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February 26 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Thursday February 26. Read the daily horoscopes for your Sun sign or rising sign (ascendant) to plan your day.
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Your daily horoscopes for Thursday February 26, 2026
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Thursday February 26
Does it feel like you’re forcing things? As mindful Mercury turns retrograde in Pisces and your hazy twelfth house, don’t push it. Progress may be limited during this backspin, which lasts until March 20. Use the next few weeks to tie up any loose ends and let go of anything that no longer serves “2026 Aries.” Don’t worry: You aren’t giving up or betraying the stubborn Ram who holds on until the bitter end. Letting go means making room for a better option (and maybe a miracle) to flow it.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Thursday February 26
You can’t be BFFs with the world, Taurus—and over the next three
weeks, your inner circle could get a lot tighter. With Mercury
retrograde in Pisces and your community zone until March 20, you may
glimpse the unevolved side of a friend’s personality or discover sketchy
group dynamics within an organization. This doesn’t necessarily mean
the game is over. After all, true friends reveal themselves by how they
handle the bumps in the road. Can you work through this directly… and
lovingly? It’s worth a try. But if that means selling out on yourself,
jump ship and go swim with other (better) fish in the sea.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Thursday February 26
Game face: on! And make sure it’s locked and loaded as your ruler,
messenger Mercury, flips retrograde in Pisces and your tenth house of
career. Until March 20, signals could scramble at the office, and
professional plans could stall temporarily. But this forced timeout has a
silver lining. Use it for “re” activities like reviewing and revising.
Even if you go back to the drawing board, you won’t stay there for long.
Just make it your mission to fortify your structure. You need a solid
base upon which to build, Gemini! Conflict with a colleague could also
throw you for a loop. Disengage your feelings (as much as your reactive
sign can) and focus on the big-picture goals you want to crush.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Thursday February 26
If you’ve made a list, check it twice, Cancer! Today, as messenger
Mercury flips retrograde in Pisces and your expansive ninth house, make
sure that any trips, adventures or even local appointments are
completely buttoned up. Reconfirm all reservations and, if you’re
booking a getaway between now and March 20, play it safe and spring for
the travel insurance. If you have a project to promote, think “soft
launch” for the coming three weeks. Tease the news and drop some preview
posts; then unleash the full-on campaign after the equinox.
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Thursday February 26
Rewind! Did you recently brush off something “small and
inconsequential”? Deal with it fast, Leo, or that molehill could swell
into a mountain before March 20. Today, as messenger Mercury flips into a
signal-jamming retrograde, you don’t want to leave anything in the
nebulous zone. Are you and bae REALLY exclusive? Is your account with
that premium client truly secure? Get full confirmation and, where
appropriate, start drafting a contract that you can sign when Mercury
corrects course in three weeks. Romantically, this retrograde could
arouse intense emotions and even herald the return of an ex.
Exhilarating? Sure, but don’t go courting drama just to keep life
“interesting.”
Read Leo daily horoscope
Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Thursday February 26
Fuzzy communication will not be out of the
ordinary for the next three weeks as your ruler, messenger Mercury,
shifts into a signal-scrambling retrograde. But hey, this shakeup can be
a GOOD thing. For one thing, you can finally tackle those important
convos that you’ve set as “last” on your to-do list. Tighten up the
structure in a partnership by redefining roles or rebalancing the power
dynamics. Since retrogrades tend to bring back the past, you might have
to rehash old drama before moving forward. Simultaneously, be prepared
for an old flame to reignite!
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Thursday February 26
Toast to (almost) spring
with a cleaning sesh! As quicksilver Mercury turns retrograde in your
productivity zone until March 20, give everything, from your closet to
your inbox, a hardcore review. Still have that old pair of jeans you
haven’t worn since 2023? Is it time to ditch those boots that even the
best cobbler in town can’t fix? Get the status of your material goods
sorted out but be mindful when doing so. Save some shelf space for
important documents and family mementos—you’ll want to hold on to those!
When it comes to chitchat, reconsider divulging any not-so-nice
comments, especially in writing. You never know where that paper trail
will wind up.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Thursday February 26
Oh, the temptation! Mixed romantic
messages abound for the coming three weeks as Mercury turns retrograde
in your fifth house of amour. Flying solo? Between now and March 20, a
surge of attraction could arise that is both exciting and misleading.
Enlist a trusty friend to act as your sounding board before you
“test-drive” any would-be lovers. Amp up your willpower: Don’t give in
to the trap of falling back for an ex who broke your heart (twice).
Regardless of your relationship status, a little self-discipline will go
a long way for the next three weeks. Coupled Scorpios: Don’t start
arguments to arouse passion!
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Thursday February 26
Drama heating up at
home? Mercury turns retrograde in Pisces today, creating friction in
your domestic sector until March 20. Problems could flare up out of the
blue with relatives or roomies. But don’t start packing just yet!
Setting up fair house rules and tacking a chore schedule on the fridge
can be stunningly simple solution. Bonus points if you make a day (or
weekend!) out of spring cleaning. There’s also a silver lining to the
situation: Mercury’s timeout brings a window for some bonding with the
fam, particularly an adored woman like your mom, sister or favorite
aunt.
Read Sagittarius daily horoscope
Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Thursday February 26
Come again? Today, messenger Mercury turns
retrograde in Pisces and your third house of communication, which could
send out mixed messages left and right. Choose every word with care for
the next three weeks to avoid meltdowns and misconceptions. If you’re
going to share anything publicly, make sure you’ve banished every
glimmer of doubt surrounding the news. Alternatively, take advantage of
clever Mercury’s backspin and do a deep-dive into your hobbies: take a
pottery workshop or keep crafting that screenplay. Hanging out with old
pals will also uplift your spirits, and, who knows, you may even revive a
friendship from ages ago.
Read Capricorn daily horoscope
Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Thursday February 26
Let’s talk money, Aquarius.
With Mercury turning retrograde in your finance house from today until
March 20, you want to avoid any, er, surprises with your cash flow. Log
into accounts: Are bills set up to be paid on time? Do you have enough
in the bank to avoid overdraft charges? Set aside a portion of every
paycheck for emergency funds—and how about saving for a vacation, too?
By the time Mercury corrects course on March 20, you could have a nice
little chunk stashed away. (And THEN you can splurge on that
bikini-caftan set.) Need to increase your earnings? The key could lie in
the hands of a former colleague. Link back in to those old connections,
and new moneymaking opportunities could soon come your way.
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Thursday February 26
Surprise, Pisces! As Mercury pivots retrograde in your sign for the
next three weeks, you may be stunned to find yourself in situations
where your straightforwardness is completely misunderstood. Even if you
outlined it all as clearly as possible, there will still be some mixed
signals. Instead of plowing ahead only to wind up frustrated, hit pause.
Use this time to tighten up your plans, tweak your messaging and get
prepped to turn things up again when Mercury corrects course on March
20.
