Retrogrades › Mercury › 2027
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2027: Feb 9 – Mar 3 in Pisces and Aquarius; Jun 10 – Jul 4 in Cancer and Gemini; Oct 7 – Oct 28 in Scorpio and Libra.
| Pre-shadow begins | Retrograde | Direct | Post-shadow ends | Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2027 | Feb 9, 2027, 12:36 PM ET | Mar 3, 2027, 7:36 AM ET | Mar 23, 2027 | 5°59′ ♓︎ Pisces → ♒︎ Aquarius 20°55′ |
| May 26, 2027 | Jun 10, 2027, 2:19 PM ET | Jul 4, 2027, 3:40 PM ET | Jul 19, 2027 | 6°22′ ♋︎ Cancer → ♊︎ Gemini 27°28′ |
| Sep 17, 2027 | Oct 7, 2027, 10:39 AM ET | Oct 28, 2027, 10:11 AM ET | Nov 13, 2027 | 4°56′ ♏︎ Scorpio → ♎︎ Libra 19°19′ |
Feb 9, 2027 – Mar 3, 2027 · 22 days
Mercury turns retrograde at 5°59′ Pisces on Feb 9, 2027, 12:36 PM ET (2027-02-09 17:36 UTC) and direct at 20°55′ Aquarius on Mar 3, 2027, 7:36 AM ET (2027-03-03 12:36 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to intuition, dreams and endings, then friends, groups and future goals.
Shadow: Jan 25, 2027 – Mar 23, 2027.
Jun 10, 2027 – Jul 4, 2027 · 24 days
Mercury turns retrograde at 6°22′ Cancer on Jun 10, 2027, 2:19 PM ET (2027-06-10 18:19 UTC) and direct at 27°28′ Gemini on Jul 4, 2027, 3:40 PM ET (2027-07-04 19:40 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to home, family and old memories, then everyday communication, siblings and short trips.
Shadow: May 26, 2027 – Jul 19, 2027.
Oct 7, 2027 – Oct 28, 2027 · 21 days
Mercury turns retrograde at 4°56′ Scorpio on Oct 7, 2027, 10:39 AM ET (2027-10-07 14:39 UTC) and direct at 19°19′ Libra on Oct 28, 2027, 10:11 AM ET (2027-10-28 14:11 UTC).
Astrologers link this retrograde to shared money, secrets and emotional depth, then partnerships, agreements and fairness.
Shadow: Sep 17, 2027 – Nov 13, 2027.
Mercury rules communication, travel, technology and contracts. During its retrograde astrologers advise reviewing rather than launching: double-check messages and bookings, back up devices, and revisit old plans or conversations.
Retrograde motion is an optical effect: Earth and Mercury move at different speeds, so Mercury appears to drift backward against the stars for a while. Our dates are station times — when the apparent motion reverses — calculated with Astronomy Engine; see the methodology.
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Mercury is retrograde three times in 2027: Feb 9 – Mar 3 in Pisces and Aquarius; Jun 10 – Jul 4 in Cancer and Gemini; Oct 7 – Oct 28 in Scorpio and Libra.
About 67 days in total during 2027; each retrograde lasts 22 days, 24 days and 21 days. Including the pre- and post-shadow, each cycle spans roughly 57 days.
The pre-shadow starts when Mercury first reaches the degree where it will turn direct; the post-shadow ends when it passes the degree where it turned retrograde. The dates are in the table above.
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.