Mercury transit 2026
When Mercury changes sign in 2026, when it turns retrograde and direct, and the classical effect of its transit for each Moon sign (Rashi). Times are Indian Standard Time.
On 1 January 2026, Mercury is in Sagittarius (Dhanu).
Sign changes in 2026 · Retrograde and direct
| Date and time (IST) | Event |
|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2026, 10:25 AM | Enters Capricorn (Makara) |
| 3 Feb 2026, 9:52 PM | Enters Aquarius (Kumbha) |
| 26 Feb 2026, 12:45 PM | Turns retrograde in Aquarius (Kumbha) |
| 21 Mar 2026, 1:30 AM | Turns direct in Aquarius (Kumbha) |
| 11 Apr 2026, 1:15 AM | Enters Pisces (Meena) |
| 30 Apr 2026, 6:53 AM | Enters Aries (Mesha) |
| 15 May 2026, 12:32 AM | Enters Taurus (Vrishabha) |
| 29 May 2026, 11:12 AM | Enters Gemini (Mithuna) |
| 22 Jun 2026, 3:33 PM | Enters Cancer (Karka) |
| 29 Jun 2026, 11:15 PM | Turns retrograde in Cancer (Karka) |
| 7 Jul 2026, 10:44 AM | Enters Gemini (Mithuna) (retrograde) |
| 24 Jul 2026, 4:30 AM | Turns direct in Gemini (Mithuna) |
| 5 Aug 2026, 7:53 PM | Enters Cancer (Karka) |
| 22 Aug 2026, 7:32 PM | Enters Leo (Simha) |
| 7 Sept 2026, 1:33 PM | Enters Virgo (Kanya) |
| 26 Sept 2026, 12:39 PM | Enters Libra (Tula) |
| 24 Oct 2026, 12:45 PM | Turns retrograde in Libra (Tula) |
| 13 Nov 2026, 9:45 PM | Turns direct in Libra (Tula) |
| 2 Dec 2026, 5:27 PM | Enters Scorpio (Vrishchika) |
| 22 Dec 2026, 7:40 AM | Enters Sagittarius (Dhanu) |
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Frequently asked questions
When does Mercury change sign in 2026?
Enters Capricorn: 17 Jan 2026, 10:25 AM; Enters Aquarius: 3 Feb 2026, 9:52 PM; Enters Pisces: 11 Apr 2026, 1:15 AM; Enters Aries: 30 Apr 2026, 6:53 AM; Enters Taurus: 15 May 2026, 12:32 AM; Enters Gemini: 29 May 2026, 11:12 AM; Enters Cancer: 22 Jun 2026, 3:33 PM; Enters Gemini: 7 Jul 2026, 10:44 AM; Enters Cancer: 5 Aug 2026, 7:53 PM; Enters Leo: 22 Aug 2026, 7:32 PM; Enters Virgo: 7 Sept 2026, 1:33 PM; Enters Libra: 26 Sept 2026, 12:39 PM; Enters Scorpio: 2 Dec 2026, 5:27 PM; Enters Sagittarius: 22 Dec 2026, 7:40 AM
Is Mercury retrograde in 2026?
Turns retrograde in Aquarius: 26 February 2026; Turns direct in Aquarius: 21 March 2026; Turns retrograde in Cancer: 29 June 2026; Turns direct in Gemini: 24 July 2026; Turns retrograde in Libra: 24 October 2026; Turns direct in Libra: 13 November 2026