Scorpio Monthly Horoscope February 2026 - Page 9
The first Mercury retrograde of 2026 begins February 26: Purge mental clutter
Finessing details has always been your specialty, Scorpio. But starting February 26, you might lose sight of when to declare things “better done than perfect,” such as endlessly tweaking a creative project or over-editing something that was already landing well. Persnickety Mercury, the planet of communication and mental clarity, flips into its first retrograde of 2026, snarling signals until March 20.
Cupid called and he wants his arrows back! (Or maybe he’s got a belated delivery of them?) For the next three weeks, Mercury reverses into Pisces and your dramatic fifth house of drama and romance. You may need to navigate inflated egos and diva antics, whether that’s a collaborator craving constant validation, a love interest stirring up drama or a child testing boundaries.
Keep your own theatrics in check, Scorpio. You could easily cross the line between entertaining and obnoxious, or even tip into being outright offensive, especially if sarcasm or edgy humor hits differently than intended. When in doubt, err on the side of retrograde caution: Just don’t say it.
This Mercury retrograde cycle could stir big feelings around pleasure and creation, everything from revisiting an old artistic passion to rethinking how (or whether) you want to expand your family. If pregnancy is on your radar, this may be a time for reflection rather than action; conversations with a partner, doctor or your own intuition could be especially revealing now.
Since Mercury rules the mind, the retrograde is a great moment to purge mental clutter. Journaling and meditation can help you manage the stress that can rise now, especially if you’re processing heightened emotions.
