Retrograde planets in 2026

Mercury is retrograde 26 February to 20 March 2026, 29 June to 23 July 2026 and 24 October to 13 November 2026, in Pisces, then Cancer, then Scorpio. In astrology Mercury is read for communication, travel, contracts and the small machinery of daily life; tradition reads its retrograde as a time to re-read, re-check and revisit rather than sign and launch. Mercury retrograde 2026: shadow periods and signs affected.

Venus is retrograde 3 October to 13 November 2026, in Scorpio and Libra. In astrology Venus is read for relationships, money and what you value; tradition reads its retrograde as a review of who and what you are drawn to.

Mars is not retrograde in 2026. Its next retrograde runs from 10 January 2027 to 1 April 2027, in Virgo and Leo. In astrology Mars is read for effort, drive and conflict; tradition reads its retrograde as energy turned inward or delayed.

Jupiter is retrograde 11 November 2025 to 10 March 2026 and 12 December 2026 to 12 April 2027, in Cancer, then Leo. In astrology Jupiter is read for growth, belief and opportunity; its long retrogrades are read as inner rather than outer expansion.

Saturn is retrograde 26 July to 10 December 2026, in Aries. In astrology Saturn is read for structure, responsibility and limits; its retrograde is read as reworking foundations.

Uranus is retrograde 6 September 2025 to 3 February 2026 and 10 September 2026 to 8 February 2027, in Gemini and Taurus, then Gemini. In astrology Uranus is read for change and disruption; its yearly retrograde is read as change internalised.

Neptune is retrograde 7 July to 12 December 2026, in Aries. In astrology Neptune is read for imagination and dissolving boundaries; its retrograde is read as clearer sight.

Pluto is retrograde 6 May to 15 October 2026, in Aquarius. In astrology Pluto is read for power and transformation; its retrograde is read as slow, deep review.