{"id":2274387,"date":"2026-02-09T17:20:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T17:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2274387"},"modified":"2026-02-09T17:20:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T17:20:51","slug":"first-mercury-retrograde-of-2026-begins-february-26-brace-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/first-mercury-retrograde-of-2026-begins-february-26-brace-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"First Mercury Retrograde of 2026 Begins February 26: Brace Yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Before you spiral into frustration\u2014hasn\u2019t this year already delivered enough challenges?\u2014here\u2019s how to navigate the year\u2019s first (of three!) Mercury retrograde cycles.<\/strong><\/p>\n

First Mercury retrograde of 2026: February 26-March 20<\/h3>\n

In this Article<\/h4>\n

The first Mercury retrograde of 2026 Is in Pisces<\/h2>\n

Say what? The first of three Mercury retrogrades in 2026<\/a> begins on February 26 when the messenger planet, enjoying an in-progress visit to Pisces since February 10, spins backward in the compassionate sign until March 20.<\/p>\n

Mercury retrograde effects<\/h3>\n

While the first Mercury retrograde of 2026 is in the Fish\u2019s kaleidoscopic waters, few things are as they appear. Brace for crossed wires, false starts and missing details. Take nothing at face value, not even people\u2019s enthusiastic promises or cheerful nods of approval. No matter how much you want situations to work out, you can\u2019t force them. One thing spiritual Pisces understands is that \u201cwhat\u2019s meant to be, will be.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you really want to know what someone\u2019s thinking, you\u2019ll probably have to ask them outright. Even then, expect a little vagueness or mixed signals. When in doubt, take a beat to clarify, and keep your sense of humor handy. It\u2019ll help you navigate these murky waters with minimal stress.<\/p>\n

Patience and precision are your allies with Mercury retrograde in Pisces, so adjust your sails accordingly. While Mercury<\/a> is reversed here, you can access a deep level of creativity and divine inspiration that supports rapid growth once the retrograde ends.<\/p>\n

Until then: back up all your important data, switch to stronger passwords and submit any lingering paperwork now!\u00a0<\/p>\n

What are good things to do during Mercury retrograde?<\/h3>\n

Observe what\u2019s going on inside of you during the first Mercury retrograde of 2026. How do you deal with waiting for an answer: Are you anxious? Do you start making up disempowering stories about what people are thinking? Do you want to quit and move on rather than face the possibility of rejection?<\/p>\n

Let all feelings arise without interacting with them. They are not wrong or right; they simply ARE. There is true power in being able to hold the space of the unknown. In that mystical, in-between state, miraculous solutions can arise. Just plan on taking a lot of long, deep breaths!<\/p>\n

As with all Mercury retrograde cycles<\/a>, we lean on \u201cre-\u201d instead of starting anything new, if it can be avoided. That means focusing on activities that start with the prefix \u201cre-\u201d (to go back), such as:<\/p>\n