5 Useful Things to Know About Mercury Retrograde in March 2026

The first Mercury retrograde of the year will affect us between February 26 and March 20, 2026. This time, it will move backwards through the signs of Pisces and Aquarius, which will bring confusion, intuitive insights and various challenges for all zodiac signs.
At Astro Velida, we believe that retrograde periods are not a time to be afraid. Their purpose is to make a revision in our lives and prepare us for new upcoming events.
What useful advice can we give you?
When Mercury is retrograde in Pisces, logic often gives way to emotions. You may feel your thoughts clouded, important documents may be delayed or misunderstandings may arise in your personal relationships. When it returns to Aquarius, attention will be focused on technology, social networks and your plans for the future.
1. Check everything several times, whether you are sending an email to someone or you are about to sign a document or a contract. The mistakes you make during this period will become visible later in time.
2. Attention will be required for everything related to technology. It is not advisable to buy technology during this period, whether it is a phone or something important for your life. Save all important information from your computer or phone before you lose everything due to an unexpected incident.
3. Return to the past. During Mercury retrograde, it is good to focus your attention on completing old projects, cleaning the house or renewing contacts with people you have not seen for a long time.
4. This is an unfavorable time to buy property. If you are in the process of such a deal, try to finalize it before February 25 or wait until the end of March.
5. Use this time to work on yourself, for example by ordering your natal chart to find out which of your qualities or shortcomings it is time to work seriously on.
A brief forecast for each zodiac sign:
Aries, Leo and Sagittarius should be careful with their statements. Your words can be misunderstood.
Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn should focus on financial planning of their affairs, but without making any firm decisions.
For Gemini, Libra and Aquarius, social life will be intense but tiring.
Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces will feel this influence the most. Trust your dreams during this period.
Finally, don't let the planets dictate your mood. Use Mercury retrograde as a pause that the universe gives you to take a breath.
Do you want to find out which house of your natal chart this transit falls into? Order a personal consultation at astro.velida.net.