Astrology Calendar 2026
Every Mercury retrograde, eclipse, full moon, and planetary transit of 2026 in one place. Plan your year in harmony with the cosmos and navigate each celestial event with awareness and intention.
Last verified on February 27, 2026 (sources: Cafe Astrology ET calendar, Timeanddate moon phases/eclipses, NASA GSFC eclipse catalog). Dates shown in U.S. Eastern Time.
2026 Cosmic Events
Color-coded for quick reference across all twelve months
January 2026
- Jan 3 Full Moon in Cancer -- Wolf Moon Full Moon
- Jan 18 New Moon in Aquarius New Moon
What It Means For You
January opens with the Wolf Moon illuminating your emotional foundations and domestic life. This Cancer full moon encourages you to honor your roots, tend to family bonds, and release any resentment that has been quietly festering. The Aquarius new moon in the second half of the month supports clearer long-range planning and cleaner emotional resets before February's faster-moving transits arrive.
February 2026
- Feb 1 Full Moon in Leo -- Snow Moon Full Moon
- Feb 3 Uranus stations direct in Taurus Transit
- Feb 17 New Moon in Pisces New Moon
- Feb 26 Mercury Retrograde begins in Pisces Retrograde
What It Means For You
The Snow Moon in Leo spotlights your creative expression and romantic desires. This is a lunation that demands you let your light shine without apology -- celebrate your talents, share your art, and honor the parts of yourself that crave recognition. The Pisces new moon later in the month opens a doorway for spiritual renewal, dream work, and compassionate intention-setting. February is a month for the heart in all its dimensions.
March 2026
- Mar 3 Full Moon in Virgo -- Worm Moon Full Moon
- Mar 3 Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo/Pisces axis Eclipse
- Mar 19 New Moon in Pisces New Moon
- Mar 20 Mercury Retrograde ends Retrograde End
- Mar 20 Spring Equinox -- Sun enters Aries Equinox
What It Means For You
March is one of the most astrologically intense months of 2026. Mercury retrograde is active through March 20, so double-check communications, travel plans, and contracts before finalizing key commitments. The total lunar eclipse on March 3 is a major release point around Virgo/Pisces themes, amplifying closure, healing, and practical realignment before the spring equinox reset.
April 2026
- Apr 1 Full Moon in Libra -- Pink Moon Full Moon
- Apr 7 Mercury post-shadow check window Review
- Apr 17 New Moon in Aries New Moon
What It Means For You
April brings welcome relief after March's retrograde intensity. Use the first week as a cleanup period for edits, reconciliations, and schedule corrections before accelerating new commitments. The Pink Moon in Libra illuminates partnership dynamics and asks you to find equilibrium between independence and togetherness. The Aries new moon is an exceptional time to launch fresh ventures with cleaner strategy and stronger timing.
May 2026
- May 1 Full Moon in Scorpio -- Flower Moon Full Moon
- May 16 New Moon in Taurus New Moon
What It Means For You
The Flower Moon in Scorpio plunges deep beneath the surface, revealing hidden truths about your emotional attachments and shared resources. This is a powerful lunation for releasing toxic patterns and reclaiming personal power. The Taurus new moon supports grounded financial planning and practical next steps before June introduces heavier transit movement.
June 2026
- May 31 Full Moon in Sagittarius -- Strawberry Moon Full Moon
- Jun 14 New Moon in Gemini New Moon
- Jun 21 Summer Solstice -- Sun enters Cancer Solstice
- Jun 29 Mercury Retrograde begins in Cancer Retrograde
- Jun 29 Full Moon in Capricorn Full Moon
- Jun 30 Jupiter enters Leo Transit
What It Means For You
June radiates expansive energy with the Strawberry Moon in Sagittarius inspiring wanderlust, philosophical exploration, and the courage to broaden your horizons. The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year and amplifies themes of nurturing, home, and emotional security. Month-end is especially charged: Mercury turns retrograde on June 29, and Jupiter shifts into Leo on June 30, redirecting growth toward confidence, visibility, and creative leadership.
July 2026
- Jul 14 New Moon in Cancer New Moon
- Jul 23 Mercury Retrograde ends in Leo Retrograde End
- Jul 29 Full Moon in Aquarius -- Buck Moon Full Moon
What It Means For You
July's Cancer new moon is ideal for intentions around home, family, financial security, and emotional healing. Mercury stations direct on July 23 after beginning retrograde at the end of June, so early July is best for revisions while late July supports relaunches and clearer decisions. The Buck Moon in Aquarius highlights the tension between personal comfort and community responsibility.
August 2026
- Aug 12 New Moon in Leo New Moon
- Aug 12 Total Solar Eclipse in Leo Eclipse
- Aug 27 Full Moon in Pisces -- Sturgeon Moon Full Moon
- Aug 27-28 Partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces Eclipse
What It Means For You
August is one of the most pivotal months of 2026. The Leo new moon and total solar eclipse on August 12 open a decisive new chapter in identity, leadership, and creative expression. The Pisces full moon with a partial lunar eclipse on August 27-28 closes emotional loops and pushes deep release work. Use the first half for bold initiation and the final days for honest closure and reset.
September 2026
- Sep 11 New Moon in Virgo New Moon
- Sep 22 Autumn Equinox -- Sun enters Libra Equinox
- Sep 26 Full Moon in Aries -- Harvest Moon Full Moon
What It Means For You
September consolidates the powerful changes triggered during August eclipse season. The Virgo new moon supports clean systems, practical health resets, and better daily structure. The autumn equinox restores balance, and the Harvest Moon in Aries reminds you that your earlier decisions now require consistent follow-through and tangible execution.
October 2026
- Oct 3 Venus Retrograde begins in Scorpio Retrograde
- Oct 10 New Moon in Libra New Moon
- Oct 24 Mercury Retrograde begins in Scorpio Retrograde
- Oct 25 Full Moon in Taurus -- Hunter Moon Full Moon
What It Means For You
October starts a high-reflection window. Venus retrograde (from October 3) asks you to re-evaluate values, intimacy, and financial commitments, while Mercury retrograde begins October 24 and slows communication cycles. The Libra new moon still supports balance work, but use extra review for contracts and emotional negotiations. The Hunter Moon in Taurus grounds your aspirations in practical next steps.
November 2026
- Nov 9 New Moon in Scorpio New Moon
- Nov 13 Mercury Retrograde ends in Scorpio Retrograde End
- Nov 13 Venus Retrograde ends in Libra Retrograde End
- Nov 24 Full Moon in Gemini -- Beaver Moon Full Moon
What It Means For You
November carries a potent undercurrent of transformation as the Scorpio new moon invites you to confront your deepest truths, release emotional baggage, and set intentions for regeneration. Both Mercury and Venus station direct on November 13, creating a strong pivot from review to execution in the second half of the month. The Beaver Moon in Gemini lights up communication themes and supports cleaner year-end decisions.
December 2026
- Dec 8 New Moon in Sagittarius New Moon
- Dec 21 Winter Solstice -- Sun enters Capricorn Solstice
- Dec 23 Full Moon in Cancer -- Cold Moon Full Moon
What It Means For You
December closes 2026 with a steadier pace after the November stations direct. The Sagittarius new moon on December 8 is your final fresh-start portal of the year -- set expansive intentions around travel, education, spiritual growth, and the pursuit of truth. The winter solstice on December 21 marks the year's turning point, and the Cold Moon in Cancer two days later bathes the holiday season in tender, nurturing light. With Jupiter now in Leo, heart-led celebration, generosity, and creative expression become the most supportive tone for year-end renewal.
Major Planetary Transits of 2026
Saturn in Aries
Saturn continues its transit through Aries throughout 2026, demanding that you take full responsibility for your identity, ambitions, and the direction of your life. This is a period of maturation where the universe rewards discipline, accountability, and courageous honesty. Wherever Aries falls in your birth chart, Saturn is asking you to grow up, step up, and build something real. The work is demanding, but the rewards are structures of self-reliance that will serve you for decades.
Jupiter enters Leo (June 30)
Jupiter shifts into Leo on June 30, starting a new expansion cycle around confidence, visibility, leadership, performance, and creative risk-taking. This transit rewards bold but heart-centered expression. Growth accelerates when you own your voice, publish your work, and lead from generosity rather than ego.
Venus Retrograde in Scorpio/Libra (October 3 - November 13)
Venus retrograde in late 2026 re-evaluates intimacy, trust, and value alignment. The cycle begins in Scorpio and resolves in Libra, making this period strong for financial cleanup, relationship boundary resets, and honest partnership recalibration. Avoid rushed commitments; prioritize clarity, consent, and long-term compatibility.
Three Mercury Retrogrades
Mercury retrograde occurs three times in 2026: February 26 to March 20 (Pisces to Aquarius), June 29 to July 23 (Cancer to Leo), and October 24 to November 13 (Scorpio). Across all three cycles, the strategic move is the same: slow down, review assumptions, and relaunch after station direct windows.