Retrograde dates 2026 and 2027
Every planet retrograde from now through the next eighteen months: when it starts, when it turns direct, and the sign it moves through.
The next Mercury retrograde runs from Sun, Oct 25, 2026 to Sat, Nov 14, 2026 in Scorpio.
The next Mercury retrograde: shadow dates and what it means for your rising sign
Mercury retrograde dates
| Planet | Turns retrograde | Turns direct | Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Sun, Oct 25, 2026 | Sat, Nov 14, 2026 | Scorpio |
| Mercury | Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | Thu, Mar 4, 2027 | Pisces → Aquarius |
| Mercury | Fri, Jun 11, 2027 | Mon, Jul 5, 2027 | Cancer → Gemini |
| Mercury | Fri, Oct 8, 2027 | Fri, Oct 29, 2027 | Scorpio → Libra |
| Mercury | Tue, Jan 25, 2028 | Tue, Feb 15, 2028 | Aquarius |
All retrogrades
| Planet | Turns retrograde | Turns direct | Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neptune | Wed, Jul 8, 2026 | Sun, Dec 13, 2026 | Aries |
| Saturn | Mon, Jul 27, 2026 | Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | Aries |
| Uranus | Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | Tue, Feb 9, 2027 | Gemini |
| Venus | Sun, Oct 4, 2026 | Sat, Nov 14, 2026 | Scorpio → Libra |
| Mercury | Sun, Oct 25, 2026 | Sat, Nov 14, 2026 | Scorpio |
| Jupiter | Sun, Dec 13, 2026 | Tue, Apr 13, 2027 | Leo |
| Mars | Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | Virgo → Leo |
| Mercury | Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | Thu, Mar 4, 2027 | Pisces → Aquarius |
| Pluto | Sun, May 9, 2027 | Mon, Oct 18, 2027 | Aquarius |
| Mercury | Fri, Jun 11, 2027 | Mon, Jul 5, 2027 | Cancer → Gemini |
| Neptune | Sat, Jul 10, 2027 | Thu, Dec 16, 2027 | Aries |
| Saturn | Tue, Aug 10, 2027 | Fri, Dec 24, 2027 | Aries |
| Uranus | Thu, Sep 16, 2027 | Sun, Feb 13, 2028 | Gemini |
| Mercury | Fri, Oct 8, 2027 | Fri, Oct 29, 2027 | Scorpio → Libra |
| Mercury | Tue, Jan 25, 2028 | Tue, Feb 15, 2028 | Aquarius |
What each retrograde means
Mercury retrograde
Communication, travel, and technology slow down. Tradition reads it as a time to review, revise, and reconnect, and to double-check plans before signing.
Venus retrograde
Love, money, and values turn inward. A time to reflect on what and whom you value; old flames and old spending habits often return to be looked at.
Mars retrograde
Drive and anger turn inward. Energy can feel stuck; it works best on finishing, repairing, and choosing your battles.
Jupiter retrograde
Growth turns inward. A time to review your beliefs and plans for expansion before pushing forward again.
Saturn retrograde
Responsibilities and limits are reviewed. A time to strengthen foundations and finish what you committed to.
Uranus retrograde
Change works quietly, inside. Freedom and new ideas incubate before they show.
Neptune retrograde
Illusions fade and dreams are reviewed. A clearer look at what is real.
Pluto retrograde
Deep change works privately. Power, control, and what needs to end are reviewed.
What a retrograde means for you
A retrograde touches each person differently, depending on which part of your birth chart the planet moves through and whether you were born with it retrograde. Within shows the retrogrades in your own chart and what to do with them.
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