If 2025 felt like the ground was always shifting beneath you, you'll need to prepare for 2026.
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While you might notice small changes from the inner planets—like Mercury, Venus, and Mars—big changes in society and for whole generations happen because of the outer planets—Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. In 2026, three of these planets will move into new signs for the first time in many years, pointing to major changes.
In the coming year, we will also experience a shift in the fiery sign of Jupiter, the planet associated with growth and luck, along with the start of a new series of eclipses that bring significant shifts.
You can expect several Mercury retrogrades that will affect your emotions, and a Venus retrograde in Scorpio, which is linked to deep connections, and Libra, which is related to relationships.
Keep reading to find out the most impactful astrological events of 2026, according to an expert astrologer.
The Astrology of 2026: The Most Impactful Transits
Keep reading to discover the most significant astrology events and predictions for 2026.
1. Neptune Moves into Aries
January 26, 2026 – March 23, 2039
Neptune is the planet of dreams, spirituality, and healing.
It has been in Pisces, a sign known for being deeply emotional and empathetic, for 15 years.
This time has encouraged us to focus more on being compassionate, connecting with our spiritual side, and taking care of our mental and emotional health. In 2025, Neptune left Pisces to spend time in Aries for a while, but on January 26, 2026, it will stay in Aries until 2039. The last time Neptune was in Aries was from 1861 to 1875, a period known for a lot of change, conflict, and wars.
On a personal level, you might feel a strong urge to pursue creative and spiritual goals with a more active, confident, and energetic approach.
You may be inspired to take bolder actions to protect and improve your emotional and mental well-being, and there may be more emphasis on individualism.
2. Saturn Moves into Aries
February 13, 2026 – April 12, 2028
Saturn is the planet of responsibility, boundaries, and challenges.
It has been in Pisces since 2023, bringing structure to areas related to emotions, self-growth, empathy, and spirituality.
You might have had to face some hard lessons or take your mental and emotional care more seriously. Saturn gave us a hint of how it would act in Aries from May 24 to September 1, 2025, but starting on February 13, 2026, it will be in Aries for two years. This will bring strong and strict energy to how we work, compete, take initiative, and stand up for ourselves. You may be encouraged to think about whether the systems and structures in your life support your authenticity and independence.
3.Uranus Moves into Gemini
April 25, 2026 – May 22, 2033
Since 2018, Uranus has been in Taurus, bringing big changes to money, relationships, values, and even beauty.
We got a glimpse of how it would act in Gemini from July 7 to November 7, 2025, but on April 25, 2026, it will move into Gemini for a seven-year stay.
This will bring a major transformation to areas connected to Gemini, like communication, technology, learning, and social media.
On a personal level, you may feel more open to being flexible, free-spirited, and communicative.
Sharing your thoughts and ideas will be more important than ever, and it will help you bring your creative ideas to life.
4. Jupiter Moves into Leo
June 30, 2026 – July 26, 2027
In June, Jupiter, the planet of luck, fortune, and abundance, will leave Cancer, where it has been influencing themes like home, family, and emotional safety.
It will then move into Leo, the sign ruled by the Sun, and stay there for about 13 months.
You can expect more optimism, confidence, and passion associated with Leo. Leo is all about being expressive, confident, and generous. By connecting with these qualities, you could start a journey toward greater success, personal growth, and feeling more fulfilled.
5. Eclipses: The South Node enters Leo, and the North Node moves into Aquarius
July 26, 2026 – March 26, 2028
The lunar nodes are special points in the sky where the moon's path around Earth crosses the path of the sun.
Eclipses happen when the moon or the sun is near these points.
Since September 2024, the South Node has been in Virgo and the North Node in Pisces, and eclipses have happened in those signs.
These events caused big changes for the signs of Virgo, Pisces, Gemini, and Sagittarius.
Now, on July 26, 2026, the South Node moves into Leo and the North Node goes into Aquarius. This starts a new series of eclipses that will affect the fixed signs.
If you have important placements in Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, or Aquarius, the next few years will bring big changes that develop over time.
On February 17, a solar eclipse in Aquarius could feel like a big surprise, pushing you to think about what's best for others instead of just yourself.
Then, on August 12, a solar eclipse in Leo will focus on creativity, generosity, and expressing yourself, but not too much on yourself.
6. Mercury goes retrograde through all three water signs
February 25 – March 20; June 29 – July 23; October 24 – November 13, 2026
Even though Mercury will go retrograde three times in 2026, it's actually normal for planets to appear to move backward sometimes.
Retrograde Mercury can be a good time to take a break, think about things again, revise your plans, and work on parts of your life that need improvement.
In 2026, Mercury will be retrograde in all three water signs.
From February 25 to March 20, it will be in Pisces.
Then, from June 29 to July 23, it will move into Cancer. From October 24 to November 13, it will be in Scorpio. This period might encourage you to revisit your emotions, work through past issues, and consider how old lessons can help you feel more grounded in your love life, family, and spiritual path.
7. Venus goes retrograde through Scorpio and Libra
October 3 – November 13, 2026
It might feel like Venus is just ending a retrograde, as it was in Aries and Pisces from March 1 to April 12, 2025.
Then, in the fall of 2026, Venus will go retrograde again, giving you time to slow down, reflect deeply, and make adjustments in areas related to beauty, relationships, trust, and money.
From October 3 to November 13, Venus will move from Scorpio (a sign that challenges it) back to Libra (its natural home). This can encourage you to look inward, reflect on your connections, and re-examine how you deal with power, control, balance, peace, and your sense of beauty.
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