Is Mercury retrograde?
See at a glance whether Mercury is retrograde right now, with the dates of every retrograde period for roughly the next two years and a list of the other planets currently retrograde. There is nothing to enter.
- A live yes or no, calculated for this moment
- Retrograde periods for about the next two years
- Which other planets are retrograde today
Mercury retrograde dates
- February 9, 2027 to March 3, 2027
- June 10, 2027 to July 4, 2027
- October 7, 2027 to October 28, 2027
- January 24, 2028 to February 14, 2028
- May 21, 2028 to June 14, 2028
- September 19, 2028 to October 11, 2028
Dates are calculated to within about a day.
Other planets right now
What Mercury retrograde means
Three or four times a year Mercury appears to move backwards across the sky for about three weeks. It is an effect of perspective: Earth is overtaking Mercury on its orbit. Astrology treats these weeks as a time to slow down, reread, revisit and repair anything to do with messages, travel and plans. Nothing is forbidden. It is simply a good moment to double-check details and finish what is half done.
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Questions and answers
What does Mercury retrograde actually mean?
Three or four times a year, Mercury appears to move backwards across the sky for about three weeks. It does not really reverse: it is an effect of perspective, caused by the way the orbits of Earth and Mercury line up. Astrology treats these weeks as a time to slow down.
How accurate are the retrograde dates?
The start and end of each period are calculated to within about a day. The moment Mercury changes direction can fall close to midnight, so a date may be one day off from another calendar. Check again closer to the time if a single day matters to you.
Should I put plans on hold during a retrograde?
Astrology traditionally links these weeks with reviewing messages, plans and travel details, not with forbidding anything. The tool shows the dates; it cannot predict how your week will go. If you like the idea, use the period as a reminder to reread and double-check.
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