Computed station times · Eastern Time
Is Mercury in retrograde?
No. Mercury is moving direct. The next Mercury retrograde begins on Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 at 3:14 AM EDT, in Scorpio, and ends on Nov 13, 2026. Below are all Mercury retrograde periods for 2026 and 2027.
2026 · No. 1
Feb 26 to Mar 20
In Pisces
- Stations retrograde
- 1:47 AM EST
22°33′ Pisces ♓︎ - Stations direct
- 3:34 PM EDT
8°29′ Pisces ♓︎
2026 · No. 2
Jun 29 to Jul 23
In Cancer
- Stations retrograde
- 1:37 PM EDT
26°15′ Cancer ♋︎ - Stations direct
- 6:56 PM EDT
16°19′ Cancer ♋︎
2026 · No. 3
Oct 24 to Nov 13
In Scorpio
- Stations retrograde
- 3:14 AM EDT
20°58′ Scorpio ♏︎ - Stations direct
- 10:52 AM EST
5°02′ Scorpio ♏︎
2027 · No. 1
Feb 9 to Mar 3
In Pisces and Aquarius
- Stations retrograde
- 12:35 PM EST
5°58′ Pisces ♓︎ - Stations direct
- 7:35 AM EST
20°55′ Aquarius ♒︎
2027 · No. 2
Jun 10 to Jul 4
In Cancer and Gemini
- Stations retrograde
- 2:19 PM EDT
6°21′ Cancer ♋︎ - Stations direct
- 3:40 PM EDT
27°28′ Gemini ♊︎
2027 · No. 3
Oct 7 to Oct 28
In Scorpio and Libra
- Stations retrograde
- 10:39 AM EDT
4°55′ Scorpio ♏︎ - Stations direct
- 10:11 AM EDT
19°18′ Libra ♎︎
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Mercury retrograde questions
Is Mercury in retrograde right now?
No. Mercury is moving direct. The next Mercury retrograde begins on Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 at 3:14 AM EDT, in Scorpio, and ends on Nov 13, 2026.
When is the next Mercury retrograde?
From Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026, in Scorpio.
What does Mercury retrograde actually mean?
Astronomically, Mercury appears to move backward against the stars for about three weeks, three or four times a year. It is an optical effect of Earth overtaking Mercury's position as seen from here. The planet does not change direction.
What do astrologers say to do during Mercury retrograde?
Mercury is linked with communication, travel and technology, so the usual advice is to slow down: double-check plans and messages, back up devices and revisit old projects before starting big new ones. Treat it as a prompt to review.
Why do some dates differ from other websites?
Stations are exact moments. Sites set to other time zones can list a different calendar day. All times here are Eastern Time.
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