Planet Retrogrades 2026
2026 planet retrograde calendar. Which planets are retrograde and when? Learn about the effects of retrograde periods.
Current Retrograde Status
Mercury
Direct
Venus
Direct
Mars
Direct
Jupiter
Direct
Saturn
Direct
Mercury Retrograde 2026
3 retrograde periods
Pisces
Feb 25 — Mar 18
Cancer
Jun 22 — Jul 15
Scorpio
Oct 18 — Nov 8
Effects
Mercury retrograde can cause disruptions in communication, technology, travel, and contracts. During this period, be careful before signing important documents, prepare backup plans, and speak clearly to avoid misunderstandings.
Tips
- •Postpone important contracts if possible
- •Back up your electronic devices
- •Leave flexibility in travel plans
- •Good period to reconnect with old friends
Venus Retrograde 2026
1 retrograde period
Aries → Pisces
Mar 2 — Apr 13
Effects
Venus retrograde affects love, relationships, beauty, and financial matters. Ex-lovers may return or past issues in current relationships may resurface. Not an ideal time for major cosmetic procedures or luxury purchases.
Tips
- •Evaluate past relationships and learn from them
- •Avoid expensive jewelry or luxury purchases
- •Time to question your personal values
- •Opportunity to close or reconcile old relationships
Mars Retrograde 2026
1 retrograde period
Leo → Cancer
Jan 10 — Feb 24
Effects
Mars retrograde affects energy, motivation, anger management, and drive for action. Initiatives may slow down, physical energy may decrease, and past conflicts may resurface. Better to complete ongoing tasks rather than starting new projects.
Tips
- •Consider postponing new ventures
- •Physical energy may drop, don't push yourself
- •Pay attention to anger management
- •Ideal for completing unfinished projects
Jupiter Retrograde 2026
1 retrograde period
Cancer
Jul 12 — Nov 8
Effects
Jupiter retrograde affects personal growth, expansion, and philosophy. It's time to turn inward rather than outward. You may question your beliefs and values, and reassess the direction of your life.
Tips
- •Great period for personal development and introspection
- •Be careful with legal matters
- •Avoid over-expansion and risks
- •Focus on education and philosophical topics
Saturn Retrograde 2026
1 retrograde period
Aries
Jun 13 — Nov 1
Effects
Saturn retrograde deepens themes of responsibility, discipline, boundaries, and career. It's time to question your relationship with authority and your own sense of discipline. Past responsibilities and karmic lessons may arise.
Tips
- •Review your career goals
- •Reassess your boundaries
- •Complete past responsibilities
- •Introspect on discipline and structure