Planets in Retrograde 2026

you may be asking yourself what is a Retrograde?? what does it all mean? well it’s a period when a planet is moving backwards in the sky. However, in astrology, the significance of a retrograde is much deeper and complexed than just an apparent motion and that being said each retrograde for each planet means a different thing. first, we will start off by listing the planets and their meanings when in retrograde.

mercury: a tricky character this planet is embodying how we think speak and write. During Mercury retrograde, things typically do not go as planned so do not plan any outings… refrained from making final decisions on big life choices… but the good that comes with this particular retrograde is that we are able to reflect on life’s choices.

Venus: planet of feminine energy known as being the planet of pleasure, Venus spends the least amount of time in retrograde motion. stationing retrogrades every eighteen months, issues related to love and money may seem to stagnate, dry up, or even run cold sometimes old lovers’ surface for healing and closure. On a positive note, the tension we experience during these weeks can help us gain perspective.

Jupiter: while leading to a period of introspection, personal growth, and reevaluation of life goals. Jupiter, known as the planet of expansion, growth, and abundance, typically influences our lives by encouraging exploration, optimism, and the pursuit of knowledge. This planet reminds us to do such things as;

Reevaluation of Goals: This phase is ideal for reassessing long-term goals and aligning actions with one’s true desires. It’s a time to slow down and reflect on what truly matters. 

Saturn: This phenomenon occurs once a year and lasts for about four and a half months. During this time, it is believed to bring feelings of limitation, restriction, anxiety, guilt, and fear, prompting individuals to reflect on their responsibilities and commitments. this planet is about responsibility, long-term goals, authority, status and mortality. this particular planet in retrograde reminds us to redirect our energies

Uranus: this planet during retrograde reminds us to have a period of introspection, personal transformation, and reevaluation of freedom and individuality. this usually lasts for four to five months during this period outward turns into inward expression. we are ultimately given a choice change… or simply die of course this does not mean literal death it means the death of soul level rotting us truthfully from the inside out leaving us unsettled. these wake-up calls remind us to shed ego the parts that may just tip our scale.

Neptune: tends to last in retrograde for up to 160 days… during this time you’ll find yourself being introspective and discovering oneself, these retrograde pushes you to have a deeper connection to your intuition bringing light to the illusions and dream like moments in life. this planet begs to find the ideal. we tend to feel unconditional love more so with this planet also revolving around a lot of fantasy. this also being a planet of mass illusion don’t allow these illusions to suck you in during these retrogrades giving you a false sense of calm anxiety free reality because once over all veils will be ripped away

Pluto: is associated with transformation, power, control, and the subconscious. When Pluto goes retrograde, which occurs approximately once a year for about five to six months, signifying a time of introspection and also self-reflection pushing us to address our full authentic self. This retrograde uncovers buried emotions begging for them to be healed. release control, face power struggles no matter how difficult they seem to be. Pluto is often known for its association with karma offering us karmic lessons during this time. Pluto encourages us to confront our shadow self , to embrace change, to release all unhealthy attachments. this planet during this time beckons us to allow transformation in for healing.

(What is Chiron: Chiron is known as the wounded healer in astrology, a minor planet that was discovered in 1977 located somewhere between the orbits of Saturn, and Uranus it symbolizes the areas of life where we experience profound vulnerability, emotional wounds, or feelings of inadequacy, often stemming from early life experiences or recurring challenges. Despite these wounds, Chiron also highlights our capacity to transform pain into wisdom, healing, and guidance for ourselves and others.) 

Mars: This retrograde happens approximately every 26 months and lasts about two to two-and-a-half months. During this period, the planet Mars, which governs drive, ambition, courage, and passion appears to move backwards, external action turns into inward reflection… actions may seem slower goals may seem blocked during this time, you may revaluate sexual and emotional relationships at this time what’s needed what’s not we  must figure this out now before long term anger and resentment sets into our life’s developing patience and authority finding the way to clear out toxic patterns that have been holding us back…

Dates in which each planet will be retrograding this current year

Mercury Retrograde

Mars will not be retrograding this year!!!