Retrograde planets in 2028

Mercury is retrograde 24 January to 14 February 2028, 21 May to 14 June 2028 and 19 September to 11 October 2028, in Aquarius, then Gemini, then Libra. 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 2028: shadow periods and signs affected.

Venus is retrograde 10 May to 22 June 2028, in Gemini. 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 2028. Its next retrograde runs from 14 February 2029 to 5 May 2029, in Libra and Virgo. In astrology Mars is read for effort, drive and conflict; tradition reads its retrograde as energy turned inward or delayed.

Jupiter is retrograde 12 January to 13 May 2028, in Virgo. In astrology Jupiter is read for growth, belief and opportunity; its long retrogrades are read as inner rather than outer expansion.

Saturn is retrograde 22 August 2028 to 5 January 2029, in Taurus. In astrology Saturn is read for structure, responsibility and limits; its retrograde is read as reworking foundations.

Uranus is retrograde 15 September 2027 to 12 February 2028 and 18 September 2028 to 16 February 2029, in Gemini. In astrology Uranus is read for change and disruption; its yearly retrograde is read as change internalised.

Neptune is retrograde 11 July to 16 December 2028, in Aries. In astrology Neptune is read for imagination and dissolving boundaries; its retrograde is read as clearer sight.

Pluto is retrograde 9 May to 18 October 2028, in Aquarius. In astrology Pluto is read for power and transformation; its retrograde is read as slow, deep review.