Mercury Retrograde Calendar

View all upcoming Mercury retrograde periods

Period 1

COMPLETED

Start Date

March 14, 2025

End Date

April 7, 2025

Duration

24 days

In Aries → Pisces

Period 2

COMPLETED

Start Date

July 17, 2025

End Date

August 11, 2025

Duration

25 days

In Leo

Period 3

COMPLETED

Start Date

November 9, 2025

End Date

November 29, 2025

Duration

20 days

In Sagittarius → Scorpio

Period 4

COMPLETED

Start Date

February 26, 2026

End Date

March 20, 2026

Duration

22 days

In Pisces → Aquarius

Period 5

UPCOMING

Start Date

June 29, 2026

End Date

July 23, 2026

Duration

24 days

In Cancer

Period 6

UPCOMING

Start Date

October 23, 2026

End Date

November 13, 2026

Duration

21 days

In Scorpio → Libra

Period 7

UPCOMING

Start Date

February 14, 2027

End Date

March 9, 2027

Duration

23 days

In Aquarius

Period 8

UPCOMING

Start Date

June 10, 2027

End Date

July 4, 2027

Duration

24 days

In Cancer → Gemini

Period 9

UPCOMING

Start Date

October 7, 2027

End Date

October 28, 2027

Duration

21 days

In Scorpio → Libra

Period 10

UPCOMING

Start Date

February 17, 2028

End Date

March 10, 2028

Duration

22 days

In Aquarius → Pisces

Period 11

UPCOMING

Start Date

June 14, 2028

End Date

July 8, 2028

Duration

24 days

In Gemini → Cancer

Period 12

UPCOMING

Start Date

October 9, 2028

End Date

October 31, 2028

Duration

22 days

In Libra → Scorpio

Understanding Mercury Retrograde Cycles

Astronomical Facts

  • • Mercury goes retrograde 3-4 times per year
  • • Each retrograde period lasts approximately 20-24 days
  • • The planet appears to move backwards due to orbital mechanics
  • • This is purely an optical illusion from Earth's perspective

Cultural Significance

  • • Ancient astronomers first observed this phenomenon
  • • Associated with communication and technology in astrology
  • • Modern culture often references during tech glitches
  • • Provides opportunity for reflection and review