See which planets appear to move backward now, when each cycle starts and ends, and which everyday themes may benefit from a second look.
Sky snapshot: 2026-07-17 UTC
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3 planets currently retrograde
Retrograde means a planet appears to move backward when viewed from Earth; the planet does not reverse in space.
Mercury in Cancer · Pluto in Aquarius · Neptune in Aries
in Cancer · Jun 29, 2026 – Jul 22, 2026
Confirm the detail that another person is most likely to read differently.
in Aquarius · May 7, 2026 – Oct 14, 2026
Work with the smallest honest truth you can act on safely.
in Aries · Jul 8, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026
Separate what you know, what you hope, and what still needs proof.
in Aries · Jul 27, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026
Before this cycle begins, prepare one small safeguard: repair one weak structure before adding a new obligation.
in Gemini · Sep 11, 2026 – Feb 6, 2027
Before this cycle begins, prepare one small safeguard: test a reversible change before disrupting the whole system.
in Scorpio · Oct 3, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026
Before this cycle begins, prepare one small safeguard: name the value behind the choice before repeating or rejecting it.
in Scorpio · Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 12, 2026
Before this cycle begins, prepare one small safeguard: confirm the detail that another person is most likely to read differently.
in Leo · Dec 13, 2026 – Apr 11, 2027
Before this cycle begins, prepare one small safeguard: review the promise, evidence, and real cost of the next expansion.
in Virgo · Jan 10, 2027 – Mar 31, 2027
Before this cycle begins, prepare one small safeguard: reduce the move to one controlled action that does not depend on force.
in Pisces · Feb 9, 2027 – Mar 2, 2027
Before this cycle begins, prepare one small safeguard: confirm the detail that another person is most likely to read differently.
in Aquarius · May 9, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027
Before this cycle begins, prepare one small safeguard: work with the smallest honest truth you can act on safely.
in Pisces · Feb 26, 2026 – Mar 19, 2026
Looking back on this completed cycle, note what changed when you tried to confirm the detail that another person is most likely to read differently.
in Cancer · Nov 11, 2025 – Mar 9, 2026
Looking back on this completed cycle, note what changed when you tried to review the promise, evidence, and real cost of the next expansion.
in Sagittarius · Nov 9, 2025 – Nov 28, 2025
Looking back on this completed cycle, note what changed when you tried to confirm the detail that another person is most likely to read differently.
in Gemini · Sep 6, 2025 – Feb 2, 2026
Looking back on this completed cycle, note what changed when you tried to test a reversible change before disrupting the whole system.
What to enter
Required: No input is required; the tracker opens on today's date.
Optional: Use the listed start and end dates to plan your own review window.
Example input — not your result: Example: check which planets are retrograde now and what begins next.
What you get
See current, upcoming, and recent apparent retrograde windows with exact dates. The result includes current status, exact dates, planet guides.
How it is calculated
Uses calculated apparent planetary motion to mark current, upcoming, and completed retrograde windows with exact dates.
Data time: The page starts from the current date and displays its covered date range. Sky-event data refreshes when the page revalidates.
Result limits
This shows shared sky or traditional timing context. It is not a personal prediction unless a tool explicitly compares the sky with a birth chart.
Missing result
An empty section means no tracked event meets that section's date and calculation rules in the current window.
How to fix an error: Review the required field shown above, correct the highlighted value, and try once more. The error message should name the field or data that needs attention.
Next step and saving
Do next: Choose the planet that affects your current work most and follow its specific review action.
This page can be printed, but it does not create a new saved reading unless it displays a generated result.
What you'll get
Active now
3
planets retrograde as of 2026-07-17 UTC
Next change
Jul 27, 2026
Saturn stations retrograde next
Each profile
Dates + guidance
What to notice and one useful response
Keep exploring
The calculation method, result limits, missing-data guidance, and error fixes are kept together in the “Before you start” section above.
HELP
Short answers about inputs, limits, and how to read the result.
From Earth, a planet temporarily appears to move backward through the zodiac. Astrologers use that period as a symbol for review, revision, and returning to unfinished themes.
No. A personal reading would also check where the retrograde falls in your birth chart and whether it contacts any natal planets.
Not automatically. Check details, understand the trade-off, and keep important decisions grounded in real-world evidence.