🌙 Mercury ☿ Retrograde Alert!

The whole cicle from february to April 2026

Right now we’re deep in the chaos of Mercury retrograde (in Pisces this time).

Full cycle: Feb 12 – Apr 9, 2026.

I calculated the full cycle for you – the whole shadow-to-shadow period runs from Feb 12 to Apr 9, 2026.

You would think there is just an effect in the retrograde period, but in effect there are 3 stages.

I attached a little humble drawing I just made to visualize the stages, 📅 the way I learned it from my Russian teacher. 😉

Quick breakdown:

• Feb 12 – Feb 26: Pre-shadow (Mercury enters the degree where it’ll go direct later). It’s slowing down—start prepping! Avoid launching big projects, signing contracts, or major tech/comms decisions. Delays already creeping in? Yep, that’s why.

• Feb 26 – Mar 21: Full retrograde. Major DO NOT zone for important stuff—you might regret it later 😅
People you meet now could ghost, purchases turn out faulty/broken (hello returns!), misunderstandings everywhere, arguments, tech glitches. Double-check everything!

• Mar 21 – Apr 9: Post-shadow (Mercury direct but still crossing back over the retrograde degree).  Reflection time: “Why did I say/buy/do that?!” You’ll be busy fixing glitches from the retrograde phase.

Full cycle: Feb 12 – Apr 9, 2026. Breathe, review, revise—don’t force new beginnings.

The Pisces energy makes it more emotional, intuitive, and confusing — ideal for inner work, but tricky for clear decisions.

How’s Mercury messing with you so far?

Author: Katy Deroma (c) Consultacartas