Planetary Retrograde Center
Factual astronomical station dates and non-sensational reflection guidance for all eight planetary bodies.
No Sensational Panic
Mercury Apparent Geocentric Motion Track
Astronomical projection of orbital velocity differentials against the background zodiac ecliptic.
Inner Inferior Orbit
Mercury orbits closer to the Sun (88-day period), overtaking Earth on the inside track at inferior conjunction 3–4 times per year.
116-Day Synodic Velocity
Governed by Kepler's Third Law: traveling at ~47.4 km/s vs Earth's ~29.8 km/s, Mercury completes a synodic cycle every 116 days (~21 days retrograde).
Three-Pass Ecliptic Span
Mercury retraces ~9°–15° of zodiac longitude three times: pre-shadow direct, retrograde station, and post-shadow recovery over 6–7 weeks.
✦ Calculated Fact: The planet never halts or reverses its true heliocentric orbit around the Sun.
Today's Planetary Retrograde Status
In Scorpio (9.2°)
In Libra (23.9°)
In Leo (21.6°)
In Leo (25.0°)
In Aries (8.9°)
In Gemini (4.5°)
In Aries (2.0°)
In Aquarius (3.2°)
Upcoming Retrograde Dates (Next 12 Months)
| Planet | Station Rx | Station Direct | Sign & Degrees | Duration | Planet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neptune | 2026-07-07 | 2026-12-12 | Aries (4°) | ~158 days | Neptune → |
| Saturn | 2026-07-26 | 2026-12-10 | Aries (15°) | ~137 days | Saturn → |
| Uranus | 2026-09-10 | 2027-02-08 | Gemini (6°) | ~151 days | Uranus → |
| Venus | 2026-10-03 | 2026-11-14 | Scorpio (8°) | ~42 days | Venus → |
| Mercury | 2026-10-24 | 2026-11-13 | Scorpio (21°) | ~20 days | Mercury → |
| Jupiter | 2026-12-13 | 2027-04-13 | Leo (27°) | ~121 days | Jupiter → |
| Mars | 2027-01-10 | 2027-04-01 | Virgo (10°) | ~81 days | Mars → |
| Mercury | 2027-02-09 | 2027-03-03 | Pisces (6°) | ~22 days | Mercury → |
| Pluto | 2027-05-08 | 2027-10-18 | Aquarius (7°) | ~163 days | Pluto → |
| Mercury | 2027-06-10 | 2027-07-04 | Cancer (6°) | ~24 days | Mercury → |
| Neptune | 2027-07-09 | 2027-12-15 | Aries (7°) | ~158 days | Neptune → |
| Saturn | 2027-08-09 | 2027-12-24 | Aries (28°) | ~136 days | Saturn → |
| Uranus | 2027-09-15 | 2028-02-12 | Gemini (10°) | ~151 days | Uranus → |
| Mercury | 2027-10-07 | 2027-10-28 | Scorpio (5°) | ~21 days | Mercury → |
Evergreen Planet Retrograde Guides
Mercury Retrograde Guide
Astronomical calculation dates and reflective guidance for Mercury retrogrades.
Venus Retrograde Guide
Astronomical calculation dates and reflective guidance for Venus retrogrades.
Mars Retrograde Guide
Astronomical calculation dates and reflective guidance for Mars retrogrades.
Jupiter Retrograde Guide
Astronomical calculation dates and reflective guidance for Jupiter retrogrades.
Saturn Retrograde Guide
Astronomical calculation dates and reflective guidance for Saturn retrogrades.
Uranus Retrograde Guide
Astronomical calculation dates and reflective guidance for Uranus retrogrades.
Neptune Retrograde Guide
Astronomical calculation dates and reflective guidance for Neptune retrogrades.
Pluto Retrograde Guide
Astronomical calculation dates and reflective guidance for Pluto retrogrades.