2026 Retrograde Calendar and Predictions

A Complete Guide to Planetary Retrogrades, Signs, and Their Effects

2026 is a year of internal realignment rather than outward acceleration. Several planets enter retrograde motion across different zodiac signs, bringing periods of reflection, correction, emotional review, and karmic closure.

This retrograde calendar for 2026 shows when each planet goes retrograde, which sign it occurs in, and what life area it affects, helping you plan consciously and avoid unnecessary friction.

Below, the retrogrades are organized by planet with a brief explanation and a simple table for clarity

Mercury Retrograde in 2026

Mercury governs communication, travel, contracts, thinking, and technology. Its retrogrades are known for delays, misunderstandings, and the return of past conversations or people.

Planet	Sign	Start Date	End Date
Mercury	Aquarius	26 February 2026	21 March 2026
Mercury	Cancer	29 June 2026	07 July 2026
Mercury	Gemini	07 July 2026	24 July 2026
Mercury	Libra	24 October 2026	13 November 2026

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Venus Retrograde in 2026

Venus governs love, relationships, pleasure, beauty, money, and personal values. Its retrogrades tend to bring past relationships back into awareness and question what we truly value.

Planet	Sign	Start Date	End Date
Venus	Libra	03 October 2026	06 November 2026
Venus	Virgo	06 November 2026	14 November 2026

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Saturn Retrograde in 2026

Saturn represents karma, responsibility, discipline, boundaries, and long term consequences. Its retrograde is a period of karmic review and emotional maturity.

Planet	Sign	Start Date	End Date
Saturn	Pisces	27 July 2026	11 December 2026

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Jupiter Retrograde in 2026

Jupiter governs growth, wisdom, purpose, faith, and expansion. Its retrograde questions the direction of growth and the motivations behind ambition.

Planet	Sign	Start Date	End Date
Jupiter	Leo	13 December 2026	31 December 2026