Aries Monthly Horoscope February 2026 - Page 8
The first Mercury retrograde of 2026 begins February 26
Slow down and integrate all the changes, Aries. The last month has been a LOT to process, not only with the state of the world, but starting exactly a month ago, when Neptune made a historic move into Aries on January 26.
For this reason, you might actually appreciate the pause that begins February 26, when mental Mercury slows down into its first retrograde of the year. Sure, there will be the usual plot twists to navigate, like communication, travel and technology scrambling that accompanies Mercury retrograde. But you also have planetary permission to take a time-out.
Keeping a low profile is a good idea now. Until March 20, Mercury drags through Pisces and your hazy twelfth house, which could bring mixed messages, hidden agendas and even some shady people into your sphere. A conversation that feels friendly on the surface could leave you uneasy afterward. A project’s details can keep changing depending on who you ask.
If you sense dishonesty or sabotage, do NOT move forward: You could be found guilty by association. With mental Mercury in your foggy twelfth house, you could feel fatigued and unclear. You know when you reread the same email three times without absorbing it? Yeah, like that.
Give your brain a break from heavy lifting. Instead, focus on healing and processing emotions you've avoided with brisk walks or simply unplugging more often than usual. You may have a loss to grieve or a disappointment to accept, perhaps something you brushed aside earlier this winter that now needs space to be felt. Your subconscious could be working overtime, so pay attention to strong gut feelings as well as to your dreams, which could be especially vivid, bringing symbolic messages or recurring themes.
If detours happen, try to see those as a lesson from the universe, whether that’s a delayed plan, a canceled celebration or a moment that forces you to slow down rather than plow ahead. You’re a tough cookie, Ram, and the challenges these retrogrades are serving will definitely make you stronger. With Saturn and Neptune settling into your sign for the long haul, you may need to change up your routines a bit. Welcome this three-week slowdown as an adjustment period, and come back strong for Aries season right when Mercury turns direct!
