Virgo Monthly Horoscope February 2026 - Page 9
The first Mercury retrograde of 2026 begins February 26, disrupting partnerships
Intimacy interrupted? Right at the end of a short but action-packed month, the first Mercury retrograde of 2026 begins on February 26. This three-week cycle can throw communication, technology and travel into a tizzy, as it probably will until March 20. Mercury will back through Pisces and your seventh house of partnership, which can complicate your closest relationships.
From garbled messages to scheduling mix-ups, you’ll need to watch all interpersonal exchanges with extra care. Since Mercury is your celestial guardian, you're more affected by its U-turns than other signs, so what feels mildly annoying to others may hit you as deeply disruptive.
Heed the standard astrological advice for Mercury retrograde: When possible, delay signing contracts and buying new tech (or read the finest fine-print). Gather your thoughts before you speak, especially if you’re tempted to “just say it” and clear things up later. And don the kid gloves for your closest relationships, which could be affected most by this round of Mercury retrograde. Small misunderstandings or offhand comments can take on outsized meanings now.
Flashback alert! Mercury retrogrades can bring back people from your past. This go-round, an ex could resurface and disagreements could get stirred up even in the most complementary couplings. A budding joint venture could hit a sticking point in negotiations, with details that need fine-tuning or timelines that suddenly feel unrealistic. Between now and the spring equinox, you may not see eye-to-eye with a close partner.
Focus on what you can control, Virgo, especially when it comes to the technology piece of Mercury retrograde. Change your passwords and guard against identity theft, especially on shared accounts or platforms and apps you haven’t updated in ages. Check your statements for errors and erroneous charges—small ones are easy to overlook until they add up! With Mercury OOO, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
