2026 Retrograde Calendar
11 retrograde periods across 7 planets in 2026. Mercury retrogrades 3 times. Know the dates, prepare in advance.
11
Total Retrogrades
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3
Mercury Retrogrades
7
Planets Retrograde
162d
Longest Retrograde
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
☿Mercury
♀Venus
♃Jupiter
♄Saturn
⛢Uranus
♆Neptune
♇Pluto
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Uranus Retrograde
COMPLETEDSep 6 → Feb 4, 2026•151 days•Gemini → Taurus
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Jupiter Retrograde
COMPLETEDNov 11 → Mar 11, 2026•119 days•Cancer
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Mercury Retrograde
COMPLETEDFeb 26 → Mar 20, 2026•23 days•Pisces
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Pluto Retrograde
ACTIVE NOWMay 6 → Oct 16, 2026•162 days•Aquarius
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Mercury Retrograde
COMPLETEDJun 29 → Jul 23, 2026•24 days•Cancer
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Neptune Retrograde
ACTIVE NOWJul 7 → Dec 12, 2026•158 days•Aries
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Saturn Retrograde
ACTIVE NOWJul 26 → Dec 10, 2026•137 days•Aries
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Uranus Retrograde
UPCOMINGSep 10 → Feb 8, 2027•151 days•Gemini
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Venus Retrograde
UPCOMINGOct 3 → Nov 14, 2026•42 days•Scorpio → Libra
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Mercury Retrograde
UPCOMINGOct 24 → Nov 13, 2026•20 days•Scorpio
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Jupiter Retrograde
UPCOMINGDec 13 → Apr 13, 2027•121 days•Leo
Mercury Retrograde Survival Guide
Communication
- Re-read emails before sending
- Confirm meeting times twice
- Avoid ambiguous language
- Follow up on unanswered messages
Technology
- Back up all important files
- Update software beforehand
- Carry chargers and cables
- Save work frequently
Travel
- Allow extra travel time
- Double-check reservations
- Keep important docs handy
- Have a Plan B always