Retrograde Cycles/Stations 2024-2026

Retrogrades

Current & Upcoming Retrogrades and Stations – Dates & Graphs

2026, 2027, 2028, & 2029

(see previous/archives: 2016-2025)

When do retrogrades occur, and in what sign? The following tables and images show the planets and bodies (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto) and their astrological retrograde cycles by date and sign, from retrograde to direct.

A station is defined from the point of view of the Earth; it is the point when a planet appears to stop moving in the sky. The planet then appears to move slowly in the opposite direction; at this point, the planet is considered Stationary Retrograde. Similarly, once the planet makes a Station (stops) and begins to go forward again, this is called Stationary Direct.

The following shows current and upcoming Retrograde cycles of the planets. Note that the Sun and the Moon never retrograde. Dates given reveal not only the Retrograde periods, but also the Retrograde zones or shadows.

This page gives dates and times when a planet enters the retrograde zone/shadow, is stationary retrograde, is stationary direct, and leaves the retrograde zone/shadow. Retrograde zones are longer periods of time and encompass the entire period of the zodiac degrees affected by the retrograde.

Times are Eastern Time.

Note: Although this page features retrograde cycles for 2023 to 2026, some previous cycles are included here if the retrograde zone extends into the year 2023.

Uranus Retrograde September 6, 2025, to February 3, 2026

Uranus Retrograde in Gemini + Taurus: September 6, 2025-February 3, 2026

Uranus enters retrograde zone/shadow on May 20, 2025, at 27° Taurus 28′
Uranus stations and turns retrograde on September 6, 2025, at 1° Gemini 28′ Rx
Uranus stations and turns direct on February 3, 2026, at 27° Taurus 28′
Uranus leaves retrograde zone/shadow on May 21, 2026, at 1° Gemini 28′

Mercury Retrograde November 9-29, 2025

Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius + Scorpio: November 9-29, 2025

On October 21, 2025, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 20° Scorpio 42′
On November 9, 2025, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 6° Sagittarius 52’Rx
On November 29, 2025, Mercury stations and turns direct at 20° Scorpio 42’D
On December 16, 2025, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde zone) at 6° Sagittarius 52′

Read more about Mercury Retrograde. Where is Mercury Retrograde transiting by house in your natal chart? Does it conjunct a natal planet, your Ascendant, or Midheaven? Read interpretations of Mercury Retrograde in Transit for a more personalized meaning of the transit cycle.

Jupiter Retrograde November 11, 2025, to March 10, 2026

Jupiter Retrograde in Cancer: November 11, 2025-March 10, 2026

Jupiter enters retrograde zone/shadow on August 17, 2025, at 15° Cancer 05′
Jupiter stations and turns retrograde on November 11, 2025, at 25° Cancer 09′ Rx
Jupiter stations and turns direct on March 10, 2026, at 15° Cancer 05’D
Jupiter leaves retrograde zone/shadow on June 6, 2026, at 25° Cancer 09′

Mercury Retrograde February 26 to March 20, 2026

Mercury Retrograde Cycle in Pisces: February to March 2026

On February 11, 2026, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 8° Pisces 29′
On February 26, 2026, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 22° Pisces 34′ Rx
On March 20, 2026, Mercury stations and turns direct at 8° Pisces 29′
On April 9, 2026, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde shadow) at 22° Pisces 34′

Pluto Retrograde May 6 to October 15, 2026

Pluto Retrograde in Aquarius: May 6-October 15, 2026

Pluto enters retrograde zone/shadow on January 12, 2026, at 3° Aquarius 04′
Pluto stations and turns retrograde on May 6, 2026, at 5° Aquarius 30′ Rx
Pluto stations and turns direct on October 15, 2026, at 3° Aquarius 04′
Pluto leaves retrograde zone/shadow on February 6, 2027, at 5° Aquarius 30′

Mercury Retrograde June 29 to July 23, 2026

Mercury Retrograde in Cancer: June 29 to July 23, 2026

On June 12, 2026, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 16° Cancer 19′
On June 29, 2026, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 26° Cancer 15’Rx
On July 23, 2026, Mercury stations and turns direct at 16° Cancer 19’D
On August 6, 2026, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde zone) at 26° Cancer 15′

Neptune Retrograde July 7 to December 12, 2026

Neptune Retrograde in Aries: July 7-December 12, 2026

Neptune enters the Retrograde Zone on March 16, 2026, at 1° Aries 37′
Neptune stations and turns retrograde on July 7, 2026, at 4° Aries 25′ Rx
Neptune stations and turns direct on December 12, 2026, at 1° Aries 37′
Neptune leaves the Retrograde Zone on April 2, 2027, at 4° Aries 25′

Saturn Retrograde July 26 to December 10, 2026

Saturn Retrograde in Aries: July 26 to December 10, 2026

Saturn enters retrograde zone/shadow on April 20, 2026, at 7° Aries 56′
Saturn stations and turns retrograde on July 26, 2026 at 14° Aries 45′ Rx
Saturn stations and turns direct on December 10, 2026, at 7° Aries 56’D
Saturn leaves retrograde zone/shadow on March 15, 2027, at 14° Aries 45′

Uranus Retrograde September 10, 2026, to February 8, 2027

Uranus Retrograde in Gemini: September 10, 2026-February 8, 2027

Uranus enters retrograde zone/shadow on May 25, 2026, at 1° Gemini 41′
Uranus stations and turns retrograde on September 10, 2026, at 5° Gemini 42′ Rx
Uranus stations and turns direct on February 8, 2027, at 1° Gemini 41′
Uranus leaves retrograde zone/shadow on May 25, 2027, at 5° Gemini 42′

Venus Retrograde October 3rd to November 13th, 2026

Venus Retrograde Cycle in Scorpio + Libra: October to November 2026

On August 31, 2026, Venus enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 22° Libra 52′
On October 3, 2026, Venus stations and turns retrograde at 8° Scorpio 29′ Rx
On November 13, 2026, Venus stations and turns direct at 22° Libra 52′
On December 15, 2026, Venus leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde shadow) at 8° Scorpio 29′

Mercury Retrograde October 24th to November 13th, 2026

Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio: October 24th to November 13th, 2026

On October 4, 2026, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 5° Scorpio 02′
On October 24, 2026, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 20° Scorpio 59’Rx
On November 13, 2026, Mercury stations and turns direct at 5° Scorpio 02’D
On November 30, 2026, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde zone) at 20° Scorpio 59′

Jupiter Retrograde December 12, 2026, to April 12, 2027

Jupiter Retrograde in Leo: December 12, 2026-April 12, 2027

Jupiter enters retrograde zone/shadow on September 16, 2026, at 17° Leo 00′
Jupiter stations and turns retrograde on December 12, 2026, at 27° Leo 01′ Rx
Jupiter stations and turns direct on April 12, 2027, at 17° Leo 00’D
Jupiter leaves retrograde zone/shadow on July 10, 2027, at 27° Leo 01′

Mars Retrograde January 10 to April 1, 2027

Mars Retrograde in Virgo & Leo: January 10th to April 1st, 2027

On November 5, 2026, Mars enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 20° Leo 56′
On January 10, 2027, Mars stations and turns retrograde at 10° Virgo 26’Rx
On April 1, 2027, Mars stations and turns direct at 20° Leo 56’D
On June 7, 2027, Mars leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde zone) at 10° Virgo 26′

***See also an explanation of Mars Retrograde and Mars Retrograde Dates.

Mercury Retrograde February 9 to March 3, 2027

Mercury Retrograde Cycle in Pisces + Aquarius: February to March 2027

On January 25, 2027, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 20° Aquarius 55′
On February 9, 2027, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 5° Pisces 59′ Rx
On March 3, 2027, Mercury stations and turns direct at 20° Aquarius 55′
On March 23, 2027, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde shadow) at 5° Pisces 59′

Pluto Retrograde May 8 to October 17, 2027

Pluto Retrograde May 8 to October 17, 2027 in Aquarius

Pluto enters retrograde zone/shadow on January 13, 2027, at 4° Aquarius 45′
Pluto stations and turns retrograde on May 8, 2027, at 7° Aquarius 10′ Rx
Pluto stations and turns direct on October 17, 2027, at 4° Aquarius 45′
Pluto leaves retrograde zone/shadow on February 9, 2028, at 7° Aquarius 10′

Mercury Retrograde June 10 to July 4, 2027

Mercury Retrograde in Cancer + Gemini: June 10 to July 4, 2027

On May 26, 2027, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 27° Gemini 28′
On June 10, 2027, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 6° Cancer 22’Rx
On July 4, 2027, Mercury stations and turns direct at 27° Gemini 28’D
On July 19, 2027, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde zone) at 6° Cancer 22′

Neptune Retrograde July 9 to December 15, 2027

Neptune Retrograde in Aries: July 9-December 15, 2027

Neptune enters the Retrograde Zone on March 18, 2027, at 3° Aries 51′
Neptune stations and turns retrograde on July 9, 2027, at 6° Aries 40′ Rx
Neptune stations and turns direct on December 15, 2027, at 3° Aries 51′
Neptune leaves the Retrograde Zone on April 4, 2028, at 6° Aries 40′

Saturn Retrograde August 9 to December 23, 2027

Saturn Retrograde in Aries: August 9 to December 23, 2027

Saturn enters retrograde zone/shadow on May 4, 2027, at 21° Aries 01′
Saturn stations and turns retrograde on August 9, 2027 at 27° Aries 53′ Rx
Saturn stations and turns direct on December 23, 2027, at 21° Aries 01’D
Saturn leaves retrograde zone/shadow on March 27, 2028, at 27° Aries 53′

Uranus Retrograde September 15, 2027, to February 12, 2028

Uranus Retrograde in Gemini: September 15, 2027-February 12, 2028

Uranus enters retrograde zone/shadow on May 29, 2027, at 5° Gemini 56′
Uranus stations and turns retrograde on September 15, 2027, at 9° Gemini 57′ Rx
Uranus stations and turns direct on February 12, 2028, at 5° Gemini 56′
Uranus leaves retrograde zone/shadow on May 29, 2028, at 9° Gemini 57′

Mercury Retrograde October 7th to 28th, 2027

Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio + Libra: October 7th to 28th, 2027

On September 17, 2027, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 19° Libra 19′
On October 7, 2027, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 4° Scorpio 56’Rx
On October 28, 2027, Mercury stations and turns direct at 19° Libra 19’D
On November 13, 2027, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde zone) at 4° Scorpio 56′

Jupiter Retrograde January 12th to May 13th, 2028

Jupiter Retrograde in Virgo: January 12 to May 13, 2028

Jupiter enters retrograde zone/shadow on October 17, 2027, at 17° Virgo 32′
Jupiter stations and turns retrograde on January 12, 2028, at 27° Virgo 31′ Rx
Jupiter stations and turns direct on May 13, 2028, at 17° Virgo 32’D
Jupiter leaves retrograde zone/shadow on August 11, 2028, at 27° Virgo 31′

Mercury Retrograde January 24 to February 14, 2028

Mercury Retrograde Cycle in Aquarius: January-February 2028

On January 8, 2028, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 3° Aquarius 59′
On January 24, 2028, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 19° Aquarius 42′ Rx
On February 14, 2028, Mercury stations and turns direct at 3° Aquarius 59′
On March 5, 2028, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde shadow) at 19° Aquarius 42′

Pluto Retrograde May 8 to October 18, 2028

Pluto Retrograde May 8th to October 18th, 2028 in Aquarius

Pluto enters retrograde zone/shadow on January 15, 2028, at 6° Aquarius 24′
Pluto stations and turns retrograde on May 8, 2028, at 8° Aquarius 49′ Rx
Pluto stations and turns direct on October 18, 2028, at 6° Aquarius 24′
Pluto leaves retrograde zone/shadow on February 10, 2029, at 8° Aquarius 49′

Venus Retrograde May 10th to June 22nd, 2028

Venus Retrograde Cycle in Gemini: May 10th to June 22nd, 2028

On April 7, 2028, Venus enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 3° Gemini 11′
On May 10, 2028, Venus stations and turns retrograde at 19° Gemini 41′ Rx
On June 22, 2028, Venus stations and turns direct at 3° Gemini 11′
On July 26, 2028, Venus leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde shadow) at 19° Gemini 41′

Mercury Retrograde May 21st to June 14th, 2028

Mercury Retrograde in Gemini: May 21 to June 14, 2028

On May 6, 2028, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 7° Gemini 45′
On May 21, 2028, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 16° Gemini 19’Rx
On June 14, 2028, Mercury stations and turns direct at 7° Gemini 45’D
On June 29, 2028, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde zone) at 16° Gemini 19′

Neptune Retrograde July 11th to December 16th, 2028

Neptune Retrograde in Aries: July 11-December 16, 2028

Neptune enters the Retrograde Zone on March 20, 2028, at 6° Aries 06′
Neptune stations and turns retrograde on July 11, 2028, at 8° Aries 54′ Rx
Neptune stations and turns direct on December 16, 2028, at 6° Aries 06′
Neptune leaves the Retrograde Zone on April 6, 2029, at 8° Aries 54′

Saturn Retrograde August 22nd, 2028, to January 5th, 2029

Saturn Retrograde in Taurus: August 22, 2028, to January 5, 2029

Saturn enters retrograde zone/shadow on May 18, 2028, at 4° Taurus 25′
Saturn stations and turns retrograde on August 22, 2028 at 11° Taurus 19′ Rx
Saturn stations and turns direct on January 5, 2029, at 4° Taurus 25’D
Saturn leaves retrograde zone/shadow on April 9, 2029, at 11° Taurus 19′

Uranus Retrograde September 18th, 2028, to February 16th, 2029

Uranus Retrograde in Gemini: September 18, 2028-February 16, 2029

Uranus enters retrograde zone/shadow on June 2, 2028, at 10° Gemini 12′
Uranus stations and turns retrograde on September 18, 2028, at 14° Gemini 14′ Rx
Uranus stations and turns direct on February 16, 2029, at 10° Gemini 12′
Uranus leaves retrograde zone/shadow on June 2, 2029, at 14° Gemini 14′

Mercury Retrograde September 19th to October 11th, 2028

Mercury Retrograde in Libra: September 19 to October 11, 2028

On August 30, 2028, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 3° Libra 29′
On September 19, 2028, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 18° Libra 36’Rx
On October 11, 2028, Mercury stations and turns direct at 3° Libra 29’D
On October 26, 2028, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde zone) at 18° Libra 36′

Mercury Retrograde January 7th to 27th, 2029

Mercury Retrograde Cycle in Aquarius + Capricorn: January 2-27, 2029

On December 21, 2028, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 17° Capricorn 32′
On January 7, 2029, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 3° Aquarius 38′ Rx
On January 27, 2029, Mercury stations and turns direct at 17° Capricorn 32′
On February 16, 2029, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde shadow) at 3° Aquarius 38′

Jupiter Retrograde February 10th to June 13th, 2029

Jupiter Retrograde in Libra: February 10 to June 13, 2029

Jupiter enters retrograde zone/shadow on November 15, 2028, at 17° Libra 30′
Jupiter stations and turns retrograde on February 10, 2029, at 27° Libra 25′ Rx
Jupiter stations and turns direct on June 13, 2029, at 17° Libra 30’D
Jupiter leaves retrograde zone/shadow on September 11, 2029, at 27° Libra 25′

Mars Retrograde February 14th to May 5th, 2029

Mars Retrograde in Libra + Virgo: February 14th to May 5th, 2029

On December 9, 2028, Mars enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 24° Virgo 56′
On February 14, 2029, Mars stations and turns retrograde at 13° Libra 55’Rx
On May 5, 2029, Mars stations and turns direct at 24° Virgo 56’D
On July 9, 2029, Mars leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde zone) at 13° Libra 55′

***See also an explanation of Mars Retrograde and Mars Retrograde Dates.