Retrograde Cycles/Stations

Retrogrades

Current & Upcoming Retrogrades and Stations – Dates & Graphs

2022, 2023, & 2024

(see previous/archives: 2016-2021)

When do retrogrades occur, and in what sign? The following tables and images show the planets and bodies (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto) and their astrological retrograde cycles by date and sign, from retrograde to direct.

A station is defined from the point of view of the Earth; it is the point when a planet appears to stop moving in the sky. The planet then appears to move slowly in the opposite direction; at this point, the planet is considered Stationary Retrograde. Similarly, once the planet makes a Station (stops) and begins to go forward again, this is called Stationary Direct.

The following shows current and upcoming Retrograde cycles of the planets. Note that the Sun and the Moon never retrograde. Dates given reveal not only the Retrograde periods, but also the Retrograde zones or shadows.

This page gives dates and times when a planet enters the retrograde zone/shadow, is stationary retrograde, is stationary direct, and leaves the retrograde zone/shadow. Retrograde zones are longer periods of time and encompass the entire period of the zodiac degrees affected by the retrograde.

Times are Eastern Time.

Note: Although this page features retrograde cycles for 2022 to 2024, some previous cycles are included here if the retrograde zone extends into the year 2022.

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Jupiter Retrograde June 20 to October 18, 2021

• March 27, 2021, Jupiter enters the Retrograde Zone at 22° Aquarius 20′
• June 20, 2021, Jupiter stations and turns retrograde at 2° Pisces 11′ Rx
• October 18, 2021, Jupiter stations and turns direct at 22° Aquarius 20′
• January 8, 2022, Jupiter leaves the Retrograde Zone at 2° Pisces 11′

 

Neptune Retrograde June 25 to December 1, 2021

• Neptune enters the Retrograde Zone on March 4, 2021,  at 20° Pisces 24′
• Neptune stations and turns retrograde on June 25, 2021,  at 23° Pisces 12′ Rx
• Neptune stations and turns direct on December 1, 2021, at 20° Pisces 24′
• Neptune leaves the Retrograde Zone on March 21, 2022, at 23° Pisces 12′

 

Uranus Retrograde August 19, 2021, to January 18, 2022

• Uranus enters the Retrograde Zone on May 3, 2021,  at 10° Taurus 49′
• Uranus stations and turns retrograde on August 19, 2021,  at 14° Taurus 48′ Rx
• Uranus stations and turns direct on January 18, 2022, at 10° Taurus 49′
• Uranus leaves the Retrograde Zone on May 5, 2022, at 14° Taurus 48′

Venus Retrograde December 19, 2021, to January 29, 2022

• On November 17, 2021, Venus enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 11° Capricorn 05′
• On December 19, 2021, Venus stations and turns retrograde at 26° Capricorn 29′ Rx
• On January 29, 2022, Venus stations and turns direct at 11° Capricorn 05′
• On March 1, 2022, Venus leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde shadow) at 26° Capricorn 29′

 

Mercury Retrograde January 14 to February 3, 2022

• Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) on December 29, 2021, at 24° Capricorn 23′
• Mercury stations and turns retrograde on January 14, 2022, at 10° Aquarius 20′ Rx
• Mercury stations and turns direct on February 3, 2022, at 24° Capricorn 23′
• Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde shadow) on February 24, 2022, at 10° Aquarius 20′

 

Pluto Retrograde April 29 to October 8, 2022

• Pluto enters retrograde zone/shadow on January 6, 2022, at 26° Capricorn 07′
• Pluto stations and turns retrograde on April 29, 2022, at 28° Capricorn 36′ Rx
• Pluto stations and turns direct on October 8, 2022, at 26° Capricorn 07′
• Pluto leaves retrograde zone/shadow on January 29, 2023, at 28° Capricorn 36′

 

Mercury Retrograde May 10 to June 3, 2022

• Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) on April 26, 2022, at 26° Taurus 05′
• Mercury stations and turns retrograde on May 10, 2022, at 4° Gemini 52′ Rx
• Mercury stations and turns direct on June 3, 2022, at 26° Taurus 05’D
• Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde shadow) on June 18, 2022, at 4° Gemini 52′

 

Saturn Retrograde June 4 to October 22, 2022

• Saturn enters retrograde zone/shadow on February 26, 2022, at 18° Aquarius 35′
• Saturn stations and turns retrograde on June 4, 2022, at 25° Aquarius 15′ Rx
• Saturn stations and turns direct on October 22, 2022, at 18° Aquarius 35′
• Saturn leaves retrograde zone/shadow on January 26, 2023, at 25° Aquarius 15′

 

Neptune Retrograde June 27 to December 3, 2022

• Neptune enters retrograde zone/shadow on March 7, 2022, at 22° Pisces 39′
• Neptune stations and turns retrograde on June 27, 2022, at 25° Pisces 27′ Rx
• Neptune stations and turns direct on December 3, 2022, at 22° Pisces 39′
• Neptune leaves retrograde zone/shadow on March 24, 2023, at 25° Pisces 27′

 

Jupiter Retrograde July 28 to November 23, 2022

• Jupiter enters retrograde zone/shadow on May 4, 2022, at 28° Pisces 48′
• Jupiter stations and turns retrograde on July 28, 2022, at 8° Aries 43′ Rx
• Jupiter stations and turns direct on November 23, 2022, at 28° Pisces 48’D
• Jupiter leaves retrograde zone/shadow on February 14, 2023, at 8° Aries 43′

 

Uranus Retrograde August 24, 2022, to January 22, 2023

• Uranus enters the Retrograde Zone on May 7, 2022,  at 14° Taurus 56′
• Uranus stations and turns retrograde on August 24, 2022,  at 18° Taurus 55′ Rx
• Uranus stations and turns direct on January 22, 2023, at 14° Taurus 56′
• Uranus leaves the Retrograde Zone on May 9, 2023, at 18° Taurus 55′

 

Mercury Retrograde September 9 to October 2, 2022

• On August 20, 2022, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 24° Virgo 12′
• On September 9, 2022, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 8° Libra 55′ Rx
• On October 2, 2022, Mercury stations and turns direct at 24° Virgo 12′
• On October 16, 2022, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde shadow) at 8° Libra 55′

 

Mars Retrograde October 30, 2022, to January 12, 2023

• On September 3, 2022, Mars enters the Retrograde Zone at 8° Gemini 08′
• On October 30, 2022, Mars stations and turns retrograde at 25° Gemini 37′ Rx
• On January 12, 2023, Mars stations and turns direct at 8° Gemini 08’D
• On March 15, 2023, Mars leaves the Retrograde Zone at 25° Gemini 37′

 

Mercury Retrograde December 29, 2022, to January 18, 2023

• On December 12, 2022, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 8° Capricorn 08′
• On December 29, 2022, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 24° Capricorn 21′ Rx
• On January 18, 2023, Mercury stations and turns direct at 8° Capricorn 08’D
• On February 7, 2023, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde shadow) at 24° Capricorn 21′

 

Mercury Retrograde April 21 to May 14, 2023

• Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) on April 7, 2023, at 5° Taurus 51′
• Mercury stations and turns retrograde on April 21, 2023, at 15° Taurus 37′ Rx
• Mercury stations and turns direct on May 14, 2023, at 5° Taurus 51”D
• Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde shadow) on May 31, 2023, at 15° Taurus 37′

 

Pluto Retrograde May 1 to October 10, 2023

• Pluto enters retrograde zone/shadow on January 8, 2023, at 27° Capricorn 53′
• Pluto stations and turns retrograde on May 1, 2023, at 0° Aquarius 22′ Rx
• Pluto stations and turns direct on October 10, 2023, at 27° Capricorn 53′
• Pluto leaves retrograde zone/shadow on February 1, 2024, at 0° Aquarius 22′

 

Saturn Retrograde June 17 to November 4, 2023

• Saturn enters retrograde zone/shadow on March 11, 2023, at 0° Pisces 31′
• Saturn stations and turns retrograde on June 17, 2023 at 7° Pisces 13′ Rx
• Saturn stations and turns direct on November 4, 2023, at 0° Pisces 31’D
• Saturn leaves retrograde zone/shadow on February 7, 2024, at 7° Pisces 13′

 

Neptune Retrograde June 30 to December 6, 2023

• Neptune enters the Retrograde Zone on March 9, 2023,  at 24° Pisces 53′
• Neptune stations and turns retrograde on June 30, 2023,  at 27° Pisces 41′ Rx
• Neptune stations and turns direct on December 6, 2023, at 24° Pisces 53′
• Neptune leaves the Retrograde Zone on March 25, 2024, at 27° Pisces 41′

 

Venus Retrograde July 22 to September 3, 2023

• On June 19, 2023, Venus enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 12° Leo 12′
• On July 22, 2023, Venus stations and turns retrograde at 28° Leo 36′ Rx
• On September 3, 2023, Venus stations and turns direct at 12° Leo 12′
• On October 7, 2023, Venus leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde shadow) at 28° Leo 36′

 

Mercury Retrograde August 23 to September 15, 2023

• On August 3, 2023, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 8° Virgo 00′
• On August 23, 2023, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 21° Virgo 51′ Rx
• On September 15, 2023, Mercury stations and turns direct at 8° Virgo 00′
• On September 30, 2023, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde shadow) at 21° Virgo 51′

 

Uranus Retrograde August 28, 2023, to January 27, 2024

• Uranus enters retrograde zone/shadow on May 12, 2023, at 19° Taurus 05′
• Uranus stations and turns retrograde on August 28, 2023, at 23° Taurus 05′ Rx
• Uranus stations and turns direct on January 27, 2024, at 19° Taurus 05′
• Uranus leaves retrograde zone/shadow on May 12, 2024, at 23° Taurus 05′

 

Jupiter Retrograde September 4 to December 30, 2023

• Jupiter enters retrograde zone/shadow on June 11, 2023, at 5° Taurus 35′
• Jupiter stations and turns retrograde on September 4, 2023, at 15° Taurus 35′ Rx
• Jupiter stations and turns direct on December 30, 2023, at 5° Taurus 35’D
• Jupiter leaves retrograde zone/shadow on March 23, 2024, at 15° Taurus 35′

 

Mercury Retrograde December 13, 2023, to January 1, 2024

• On November 25, 2023, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone at 22° Sagittarius 11′
• On December 13, 2023, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 8° Capricorn 29’Rx
• On January 1, 2024, Mercury stations and turns direct at 22° Sagittarius 11’D
• On January 20, 2024, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone at 8° Capricorn 29′

Read more about Mercury Retrograde. Where is Mercury Retrograde transiting by house in your natal chart? Does it conjunct a natal planet, your Ascendant, or Midheaven? Read interpretations of Mercury Retrograde in Transit for a more personalized meaning of the transit cycle.

Mercury Retrograde April 1-25, 2024

• On March 18, 2024, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone at 15° Aries 59′
• On April 1, 2024, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 27° Aries 13’Rx
• On April 25, 2024, Mercury stations and turns direct at 15° Aries 59’D
• On May 13, 2024, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone at 27° Aries 13′

Read more about Mercury Retrograde. Where is Mercury Retrograde transiting by house in your natal chart? Does it conjunct a natal planet, your Ascendant, or Midheaven? Read interpretations of Mercury Retrograde in Transit for a more personalized meaning of the transit cycle.

Pluto Retrograde May 2 to October 11, 2024

• Pluto enters retrograde zone/shadow on January 9, 2024, at 29° Capricorn 38′
• Pluto stations and turns retrograde on May 2, 2024, at 2° Aquarius 06′ Rx
• Pluto stations and turns direct on October 11, 2024, at 29° Capricorn 38′
• Pluto leaves retrograde zone/shadow on February 2, 2024, at 2° Aquarius 06′

 

Saturn Retrograde June 29 to November 15, 2024

• Saturn enters retrograde zone/shadow on March 23, 2024, at 0° Pisces 31′
• Saturn stations and turns retrograde on June 29, 2024 at 7° Pisces 13′ Rx
• Saturn stations and turns direct on November 15, 2024, at 0° Pisces 31’D
• Saturn leaves retrograde zone/shadow on February 18, 2025, at 19° Pisces 26′

 

Neptune Retrograde July 2 to December 7, 2024

• Neptune enters the Retrograde Zone on March 11, 2024,  at 27° Pisces 08′
• Neptune stations and turns retrograde on July 2, 2024,  at 29° Pisces 56′ Rx
• Neptune stations and turns direct on December 7, 2024, at 27° Pisces 08′
• Neptune leaves the Retrograde Zone on March 28, 2025, at 29° Pisces 56′

 

Mercury Retrograde August 4-28, 2024

• On July 16, 2024, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 21° Leo 25′
• On August 4, 2024, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 4° Virgo 06’Rx
• On August 28, 2024, Mercury stations and turns direct at 21° Leo 25’D
• On September 11, 2024, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde zone) at 4° Virgo 06′

Read more about Mercury Retrograde. Where is Mercury Retrograde transiting by house in your natal chart? Does it conjunct a natal planet, your Ascendant, or Midheaven? Read interpretations of Mercury Retrograde in Transit for a more personalized meaning of the transit cycle.

Uranus Retrograde September 1, 2024, to January 30, 2025

• Uranus enters retrograde zone/shadow on May 15, 2024, at 23° Taurus 16′
• Uranus stations and turns retrograde on September 1, 2024, at 27° Taurus 15′ Rx
• Uranus stations and turns direct on January 30, 2025, at 23° Taurus 16′
• Uranus leaves retrograde zone/shadow on May 17, 2025, at 27° Taurus 15′

 

Jupiter Retrograde October 9, 2024, to February 4, 2025

• Jupiter enters retrograde zone/shadow on July 15, 2024, at 11° Gemini 17′
• Jupiter stations and turns retrograde on October 9, 2024, at 21° Gemini 20′ Rx
• Jupiter stations and turns direct on February 4, 2025, at 11° Gemini 17’D
• Jupiter leaves retrograde zone/shadow on April 30, 2025, at 21° Gemini 20′

 

Mercury Retrograde November 25 to December 15, 2024

• On November 7, 2024, Mercury enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 6° Sagittarius 24′
• On November 25, 2024, Mercury stations and turns retrograde at 22° Sagittarius 40’Rx
• On December 15, 2024, Mercury stations and turns direct at 6° Sagittarius 24’D
• On January 2, 2025, Mercury leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde zone) at 22° Sagittarius 40′

Read more about Mercury Retrograde. Where is Mercury Retrograde transiting by house in your natal chart? Does it conjunct a natal planet, your Ascendant, or Midheaven? Read interpretations of Mercury Retrograde in Transit for a more personalized meaning of the transit cycle.

Mars Retrograde December 6, 2024, to February 23, 2025

• On October 4, 2024, Mars enters the Retrograde Zone (pre-retrograde shadow) at 17° Cancer 01′
• On December 6, 2024, Mars stations and turns retrograde at 6° Leo 10’Rx
• On February 23, 2025, Mars stations and turns direct at 17° Cancer 01’D
• On May 2, 2025, Mars leaves the Retrograde Zone (post-retrograde zone) at 6° Leo 10′

See also an explanation of Mars Retrograde and Mars Retrograde Dates.

**Times are Eastern. Graphs and data from the excellent Day Watch software.

Are you looking for the meaning of retrogrades in your birth chart? Read Retrogrades in the Natal Chart.

 

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