Retrograde planets 2026–2027
Which planets are moving backwards and when they turn direct. The month-by-month timeline shows where retrogrades overlap; below are exact turning times, degrees and advice.
retrograde shadow (Mercury, Venus and Mars only) today
☿ Mercury retrograde
Mercury seems to move backwards — a time of review, repeats and delays in communication, documents, tech and travel.
| Turns retrograde | Turns direct | With shadow | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 24, 202607:14 · 20°58′ Scorpio | November 13, 202615:52 · 5°02′ Scorpio | October 4 – November 30, 2026 | |
| February 9, 202717:35 · 5°58′ Pisces | March 3, 202712:35 · 20°55′ Aquarius | January 25 – March 23, 2027 | |
| June 10, 202718:19 · 6°21′ Cancer | July 4, 202719:40 · 27°28′ Gemini | May 26 – July 19, 2027 | |
| October 7, 202714:39 · 4°55′ Scorpio | October 28, 202714:11 · 19°18′ Libra | September 17 – November 13, 2027 |
- double-check messages and documents
- finish what you started
- return to old contacts and ideas
- make backups
- signing important things unchecked
- buying gadgets and cars
- starting big projects
- deciding on the fly
Mercury retrograde in detail and what it means for each sign →
♀ Venus retrograde
Venus goes retrograde every year and a half: a review of love, money, taste and values; the past returns.
| Turns retrograde | Turns direct | With shadow | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 3, 202607:09 · 8°29′ Scorpio | November 14, 202600:20 · 22°51′ Libra | August 31 – December 15, 2026 |
- review the budget and values
- work on relationships
- return to favourite creative work
- weddings and engagements
- drastic changes of looks
- expensive status purchases
- going back to exes out of nostalgia
♂ Mars retrograde
Mars goes retrograde every two years: energy turns inward, old conflicts resurface, things stall.
| Turns retrograde | Turns direct | With shadow | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 10, 202713:00 · 10°25′ Virgo | April 1, 202714:10 · 20°55′ Leo | — |
- finish what you started
- recover your strength
- settle old conflicts peacefully
- risky starts
- elective surgery if it can wait
- arguments and lawsuits
- dangerous sports
♃ Jupiter retrograde
Jupiter is retrograde about four months a year: growth and luck go deeper — a time to finish learning and review plans.
| Turns retrograde | Turns direct | |
|---|---|---|
| December 13, 202600:58 · 27°01′ Leo | April 13, 202702:13 · 16°59′ Leo |
- keep learning
- review plans and promises
- strengthen what you have
- inflating expenses
- promising more than you can do
♄ Saturn retrograde
Saturn is retrograde about four and a half months a year: commitments and structures are tested.
| Turns retrograde | Turns direct | |
|---|---|---|
| July 26, 202619:57 · 14°44′ Aries | December 10, 202623:23 · 7°55′ Aries | |
| August 9, 202717:52 · 27°52′ Aries | December 24, 202702:49 · 21°01′ Aries |
- finish long tasks
- close debts
- strengthen your routine
- taking on heavy new obligations
- cutting corners
♅ Uranus retrograde
Uranus goes retrograde for about five months a year: change ripens inside rather than outside. Time to see where you feel cramped and prepare change, not force it.
| Turns retrograde | Turns direct | |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 202618:40 · 5°41′ Gemini | February 8, 202712:23 · 1°40′ Gemini | |
| September 15, 202709:14 · 9°57′ Gemini | February 12, 202823:40 · 5°55′ Gemini |
- try new things on a small scale
- review your habits
- breaking off what still works
♆ Neptune retrograde
Neptune goes retrograde for about five months a year: the fog lifts and you see where there were illusions and self-deception.
| Turns retrograde | Turns direct | |
|---|---|---|
| July 7, 202611:21 · 4°25′ Aries | December 12, 202622:13 · 1°36′ Aries | |
| July 9, 202722:50 · 6°39′ Aries | December 15, 202709:42 · 3°51′ Aries |
- test promises and dreams against reality
- rest and sleep more
- taking things on faith
- running away from problems
♇ Pluto retrograde
Pluto goes retrograde for about five months a year: time to look honestly at your fears and attachments and let go of what holds you back.
| Turns retrograde | Turns direct | |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 202615:44 · 5°30′ Aquarius | October 16, 202602:23 · 3°04′ Aquarius | |
| May 8, 202712:14 · 7°10′ Aquarius | October 18, 202703:51 · 4°44′ Aquarius |
- sort out the old
- work with a therapist or keep a journal
- power struggles and control
Frequently asked questions
Which planets are retrograde now?
On October 21, 2026: Venus, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. For any day, see the timeline above: the vertical line is today.
How many times is Mercury retrograde in 2027?
3 times: February 9 – March 3, 2027; June 10 – July 4, 2027; October 7 – 28, 2027.
Is there a Venus retrograde in 2027?
No. Venus goes retrograde once every year and a half; the next time is May 10 – June 22, 2028.
When is Mars retrograde in 2027?
January 10 – April 1, 2027, in Virgo and in Leo. A time to finish what you started and stay out of arguments.
What does a retrograde planet mean?
From Earth the planet seems to move backwards through the zodiac for a while: this happens when Earth overtakes it in orbit, or it overtakes Earth. In astrology it’s a period of reviewing that planet’s themes: Mercury — communication and documents, Venus — love and money, Mars — energy and action.