Retrogrades and the Moon

What's Happening in the Sky

Which planets are retrograde right now, when each one turns, and where the Moon is today. Calculated from the planets' real positions and updated automatically.

Retrograde right now

Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are retrograde right now.

Is Mercury in retrograde? Yes. Mercury is retrograde until Nov 13, 2026.

  • Mercury

    Retrograde

    Retrograde since Oct 24, 2026; turns direct Nov 13, 2026.

    Traditionally a time to review plans, double-check details and reconnect, rather than launch something new.

  • Venus

    Retrograde

    Retrograde since Oct 3, 2026; turns direct Nov 14, 2026.

    Traditionally a time to reflect on relationships, values and spending.

  • Mars

    Direct

    Next retrograde: Jan 10, 2027 to Apr 1, 2027.

    Traditionally a time to slow down, rethink plans and pace your energy.

  • Jupiter

    Direct

    Next retrograde: Dec 13, 2026 to Apr 13, 2027.

    Traditionally a time to reflect on growth, beliefs and long-term plans.

  • Saturn

    Retrograde

    Retrograde since Jul 26, 2026; turns direct Dec 10, 2026.

    Traditionally a time to review commitments and the structures in your life.

  • Uranus

    Retrograde

    Retrograde since Sep 10, 2026; turns direct Feb 8, 2027.

    Traditionally a time to absorb recent changes before the next ones.

  • Neptune

    Retrograde

    Retrograde since Jul 7, 2026; turns direct Dec 12, 2026.

    Traditionally a time when hopes and blind spots are easier to see clearly.

  • Pluto

    Direct

    Next retrograde: May 8, 2027 to Oct 18, 2027.

    Traditionally a time for inner work on control, power and renewal.

What this retrograde means for you

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Retrograde dates 2026 and 2027

Mercury retrograde

  • Feb 26, 2026 to Mar 20, 2026Finished
  • Jun 29, 2026 to Jul 23, 2026Finished
  • Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026Happening now
  • Feb 9, 2027 to Mar 3, 2027Coming up
  • Jun 10, 2027 to Jul 4, 2027Coming up
  • Oct 7, 2027 to Oct 28, 2027Coming up

Venus retrograde

  • Oct 3, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026Happening now

Mars retrograde

  • Jan 10, 2027 to Apr 1, 2027Coming up

Jupiter retrograde

  • Dec 13, 2026 to Apr 13, 2027Coming up

Saturn retrograde

  • Jul 26, 2026 to Dec 10, 2026Happening now
  • Aug 9, 2027 to Dec 24, 2027Coming up

Uranus retrograde

  • Sep 10, 2026 to Feb 8, 2027Happening now
  • Sep 15, 2027 to Feb 12, 2028Coming up

Neptune retrograde

  • Jul 7, 2026 to Dec 12, 2026Happening now
  • Jul 9, 2027 to Dec 15, 2027Coming up

Pluto retrograde

  • May 6, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026Finished
  • May 8, 2027 to Oct 18, 2027Coming up

Dates are when each planet appears to stop and turn, shown in your time zone. New and Full Moons and eclipses are in the Astrology Calendar.

Coming up

  • Mercury turns direct in ScorpioNov 13, 2026
  • Venus turns direct in LibraNov 14, 2026
  • Saturn turns direct in AriesDec 10, 2026
  • Neptune turns direct in AriesDec 12, 2026
  • Jupiter turns retrograde in LeoDec 13, 2026
  • Mars turns retrograde in VirgoJan 10, 2027
  • Uranus turns direct in GeminiFeb 8, 2027
  • Mercury turns retrograde in PiscesFeb 9, 2027

Today's Sky · Wednesday, November 11

Moon in Sagittarius · Waxing Crescent, 5% lit · First Quarter on Tuesday, Nov 17

Your birth chart has its own Moon sign, set when you were born. A Full Horoscope reading interprets your whole chart.

What retrograde means

A planet is retrograde when, seen from Earth, it appears to slow down, stop and move backwards through the zodiac for a while. It doesn't really reverse: Earth is overtaking it, or being overtaken, on their orbits. Astrology reads these periods as a time to review, rethink and revisit the areas of life that planet stands for.

Mercury turns retrograde three or four times a year for about three weeks, which is why it gets the most attention. The slower planets, from Jupiter outward, spend several months of every year retrograde.

For what today means for your sign, see the Daily Horoscope.

Retrograde dates 2020 to 2030

Every retrograde of each planet from 2020 to 2030, with the sign it turns in. Choose a planet to see its dates.

Mercury retrograde35 periods
Mercury retrograde dates, 2020 to 2030
Turns retrogradeTurns direct
Feb 17, 2020Pisces to AquariusMar 10, 2020
Jun 18, 2020CancerJul 12, 2020
Oct 14, 2020Scorpio to LibraNov 3, 2020
Jan 30, 2021AquariusFeb 21, 2021
May 29, 2021GeminiJun 22, 2021
Sep 27, 2021LibraOct 18, 2021
Jan 14, 2022Aquarius to CapricornFeb 4, 2022
May 10, 2022Gemini to TaurusJun 3, 2022
Sep 10, 2022Libra to VirgoOct 2, 2022
Dec 29, 2022CapricornJan 18, 2023
Apr 21, 2023TaurusMay 15, 2023
Aug 23, 2023VirgoSep 15, 2023
Dec 13, 2023Capricorn to SagittariusJan 2, 2024
Apr 1, 2024AriesApr 25, 2024
Aug 5, 2024Virgo to LeoAug 28, 2024
Nov 26, 2024SagittariusDec 15, 2024
Mar 15, 2025Aries to PiscesApr 7, 2025
Jul 18, 2025LeoAug 11, 2025
Nov 9, 2025Sagittarius to ScorpioNov 29, 2025
Feb 26, 2026PiscesMar 20, 2026
Jun 29, 2026CancerJul 23, 2026
Oct 24, 2026ScorpioNov 13, 2026
Feb 9, 2027Pisces to AquariusMar 3, 2027
Jun 10, 2027Cancer to GeminiJul 4, 2027
Oct 7, 2027Scorpio to LibraOct 28, 2027
Jan 24, 2028AquariusFeb 14, 2028
May 21, 2028GeminiJun 14, 2028
Sep 19, 2028LibraOct 11, 2028
Jan 7, 2029Aquarius to CapricornJan 27, 2029
May 1, 2029TaurusMay 25, 2029
Sep 2, 2029Libra to VirgoSep 25, 2029
Dec 22, 2029CapricornJan 11, 2030
Apr 13, 2030Taurus to AriesMay 6, 2030
Aug 16, 2030VirgoSep 8, 2030
Dec 6, 2030Capricorn to SagittariusDec 25, 2030
Venus retrograde7 periods
Venus retrograde dates, 2020 to 2030
Turns retrogradeTurns direct
May 13, 2020GeminiJun 25, 2020
Dec 19, 2021CapricornJan 29, 2022
Jul 23, 2023LeoSep 4, 2023
Mar 2, 2025Aries to PiscesApr 13, 2025
Oct 3, 2026Scorpio to LibraNov 14, 2026
May 10, 2028GeminiJun 22, 2028
Dec 16, 2029CapricornJan 26, 2030
Mars retrograde5 periods
Mars retrograde dates, 2020 to 2030
Turns retrogradeTurns direct
Sep 9, 2020AriesNov 14, 2020
Oct 30, 2022GeminiJan 12, 2023
Dec 6, 2024Leo to CancerFeb 24, 2025
Jan 10, 2027Virgo to LeoApr 1, 2027
Feb 14, 2029Libra to VirgoMay 5, 2029
Jupiter retrograde10 periods
Jupiter retrograde dates, 2020 to 2030
Turns retrogradeTurns direct
May 14, 2020CapricornSep 13, 2020
Jun 20, 2021Pisces to AquariusOct 18, 2021
Jul 28, 2022Aries to PiscesNov 23, 2022
Sep 4, 2023TaurusDec 31, 2023
Oct 9, 2024GeminiFeb 4, 2025
Nov 11, 2025CancerMar 11, 2026
Dec 13, 2026LeoApr 13, 2027
Jan 12, 2028VirgoMay 13, 2028
Feb 10, 2029LibraJun 13, 2029
Mar 13, 2030ScorpioJul 15, 2030
Saturn retrograde11 periods
Saturn retrograde dates, 2020 to 2030
Turns retrogradeTurns direct
May 11, 2020Aquarius to CapricornSep 29, 2020
May 23, 2021AquariusOct 11, 2021
Jun 4, 2022AquariusOct 23, 2022
Jun 17, 2023PiscesNov 4, 2023
Jun 29, 2024PiscesNov 15, 2024
Jul 13, 2025Aries to PiscesNov 28, 2025
Jul 26, 2026AriesDec 10, 2026
Aug 9, 2027AriesDec 24, 2027
Aug 22, 2028TaurusJan 5, 2029
Sep 6, 2029TaurusJan 19, 2030
Sep 20, 2030GeminiFeb 2, 2031
Uranus retrograde12 periods
Uranus retrograde dates, 2020 to 2030
Turns retrogradeTurns direct
Aug 12, 2019TaurusJan 11, 2020
Aug 15, 2020TaurusJan 14, 2021
Aug 20, 2021TaurusJan 18, 2022
Aug 24, 2022TaurusJan 22, 2023
Aug 29, 2023TaurusJan 27, 2024
Sep 1, 2024TaurusJan 30, 2025
Sep 6, 2025Gemini to TaurusFeb 4, 2026
Sep 10, 2026GeminiFeb 8, 2027
Sep 15, 2027GeminiFeb 12, 2028
Sep 19, 2028GeminiFeb 16, 2029
Sep 23, 2029GeminiFeb 20, 2030
Sep 28, 2030GeminiFeb 25, 2031
Neptune retrograde11 periods
Neptune retrograde dates, 2020 to 2030
Turns retrogradeTurns direct
Jun 23, 2020PiscesNov 29, 2020
Jun 25, 2021PiscesDec 1, 2021
Jun 28, 2022PiscesDec 4, 2022
Jun 30, 2023PiscesDec 6, 2023
Jul 2, 2024PiscesDec 7, 2024
Jul 4, 2025Aries to PiscesDec 10, 2025
Jul 7, 2026AriesDec 12, 2026
Jul 9, 2027AriesDec 15, 2027
Jul 11, 2028AriesDec 16, 2028
Jul 14, 2029AriesDec 19, 2029
Jul 16, 2030AriesDec 21, 2030
Pluto retrograde11 periods
Pluto retrograde dates, 2020 to 2030
Turns retrogradeTurns direct
Apr 25, 2020CapricornOct 4, 2020
Apr 27, 2021CapricornOct 6, 2021
Apr 29, 2022CapricornOct 8, 2022
May 1, 2023Aquarius to CapricornOct 11, 2023
May 2, 2024Aquarius to CapricornOct 12, 2024
May 4, 2025AquariusOct 14, 2025
May 6, 2026AquariusOct 16, 2026
May 8, 2027AquariusOct 18, 2027
May 9, 2028AquariusOct 19, 2028
May 11, 2029AquariusOct 21, 2029
May 12, 2030AquariusOct 23, 2030

Dates are when each planet appears to stop and turn, calculated from the planets' real positions and shown in your time zone.

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