The 2026 retrograde calendar
When each planet is retrograde in 2026, computed from the actual sky. A retrograde is only a trick of perspective, a planet appearing to move backwards as we pass it, not a force acting on you. Vela reads it as a season to review, never an omen. See the honest version of Mercury retrograde.
Mercury retrograde 2026
- 27 February to 20 March in Pisces
- 30 June to 23 July in Cancer
- 25 October to 13 November in Scorpio
Every other planet in 2026
- Uranus 1 January to 4 February from Taurus
- Jupiter 1 January to 11 March from Cancer
- Pluto 7 May to 16 October from Aquarius
- Neptune 8 July to 12 December from Aries
- Saturn 27 July to 10 December from Aries
- Uranus 11 September to 31 December from Gemini
- Venus 4 October to 14 November from Scorpio
- Jupiter 14 December to 31 December from Leo
The outer planets (Uranus, Neptune, Pluto) are retrograde for months at a time every year, which is why their seasons are long and gentle rather than sharp. Dates are to about a day's resolution.
See where the planets are today, read what a transit is, or today's daily horoscopes.
Frequently asked
When is Mercury retrograde in 2026?
In 2026, Mercury is retrograde 27 February to 20 March, 30 June to 23 July, 25 October to 13 November. Dates are to about a day's resolution and are read as seasons to review, never as a cause of disaster.
Does a retrograde make things go wrong?
No. A retrograde is an optical effect of two planets passing each other, not a force acting on your life. Vela reads it as a recurring, low-stakes invitation to slow down and review, never a prediction of trouble.