Planetary Transits
Retrograde Calendar 2026
When a planet stations retrograde, it appears to move backward through the zodiac. Use this calendar to plan ahead.
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No planets are currently retrograde
All planets are moving direct — a great time for forward momentum.
2026 Retrograde Timeline
Visual overview of all retrograde periods throughout the year.
Feb 26 – Mar 20
Jun 29 – Jul 23
Oct 24 – Nov 13
Jan 10 – Apr 1
Nov 11 – Mar 11
Jul 27 – Dec 11
Sep 6 – Feb 4
Sep 18 – Feb 17
Jul 7 – Dec 13
May 7 – Oct 16
Working with retrogrades
Retrograde Details
Mercury Retrograde
Feb 26, 2026 – Mar 20, 2026
Pisces → Aquarius
22 days
Mercury retrograde disrupts communication, travel, and technology. Expect delays, misunderstandings, and glitches with devices and contracts. This is a time to review, revise, and reflect rather than starting new ventures or signing agreements.
Mercury Retrograde
Jun 29, 2026 – Jul 23, 2026
Cancer → Gemini
24 days
Mercury retrograde disrupts communication, travel, and technology. Expect delays, misunderstandings, and glitches with devices and contracts. This is a time to review, revise, and reflect rather than starting new ventures or signing agreements.
Mercury Retrograde
Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026
Scorpio → Libra
20 days
Mercury retrograde disrupts communication, travel, and technology. Expect delays, misunderstandings, and glitches with devices and contracts. This is a time to review, revise, and reflect rather than starting new ventures or signing agreements.
Mars Retrograde
Jan 10, 2026 – Apr 1, 2026
Virgo → Leo
81 days
Mars retrograde slows your drive, energy, and motivation. Actions feel stalled, conflicts may simmer beneath the surface, and physical energy dips. Use this period to reflect on whether your current direction truly aligns with your goals.
Jupiter Retrograde
Nov 11, 2025 – Mar 11, 2026
Cancer → Cancer
120 days
Jupiter retrograde pauses external growth and expansion, redirecting your focus inward. Opportunities may slow, but this is an invitation to cultivate inner wisdom, revisit your belief systems, and refine your long-term vision.
Saturn Retrograde
Jul 27, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026
Aries → Aries
137 days
Saturn retrograde asks you to reassess your structures, responsibilities, and long-term commitments. Karmic lessons resurface for review. It is a time to strengthen your foundations and release obligations that no longer serve your growth.
Uranus Retrograde
Sep 6, 2025 – Feb 4, 2026
Gemini → Taurus
151 days
Uranus retrograde internalizes the planet of sudden change and innovation. Unexpected shifts may arise from within rather than without. This period invites you to reconsider where you need more freedom and authenticity in your life.
Uranus Retrograde
Sep 18, 2026 – Feb 17, 2027
Gemini → Gemini
152 days
Uranus retrograde internalizes the planet of sudden change and innovation. Unexpected shifts may arise from within rather than without. This period invites you to reconsider where you need more freedom and authenticity in your life.
Neptune Retrograde
Jul 7, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
Aries → Aries
159 days
Neptune retrograde lifts the veil on illusions and fantasies. Dreams become clearer, and you may see situations — especially spiritual or creative ones — with sharper, more realistic eyes. It is a time for spiritual recalibration and grounding.
Pluto Retrograde
May 7, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026
Aquarius → Aquarius
162 days
Pluto retrograde intensifies deep psychological work and transformation. Power dynamics in your life come under scrutiny, and buried truths rise to the surface. This is a potent time for releasing what no longer serves your evolution.
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