'something is going wrong', even if the retrograde has not officially started or has already ended.

What problems are most often associated with retrograde Mercury

In astrology, these periods are associated with everyday difficulties that commonly occur for many:

• delays in travels, flight cancellations, transportation issues;

• errors in documents, deals, payments;

• misunderstandings in correspondence and communication;

• failures of equipment, gadgets, communication;

• return of old topics, people, or unfinished business.

What is advised to do during these dates

To reduce risks during retrograde Mercury, it is usually recommended to:

It’s better to check

• tickets, bookings, addresses, time;

• details, amounts, terms of agreements;

• important letters and messages before sending.

A good time for

• completing old matters;

• returning to postponed projects;

• correcting mistakes and reviewing plans.

Retrograde Mercury in 2026 is not a cause for panic. It is a good reason to be more attentive to details, especially in financial matters, travels, and communication.

Astrology, tarot, numerology, divination, prophecy, folk magic, and extrasensory abilities are not sciences, and predictions do not always come true 100%. The information is often of an entertaining nature, therefore it should be perceived unseriously, as a possibility of events that each person can create if they have the spirit and inspiration to change their life for the better.