2026 Astrology Calendar: Every Key Date of the Year
Bookmark this page. Every retrograde, eclipse and generational planet shift of 2026, in chronological order — with what each one means and how to use it.
The short version: 2026's turning points are Neptune entering Aries (Jan 26), Saturn entering Aries (Feb 13), their rare conjunction at 0° Aries (Feb 20), Uranus entering Gemini (Apr 25), Jupiter entering Leo (Jun 30), four eclipses (Feb 17, Mar 3, Aug 12, Aug 28), three Mercury retrogrades and one Venus retrograde (Oct 3 – Nov 13). Mars, helpfully, stays direct all year.
The Complete 2026 Timeline
Winter: The Great Reset (January – March)
- January 26Neptune enters Aries. After 14 years in Pisces, the planet of dreams begins a 13-year run in the sign of action. Collective imagination gets a spine — visions turn into missions.
- February 13Saturn enters Aries. The taskmaster starts a stay that lasts into 2028. Themes: self-reliance, courageous responsibility, building identity on bedrock.
- February 17Annular solar eclipse in Aquarius — a "ring of fire" new moon of collective fresh starts. The same day, Chinese New Year opens the Year of the Fire Horse.
- February 20Saturn–Neptune conjunction at 0°44 Aries. The event of the year — a meeting of structure and spirit at the zodiac's first degree, roughly once every 36 years. What begins now echoes for decades.
- Feb 25 – Mar 20Mercury retrograde in Pisces. Fuzzy facts, missed messages, poetic misunderstandings. Re-read everything twice.
- March 3Total lunar eclipse in Virgo. A culmination in work, health and daily routines — unsustainable systems reach their natural end.
Spring: The Future Arrives (April – June)
- April 25Uranus re-enters Gemini (until 2033). The awakener finishes its Taurus era and settles into the sign of information. Communication, learning, transport and technology enter a seven-year revolution.
- June 29 – July 23Mercury retrograde in Cancer. Family threads, housing paperwork and old emotional conversations come back for a second pass.
- June 30Jupiter enters Leo (for one year). The luck planet moves from quiet Cancer into show-stopping Leo: creativity, romance, performance and visibility expand. Fire signs feast; everyone gets braver.
Summer: Eclipse Season Peaks (July – September)
- August 12Total solar eclipse in Leo — the most dramatic sky event of 2026, with totality crossing parts of the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland and Spain. A once-in-years new beginning for matters of the heart, creativity and leadership.
- August 28Partial lunar eclipse in Pisces. An emotional release valve — endings around escapism, old dreams and unfinished spiritual business.
- SeptemberThe clear channel. No retrogrades of Mercury or Venus, eclipse season done — 2026's cleanest month for launches, moves, weddings and big decisions.
Autumn: The Great Review (October – December)
- October 3 – Nov 13Venus retrograde, Scorpio → Libra. The relationship audit of the year. Exes resurface, values get renegotiated, aesthetics shift. Review commitments; don't start new ones.
- October 24 – Nov 13Mercury retrograde in Scorpio — overlapping Venus retrograde. Three weeks of double-checking everything about love, money and shared resources. Both end November 13.
- November 13Venus and Mercury turn direct together. The fog clears at once — decisions made after this date stick.
- DecemberForward motion. A clean close to the year: act on everything the autumn review taught you.
2026 Retrogrades at a Glance
| Planet | Dates | Sign(s) | Do | Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Feb 25 – Mar 20 | Pisces | Revise, rest, reflect | Signing without re-reading |
| Mercury | Jun 29 – Jul 23 | Cancer | Repair home & family ties | Impulsive moves/purchases |
| Venus | Oct 3 – Nov 13 | Scorpio → Libra | Review relationships & values | Weddings, makeovers, new commitments |
| Mercury | Oct 24 – Nov 13 | Scorpio | Audit shared finances | New loans & contracts |
Good news: Mars — the planet of drive — does not retrograde at all in 2026. Momentum is available all year long.
2026 Eclipses at a Glance
| Date | Type | Sign | Feels strongest for |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 17 | Annular solar (new moon) | Aquarius | Aquarius, Leo, fixed signs |
| March 3 | Total lunar (full moon) | Virgo | Virgo, Pisces, mutable signs |
| August 12 | Total solar (new moon) | Leo | Leo, Aquarius, fixed signs |
| August 28 | Partial lunar (full moon) | Pisces | Pisces, Virgo, mutable signs |
How the Big Ingresses Rank
Not all planet moves are equal. Neptune and Saturn entering Aries (January–February) are generational: neither has been in Aries since the 1970s–1990s, and their February 20 conjunction is the rarest alignment of the year. Uranus in Gemini (April 25) is the seven-year story — last time it ran, the world rebuilt its communication systems. Jupiter in Leo (June 30) is the one you'll feel fastest: within weeks, boldness starts getting rewarded. For how each shift lands on your sign, open your 2026 horoscope.
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The Daily Horoscope app's Astro Calendar tracks every event on this page — plus your personal best days for love, career, beauty and travel, calculated from your own birth chart.
2026 Calendar FAQ
When is Mercury retrograde in 2026?
Three times: February 25 – March 20 (Pisces), June 29 – July 23 (Cancer) and October 24 – November 13 (Scorpio). Double-check contracts, back up devices and pad travel plans in those windows.
When is Venus retrograde in 2026?
October 3 – November 13, starting in Scorpio and backing into Libra. Six weeks to review relationships, values and finances — not to launch weddings, makeovers or major purchases.
What is the most important astrology event of 2026?
The Saturn–Neptune conjunction at 0°44 Aries on February 20 — a once-in-roughly-36-years fusion of structure and vision at the zodiac's first degree. Astrologers expect its themes to shape the next three decades.
When is the 2026 total solar eclipse?
August 12, in Leo, with totality visible from parts of the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland and Spain. Astrologically it's the year's most powerful new beginning — especially for the fixed signs.
