The first Mercury Retrograde of 2026 (beginning February 26) is here and this week Aliza breaks down why this one hits harder than usual: it’s not just missed texts and travel glitches. It’s coming for your emotional landscape. With Mercury retrograding in Pisces, clarity gets slippery, communication gets blurry, and feelings you thought you “handled” can resurface for a second look. Expect old conversations, unfinished stories, and plans that need revision...plus a reality check around something you assumed was working… but isn’t. Learn how to slow down without spiraling, what not to do during this retrograde, and how each zodiac sign can use this “two steps back” moment to move forward with more truth, better boundaries, and real momentum. Check out the timestamps below for the personalized horoscope based on your sign for the week of February 23rd. Please note: The timestamps may vary slightly depending on which listening platform you are using.  (00:00) Introduction (3:00) Happenings in the Universe (19:41) Aries (22:23) Taurus  (25:37) Gemini  (28:30) Cancer  (30:54) Leo  (33:31) Virgo  (36:58) Libra  (39:48) Scorpio  (42:22) Sagittarius  (45:41) Capricorn  (48:27) Aquarius  (50:56) Pisces  Horoscope Weekly is an OpenMind Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. New episodes drop every Monday and Wednesday wherever you listen -- and now, you can watch full AstroloTea episodes every Wednesday on YouTube. Just search OpenMind Studios. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to OpenMind+ on Apple Podcasts. Don’t miss out on all things Horoscope Weekly! Instagram: @HoroscopeWeeklyPod | @OpenMindStudios TikTok: @OpenMind Facebook: @0penmindstudios X: @OpenMindStudios YouTube: @OpenMind_Studios Horoscope Weekly is hosted by Aliza Kelly Instagram: @alizakelly TikTok: @alizakelly To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices