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Is Mercury retrograde right now?
Yes
Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio until November 13, 2026 at 10:53 AM ET — 19 days to go.
Started October 24, 2026 at 3:14 AM ET at 20°59′ Scorpio.
Status as of October 25, 2026 at 1:02 PM ET. Updated hourly.
| Starts (station retrograde) | Ends (station direct) | Signs |
|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2026 at 1:47 AM ET | March 20, 2026 at 3:35 PM ET | 22°34′ Pisces → 8°29′ Pisces |
| June 29, 2026 at 1:37 PM ET | July 23, 2026 at 6:56 PM ET | 26°15′ Cancer → 16°19′ Cancer |
| October 24, 2026 at 3:14 AM ET | November 13, 2026 at 10:53 AM ET | 20°59′ Scorpio → 5°02′ Scorpio |
| Starts (station retrograde) | Ends (station direct) | Signs |
|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2027 at 12:36 PM ET | March 3, 2027 at 7:36 AM ET | 5°59′ Pisces → 20°55′ Aquarius |
| June 10, 2027 at 2:19 PM ET | July 4, 2027 at 3:40 PM ET | 6°22′ Cancer → 27°28′ Gemini |
| October 7, 2027 at 10:39 AM ET | October 28, 2027 at 10:11 AM ET | 4°56′ Scorpio → 19°19′ Libra |
Full calendars with shadow periods: Mercury retrograde 2026 · 2027 · all planets now · every retrograde 1950–2050 (CSV)
Frequently asked questions
Is Mercury retrograde right now?
Yes. Mercury has been retrograde since October 24, 2026 at 3:14 AM ET and turns direct on November 13, 2026 at 10:53 AM ET.
What does Mercury retrograde mean?
Seen from Earth, Mercury periodically appears to move backward against the stars for about three weeks. It is an optical effect of Earth overtaking Mercury's orbit. In astrology the period is associated with miscommunication, delays and revisiting the past.
How often is Mercury retrograde?
Three or four times a year, for about 19 to 24 days each time — roughly a fifth of the year.
How are these dates calculated?
We find the moment Mercury's apparent ecliptic longitude stops changing direction (the station), to the minute, using Astronomy Engine. The full 1950–2050 table is available as a CSV download.
Astrology is a symbolic and cultural tradition. The planetary positions on this site are calculated with astronomical accuracy; the interpretations describe what astrologers associate with them and are not scientifically validated predictions about personality, relationships or the future.