Gemini Monthly Horoscope February 2026 - Page 9
The first Mercury retrograde of 2026 begins February 26: Tweak your plans
Some of your best-laid plans could hit speedbumps and detours starting February 26 as your ruler, strategic Mercury, spirals into its first retrograde of 2026. Timelines suddenly need revising or a rollout could get pushed back. Mercury rules technology, communication and travel, and this three-week period can cause chaos in those areas, from glitchy software to travel plans that require rerouting or rescheduling.
Mercury’s backspin will steal through Pisces and your tenth house of career until March 20. You could be at odds with a client or colleague, perhaps over expectations, deliverables or who’s responsible for what, and a promising project could temporarily stall. Use this time to tweak your plans and tighten up before launching: refine your pitch, revise presentations or stress-test your strategy. Back up your digital data, especially at work, and be careful what you send through any company email accounts since hastily worded messages could land in the “wrong” inbox.
The tenth house rules men and fathers, and Mercury retrograde could exacerbate unresolved stuff with a guy in your life, especially if his mixed signals frustrate you. Is it time to clear the air, once and for all? If you're in a management position, check in with your employees and make sure everyone's clear about roles and expectations, so assumptions don’t fill the gaps left by vague communication.
The silver lining? Mercury retrograde is great for reunions, so this could be a fruitful time to connect with an old client or coworker. If dynamics have been tense, you have a chance to finally hash those out. Stay open to hearing feedback, even if it feels harsh or negative. If you can really listen, you could get some eye-opening info that improves your own work performance and relationships, and helps you course-correct before small issues become bigger ones.
