Here it is, mates. Mercury Retrograde 2026 is here and it's bound to be a doozy! Especially because Eclipse Season has also begun.
To assist you in navigating your way through the current Mercury Retrograde period, here's everything you need to know...
Mercury Retrograde feels.
What to do during Mercury Retrograde
Don't tell your secrets to untrustworthy people
These gals, for example... Little J should never have trusted them. (Credit: Gossip Girl)
Since Mercury is the planet of communication, when it goes retrograde, expect miscommunications and all kinds of tea being spilled. This might sound fun and spicy, but it sure isn't when it's your tea being splashed around.
Be extra careful with who you tell your secrets to because a person you thought was a trustworthy confidant might be two-faced.
Also double-check your texts and make sure you're not doing the ol' send the text about a person TO that person (which applies every retrograde, BTW).
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Avoid stressful situations
Avoid having to write about boring old boots, for example. (Credit: Seinfeld)
Stressful energy is wafting through the air like crazy right now so be smart and avoid putting yourself in anxiety-inducing situations.
Whether it be attending events that you know your ex or arch-nemeses will be at, sliding into someone's DMs or having important talks with people.
Now is not the time - save it for when you're at your best.
Don't leave shit 'til the last minute
Start on that project a lil earlier to avoid having to tap up absolute BS just moments before it's due. (Credit: Bruce Almighty)
Again, Mercury is the planet of communication so when retrograde occurs, the planet goes backwards, and therefore all communications go backwards.
It's believed that during this time, delays are expected and therefore, do not leave important assignments, bills, or travel 'til the last minute.
Allow yourself extra time, you'll need it!
Focus on your wellness routines
Princess Mia had the right idea! (Credit: Princess Diaries)
Do you have wellness routines in place to protect your physical and mental state of mind? Whatever you do, be sure to not only stick to it but perhaps add a few methods to it -- whether it be energy healing, tarot reading, having a spa day or seeing a therapist.
And if you have none at all, now would be the time to start!
It could be as simple as meditating, staring a new workout regime, doing a nightly face mask or undergoing a digital detox (AKA putting your phone down and unplugging yourself from social media for a set amount of time).
Look after yourself, boo.
To see what you've got in store for the rest of the year, peep your 2026 horoscope.
