🪐 2026 Planetary Retrograde Calendar

Mercury Retrograde × Venus Retrograde × Mars Retrograde × Jupiter Retrograde
Live Status × Countdown × Complete Survival Guide

📡 Today's Retrograde Status 2026/04/25

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木星逆行 in progress
End date:07/10(76 days remaining)

☿ Mercury Retrograde Countdown

15 days away

Next Mercury retrograde starts: 2026/05/10

End date:2026/06/03

📅 2026 Complete Planetary Retrograde Schedule

☿Mercury Retrograde

About 3-4 times per year, affecting communication, contracts, technology, and travel

Period	Start Date	End Date	Duration	Status
Period 1	2026/01/10	2026/02/03	25 days	✓ Ended
Period 2	2026/05/10	2026/06/03	25 days	Upcoming
Period 3	2026/09/07	2026/09/29	23 days	Upcoming
Period 4	2026/12/27	2027/01/16	21 days	Upcoming

♀Venus Retrograde

About once every 18 months, affecting love, money, and aesthetics

Start Date	End Date	Duration	Status
2026/07/22	2026/09/03	44 days	Upcoming

♂Mars Retrograde

About once every 26 months, affecting drive, ambition, and willpower

Start Date	End Date	Duration	Status
2026/11/18	2027/01/26	70 days	Upcoming

♃Jupiter Retrograde

About 4 months per year, affecting expansion, luck, and beliefs

Start Date	End Date	Duration	Status
2026/03/09	2026/07/10	124 days	⚡ In Progress

☿ Mercury Retrograde Survival Guide

Mercury retrograde is the time of year when you need to slow down and look back. Here are specific tips for each area of life:

📝📝 Contracts & Legal Documents

Avoid signing new contracts or agreements during Mercury retrograde
If you must sign, review every clause carefully
Keep extra backup copies of important documents
Postpone major decisions like buying a house or changing jobs until retrograde ends

💬💬 Communication & Relationships

Double-check recipients and content before sending messages or emails
Organize your thoughts before important conversations to avoid misunderstandings
Old friends may reappear — a good time to mend relationships
Avoid major arguments or breakup announcements

✈️✈️ Travel & Transportation

Reconfirm flights, hotel bookings, and itineraries before departure
Allow extra time — delays are more likely
Avoid buying a new car or long-distance moves
Revisiting old places or hometown visits are great choices

💻💻 Technology & Electronics

Avoid buying new computers, phones, or electronic devices
Back up important data — hard drive failure rates are higher
Hold off on software updates and system upgrades until retrograde ends
Ensure digital contracts and passwords are secure

💼💼 Work & Career

Postpone finalizing important proposals or business partnerships
Review unfinished projects and strengthen details
Revisit previously shelved projects for re-evaluation
Avoid sudden resignations or hasty job changes

❤️❤️ Love & Relationships

Avoid rushing into new relationships
Ex-partners may reach out during this time
Old flames may reignite — evaluate carefully
Spend more time with close family and friends

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Best things to do during Mercury retrograde:
Rest × Reflect × Organize × Repair × Review × Plan (but don't execute). Think of retrograde as the universe's 'pause button,' not a period of bad luck!

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Mercury retrograde is an astronomical phenomenon where Mercury appears to move 'backward' from Earth's perspective. It occurs about 3-4 times per year, lasting about 3 weeks each time. Astrology suggests that during Mercury retrograde, communication, contracts, technology, and travel are more prone to disruptions or delays.

There are 4 Mercury retrogrades in 2026:
1️⃣ Jan 10 – Feb 3
2️⃣ May 10 – Jun 3
3️⃣ Sep 7 – Sep 29
4️⃣ Dec 27 – Jan 16, 2027

From an astronomical perspective, Mercury retrograde is just an optical illusion — Mercury isn't actually moving backward. However, astrology suggests energy shifts during this period, and many people do experience communication mishaps or stalled plans. Whether you believe it or not, treating retrograde as a reminder to 'pause, reflect, and reorganize' is a form of life wisdom.

Venus Retrograde (Jul 22 – Sep 3, 2026): Affects love, money, and interpersonal relationships. Not ideal for starting new romances or big purchases, but good for reviewing your relationship situation.

Mars Retrograde (Nov 18, 2026 – Jan 26, 2027): Affects drive and ambition. Plans may stall — it's best to act conservatively and reassess your goals.