What is a retrograde?

A retrograde is the apparent backward motion of a planet against the stars as seen from Earth, an optical effect of the planets’ relative motion. Astrologers read these periods as times to review and revisit.

How accurate are these dates?

Station dates come from NASA JPL Horizons and are computed to the day (UTC). Time zones can shift a station to the neighboring date for you.

Retrograde Calendar 2026: Mercury, Venus, Mars & More

Q: Which planets are retrograde today?

Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

Right now

Retrograde: Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

☿ Mercury

Direct

Next retrograde starts Oct 24, 2026 in Scorpio.

♀ Venus

Retrograde now

Until Nov 14, 2026, when it turns direct in Libra.

♂ Mars

Direct

Next retrograde starts Jan 10, 2027 in Virgo.

♃ Jupiter

Direct

Next retrograde starts Dec 13, 2026 in Leo.

♄ Saturn

Retrograde now

Until Dec 10, 2026, when it turns direct in Aries.

♅ Uranus

Retrograde now

Until Feb 8, 2027, when it turns direct in Gemini.

♆ Neptune

Retrograde now

Until Dec 12, 2026, when it turns direct in Aries.

♇ Pluto

Direct

Next retrograde starts May 8, 2027 in Aquarius.

All retrogrades in 2026

Dates are UTC. Tap a planet for its full calendar and meaning.

Planet	Turns retrograde	Turns direct
Uranus	Sep 6, 2025 at 1°28′ Gemini	Feb 4, 2026 at 27°28′ Taurus
Jupiter	Nov 11, 2025 at 25°09′ Cancer	Mar 11, 2026 at 15°05′ Cancer
Mercury	Feb 26, 2026 at 22°34′ Pisces	Mar 20, 2026 at 8°29′ Pisces
Pluto	May 6, 2026 at 5°31′ Aquarius	Oct 16, 2026 at 3°04′ Aquarius
Mercury	Jun 29, 2026 at 26°16′ Cancer	Jul 23, 2026 at 16°19′ Cancer
Neptune	Jul 7, 2026 at 4°25′ Aries	Dec 12, 2026 at 1°37′ Aries
Saturn	Jul 26, 2026 at 14°45′ Aries	Dec 10, 2026 at 7°56′ Aries
Uranus	Sep 10, 2026 at 5°42′ Gemini	Feb 8, 2027 at 1°41′ Gemini
Venus	Oct 3, 2026 at 8°29′ Scorpio	Nov 14, 2026 at 22°52′ Libra
Mercury	Oct 24, 2026 at 20°59′ Scorpio	Nov 13, 2026 at 5°02′ Scorpio
Jupiter	Dec 13, 2026 at 27°01′ Leo	Apr 13, 2027 at 17°00′ Leo

Source: NASA JPL Horizons, covering 2026–2032. Meanings are for reflection and entertainment. Subscribe in your calendar

FAQ

No. Mercury is direct; its next retrograde begins Oct 24, 2026.