Retrograde #1
Feb 26 – Mar 22
24 days
Retrograde #2
Jun 30 – Jul 24
24 days
Retrograde #3
Oct 24 – Nov 15
22 days
Which of your areas does Mercury actually slow down?
The advice everyone repeats is generic because it has to be. With your birth details, Luma can say which part of your life this one touches.
Avoid During Retrograde
- • Signing contracts or legal documents
- • Buying electronics or vehicles
- • Starting new projects
- • Making major decisions
- • Travel without backup plans
Good Time For
- • Reviewing and revising projects
- • Reconnecting with old friends
- • Finishing incomplete tasks
- • Reflecting and journaling
- • Backing up your data
About Mercury Retrograde
Mercury retrograde is an optical illusion that occurs 3-4 times per year when Mercury appears to move backward in its orbit. This phenomenon lasts about 3 weeks each time.
In astrology, Mercury rules communication, technology, travel, and contracts. During retrograde, these areas may experience disruptions. It's actually a great time for activities that begin with "re-": review, revise, reconnect, and reflect.
Mercury retrograde 2026 questions
Is Mercury in retrograde right now?
No. The next Mercury retrograde starts on October 24, 2026 and ends on November 15, 2026.
How many times does Mercury go retrograde in 2026?
Mercury retrograde periods in 2026 — 3 in total: 26 February – 22 March, 30 June – 24 July and 24 October – 15 November.
How long does a Mercury retrograde last?
Roughly three weeks each time, three or four times a year. The dates above are calculated, not estimated.
Does Mercury retrograde affect everyone the same way?
The dates are the same for everyone. Which part of your life it touches depends on the house Mercury moves through in your own birth chart, which is different for every person.
Which of your areas does Mercury actually slow down?
The advice everyone repeats is generic because it has to be. With your birth details, Luma can say which part of your life this one touches.