2026 sky calendar: Mercury retrograde, new and full moons, eclipses
Mercury retrogrades, new moons, full moons and eclipses, with the date and sign of each.
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Earlier this year (21 events)
January
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Full moon in CancerTheme this time: home and feelings
Look up on a full moon night and the Moon is at its brightest, this time in Cancer, the sign that cares about home, family and whether everyone has eaten. Full moons make things easy to see, so a feeling you have been brushing aside, maybe about a person or a place that feels like home, may be hard to ignore now. If a friend suddenly wants to talk, listen all the way through before you answer; you do not need a perfect reply. At work or school, clear the small leftovers first, like the unanswered messages and the cluttered desk, so there is room to think. For yourself, something warm to eat and an earlier bedtime will do more than pushing through. Cancer and Capricorn, which sits opposite, may feel it most, and Aries and Libra might notice a tug between wanting to rest and wanting to finish everything.
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New moon in CapricornTheme this time: career and long-term goals
Heads-up: a New Moon is the dark one, when the Moon sits between us and the Sun and you can hardly see it. Astrologers treat it as a quiet starting line, and this one is in Capricorn, the sign of steady habits, schedules and doing what you said you would. It lands just as the new year's big promises start to wobble, so pick one small thing instead of ten: ten minutes of reading a day, or finally putting next month's deadlines in one calendar. With other people, clear plans and honest times tend to go down better than vague maybes. At work or school, line things up in order and take them one at a time. Meals and sleep count as part of the plan. Capricorn, its opposite sign Cancer, and Aries and Libra may feel the pull to get serious most, so watch that you do not squeeze yourself too tight.
February
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Full moon in Leo
Theme this time: confidence and creativity
Leo is the sign that walks into a room and somehow warms it up. It loves being seen, and it loves making other people laugh too. With the Moon at its fullest in Leo, the wish to be noticed and appreciated can get louder than usual. Say you spent weeks on a group project: you might suddenly want someone to just say, nice work. In relationships, say what you need out loud, then leave room to hear the other person's side. At work or school, tidy up what you have made and let people see it, without apologising for it. When you are tired, do one small thing purely because it makes you happy, like playing a favourite song on the way home. Leo and its opposite sign Aquarius, plus Taurus and Scorpio, may feel this most. Some will want to step forward, others just want a quiet corner, and both are fine.
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Annular solar eclipse · New moon in AquariusTheme this time: friends and ideals
Aquarius is the friend who loves a big group chat but still slips out early to go home and think. On February 17 the New Moon falls here as an annular solar eclipse: the Moon covers most of the Sun and leaves a thin bright ring around the edge. A normal New Moon is a fresh start, and an eclipse turns the volume up, so this one can feel more like a turning point. Expect themes of friends, communities and doing things your own way. In relationships, notice whether you always go along with the group and never say what you'd like. At work or school, write down one annoying process and picture a small fix instead of rebuilding everything. Put your phone down a bit earlier at night. Aquarius, Leo, Taurus and Scorpio may feel it most, though that's a loose guide, not a rule.
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Mercury retrograde in Piscesuntil Mar 21 (Sat)
Ever typed half a message and then forgotten what you meant to say? That is Mercury retrograde in a nutshell, running February 26 to March 21 in Taiwan time. Mercury looks after talking, texts and travel, and when it seems to drift backwards, conversations can run a beat slower. This one starts in Pisces and stays there. Pisces is soft and dreamy, so most mix-ups come from assuming the other person just knew. Say the important thing out loud, and double-check times and places before you head out. At work or school, reread old notes and tidy old files before starting anything brand new. At home, put the phone down a bit earlier so your head gets some quiet. Pisces may feel it most, along with Virgo, who can fret over details, and Gemini and Sagittarius, who may feel their words land sideways.
March
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Total lunar eclipse · Full moon in VirgoTheme this time: health and daily habits
If the sky is clear on March 3, look east in the evening: the Moon rises already sliding into Earth's shadow and turning coppery red. That's a total lunar eclipse, happening at a Full Moon, when things come into view and feelings tend to peak. The eclipse adds weight, so it can feel more like a turning point than an ordinary Full Moon. It falls in Virgo, the sign of lists, routines and getting small details right. You may notice how hard you've been on yourself, polishing details long after you're tired. At work or school, finish the two things that matter most and leave the rest on the list. Virgo and Pisces may feel it most, with Gemini and Sagittarius touched a little. Half a to-do list and an early night still counts as a good day.
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New moon in Pisces
Theme this time: intuition and healing
Ever sat on the edge of your bed for twenty minutes, doing nothing, and felt oddly fine about it? That is the mood of this Pisces New Moon. A New Moon is when the Moon is hidden from view, so it marks a fresh start, and Pisces is the soft, dreamy sign that soaks up other people's feelings. Nothing here needs a finished plan yet. If a friend vents, listen all the way through before offering fixes. For work or study, jot rough ideas on a sticky note and let them stay messy. Looking after yourself can be an earlier bedtime, a glass of water, less late-night scrolling. Pisces will feel it most. Virgo, across the sky, may itch to tidy everything up, while Gemini and Sagittarius, which sit at an awkward angle to Pisces, might talk past each other, so slow your replies down a little.
April
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Full moon in Libra
Theme this time: relationships and partnership
Look up around dusk and a big, bright Moon is climbing over the eastern horizon: the Libra Full Moon. A Full Moon means the Moon is fully lit, so things that have sat quietly in the background are easier to spot. Libra cares about fairness, so you may notice who always gives way in a friendship, or who never says what they really want. Try saying it kindly but clearly, whether it is splitting a dinner bill or choosing where to go on Saturday, instead of saying anything is fine again. At work, check who is doing what. If you feel worn out, go home early and eat something simple. The Sun is in Aries, directly opposite, so Aries and Libra may feel the tug most: one wants to rush ahead, the other wants everyone comfortable. Cancer and Capricorn may feel nudged about who carries what.
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New moon in Aries
Theme this time: courage and fresh starts
Go looking for the Moon on the night of April 17 and you will not find it. That is a New Moon: the Moon sits on the Sun's side of the sky, a fresh blank page on the calendar. This one falls in Aries, a sign that likes to act first and think while moving. So small things you have put off, like signing up for a class or clearing a corner of your desk, may be easier to start. Aries also talks fast and straight, so after you say something, glance at the other person's face. At work, make a small opening move rather than filling the whole week. Aries will feel it most, Libra across the sky may still be hesitating, and Cancer and Capricorn can feel hurried along. Eat a proper meal on the busy days.
May
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Full moon in Scorpio
Theme this time: trust and deep change
Picture it: it's late, you've read a message three times and still haven't answered. That's a good picture of this Full Moon in Scorpio on May 2. A Full Moon is when the Moon is fully lit by the Sun, so whatever's been simmering in the background gets easier to see. Scorpio is the sign that likes to dig underneath things, so the question may be how much something really matters to you, whether it's a friend, a shared bill, or a job you keep half-ignoring. In close relationships, go slowly and say the real thing plainly. At work or school, finish the small loose ends instead of reopening old arguments with yourself. For looking after yourself, an earlier night and something warm to drink will do more than another hour of scrolling. Scorpio and its opposite sign Taurus may feel this most, with Leo and Aquarius getting a gentle nudge from the side.
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New moon in Taurus
Theme this time: money and security
Look up around May 17 and you won't find the Moon at all, which is exactly what a New Moon is: the Moon sits right next to the Sun, so its lit side faces away from us. Astrologers treat it like a blank page, a good moment to start something small. This one lands in Taurus, the sign that likes steady routines and good food, and things you can actually touch. So think modestly. Pick a regular study or work slot you can keep even on a tired day, tidy the desk you keep working around, or text an old friend about getting dinner. Taurus feels it most, Scorpio sits opposite, and Leo and Aquarius may feel their own speed being tugged a little. Don't be surprised if you want to move slower than usual; that's just the sign's pace. Taurus also cares about the body, so proper sleep and a real meal count as part of the plan.
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Full moon in Sagittarius
Theme this time: travel and perspective
Sagittarius is the friend who hears a casual fancy a walk this weekend and has already checked train times. May 31 brings a Full Moon in Sagittarius, when the Moon and Sun face each other across the Earth, with the Sun in Gemini. The Moon is at its brightest, and whatever you have been carrying tends to show. You may feel restless with routine, or ready to say something that has sat in your chest for weeks. Say it, but give the other person a moment to take it in. At work or school, read the whole document before deciding what it means. Take a different route home if you can, and let your head air out. Gemini and Sagittarius will feel it most, Virgo may worry that plans are too loose, and Pisces can get carried off by a passing mood.
June
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New moon in Gemini
Theme this time: learning and communication
Your phone is full of unread chats, and there are a dozen tabs open in your browser. That is pretty much the mood of a New Moon in Gemini. A New Moon is when the Moon sits in front of the Sun and vanishes from the night sky, a small, quiet restart. In Gemini, the restart is about curiosity, conversation and fresh information. Gemini minds move fast and want a taste of everything, so pick one small thing: message a friend you have not talked to in months, or sign up for a short class. At work or school, jot your ideas down in a few lines before they start circling in your head again. Put the phone away for one meal tonight and let your brain cool down. Gemini, opposite Sagittarius, and the slightly tense Virgo and Pisces may feel it a bit more, but only lightly.
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Mercury retrograde in Cancer
until Jul 24 (Fri)
Ever send a message, then realise an hour later that you never answered the one before it? Mercury retrograde from June 30 to July 24 can feel a bit like that. Mercury looks after communication, errands and small plans, and retrograde just means it seems to drift backwards when we watch from Earth, so mix-ups and slow replies pop up more often. It starts in Cancer, the sign that cares about family, home and feeling safe, so old conversations or familiar faces may resurface. With people, say the important thing, then check that it landed, and keep your tone soft. At work or school, back up your files, leave extra time before deadlines, and save big signatures for later. For yourself, a simple home-cooked meal and an earlier bedtime go a long way. Cancer, Capricorn, Aries and Libra may notice it most, though for many people it will just be a slightly slower few weeks.
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Full moon in Capricorn
Theme this time: career and long-term goals
Look up that night and you will see a round, fully lit Moon. A Full Moon is when the Moon and Sun face each other across the Earth, and the lit-up Moon tends to show what you were too busy to notice. In Capricorn, the sign of work, responsibility and long-term goals, you may suddenly see how much you have been carrying, with a to-do list that never empties. You do not need to change it all; pick one thing to hand off or slow down. Telling coworkers or family what you can realistically do is easier than quietly pushing through. Students can trim a study plan into something doable. Mercury turns retrograde the same day, so reread your plans once. Capricorn, opposite Cancer, plus Aries and Libra may feel it most; keep one evening free for yourself.
July
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New moon in Cancer
Theme this time: home and feelings
Picture getting home after a long day, kicking off your shoes and wanting nothing but something warm to eat. That is roughly the mood of this New Moon in Cancer. A New Moon happens when the Moon sits beside the Sun and disappears from the night sky, which makes it a good moment to start something small. Cancer looks after home, food and feeling safe, so this fresh start leans toward taking care of your everyday life rather than chasing big goals. Maybe you invite family over for dinner, or finally answer that message you have been avoiding, and just say you have been a bit tired lately. People are often more willing to listen than we expect. At work or school, tidy your desk and your sleep schedule first; steady progress usually beats a sudden sprint. Cancer and Capricorn may feel this most, with Aries and Libra close behind.
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Full moon in Aquarius
Theme this time: friends and ideals
Look east around sunset and you will see a round, bright Moon rising. This Full Moon sits in Aquarius, while the Sun is across the sky in Leo. A Full Moon is when the two sit on opposite sides, so whatever you had been overlooking gets lit up a little. Aquarius cares about friends, groups and personal freedom; Leo wants to be seen and to be the main character. You may feel pulled between doing it your own way and going with what everyone else thinks, like when a group chat suggests a plan and you like part of it but not all. Try drafting your reply first, soften the tone, and say clearly who does what. Leo and Aquarius may feel it most, and Taurus and Scorpio could feel nudged to take a side. If your head will not slow down, put the phone away earlier.
August
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Total solar eclipse · New moon in Leo
Theme this time: confidence and creativity
Picture the Moon sliding across the Sun until daytime goes dim for a few minutes. That is a total solar eclipse, and this one lands in Leo, on August 13 Taiwan time. It is a special kind of New Moon, the point in the cycle where things restart, and because an eclipse hits harder, it tends to feel like a real turning point instead of a small reset. Leo likes to be playful, generous and noticed, so you may ask yourself what you would happily stand up for. With people, saying plainly what you like or care about beats hinting for a week. At work or school, pick one small project you actually want and start it without a grand announcement. For yourself, sleep well and eat something you enjoy. Leo, Aquarius, Taurus and Scorpio may feel it most, but a feeling is only a sign that something is moving inside you.
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Partial lunar eclipse · Full moon in Pisces
Theme this time: intuition and healing
Pisces is the sign that tears up at a supermarket ad and quietly carries a friend's bad day home. This partial lunar eclipse lands there on August 28, Taiwan time. A Full Moon is when the Moon is roundest and whatever you have been holding in gets easier to see; in an eclipse, Earth's shadow covers part of the Moon, so feelings and turning points can feel a notch stronger. With people, if you are worn out, say you need a quiet evening rather than pushing through a long chat. At work or school, tidy your desk and to-do list and let a few things go. For yourself, a hot bath and an earlier bedtime help. Pisces, Virgo, Gemini and Sagittarius may feel it most. If the sky is clear that night, one look up is plenty.
September
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New moon in Virgo
Theme this time: health and daily habits
Picture a Sunday afternoon when you finally clear one corner of your desk, toss the dried-out pens, and feel your head tidy up a little too. That is roughly the mood of this Virgo New Moon. A New Moon happens when the Moon sits on the same side as the Sun and vanishes from the night sky, which makes it a good time to start fresh. Virgo cares about details, daily routines, and doing things properly, so small beginnings suit it best: a steady bedtime, or a clear split of tasks in a group project. With other people, watch your tone. Pointing out a missed step is meant kindly, but it lands better if you ask what happened first. Virgo feels this most, while Pisces across the sky, plus Gemini and Sagittarius, may find the sudden number of rules a bit tight. Leave yourself some slack too, since not everything needs to be perfect.
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Full moon in Aries
Theme this time: courage and fresh starts
After midnight on the 27th, the Full Moon will be riding high in the sky, bright enough to keep some of us awake. It sits in Aries, the sign that moves first and thinks later, while the Sun sits across from it in Libra, the sign that checks how everyone else feels. So the tug-of-war is often between saying it straight and keeping things smooth. A Full Moon is the moment the Moon is fully lit, and things that have been simmering tend to surface, like a sentence you have swallowed for weeks. Try saying it plainly, then leave a gap for the other person to answer. At work or school, put your rush of drive into one small, concrete task, such as finally starting the report you keep avoiding. Aries and Libra will probably notice this most, and Cancer and Capricorn may feel nudged along. If you get restless, a brisk walk beats scrolling.
October
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New moon in Libra
Theme this time: relationships and partnership
Have you ever answered "anything is fine" when a friend asks where to eat, even though you had a craving in mind? The New Moon in Libra on October 10 is a good time to say the craving out loud. A New Moon is the night the Moon is hidden from view, a blank page for starting small things, and Libra is the sign of fairness, partnership and good taste, so this stretch tends to put your attention on how comfortable your relationships feel. At work or school, spell out who does what in a group project before anyone gets quietly annoyed. For yourself, tidy one shelf or one corner of your desk, since a pleasant room can lighten a mood more than you'd expect. Libra, Aries, Capricorn and Cancer may notice this most, and Aries might feel a little out of step with the people nearby. Say it slowly; people usually listen.
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Mercury retrograde in Scorpio
until Nov 13 (Fri)
It's late, you're half asleep, and you suddenly remember a message you never answered. That's a fair picture of Mercury retrograde, running from October 24 to November 13, 2026. Mercury rules messages, thinking and plans, and in retrograde it only looks like it's moving backward from where we stand, so old topics tend to circle back. It starts in Scorpio, the sign that digs deep and keeps things private, so unfinished feelings and unsaid words may resurface. In relationships, ask the question you'd usually swallow, and hear the other person out before reopening old arguments. At work or school, reread emails, contracts and reports once more, and give big decisions a bit of extra time. For yourself, put the phone down earlier at night and jot down any thought that keeps looping. Scorpio may feel it most, along with Taurus across the sky, while Leo and Aquarius might notice their rhythm getting bumped. Slowing down a notch is plenty.
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Full moon in Taurus
Theme this time: money and security
If the weather is kind on the night of October 26, you will see a big, round Moon hanging in the sky. A Full Moon happens when the Moon and Sun face each other across the sky, and feelings or situations that were tucked away tend to look clearer. This time the Moon is in Taurus, a sign that likes steady progress, a good meal, good sleep and things that work well in your hands. The Sun sits opposite in Scorpio, which wants to get to the bottom of things, so you may feel like relaxing while one worry keeps tugging at you. With people, skip the pressure for answers; a dinner where the talk wanders usually goes better. At work or school, finish what is already on your plate before starting something new. Taurus, Scorpio, Leo and Aquarius may feel it most. Mercury has only just turned retrograde, and the Moon is full, so nothing has to be decided tonight.
November
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New moon in Scorpio
Theme this time: trust and deep change
Quick heads-up: this new moon asks for a quieter pace than most. A new moon is the start of a fresh cycle, and because the moon is invisible, it feels like someone dimmed the lights so you can hear yourself think. In Scorpio, that thinking tends to go deep. Scorpio cares about trust, privacy and what people really mean underneath what they say, so you may find yourself replaying one short message from a friend or wondering who you actually feel safe with. Rather than testing people, try telling one trusted person a little more than usual. At work or school, it is a good time to read the fine print of whatever you have been putting off, then decide your next step calmly. Intense moods also make late-night scrolling tempting, so an earlier bedtime helps. Scorpio and Taurus, its opposite sign, may feel this most, while Leo and Aquarius could feel a small nudge.
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Full moon in Gemini
Theme this time: learning and communication
Picture your group chat sitting at ninety-nine unread while you have five tabs open. That is roughly the mood of this Gemini full moon. A full moon is when the moon is at its roundest, and things you have been quietly working on lately tend to show up where people can see them. Gemini loves asking questions and looking at things from a new angle, so words and information come at you fast. In relationships, pause before replying and check what the other person actually meant, not only the version playing in your head. For work or study, jot your ideas down first and sort them afterwards; it usually reads clearer than thinking out loud. Your eyes and brain will want a break, so ten minutes of walking without a screen is plenty. Gemini and Sagittarius, its opposite, may feel it most, and Virgo and Pisces might find it all a bit noisy.
December
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New moon in Sagittarius
Theme this time: travel and perspective
On a new moon night the moon is hidden, which is why the stars look sharper, and that is a nice picture for Sagittarius: lifting your eyes from the small stuff in front of you. A new moon starts a fresh cycle, and Sagittarius likes faraway places, freedom and saying things straight. You might feel like signing up for a class, sketching a trip, or just looking at your plans from a wider angle. With people, honesty is welcome, but keep it warm so a joke does not turn into a sting. For work or study, one small goal you can actually see beats a giant wish list. Getting outside for some sunshine will probably feel better than staying on your phone in your room. Sagittarius and Gemini, its opposite, may feel this most, while Virgo and Pisces might find the pace a little fast. Go at whatever speed suits you.
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Full moon in Cancer
Theme this time: home and feelings
Around Christmas Eve, when the family group chat is busy with who brings what and who arrives when, a Full Moon lands in Cancer. A Full Moon is the night the Moon is fully lit by the Sun, and feelings you have been carrying quietly tend to surface. Cancer cares about home, food and feeling looked after, so you may suddenly miss someone or get oddly touched by a small kind gesture. The Sun sits opposite in Capricorn, the sign of work and duty, so the pull between a year-end to-do list and wanting to be home is normal. With people, say the slower version of what you mean instead of sending a sticker and leaving. At work or school, pick the few things that truly must be done before the new year and let the rest wait. Something warm to eat and an earlier night will help more than pushing through. Cancer and Capricorn may feel this most, with Aries and Libra caught between family and obligation.
Times are Taiwan time (UTC+8), calculated with astronomical algorithms: new and full moons are accurate to a few minutes, retrograde start and end to a few hours, and very shallow penumbral lunar eclipses may be missing. Interpretations are for entertainment only.