Retrograde Planets Calendar
Precise retrograde dates for all planets from 1891 to 2099. NASA JPL data.
About Planetary Retrogrades
Key effects of retrograde motion for each celestial body. The influence extends far beyond what is listed — each planet affects many areas of life.
Mercury
~3 times a year, lasts ~3 weeks. Communication, technology, and travel disruptions. Time to review plans, contracts, and agreements.
Venus
~Once every 18 months, lasts ~40 days. Reassessment of relationships, values, and finances. Past connections may resurface.
Mars
~Once every 2 years, lasts ~2.5 months. Decreased energy and motivation. Time for inner work on goals and desires.
Jupiter
~Once a year, lasts ~4 months. Reevaluation of beliefs and life philosophy. Period of inner spiritual growth.
Saturn
~Once a year, lasts ~4.5 months. Karmic lessons, restructuring boundaries and commitments to yourself and others.
Uranus
~Once a year, lasts ~5 months. Inner liberation, rethinking freedom, independence, and life changes.
Neptune
~Once a year, lasts ~5.5 months. Clearing illusions, spiritual awakening, and heightened intuition.
Pluto
~Once a year, lasts ~5–6 months. Deep transformation, subconscious work, and hidden power dynamics.
Chiron
~Once a year, lasts ~5 months. Healing old wounds, working through deep-seated traumas, and gaining wisdom through pain.
Sun
Never retrogradeThe center of the Solar System. All planets orbit around it, making retrograde motion impossible.
Moon
Never retrogradeOrbits Earth directly. Always moves forward through the zodiac.
Rahu
Always retrogradeNorth Lunar Node. Natural motion is retrograde. Always moves backward through the zodiac.
Ketu
Always retrogradeSouth Lunar Node. Always opposite Rahu. Natural motion is retrograde.
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