Mercury Retrograde 2026–2027
Mercury retrograde 2026 dates: February 26 to March 20, June 29 to July 23, October 24 to November 13. In 2027: February 9 to March 3, June 10 to July 4, October 7 to October 28. Mercury is retrograde until 11/13/2026, 10:54 AM ET (15:54 UTC). Station times below in ET with UTC.
Times are Eastern Time (New York), with UTC in brackets. A station happens at the same moment everywhere; only the clock time changes with your time zone (Pacific Time is 3 hours earlier than Eastern). A retrograde starts at the station retrograde, when the planet appears to stop and turn back, and ends at the station direct.
Mercury retrograde periods
Mercury is retrograde until 11/13/2026, 10:54 AM ET (15:54 UTC). In astrology Mercury rules speech, contracts, paperwork, messages, devices and short trips. Tradition treats a retrograde as time to review, double-check and finish rather than start: avoid signing important papers you can postpone, back up your data and leave extra time on the road.
| Starts (station retrograde) | Ends (station direct) | Path through the zodiac | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2026, 1:48 AM ET (06:48 UTC) | 03/20/2026, 3:33 PM ET (19:33 UTC) | Pisces 22° → Pisces 8° | 23 |
| 06/29/2026, 1:36 PM ET (17:36 UTC) | 07/23/2026, 6:58 PM ET (22:58 UTC) | Cancer 26° → Cancer 16° | 24 |
| 10/24/2026, 3:13 AM ET (07:13 UTC) | 11/13/2026, 10:54 AM ET (15:54 UTC) | Scorpio 20° → Scorpio 5° | 20 |
| 02/09/2027, 12:36 PM ET (17:36 UTC) | 03/03/2027, 7:32 AM ET (12:32 UTC) | Pisces 5° → Aquarius 20° | 22 |
| 06/10/2027, 2:15 PM ET (18:15 UTC) | 07/04/2027, 3:39 PM ET (19:39 UTC) | Cancer 6° → Gemini 27° | 24 |
| 10/07/2027, 10:37 AM ET (14:37 UTC) | 10/28/2027, 10:11 AM ET (14:11 UTC) | Scorpio 4° → Libra 19° | 21 |
Venus retrograde 2026–2027
Venus is retrograde until 11/13/2026, 7:27 PM ET (11/14 00:27 UTC). Venus is about relationships, money, taste and beauty. Tradition avoids weddings, big purchases and dramatic changes in appearance during Venus retrograde, and old relationships or debts often resurface.
| Starts (station retrograde) | Ends (station direct) | Path through the zodiac | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/03/2026, 3:16 AM ET (07:16 UTC) | 11/13/2026, 7:27 PM ET (11/14 00:27 UTC) | Scorpio 8° → Libra 22° | 42 |
Mars retrograde 2026–2027
Mars is direct; the next one runs January 10 to April 1, 2027. Mars is action, drive and conflict. Tradition treats Mars retrograde as a time to finish what is already started, avoid new risky ventures and fights, and pace your energy.
| Starts (station retrograde) | Ends (station direct) | Path through the zodiac | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2027, 7:59 AM ET (12:59 UTC) | 04/01/2027, 10:08 AM ET (14:08 UTC) | Virgo 10° → Leo 20° | 81 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is the next Mercury retrograde?
From 02/09/2027, 12:36 PM ET (17:36 UTC) to 03/03/2027, 7:32 AM ET (12:32 UTC). Status for the day this page was updated: Mercury is retrograde until 11/13/2026, 10:54 AM ET (15:54 UTC).
How many times is Mercury retrograde in 2026?
3 times in 2026: February 26 to March 20, June 29 to July 23, October 24 to November 13. 2027 also has 3: February 9 to March 3, June 10 to July 4, October 7 to October 28.
What is Mercury retrograde?
It is apparent backward motion: seen from Earth, Mercury seems to move back through the zodiac while Earth and Mercury pass each other on their orbits. It happens three or four times a year and lasts about three weeks.
What should you avoid during Mercury retrograde?
Astrological tradition advises against signing important contracts, launching new projects or buying electronics and cars, and suggests extra time for travel. It favors reviewing, fixing mistakes and finishing old business. This is tradition, not a guarantee of bad luck.
When are Venus and Mars retrograde?
Venus is retrograde until 11/13/2026, 7:27 PM ET (11/14 00:27 UTC). Mars is direct; the next one runs January 10 to April 1, 2027. Exact station times are in the tables on this page.