Mercury Retrograde in Water Signs (2026 Cycles)

In 2026 all Mercury Retrograde cycles occur in Water Signs (Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio)—periods of high Emotional Intelligence and "Intuitive Rewriting."

Overview

In 2026, all Mercury Retrograde cycles occur in Water Signs (Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio). While Mercury Retrograde is often feared, these "Water" retrogrades are actually periods of high Emotional Intelligence and "Intuitive Rewriting."

The 2026 "Watch Windows"

Window Sign Focus
Feb 26 – March 21 Pisces Clearing "Mental Fog" and spiritual grounding.
June 30 – July 24 Cancer Domestic communication and ancestral healing.
Oct 24 – Nov 14 Scorpio Deep research and "Financial Auditing" of your digital assets.

Educational Asset

Every Mercury Retrograde is an opportunity for Service B (The Brain) to help you review and "synthesize" past lessons.

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