2026 Astrology Forecast: Year of Fire and Air


Are you ready for the year of Fire and Air?? The energy of 2026 is not waiting around for us to take action anymore. It is time for our inner masculine to get activated and take charge of our destinies! 

Many planets are switching zodiac signs and by doing so, creating an energetic ripple effect through the year demanding we begin new chapters in our lives to remain in alignment. Those who resist may find themselves facing their masculine shadow: anger, frustration and unexpected pressures. 

This 2026 astrology forecast will outline what to expect month by month so you can plan ahead and align with the changing tides!

Major Planetary Transits of 2026

Below are some of the most prominent energetic shifts we will experience in 2026 astrologically.

January 26 2026
Neptune enters Aries (2026-2039 14 year cycle)
February 14 2026
Saturn enters Aries (2026-2028 2.5 year cycle)
February 17 2026
Solar Eclipse in Aquarius (28 Degrees Aquarius)
February 26 2026
Mercury Retrograde in Pisces
March 3 2026
Lunar Eclipse in Virgo (12 Degrees Pisces/Virgo)
March 20 2026
Mercury Retrograde ends, direct in Aquarius


April 26 2026
Uranus enters Gemini (2026-2033 8 year cycle)
June 29 2026
Mercury Retrograde in Cancer
June 30 2026
Jupiter enters Leo


July 23 2026
Mercury Retrograde ends, direct in Cancer
August 12 2026
Solar Eclipse in Leo (20 Degrees Leo)
August 18 2026
True Node enters Aquarius 
August 28 2026
Lunar Eclipse in Pisces (5 degrees Pisces/Virgo)


October 3 2026
Venus Retrograde in Scorpio
October 24 2026
Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio
October 25 2026
Venus Retrograde enters Libra
November 13 2026
Mercury Retrograde ends, direct in Scorpio
November 13 2026
Venus Retrograde ends, direct in Libra

January 2026 Astrology Forecast Predictions

Overall Dominant Energy: Earth/Feminine (Capricorn)
Main Key for Alignment: Gratitude for your progress + going slow, creating structures/routines of your future self and staying consistent.

January 7 2026: Sun, Venus, Mars conjunct at 17 degrees in Capricorn, opposing Jupiter Cancer Retrograde

Energetic Influence: Planting seeds of our future selves, goals and growth. The universe is shining a light on your foundation, asking to restructure or create a new one by taking the focus of your actions on your routines, and following through with consistency. Rewards will come as a result of being more compassionate to ourselves and focusing on gratitude.

January 26 2026: Neptune enters Aries (2026-2039 cycle)

Energetic Influence: In order for our dreams to come true, we must also take action in alignment with that vision. The confusion has been cleared and Neptune Aries wants you to fight for what brings you excitement and passion in life, making the dream a reality. Do it even though there is fear, having faith and trust you can make it happen!Best Astrocartography Line Meanings

February 2026 Astrology Forecast Predictions

Overall Dominant Energy: Air/Masculine (Aquarius)
Main Key for Alignment: Expressing highest authentic self + connecting with community. Allow space to transform your beliefs and thoughts, making room for out of box solutions to arrive where needed.

February 14 2026: Saturn enters Aries (2026-2028 cycle)

Energetic Influence: Saturn Aries is not holding back and it is pushing us to make a commitment to rebirthing our identity. Despite whatever fears there are, Saturn Aries wants you to prioritize taking action with courage. This could mean your investment of energy goes more towards rebuilding who you are, in the case if you haven’t stood up for yourself in past years. 

February 17 2026: Solar Eclipse in Aquarius (28 Degrees Aquarius)

Energetic Influence: A solar eclipse marks a time of new beginnings. Aquarius energy is asking for a new perspective, new community connections, all rooted in being your most authentic self. It’s time to think outside of the box, and we can see now that who you know may matter most, so allow new opportunities to shape the future ahead.

February 26 2026: Mercury Retrograde in Pisces

Energetic Influence: As we end and close out a chapter of the energetic year, we are met with a time for reflection as to what was not aligned in our dreams. Perhaps you have had many doubts, or allowed nay-sayers to decrease your faith in the dream coming true. It is a time to think about how the universe shows up through synchronicities to offer confirmation and support of your journey. In doing so, we see how we must let go of people and situations that do not support our expansion and growth.

March 2026 Astrology Forecast Predictions

Overall Dominant Energy: Water/Feminine (Pisces)
Main Key for Alignment: Surrender and flow to the eclipse energy, as we let go what no longer aligns with the highest love. This is the end of the astrological year and the true start of the new energetic cycle.

March 3 2026: Lunar Eclipse in Virgo (12 Degrees Pisces/Virgo)

Energetic Influence: The fullness of emotion arrives as the Virgo/Pisces eclipse shows us areas where we may be trying too hard to protect ourselves from uncertainty. The defense mechanism looks like perfectionism… we think we feel secure, however that type of security requires us to over-exert ourselves constantly. This time period will show us that we can never fully know what may happen, and that being prepared doesn’t look like things being perfect. It’s your adaptability and ability to flow from one thing to the next that is the key to making the most of everything life offers.

March 20 2026: Mercury Retrograde ends, stations direct in Aquarius

Energetic Influence: Things will start to move more easily again as we have learned the lessons of the retrograde by speaking up more authentically and reevaluating how the energy of the people around us and conversations we have, affects us.

April 2026 Astrology Forecast Predictions

Overall Dominant Energy: Fire/Masculine (Aries)
Main Key for Alignment: Spring in full swing, take advantage of forward momentum… take bold action that embodies your truest self.

April 18 2026: Mars Aries conjunct Saturn Aries, Sextile Pluto Aquarius

Energetic Influence: This day and week brings a lot of serious energy as we are encouraged to take direct, confident and certain action in alignment with our disciplined selves. This is not the week or day for avoiding what needs to be done. You will find a lot of deep transformation by connecting with others and expanding your mind to the possibilities. If the energy is not aligned, there is a higher chance for aggression as you face a deeper need to stand up and fight for what you value.

April 26 2026: Uranus enters Gemini (2026-2033 8 year cycle)

Energetic Influence: A fast paced, unexpected energetic wind is at our door. We are learning new insights, and being open to new perspectives will be key. This is a time where conversations and others’ ideas may shake up what we know to be true. Instead of resisting, lean into curiosity by asking more questions and learn to listen more as well, while equally speaking about your awareness and level of knowledge too. 

May 2026 Astrology Forecast Predictions

Overall Dominant Energy: Balance between all elements
Main Key for Alignment: Aim to spend equal time with introspection/slowing down, as well as taking steps forward in your journey.

May 4: Mars Aries Squares Jupiter Cancer

Energetic Influence: Tension’s in the air as our desire to move forward with bold action interacts with the desire to be more empathic and nurturing of emotional bonds. While Aries may not care as much for what others may experience, balancing this energetic transit requires both courage to fight for what we value while also trying to see things from another’s point of view. Balance time by yourself with quality time with those you love to avoid having more tense arguments or emotions being fired up in a not so good way.

June 2026 Astrology Forecast Predictions

Overall Dominant Energy: Water/Fire (Feminine/Masculine) 
Main Key for Alignment: Slow down, embrace and integrate the messages of your feelings… Perhaps frustrations will shine a light on where to stand up more for yourself to increase self-respect.

June 29 2026: Mercury Retrograde in Cancer

Energetic Influence: Time to slow down and reflect about our relationships and our ability to sit with discomfort. The goal of this time is to let your feelings be fully felt while also considering what they are asking of you. Reassessment of relationships to see if they allow space for feeling emotionally safe and supported will be the highlight. 

June 30 2026: Jupiter enters Leo

Energetic Influence: For the next year, Jupiter’s expansive nature asks us to love ourselves more deeply, lead ourselves with confidence and build more self-respect by enforcing boundaries and expectations for how we want to be treated. Starting now, the year will have a focus on expanding playfulness, joy and our creative capabilities. Let your inner child shine and take center stage, while loving it despite whatever rejections may occur.

July 2026 Astrology Forecast Predictions

Overall Dominant Energy: Fire/Masculine (Leo)
Main Key for Alignment: Time for enjoying the moment, your creativity, and having fun while still reflecting on which relationships allow your inner child to experience emotional safety or not.

July 23 2026: Mercury Retrograde ends, stations direct in Cancer

Energetic Influence: After reflecting about the nature of our emotional bonds with others, the confusion and clarity lifts the energy in order for us to make decisions about the people in our lives. Perhaps this also allows us to increase our emotional intelligence by naming emotions that may have been suppressed. 

August 2026 Astrology Forecast Predictions

Overall Dominant Energy: Fire/Air (Mostly Masculine)
Main Key for Alignment: Reflection time is done, it’s time to open to the next steps of what needs to be done. Your spirit knows what needs to be said, so say it. It knows what lights you up, so do it. Take the chance to embrace the pivots eclipse season brings.

August 12 2026: Solar Eclipse in Leo (20 Degrees Leo)

Energetic Influence: The universe is shifting the energy and beginning a new cycle of creativity as we are asked to realign our Leo energy. How do you show up for yourself loyally, treating yourself like the prize? If we have been seeking attention from others, we may be met with a reminder that external validation is not what truly empowers us to shine the fullest. Finding your joy and a positive energy will be the focus of this new chapter. 


August 18 2026: True Node enters Aquarius 

Energetic Influence: The focus of the universal collective development shifts from dreamy Pisces to more logical and knowledgeable Aquarius. Whatever house Aquarius is in, it will be time to focus on developing a unique, communicative energy and connecting with others in the community. When we help each other, more is accomplished and we can learn from each other. It takes a village, however if you have not felt like you belong anywhere, it could be time to try new hobbies or activities and meet new people that align with your interests.

August 28 2026: Lunar Eclipse in Pisces (5 degrees Pisces/Virgo)

Energetic Influence: The Lunar eclipse is ending a cycle that began about 2 years ago in 2024, rebuilding our sense of what it means to have faith in a power larger than our own. This may be the last of what needs to be released so that we can move forward without the weight of the past keeping us from expanding, full of love and openness to the magic of life.

September 2026 Astrology Forecast Predictions

Overall Dominant Energy: Fire/Water (Masculine/Feminine)
Main Key for Alignment: Keep going! Following your passion, excitement and joy is still a priority, but so is tuning back into some quality time with those you love to refuel you.

September 12 2026: Yod formation between Uranus Gemini, Pluto Aquarius, Neptune Aries, Mercury/Moon Libra

Energetic Influence: The flow of the air grand trine will be highly transformative given the outer planets involved. Unexpected events may create a buzz of ideas and conversations that require courage to speak up and see who truly is aligned in co-creation with you.

October 2026 Astrology Forecast Predictions

Overall Dominant Energy: Fire Signs/Masculine
Main Key for Alignment: Your ambition meets the undeniable slow down of both Venus and Mercury retrogrades. Reassessment while tuning into your intuition is key. You will likely need to embrace your courageous fire to make some big decisions you’ve been putting off or denying their importance.

October 3 2026: Venus Retrograde in Scorpio

Energetic Influence: A major breakthrough can occur in relationships and how we receive abundance during this Venus Retrograde in 2026 if we truly listen into our Scorpio intuition and take action to empower ourselves through listening inward. There is a deep magnetism that develops when we take care of the relationship with this divine feminine energy. October and November will likely be a time when healing old wounds of disempowerment and energy vampirism will be top priority. 

October 24 2026: Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio

Energetic Influence: Adding into the theme of deep transformation, this Mercury retrograde will double the energy of Venus retrograde since it is also in Scorpio. Here, we will reassess and reevaluate how we think about our feelings and intuition. Do we encourage our feelings to guide us, or do we dismiss the signals and cues? It may be a time as well of having conversations with others that bring to light a lot of suppressed emotions to be set free and healed. 

October 25 2026: Venus Retrograde enters Libra

Energetic Influence: The energy of relationship reflection continues but moves from the deeper emotional transformation of Scorpio into Libra. With this energy, we are seeing if we have been not aligned with expressive energy in connections. Are you people pleasing in relationships? Pretending to be someone you’re not just to keep a connection? These things will come to the surface for healing.

November 2026 Astrology Forecast Predictions

Overall Dominant Energy: Fire/Air (Masculine)
Main Key for Alignment: Starting to feel an end in sight to the reflections, now is the time to have some real deep conversations with those around you who need an update on the transformations you’ve experienced last month. Challenge yourself to not be a people pleaser and please yourself instead.

November 13 2026: Mercury Retrograde ends, stations direct in Scorpio

Energetic Influence: The energy of our mindset and ability to express our feelings in an aligned way, is coming back online as the retrograde ends. We begin to revisit the themes of the last month but in a more aligned and protective way that should leave us feeling stronger and more resilient.

November 13 2026: Venus Retrograde ends, stations direct in Libra

Energetic Influence: The day marks two retrogrades ending! Venus comes back online in an alignment with our connections being able to move forward in an aligned way. We should feel the blessings of feeling more love and balance in our lives as we continue to speak up for our needs.

December 2026 Astrology Forecast Predictions

Overall Dominant Energy: All Fire Signs (Masculine)
Main Key for Alignment: Quantum leaps are possible at this time! So much fire in the sky gives the spirit a desire for adventure, travel and play… should you align, you’ll surely meet your highest self. Don’t look back, say yes to living life to the fullest!

December 2-8 2026: Mars Virgo Square Uranus Gemini

Energetic Influence: Tension between our actions and the universe wanting us to experience change come together as conflicts may come up. This transit occurs in two Mercury ruled signs, one being feminine earth, the other, masculine air. We can integrate this energy by being open minded and curious; take new ideas and bring them into your reality by physical detoxing, clearing out clutter or making space for new efficiency in life. 

December 9 2026: Venus Scorpio Square Pluto Aquarius

Energetic Influence: Tension is happening before the holidays between how we manifest from our intuition and the mindset that programs our beliefs and existence. Ask yourself if how you’re feeling is stemming from a limiting belief; if so, this is a great opportunity to reframe and shift into a higher frequency. Abundance is yours as you merge these energies and transform any signs of lack in your life.

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This article has been written by Monica of NOONLIT SAGE. She has a Masters of Social Work, Masters of Child Development and Bachelors of Psychology. Once her passion for Astrology ignited in 2019, she began to host a monthly therapeutic Astrology Manifesting New Moon Circle in Phoenix, Arizona, and has done hundreds of birth chart readings. She continued her studies and completed an Astro-Herbalism Certification via the School of Evolutionary Herbalism to provide even more holistic wellness insights into those whom she meets on their healing journeys.

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