Mercury Retrograde 2027 & Late 2026
Exact begin and end dates for every planetary retrograde from October 2026 – December 2027 — Mercury through Pluto — computed from the Swiss Ephemeris and shown in US Eastern Time.
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✦Reviewed by the CosmyDay Astrology TeamLast reviewed October 2026
Mercury Retrograde Dates, October 2026 – December 2027
- ☿October 24, 2026 → November 13, 2026Stations retrograde at 21° Scorpio, direct at 5° Scorpio
- ☿February 9, 2027 → March 3, 2027Stations retrograde at 6° Pisces, direct at 21° Aquarius
- ☿June 10, 2027 → July 4, 2027Stations retrograde at 6° Cancer, direct at 27° Gemini
- ☿October 7, 2027 → October 28, 2027Stations retrograde at 5° Scorpio, direct at 19° Libra
All Retrogrades, October 2026 – December 2027
| Planet | Retrograde begins | Goes direct | From → to |
|---|---|---|---|
| ♇Pluto | May 6, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | 6° Aquarius → 3° Aquarius |
| ♆Neptune | July 7, 2026 | December 12, 2026 | 4° Aries → 2° Aries |
| ♄Saturn | July 26, 2026 | December 10, 2026 | 15° Aries → 8° Aries |
| ♅Uranus | September 10, 2026 | February 8, 2027 | 6° Gemini → 2° Gemini |
| ♀Venus | October 3, 2026 | November 13, 2026 | 8° Scorpio → 23° Libra |
| ☿Mercury | October 24, 2026 | November 13, 2026 | 21° Scorpio → 5° Scorpio |
| ♃Jupiter | December 12, 2026 | April 12, 2027 | 27° Leo → 17° Leo |
| ♂Mars | January 10, 2027 | April 1, 2027 | 10° Virgo → 21° Leo |
| ☿Mercury | February 9, 2027 | March 3, 2027 | 6° Pisces → 21° Aquarius |
| ♇Pluto | May 8, 2027 | October 17, 2027 | 7° Aquarius → 5° Aquarius |
| ☿Mercury | June 10, 2027 | July 4, 2027 | 6° Cancer → 27° Gemini |
| ♆Neptune | July 9, 2027 | December 15, 2027 | 7° Aries → 4° Aries |
| ♄Saturn | August 9, 2027 | December 23, 2027 | 28° Aries → 21° Aries |
| ♅Uranus | September 15, 2027 | February 12, 2028 | 10° Gemini → 6° Gemini |
| ☿Mercury | October 7, 2027 | October 28, 2027 | 5° Scorpio → 19° Libra |
A period that began before October 2026 is listed while it is still running. All times localized to US Eastern Time (ET). Source: Swiss Ephemeris.
Retrograde by planet
- ♀Venus retrograde dates — relationships, money and self-worth
- ♂Mars retrograde dates — drive, momentum and conflict
- ♃Jupiter retrograde dates — growth, belief and opportunity
- ♄Saturn retrograde dates — structure, work and responsibility
☿Retrograde calendar 2027 — the calendar year on its own
☿Retrograde calendar 2026 — every 2026 station
What a retrograde really is
A planet doesn't actually reverse course. A retrograde is an apparent backward motion through the zodiac, caused by the changing vantage point between Earth and the other planet as both orbit the Sun. The planet slows, appears to stop (its station), and traces backward before stationing direct again. Astrologically, each retrograde is read as a period to revisit, review, and refine that planet's themes — communication and plans for Mercury, relationships and values for Venus, drive and action for Mars.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the next Mercury retrograde?
The last Mercury retrograde of 2026 runs October 24, 2026 to November 13, 2026. After that, Mercury is retrograde three times in 2027: February 9, 2027 to March 3, 2027; June 10, 2027 to July 4, 2027; October 7, 2027 to October 28, 2027 (US Eastern Time).
When is Mercury retrograde in 2027?
Mercury is retrograde 3 times in 2027: February 9, 2027 to March 3, 2027; June 10, 2027 to July 4, 2027; October 7, 2027 to October 28, 2027 (US Eastern Time).
When does Mercury retrograde end?
Mercury stations direct — the moment the retrograde ends — on November 13, 2026 at 5° Scorpio, then March 3, 2027 at 21° Aquarius, then July 4, 2027 at 27° Gemini, then October 28, 2027 at 19° Libra. Each retrograde lasts roughly three weeks, and the days either side of the station are when the effect is usually described as strongest.
Where are the earlier 2026 retrograde dates?
This page starts at October 2026. Every 2026 retrograde, including the February–March and June–July Mercury retrogrades, is listed on the 2026 retrograde calendar.
What does a retrograde actually mean?
A retrograde is an optical effect: from Earth, a planet appears to move backward through the zodiac for a period. The planet isn't truly reversing — its apparent motion slows, stops (stations), and reverses relative to Earth's faster or slower orbit. Astrologically, the themes of that planet are said to turn inward for review.
How were these dates calculated?
Every begin (station retrograde) and end (station direct) date on this page is computed directly from the Swiss Ephemeris — the same high-precision astronomical engine used by professional astrology software — and localized to US Eastern Time. They are not copied from another calendar.