℞ Retrograde Calendar
Planetary retrograde periods 2025–2027 with Vedic interpretations
Upcoming Retrogrades
♀Venus Retrogradein 44d
23 Jul 2026 — 2 Sept 2026 · Leo → Virgo
Creative blocks in love and art. Hidden relationship issues surface. Self-worth challenges.
♄Saturn Retrogradein 47d
26 Jul 2026 — 15 Dec 2026 · Pisces → Aries
Delays in long-term plans. Face unresolved karma. Discipline and persistence rewarded.
☿Mercury Retrogradein 102d
19 Sept 2026 — 11 Oct 2026 · Libra
Relationship conversations need clarity. Avoid assumptions. Legal matters may stall.
♃Jupiter Retrogradein 169d
25 Nov 2026 — 27 Mar 2027 · Cancer → Leo
Growth turns inward. Spiritual deepening. Avoid overexpansion in business.
♂Mars Retrogradein 215d
10 Jan 2027 — 21 Mar 2027 · Leo → Cancer
Stalled projects. Internal motivation needed. Review ongoing conflicts before escalating.
Recent Past
☿Mercury RetrogradePast
11 May 2026 — 4 Jun 2026 · Taurus → Gemini
Financial miscommunications. Revisit budgets. Old ideas return with new potential.
♃Jupiter RetrogradePast
11 Nov 2025 — 11 Mar 2026 · Gemini → Cancer
Philosophical review. Expand inward. Reassess beliefs, education, and long-term goals.
☿Mercury RetrogradePast
10 Jan 2026 — 3 Feb 2026 · Capricorn
Career communication issues. Review long-term plans. Reconnect with past colleagues.
♄Saturn RetrogradePast
13 Jul 2025 — 28 Nov 2025 · Pisces
Karmic review. Old responsibilities resurface. Restructure foundations. Patience required.
Understanding Retrograde Motion
In Vedic astrology (Vakri Grah), a retrograde planet appears to move backward from Earth's perspective. Retrograde planets are considered strong but unpredictable — they turn their energy inward, bringing delays, reviews, and revisitation of past matters in the house they occupy. Mercury retrograde 3×/year affects communication; Venus 1.5× affects relationships; outer planets retro for months affecting generational themes.