Retrograde planets in 2029

Mercury is retrograde 7 January to 27 January 2029, 1 May to 25 May 2029, 2 September to 24 September 2029 and 22 December 2029 to 11 January 2030, in Aquarius and Capricorn, then Taurus, then Libra and Virgo, then Capricorn. 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 2029: shadow periods and signs affected.

Venus is retrograde 16 December 2029 to 26 January 2030, in Capricorn. 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 retrograde 14 February 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 10 February to 13 June 2029, in Libra. 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 and 6 September 2029 to 18 January 2030, in Taurus. In astrology Saturn is read for structure, responsibility and limits; its retrograde is read as reworking foundations.

Uranus is retrograde 18 September 2028 to 16 February 2029 and 23 September 2029 to 20 February 2030, in Gemini. In astrology Uranus is read for change and disruption; its yearly retrograde is read as change internalised.

Neptune is retrograde 13 July to 19 December 2029, in Aries. In astrology Neptune is read for imagination and dissolving boundaries; its retrograde is read as clearer sight.

Pluto is retrograde 11 May to 20 October 2029, in Aquarius. In astrology Pluto is read for power and transformation; its retrograde is read as slow, deep review.