A Longer Story Taking Shape: 2026 Planetary Movements
As we move into 2026, the planetary movements ahead are not isolated moments. They are chapters in a much longer story! About direction, identity, vision, and how we collectively and personally move forward from here.
Some shifts will be subtle, others unmistakable. What makes 2026 stand out is not sudden disruption, but gradual alignment. Many of these transits ask for intention rather than reaction, patience rather than urgency.
Below is an overview of the key planetary movements shaping the year.
Early 2026: Setting the Tone
January 6 - Sun/Venus Cazimi in Capricorn
January 26 - Neptune enters Aries
February 13 - Saturn enters Aries
Eclipse Season: February 9 - March 11
Eclipse seasons bring accelerated change and heightened awareness, often revealing what has been developing beneath the surface.
February 17 - Solar Eclipse in Aquarius
March 3 - Lunar Eclipse in Virgo
Mid-Year Momentun:
April 25 - Uranus enters Gemini
June 29/30 - Jupiter enters Leo
July 26 - North Node enters Aquarius / South Node enters Leo
Second Eclipse Season: August 5 - September 4
August 12 - Solar Eclipse in Leo
August 27 - Lunar Eclipse in Pisces
Venus Themes Close the Year:
October 3 - Venus stations retrograde in Scorpio
November 13 - Venus stations direct in Libra
Mercury Retrogrades in 2026
February 25 - March 20 in Pisces
June 29 - July 23 in Cancer
October 24 - November 13 in Scorpio
These retrograde cycles invite reflection rather than rushed decisions, especially around intuition, emotional communication, and depth.
The Bigger Picture
2026 is not about sudden change for the sake of change. It is about aligning with what has already been forming quietly over time. Many of these transits work together, creating a year that rewards patience, awareness, and intentional movement.
As the year approaches, these planetary movements will interact uniquely with individual charts, revealing personal timing, focus areas, and long‑term themes.
This is only the beginning of the story. More layers will continue to unfold as we move closer into the year ahead.
