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.
Optical Perspective
Retrograde is a geocentric parallax effect. Like passing a slower vehicle on a highway, the outer body appears to drift backward against fixed stars.
Orbital Mechanics
Governed by Kepler's Third Law: planets closer to the Sun orbit faster than outer planets, creating cyclical periodic alignments (synodic cycles).
Three-Pass Zone
The planet crosses the same degree span three times: first direct (pre-shadow), once in retrograde, and finally direct (post-shadow).
✦ Calculated Fact: The planet never halts or reverses its true heliocentric orbit around the Sun.
Today's Planetary Retrograde Status
In Libra (19.5°)
In Scorpio (6.6°)
In Cancer (27.0°)
In Leo (18.1°)
In Aries (12.2°)
In Gemini (5.6°)
In Aries (3.1°)
In Aquarius (3.2°)
Upcoming Retrograde Dates (Next 12 Months)
| Planet | Station Rx | Station Direct | Sign & Degrees | Duration | Planet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pluto | 2026-05-06 | 2026-10-16 | Aquarius (6°) | ~162 days | Pluto → |
| 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 → |
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.