A new year also means new astrology insights: Welcome to your 2026 horoscope for each zodiac sign.
In 2026, the stars are suggesting it will be a year full of clarity, global change, individual progress, and authentic self-expression. There are several major astrological transits that will kick off all this growth and movement. Some of them include:
The Aquarius-Leo eclipse axis
The North Node of Destiny shifts into Aquarius, while the South Node of Karma, Comfort, and Familiarity will be in Leo from July 2026 into 2027. Put another way, the moon’s nodes offer us an opportunity to collectively lean into the uncomfortable but initiatory energy of the North Node, bringing us into alignment with what we want to see both individually and collectively. That North Node energy in Aquarius asks us to step into authenticity, eccentricity, and start thinking of outside-of-the box for solutions that work for all. Meanwhile, the South Node in Leo requires facing our Ego and need for attention head-on so that we can leave these shadow aspects behind. This year is about the greater good, not your 15 minutes of fame.
February 17: A new moon solar eclipse in Aquarius
March 3: A full moon total lunar eclipse in Virgo
August 12: A new moon total solar eclipse in Leo
August 28: A full moon partial lunar eclipse in Pisces
Mercury retrograde in 2026
Mercury retrograde will happen three times this year, all in water signs (Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio). This is an opportunity to have emotional breakthroughs, honor our past without living in it, and challenge the collective messaging that emotions are a bad thing and realizing they actually tell you exactly what you need to know about yourself, your boundaries, and your desires. The Mercury retrograde dates are:
Mercury Retrograde 1: February 25-March 20 in Pisces
Mercury Retrograde 2: June 29-July 23 in Cancer
Mercury Retrograde 3: October 24-November 13 in Scorpio
Planetary transits in 2026
January 26: Neptune (the planet of art, culture, dreams, intuition and spirituality) enters Aries.
One of three major, outer planetary shifts all happening in the same year! Neptune will change the zeitgeist from illusions, over-romanticization, and toxic emotional ties into grunge, punk, hardcore, independent, and risk-taking. This could bring about more independent films, artists, designers, and influential folks coming up without management and less celebrity and influencer culture. New paths of creating and sharing are being forged for years to come.
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