Mercury

Mercury Rashi Transit 2026

Planetary Transit

"When planets change signs, life changes course."

Find precise Mercury Rashi Transit dates for 2026 calculated for New Delhi. Complete calendar of all 14 rashi changes with precise astronomical calculations.

Current Sign
Aquarius
Degree
27.1°
Changes
14
Speed
0.64°/day

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Year
2026

Mercury (Budh) is the planet of intellect, commerce, and communication. It changes zodiac sign approximately every 25 days when in direct motion, but goes retrograde 3-4 times a year — making parts of its transit especially noteworthy. Mercury's rashi transit influences business negotiations, exams, interviews, writing, and analytical thinking. Favourable Mercury transits sharpen the mind and open doors for trade; challenging positions may trigger miscommunication and contractual disputes.

Rashi Transit Calendar 2026

15 changes
1

Sagittarius (Dhanu)

Lord: jupiter

31 Dec 2025, 12:13 PM → 17 Jan 2026, 10:24 AM

16.9d
2

Capricorn (Makara)

Lord: saturn

17 Jan 2026, 10:24 AM → 3 Feb 2026, 9:52 PM

17.5d
3

Aquarius (Kumbha)

Current

Lord: saturn

3 Feb 2026, 9:52 PM → 11 Apr 2026, 1:16 AM

66.2d (~2.2mo)
4

Pisces (Meena)

Lord: jupiter

11 Apr 2026, 1:16 AM → 30 Apr 2026, 6:52 AM

19.2d
5

Aries (Mesha)

Lord: mars

30 Apr 2026, 6:52 AM → 15 May 2026, 12:32 AM

14.7d
6

Taurus (Vrishabha)

Lord: venus

15 May 2026, 12:32 AM → 29 May 2026, 11:11 AM

14.4d
7

Gemini (Mithuna)

Lord: mercury

29 May 2026, 11:11 AM → 22 Jun 2026, 3:30 PM

24.1d
8

Cancer (Karka)

Lord: moon

22 Jun 2026, 3:30 PM → 7 Jul 2026, 10:46 AM

14.8d
9

Gemini (Mithuna)

Lord: mercury

7 Jul 2026, 10:46 AM → 5 Aug 2026, 7:54 PM

29.3d
10

Cancer (Karka)

Lord: moon

5 Aug 2026, 7:54 PM → 22 Aug 2026, 7:31 PM

17.2d
11

Leo (Simha)

Lord: sun

22 Aug 2026, 7:31 PM → 7 Sep 2026, 1:32 PM

15.8d
12

Virgo (Kanya)

Lord: mercury

7 Sep 2026, 1:32 PM → 26 Sep 2026, 12:38 PM

19d
13

Libra (Tula)

Lord: venus

26 Sep 2026, 12:38 PM → 2 Dec 2026, 5:27 PM

67.3d (~2.2mo)
14

Scorpio (Vrishchika)

Lord: mars

2 Dec 2026, 5:27 PM → 22 Dec 2026, 7:39 AM

19.6d
15

Sagittarius (Dhanu)

Lord: jupiter

22 Dec 2026, 7:39 AM → 1 Jan 2027, 8:28 PM

10.5d
⚠️Retrograde Periods in 2026

26 Feb 202621 Mar 2026

in Aquarius · 328.3° → 314.3°

23d

29 Jun 202624 Jul 2026

in Cancer · 92.0° → 82.1°

24d

24 Oct 202613 Nov 2026

in Libra · 206.8° → 190.8°

20d

9 Feb 20273 Mar 2027

in Aquarius · 311.7° → 296.7°

22d
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What is Rashi Transit?

When a planet crosses from one zodiac sign (30°) into another. This influences major life areas — career, health, relationships.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mercury goes retrograde 3-4 times a year, each retrograde period lasting about 3 weeks. During Mercury retrograde, communication errors, travel delays, and technology glitches are commonly reported. It's advised to avoid signing contracts during this period.
Mercury governs intellect, speech, commerce, and analytical skills. A favorable Mercury transit enhances learning ability, communication, and business acumen. An afflicted transit may cause misunderstandings, failed negotiations, and academic setbacks.
Rashi transit (Gochar) is the movement of a planet from one zodiac sign to another. It is the most fundamental type of transit and affects all 12 Moon signs. Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac (Lahiri Ayanamsha) for calculating transits.