Mercury appears to move backward through the sky three times in 2026. Each window is roughly three weeks. Here is the calendar — and what to do.
The three windows
Approximate dates (always cross-check our live retrograde calendar): one window early in the year, one mid-year, one late autumn. Each one falls in a different element.
What to avoid
Signing high-stakes contracts, launching new products, buying expensive electronics — all classics. Not because the world ends, but because revisions are highly likely.
What it is great for
Re-doing, reviewing, reconnecting, rewriting. Closing loops. Cleaning inboxes. Backing up. Re-reading.
Take it gently, not seriously
For the full mechanics, see the Mercury retrograde guide.
