℞ Planetary Motion

Retrograde Tracker

All planets are moving direct right now. Live status and exact dates for Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn — computed from the real sky.

MercuryDirect
Next retrograde: June 29, 2026 – July 23, 2026

Communication, tech and travel get tangled — review and double-check rather than launch or sign. Learn more →

VenusDirect
Next retrograde: October 3, 2026 – November 13, 2026

Love and money come up for review — old flames, second thoughts and renegotiated values surface.

MarsDirect
Next retrograde: January 10, 2027 – April 1, 2027

Drive and momentum stall — a time to slow down and rethink, not to pick fights or start new projects.

JupiterDirect
Next retrograde: December 12, 2026 – April 12, 2027

Growth turns inward — reassess beliefs, plans and the bigger picture before expanding again.

SaturnDirect
Next retrograde: July 26, 2026 – December 10, 2026

Structures and commitments are tested — revisit responsibilities and long-term foundations.

What does retrograde actually mean?

A planet is “retrograde” when, from Earth, it appears to move backward across the sky. It's an optical effect of our orbits, not a real reversal — but in astrology each retrograde is read as a time to slow down and re-do, re-view and re-visit the themes that planet rules. The status and dates above are computed from real planetary positions and update automatically.

Go deeper on the most famous one: Mercury retrograde · see today's cosmic weather.

Retrograde windows are computed from real geocentric planetary motion (Eastern Time). For interest and reflection, not professional advice.