Your 2026 Horoscope: Here’s How to Navigate the Year Ahead for Every Zodiac Sign
A new year also means new astrological perspectives: welcome to your 2026 horoscope for each sign of the zodiac.
In 2026, the stars suggest that it will be a year full of clarity, global change, individual progress and authentic self-expression. There are several major astrological transits that will trigger all of this growth and movement. Some of them include:
The Aquarius-Leo eclipse axis
The North Node of Destiny moves into Aquarius, while the South Node of Karma, Comfort, and Familiarity will be in Leo from July 2026 to 2027. In other words, the Moon’s nodes offer us the opportunity to collectively lean into the uncomfortable but initiatory energy of the North Node, aligning us with what we want to see both individually and collectively. This North Node in Aquarius energy asks us to step into authenticity, eccentricity and start thinking outside the box to find solutions that work for all. Meanwhile, the South Node in Leo requires confronting our Ego and giving frontal attention so that we can leave these shadow aspects behind. This year, it’s the common good that is targeted, not your 15 minutes of fame.
February 17: A New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aquarius
March 3: A total lunar eclipse in Virgo
August 12: A Total New Moon Solar Eclipse in Leo
August 28: A partial lunar eclipse in Pisces
Mercury retrograde in 2026
Mercury retrograde will occur three times this year, all in the water signs (Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio). It’s an opportunity to make emotional breakthroughs, to honor our past without living in it, to challenge the collective message that emotions are a bad thing and realize that they tell you exactly what you need to know about yourself, your boundaries and your desires. 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 occurring in the same year! Neptune will change the zeitgeist from illusions, excessive romanticization and toxic emotional ties to grunge, punk, hardcore, independent and risk-taking. This could give rise to more independent films, artists, designers and influencers without direction and less celebrity and influencer culture. New paths of creation and sharing are being forged for the years to come.
