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Retrograde planets: dates and meaning

Guides to every retrograde planet: exact station dates, shadow periods and what Mercury, Venus, Mars and the outer-planet retrogrades mean for you.

Mars Retrograde 2027: Dates, Shadow Period and Meaning

Mars Retrograde 2027: Dates, Shadow Period and Meaning

Mars is retrograde from January 10 to April 1, 2027, moving from 10°25′ Virgo back to 20°55′ Leo. Exact stations, shadow dates and how to handle energy, conflict and big starts.

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Mercury Retrograde 2027: Exact Dates, Shadow Periods and Signs

Mercury Retrograde 2027: Exact Dates, Shadow Periods and Signs

Mercury retrograde happens three times in 2027: February 9–March 3, June 10–July 4 and October 7–October 28. Exact station times, shadow periods and what each one affects.

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Venus Retrograde 2027: Is There One? Dates and What to Expect

Venus Retrograde 2027: Is There One? Dates and What to Expect

There is no Venus retrograde in 2027. Venus stays direct all year after the 2026 retrograde ends, moving steadily through the zodiac. Here are its 2027 sign changes and what that means for love and money.

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Jupiter Retrograde 2026–2027 in Leo: Dates, Shadow and Meaning

Jupiter Retrograde 2026–2027 in Leo: Dates, Shadow and Meaning

Jupiter turns retrograde on December 13, 2026 at 27°01′ Leo and direct on April 13, 2027 at 16°59′ Leo. Exact times, the shadow period, key aspects, what Jupiter retrograde in Leo means and how it affects each sign.

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Venus Retrograde 2026 Dates and Meaning: Dates, Meaning, and Practical Guide

Venus Retrograde 2026 Dates and Meaning: Dates, Meaning, and Practical Guide

A practical guide to Venus Retrograde 2026 Dates and Meaning: Venus stations retrograde October 3, 2026 at 07:16 UTC; reviewing values, attraction,.

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Uranus Retrograde in Gemini 2026: Dates, Meaning, and Practical Guide

Uranus Retrograde in Gemini 2026: Dates, Meaning, and Practical Guide

A practical guide to Uranus Retrograde in Gemini 2026: Uranus stations retrograde September 10, 2026 at 18:27 UTC; reviewing how information, technology,.

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Mars Retrograde 2027: How to Prepare in Late 2026

Mars Retrograde 2027: How to Prepare in Late 2026

Mars turns retrograde on January 10, 2027 in Virgo and direct on April 1, 2027 in Leo. What the shadow period means, how to prepare in late 2026, and what Mars retrograde affects.

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Mercury Retrograde 2026 for Aquarius: Dates, Houses and Advice

Mercury Retrograde 2026 for Aquarius: Dates, Houses and Advice

Mercury turns retrograde three times in 2026. For Aquarius the periods fall in the 2nd, 6th and 10th houses: money, daily work and health, then career and reputation.

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Mercury Retrograde 2026 for Capricorn: Dates, Houses and Advice

Mercury Retrograde 2026 for Capricorn: Dates, Houses and Advice

Mercury turns retrograde three times in 2026. For Capricorn the periods fall in the 3rd, 7th and 11th houses: communication, partnerships and contracts, then friends and long-term goals.

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Mercury Retrograde 2026 for Sagittarius: Dates, Houses and Advice

Mercury Retrograde 2026 for Sagittarius: Dates, Houses and Advice

Mercury turns retrograde three times in 2026. For Sagittarius the periods fall in the 4th, 8th and 12th houses: home and family, shared money and intimacy, then rest just before your season.

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Mercury Retrograde 2026 for Scorpio: Dates, Houses and What to Do

Mercury Retrograde 2026 for Scorpio: Dates, Houses and What to Do

Mercury turns retrograde in Scorpio from October 24 to November 13, 2026, during your own season. All three 2026 retrogrades for Scorpio: 5th house romance, 9th house travel and 1st house self.

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Mercury Retrograde 2026 for Libra: Dates and London Times

Mercury Retrograde 2026 for Libra: Dates and London Times

Mercury's three 2026 retrogrades for Libra, with exact London times: 6th house work and health, 10th house career, then 2nd house money. What each period means and how to handle it.

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