for Cancer
1st House Impact
Mercury retrograde in your identity sector affects self-expression and personal communication.
What might be difficult
Self-expression issues
Personal miscommunication
Identity confusion
Appearance concerns
What's possible now
Self-clarity
Communication improvement
Identity refinement
Personal review
Action steps during this retrograde
Review self-image
Personal reflection
Communication practice
Identity work
Things to steer clear of
Major changes
Appearance shifts
Identity decisions
Self-assumptions
"I express myself clearly and know who I am."
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3 Periods in 2026
Communication, technology, and travel disruptions.
March 1 - April 12
Relationships, values, and self-worth review.
Starting Late 2026
Energy, motivation, and action slowdown.
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